| Church Committees |
| Program Council The Program Council is an elected group of representatives from each of the major focus areas of the church. This council meets once a month coordinating and overseeing church programs under the guidance of the minister, Rev. Dr. Kathy Hurt kathy.hurt@bucmi.org Congregational Development: Bret Bergeron
bret_bergeron@hotmail.com |
| Leadership Development Committee This group, elected at the annual congregational meeting, identifies church leaders and presents a slate of officers, trustees, and council representatives to the congregation at the following annual meeting and provides leadership training sessions. 2012 Co-Chairs, Debbie Fordree debfordree@yahoo.com and Scott Farrar scottandkym@wowway.com |
| Religious Education Council In cooperation with the RE staff, this group is responsible for the philosophy, curriculum choice, and administration of the religious education program from nursery through high school. The directors and members work together to recruit and train teachers and advisors and evaluate the program to ensure that the needs of the children and parents are being met. Chair, Sylvia Whitmer spwhitmer@sbcglobal.net |
| Plate Collection Committee Plate Collection Committee of the Service and Social Justice Cluster exists to engage the BUC community in social outreach programs through designation of the Sunday plate collection to local social service organizations; national or international service organizations will be considered as need determines. The Plate Collection Committee has sole authority to determine grants on behalf of the congregation. Application for plate collection funds can be found under Church Business --- Common Grant Application Chair, Annis Pratt, avpratt@aol.com |
| Green Sanctuary Committee Green Sanctuary is a program that guides the congregation to show its respect for the environment by the way we live our lives, conduct the church's daily operations and maintain the physical environment. Chair, Karen Stankye kasala@msn.com |
| Music Committee This group, made up of our professional music staff and members of the congregation, helps develop and direct BUC's music program. It works to improve the integration of music with the worship experience, strengthen musical opportunities for children and youth, provide support for congregational hymn singing, and share our musical life with the larger community through special programs. Chair, Mary Jo Larson mlarson@wnj.com |
| Memorial Glen Committee This group has developed guidelines, raised funds, planned and brought to fruition our lovely Capek Memorial Glen at the west end of our property, which provides a dignified place for the remembrance of BUCers and their families. The committee continues to care for the glen and has established an endowment for its perpetual maintenance. Chair, Carol Lee carolallmanlee@yahoo.com |
| Congregational Development Committee This group works to make newcomers feel welcome and ease their integration into our church community. It also works to help keep our current members involved in various activities. Chair, Bret Bergeron bret_bergeron@hotmail.com |
| Stewardship Committee This committee meets year-round to organize and oversee the annual pledge canvass. 2012 Chair, Eric Sargent sargente@mac.com . |
| Endowment Committee This group manages our endowment funds, created for the long-term financial security of the church. In addition to our general Endowment fund, we have two funds which provide for the long-term music enrichment and maintenance of the Memorial Glen. Chair, Nancy Jones njones255584MI@comcast.net |
| Art Committee This group arranges for the rotating art displays which grace our church. Often this is the work of BUC artists. The group also arranges occasional artists' receptions. Co-Chairs Sonia Molnar amolnar@wowway.com and Keith Brown KArchBrown@aol.com |
| Facilities Committee This group meets the second Monday of each month to assess facility needs, research costs, set priorities, manage the facilities accounts, and organize volunteer work days. Members often supply their own skills and elbow grease to improve and maintain the appearance of our church. Chair, Inta Davis idavis@wowway.com |
| Budget and Finance Committee Volunteers are welcome to join this committee responsible for reviewing and improving the church's financial management. Chair, Chris Music christophermusic@gmail.com Board Treasurer 2011, Priscilla Hildum pahildum@sbcglobal.net |