Office Closed May 30
Congregational Meeting Report
The congregational meeting held on May 22 resulted in a balanced budget being adopted and the slate of leadership nominees being accepted by the members present in-person and on zoom. Also presented at the meeting was the recommendation to honor Sara Swint, a recently deceased friend of the congregation who left much of her estate to Northwest, by naming our nursery “The Sara Swint Nursery” since she was, for many years, a volunteer working with the toddlers.
The congregation also approved the final signing of documents with the bank from which we are getting a loan to start the preschool this year.
New leadership beginning July 1, 2022:
President: Allen Rider
President Elect: Tony Barbagallo
Secretary: Marilyn Matlock
Finance Trustee: Grier Page
Trustee at Large: Cameron Moore
Trustee at Large: Jill Benton
Trustee at Large: Pending
Youth Trustee: Robert Niedermeyer
Immediate Past President: Lynne Dale
Ministry Team Leaders
Communications: Lil Woolf and Pending co-leader
Gardens & Spaces: Larry Helferich & Richard Goodnight
Justice: Dave Zenner
Learning: Veta Tucker
Rental: Beryl Grall
Stewardship: Gwen Kahn & Melissa Niedermeyer
Leadership Development
Lynne Dale
Kristen Fowks
Constance Dierickx
Endowment Committee
Becki Gregory
Darrick Alford
Laura Hall
Hannah Cowart
Michael Dierickx
Circle Supper
Make plans now for our June supper, Saturday, June 18. And while you’re at it, consider hosting one of these dinners. No cooking; the party comes to you.
Evites have been sent and we encourage you to sign up now! Call Judy McKinley or Kat Benoy if you need to know more.
Sunday Coffee Hour is resuming
and Kitchen Volunteers are needed
Are you looking for a way to serve NW and meet wonderful people?
Why not help us fill in our monthly Sunday Morning Coffee Hour Crew schedule.
We especially need folks to help with 3rd and 4th Sundays or substitute.
Anne Bennett would love to hear from you (anne.bennett@gmail.com).
Thus far, our skeleton crew of busy, wonderful people is:
1st Sunday – Valerie Johnson & Maria Drinkard (set-up) and Emma Davis (clean-up)
2nd Sunday – Pam & David Zenner (set-up) and Becky Ferguson (clean-up)
3rd Sunday – Glenn Koller, Kaye McCall & Anne Bennett
4th Sunday – Beryl Grall-Petty & Anne Bettett
5th Sunday – Glenn Koller & Anne Bennett (set-up) and Becky Ferguson (clean-up)
Did you know that our NW Fellowship budget pays for the coffee, creamer, sweeteners and napkins (about $50/month); special occasion cakes; New UU Class breakfast; etc.
The food served on Sunday mornings is provided by our volunteers and is partially reimbursed by your much appreciated basket donations!
One More Week To Own A Bob Thacker Painting!
We hope everyone who has been coming to in-person services at Northwest has had a good look at the charming paintings of Bob Thacker in
Subramanian Hall.
They are available for purchase through a bidding system, and since there
are so few of us, you can probably acquire your favorite/s for a reasonable
price. For those of you who have gotten used to attending services in your
pajamas, we will be posting most of the artwork online in the coming weeks.
We are grateful to Susie Thacker for donating the work to Northwest.
Helene and Nancy Johnson
NWUUC Book Groupies
Have a summer of random and enjoyable reading.
NWUUC Book Groupies will meet again in September.
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process.
In 2022, we will have the option of meeting online or in-person! For those who enjoyed the convenience and accessibility of remote participation, General Assembly will continue to offer virtual attendance with robust programming and enhanced delegate discussion tools. For those who have been missing the physical experience, GA 2022 will also feature face-to-face interactions, hanging banners, a browsable exhibit hall, meals with friends old and new, local site attractions, and more! Join us June 22 – 26, 2022 online or in-person in Portland, Oregon.
If you would like to be considered to be one of our four delegates, please submit your name to the Board. We currently have tthree approved delegates but there is still time for the Board to approve another two.
