Committees
UUFP members and friends join and work together on many committees and ministries. There are rich opportunities for you to develop your gifts, make friends, and serve our beloved community. All committee chairs meet once a month for Committee Council.
Our current committees and their respective members:
Building & Grounds
Oversees maintenance, repair, and renovations of our facility including aesthetics of the church interior. Email: facilities@uupottstown.org Current committee members: Jon Price (chair), Mary Ryan
Religious Education
Implements Religious Education (RE) for people of all ages throughout the year. Current committee members: Ruby Barnthouse (chair, childrens RE), Miranda Van Horn (chair, adult RE), Monica Buckley, Kim Kulp, Valery Murdoch
Choir
These talented members with musical skills regularly contribute to our Sunday morning services. Current members: Kay Price, Emily Quarles-Mowrer, Valery Murdoch
Finance
Manages our budget. Coordinates our annual pledge drive. Recommends financial policies and practices for the congregation. Current committee members: Kris Barnthouse (chair)
Worship
Plans, structures, and coordinates Sunday morning services and works to attend to the spiritual needs of the congregation. Current committee members: Lisa Jokeil (chair), Mary Ryan, Alan Pallay
Technology
Supports the website, improves our use of technology, maintains the congregational archives. Current committee members: Rick Duske (chair)
Membership
Coordinates our ministry of welcoming newcomers and visitors. Coordinates events that focus on fun and fellowship. Supports the needs of fellow members we provide pastoral care for each other. Provides education about UUFP in UU101 and UU102 classes. Provides information and updates on church news, events, and activities to current UUFP members and friends. Distribute Orders of Service on Sunday mornings and collect the offering. Coordinates our Sunday Coffee Hours. Email: MemberServices@uupottstown.org Current committee members: Miranda Van Horn (chair), Erica Duske, Kay Price
Social Action
Engages congregants in issues of social concern. Current committee members: Monica Buckley (chair)
Communications
Works to inform and educate the general public and prospective congregants about Unitarian Universalism in general and UUFP in particular. Responsible for website content, social media outreach, and produces our monthly newsletter, the Sojourner. Current committee members: Kim Kulp (chair), Monica Buckley
Denominational Affairs
Liaison between our fellowship and Central East Region. Current committee members: You?