Happy Holidays!
12/23/2024
Happy Holidays, everyone!
We hope this season brings you joy, rest, and cherished moments with family and friends. As we celebrate, let’s take a moment to reflect on the amazing progress we’ve made together this year. From adopting new ByLaws to the installation of solar panels, 2024 has been a remarkable year of growth and achievement for our congregation!
Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be just as exciting. We’re gearing up for some major improvements, including air conditioning much of the rest of the building, replacing the lobby lift, and making an important decision about adding a kitchen to our main floor. These strides will continue to enhance our shared spaces and ministry.
And the biggest milestone of all? This summer, we will bid a heartfelt farewell to our phenomenal interim minister, Rev. Ed, and warmly welcome a new settled minister to lead us into the next chapter of our journey.
Curious about what the board has been working on? Check out the minutes from our Dec 16 meeting.
Missed a service? Don’t worry—our services are recorded and available online for you to watch anytime.
Here’s to a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead!
Thanks for an excellent year!
Marylin Huff, Board President
on behalf of the Board of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County
Nov 26, 2024
Dear Friends,
Happy Thanksgiving! May this holiday bring joy as we gather with family and friends to celebrate and give thanks. Let us also reflect on the complex history of this day and its lasting impact on Native American communities. Together, we can honor the spirit of gratitude while deepening our commitment to reconciliation and understanding.
Our congregation has so much to be grateful for this year, and I’m thrilled to share the highlights with you:
- First and foremost, amazing news—Rev. Ed’s surgery was a success! He’s recovering at home and will be back in the pulpit December 8. What a blessing!
- Our solar array is up and running! We’re now harnessing the power of the sun for our building, and to top it off, the paperwork for our 30% rebate is underway. Exciting times for sustainability!
- Have you seen the new website? Don Sloat and Megan Grissom worked with a web designer and our website looks awesome!
- The kitchen renovation project is moving forward! The Capital Projects team and a dedicated group of UUCDC members have reviewed a preliminary design and sent it back for revisions. Stay tuned for updates as the design takes shape!
- The Youth Room transformation is beginning! It’s being reimagined as a “Family Room” to better serve our community. We’ll share more details as this project progresses.
Curious about what the board has been up to? Here’s a link to the minutes from our Nov 18 meeting.
Thank you for being such an integral part of our vibrant and caring community. Together, we’re building something truly special!
Wishing you a joyous and love-filled Thanksgiving!
With loads of gratitude for our amazing community,
Marylin Huff
Board President
Unitarian Universalists of Delaware County
October 29, 2024
Dear Friends,
Watch out for heavy equipment on our grounds! Solar installation kicks off this week and should be wrapped up before Thanksgiving!
Kitchen/Family Room: After multiple productive meetings, the board has approved hiring a design firm for professional drawings. We can’t wait to share these at our congregational meeting in January! Plus, we’re eager to transition our current Youth Room into a multipurpose “Family Room” ASAP. If you’d like to join the team making this happen, please reach out to the board!
Our Member Engagement meeting on Sunday was a fantastic success! If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—we recorded it! And, please contact GTS or Rev. Ed if you’re interested in getting involved in new ways.
We understand that election week can bring some anxiety for many in our community. To support everyone, the Social Justice Council is organizing several events during that week for community and pastoral care. Be sure to check out Connections for all the details!
Curious about what the board has been up to? Here’s a link to the minutes from our Oct 21 meeting, where we continued updating our policies. You can find the complete list of our current policies here.
Thanks for being part of our vibrant community!
Warmly,
Marylin Huff
Board President
Unitarian Universalists of Delaware County
September 18, 2024
Dear Friends,
Wow, what a kickoff to our church year! We had a blast at the Ingathering Picnic, and it was amazing to see our church buzzing with energy as our religious education classes got underway!
Our church leadership just wrapped up a retreat where we dreamt big and set some super exciting goals for the year. We’re all about making it easier for you to get involved and ramping up our volunteer spirit!
Our ministerial search is rolling full steam ahead, and your input is key. If you haven’t filled out the search team’s survey yet, now’s the time—your thoughts matter!
And get ready for a bright future! Our solar installation is kicking off in a few weeks, so keep an eye out for those solar panels.
One of our big goals is to add a kitchen, which is a bit of a puzzle since it involves moving things around without a building expansion. We want to hear from you on the best way to make this happen. Join us for a Town Hall meeting on Sunday, September 22, to dive into the details and share your ideas. Since the kitchen will likely take over the nursery’s spot, we also need to dream up a new home for the nursery. We’ll be reaching out to gather your thoughts on the kitchen project in fun and creative ways this fall!
Save the date for our Community Participation event on Sunday, October 27, right after worship. It’s going to be a great chance to brainstorm how we can build an even stronger, more connected community!
On a more serious note, to keep everyone safe, we’re installing security cameras and tightening access to the building. If you lead a group and don’t yet have a key card, please contact the church administrator to get one. On Sundays, our friendly greeters will be at the doors to welcome you.
Thank you for bringing your energy and enthusiasm to our church. Together, we’re making it a vibrant and welcoming place for everyone!
With hope and love,
Marylin Huff
Board President
Unitarian Universalists of Delaware County
August 26, 2024
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the start of an exciting new church year! Please join us for our Annual Ingathering Service on Sunday, September 8, at 10 AM in our sanctuary, followed by a board-sponsored picnic on our grounds. As we embark on this fresh chapter, I’m thrilled about the remarkable strides we’re poised to make together.
First, our ministerial search is officially underway! We are excited to find a new spiritual leader who will inspire and guide us. Your support and engagement are crucial as we seek the perfect fit for our vibrant community. The search committee will reach out, and I encourage you to stay involved.
We’re also excited to announce that a solar panel array will be installed on our grounds in October! This green initiative underscores our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship while reducing utility costs. The solar panels will set the stage for an expanded air conditioning system, ensuring our spaces stay comfortable year-round. We will have a Town Hall between services on September 22 so folks can get more information about the work the Capital Projects team has been doing over the summer.
As we look ahead, there’s a palpable sense of hope and optimism. These developments—the ministerial search, solar panels, and improved air conditioning—reflect our collective spirit and bright future. We’re moving forward with renewed energy and a deep sense of purpose.
Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. Your faith, dedication, and enthusiasm make our community truly special. Here’s to a year of growth, inspiration, and enduring hope. Let’s make it one of our best yet!
With heartfelt joy and anticipation,
Marylin Huff
Board President
Unitarian Universalists of Delaware County
Aug 19, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
