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What is Building for the Future (BFF) at UCM?
What is Building for the Future (BFF) at UCM?
Building for the Future is the name of our proposed project that is intended to help UCM meet its mission.
Building for the Future is the name of our proposed project that is intended to help UCM meet its mission.
We Welcome All, so we want to make our building fully accessible and inclusive. We want to Build a Loving Community by having adequate classroom and meeting spaces to connect, learn, and be inspired. We want to Nurture Each Person’s Spiritual Journey by increasing our ministries and inspirational programs. We want to Serve Human Need by renovating the kitchen and improve benefits for staff. We want to Protect the Earth, Our Home by achieving Net Zero energy use and reducing our carbon footprint.
Important Resources
Important Resources
The Education Work Group has developed these resources to help educate the congregation about the Building for the Future project. Click on the links below to learn more or send your questions and comments by email at ucm.bff@gmail.com .
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Find all the important notices for Building for the Future events in the church e-news.
Education Work Group Charge
Education Work Group Charge
The Education Work Group will educate the congregation about the facility and staff needs currently experienced at UCM including the facility changes recommended by the Growth and Facilities Task Force and the staff solutions proposed by the Executive Team (ET).
To do this, the Education Work Group will plan and deliver presentations to the whole congregation and to groups within the congregation (such as the Alliance, Committee of Chairs, Choir,etc.). It may produce and use print materials, videos, and other means of communication as needed. It should coordinate the presentations with – and may ask for participation from – the Building for the Future Steering Committee, Board, and Minister. The success of the overall BFF project/campaign will be evident from congregation’s votes and fund-raising.
The Education Work Group will adhere to the Roles and Responsibilities already identified by the Board and the Steering Committee and will work in accordance with the long-range plan for BOF developed by the Steering Committee and approved by the Board.
Members
Members
- Pam Cameron
- Claudia Clark
- Judith Hinds (Co-Chair)
- Brian Prendergast (Co-Chair)
- Jo Romano
- Tom Schersten
Past Cottage & Committee Meetings (with Links to Q&A)
Past Cottage & Committee Meetings (with Links to Q&A)
- August 10, 2019
- August 21, 2019
- September 14, 2019
- September 15, 2019
- September 18, 2019
- September 19, 2019
- September 25, 2019
- September 27, 2019
Educational Forums (with Links to Q&A)
Educational Forums (with Links to Q&A)
Past Work Group Meetings (with Links to Minutes)
Past Work Group Meetings (with Links to Minutes)
- March 12, 2019
- March 25, 2019
- April 8, 2019
- April 22, 2019
- May 13, 2019
- May 27, 2019
- June 10, 2019
- June 24, 2019
- July 8, 2019
- August 12, 2019
- September 9, 2019
- September 23, 2019
- October 7, 2019
- October 21, 2019
- December 9, 2019
- January 13, 2020
- February 24, 2020
Past Events
Past Events
- Sunday, October 6, 12:15pm: The Finance Committee hosted a BFF presentation at their meeting after the second service in the Bell Town Room.
- Tuesday, October 8, 6:30pm: The Committee of Chairs hosted a BFF presentation at their meeting in the Vestry.
- Wednesday, October 9, 12:00-1:30pm - Chat with the Minister: Meeting with Joan over burritos to learn more about BFF and why Joan is excited for this growth in our church. Session was meant to be a follow up to the cottage meetings, congregational forum, and other educational opportunities provided by the BFF Education Work Group. If you haven't had a chance to attend one of those meetings, please read through the BFF website beforehand or stop by the BFF table in the Vestry on a Sunday morning.
- Friday, October 18, 6:00pm: Second congregational forum and Building Tour featuring an overview of the BFF Comprehensive Plan proposal. The forum was held in the Vestry. Games for kids was hosted in the Children's Chapel to encourage families to participate. Pizza was served for families at 5:30 and the forum began at 6:00.
- Tuesday, October 22, 8:30-10:00am - Chat with the Minister: Joan presided over bagels to help congregants learn more about BFF and why she is excited for this growth in our church. This session was meant to be a follow up to the cottage meetings, congregational forum, and other educational opportunities provided by the BFF Education Work Group. If you haven't had a chance to attend one of those meetings, please read through the BFF website or stop by the BFF table in the Vestry on a Sunday morning.
- Sunday, October 27, 2019 - Congregational Vote to hire a Feasibility Consultant: The congregational voted to approve $15,000 to be used to hire a financial feasibility consultant after the 10 am service.
- During November, the Steering Committee conducted a Preference Survey of all church members and friends. Here are the Results of the Survey
- Three Educational Forums in February, 2020 offered the congregation opportunities to comment, ask questions, and get the most up-to-date information on the BFF project. Above are links to the Questions and Answers from each forum.
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