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ADULT EDUCATION
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Quest Group
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Chuck Schulz
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Quest Group meets in the Beacon Room Sundays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Currently, they are discussing Transcendentalism in the U.S. All adults welcome. |
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Questions of Faith
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Liz Conway
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Natalie Parker-Lawrence
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Questions of Faith meets in the Chalice Room Sundays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. to discuss great ideas. All adults welcome. |
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ALLIANCE
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Rachell Anderson |
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Sponsors activities in support of the church
and in service to the community. Alliance
meets at the church on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for a program, followed by lunch and a business meeting. Open to all.
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AUCTION |
Gwen Rose
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Organizes and arranges for various auction items to be donated; provides an auction theme
with dinner and entertainment. Held annually. |
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
Lisa Jennings
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The Board of Trustees has regular meetings on the second Thursday of the month,
at the church, at 7:00 p.m. |
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BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Oversees property maintenance
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CARE MINISTRY
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Marti Holladay |
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Diana McClure
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Provides volunteers who reach out to other members of the congregation who
need assistance.
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CANVASS TEAM CO-CHAIRS
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Brenda Lanier |
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CANVAS CHAIR IN TRAINING
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Bobby Walton |
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Organizes and conducts the annual canvass drive.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY TEAM
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Juliet Wischmeyer |
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Plans curriculum for Sunday morning Church School, sponsors youth activities,
informs parents about the programs. The team meets monthly. |
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COFFEE HOUR
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Carol Straughn |
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Schedules volunteers for making coffee before and after worship services. |
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DENOMINATIONAL AFFAIRS
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Lisa Jennings
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Informs the congregation of activities within the denomination and promotes
participation in the national and regional affairs of the Unitarian Universalist
Association.
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DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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Cindy Sakaan
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Responsible for direction of Children's Ministry. Recruits and trains teachers;
implements courses of study. In charge of special events involving youth.
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ENDOWMENT FUND
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Amery Staub
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Directs investment of funds.
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FINANCE
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Tom Miller
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Prepares the annual budget for the approval of the congregation at the annual meeting.
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GREEN SANCTUARY |
Bill Landers |
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Reduces the church footprint on the environment. |
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP–YRUU
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Tim Wheat
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Social and service organization for High School youth.
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HOSPITALITY
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Dee Billmeier
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Sponsors social gatherings to help church people get to know each other, to introduce
new members and to celebrate special occasions.
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LIBRARY
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June Kramer
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Purchases and catalogues books. Maintains and operates the church library.
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LONG TERM PLANNING |
Janice Herbert |
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Selects planning architects and coordinates with them. |
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LUNCH BUNCH
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Anne Thompson
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The Lunch Bunch
meets for lunch in different restaurants after the church service on Sunday for fun and fellowship.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVENTURE CLUB
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Jeff McDonald |
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Social and service organization for Junior High Youth
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MUSIC
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David Jennings
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Provides music for church services and other occasions and is responsible for musical
equipment and facilities.
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MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Chuck Schulz
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Provides music for services and other occasions. Responsible for choir recruitment,
direction; orders music and supplies.
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About the Choir: The choir has practice at 7:30 p.m. most Wednesdays in the Sanctuary of the church. If you like to sing, you are welcome to join.
Watch the church calendar for rehearsal information. |
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB
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Bobby Walton
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Plans and organizes outdoor camping and other adventures
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OUTREACH COMMITTEE
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Sue Strong
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Dan Bing
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Lisa Jennings
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Identifies volunteer service projects that benefit the Memphis community |
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Hospitality Hub
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Ellen Klyce
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Shady Grove Liason
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Juliet Wischmeyer |
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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PROMOTION
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Jim Lanier
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Laurel Reisman
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Arrange for publicity of church programs and events in the news media. |
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PUBLICATION
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Burton Carley
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Lisa Jennings |
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Margaret Park
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Responsible for church publications, the newsletter and the church directory.
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RECREATION
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Organizes social events throughout the church year such as tennis round robins and
Dinner and Theatre night.
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RIVER CHIMERS
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Holly McCormick
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RIVER READERS
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Donna Sue Shannon
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The River Readers meets the fourth Thursday each month in member’s homes to discuss books and have a pleasant get together. The chairperson supplies a monthly reading list each fall. Organizes meetings for the fourth
Thursday of each month.
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RIVERWALK
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Andy Branham
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Serves as liaison between the City of Memphis and the church regarding use of church
property for the Riverwalk Project.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER |
Larry Kalbach |
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Manages and coordinates special projects for the church |
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SUMMER OF FAITH |
Jack Richbourg |
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Plans and secures speakers for worship services in July and August |
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SUPPER CLUB
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Jerry and Dee Billmeier
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Supper Club consists of small groups in host homes for dinner, conversation
and getting acquainted. The host calls and asks that you bring a part of the
supper. Once people at church sign up to participate, on a monthly basis, the
chairs organize the participants into the various home settings.
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SUPPER CLUB JUNIOR
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Holly McCormick
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Special supper club for parents with young children |
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USHERS
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Larry Bomar
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Schedules ushers for Sunday worship services.
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WEB SITE SERVANTS
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Linda Goodwin-Parkinson and John
Parkinson |
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Responsible for the design and maintenance of our web site. |
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WELCOMING
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Alice Fleming
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Enrolls those interested in becoming formal members of the church and provides orientation
for new and prospective members.
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WOMEN'S EVENING GROUP
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Carol Straughn
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The Women’s Evening Group meets at members' homes on the third Thursday of the month for social time and supper, followed by a program. All women are welcome. The chair organizes the monthly gathering. The Women's Evening Group
is also known as Soup for the Soul. Watch the church calendar for details. |
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WORSHIP COMMITTEE
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Jack Richbourg
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Assists the minister in providing guest speakers for worship services when the minister
is absent from the pulpit. |
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YOUTH ADULT OUTREACH |
Matt Holladay |
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Amanda Myers |
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Plans and coordinates activities for young adults |
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