In the August meeting the board reviewed and approved reports from the minister, the treasurer, and most of the teams. We noted that donations have slowed down a bit, probably due to summer absences related to vacations. We discussed the plans for launching our contract minister search and for making the DUUF website more dynamic.…
https://www.biddingowl.com/DentonUUF Go to the link above to see items and set up your bidding account. Most items will be available for bidding from Sunday, May 16 until 7:30pm on Saturday May 22. Join us for some entertainment and togetherness at zoom auction event to bid on select items only available during the event https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81596106710 If…
I. Introduction of the purpose of today’s meeting (Susan Schlueter) II. Yearly Budget for 2021 (Danna Getske) Danna gave the congregation a brief run down of the proposed budget for 2021. III. Vote on Yearly Budget for 2021 Budget for 2021 passed unanimously. IV. Vote on accepting the minutes of the last Congregational Meeting, May…
A six-year old once confided to me, “I’m afraid of the dark.” I was intrigued by the non sequitur, but humbled by the trusting confession. “So am I,” I said, “I think everyone is.” “No, I’m really afraid of the dark,” he repeated. Hmm, I thought. “Well, I live in the woods where the lights…
We are planning a fantastic event, so get excited!!! We are having an online auction to raise funds for all the great things happening at DUUF. In order to make this event a true triumph, we want to ask for your help.Would you be willing to donate something you have made, a service, or teaching…
Lots going on right now! April 24th is Clean-up day at the church, and we hope everyone will come and help! Thanks to all of you who signed up. We also have our Services Auction coming at the end of June. We already have donations that have come in, and we are trying to figure…
“Bloom where you’re planted!” I’ve tried to follow this advice throughout my life, and for the most part, it has made sense to me. There are many things within my control, but there are others that seem more entrenched. It is important to be aware of my social location, where I find myself in the…
All of the information below is about what happened in February! The Personnel Team met and discussed future positions once we return to the building, such as a janitor. They also discussed musician contracts and annual performance review documentation. The Finance Team is telling us that the Stewardship Team is doing a good job, and…
“Don’t bite off more than you can chew” These words have followed me through my life. I was taught from an early age that it was important to finish the things that I started. It was a sign of bad planning or laziness to give up too soon. But over the years I started questioning…
It’s that time of the month for me to tell you what’s going on at DUUF! The Board is going to try to decide what kind of minister we want next, and we will decide that in the next two months and go forward from there. Keep posted for more specific information as I have…