Committees & Groups
UCB
is a Unitarian Universalist Congregation and, along with all other
Unitarian Universalist churches and fellowships, is governed by its
congregation. There is no external hierarchy, synod, council, or
association which dictates to the congregation. The affairs of the
church, activities, finances, governance, ministry, projects, and
programs are determined by the active members of the congregation. Most
of this work is done through church committees.
Prudential Committee
This is the governing board of the church. Its seven members are
elected by and from the active members of the church. The committee
manages and protects all funds and property of the church, appoints
committee chairs, and generally oversees the operations of other
committees. It is responsible for the appropriate operation of the
church at all levels.
Boutique Group
This is a group of creative and industrious people who meet Friday
mornings in Warren Hall and spend a few hours each week making
handcrafted items for sale at our Holiday Fair. Members share their
talents and expertise along with coffee, brown bag lunches, and soup
from the neighborhood grocery. Of course, there’s a group of regulars,
but they welcome newcomers to their friendly circle.
Building Committee
The UCB Building Committee currently has two active subcommittees, the Building
Operations Committee (BOC) and the Project Fix the Church Committee (Project
Fix). The BOC deals with all those issues that keep the building running
smoothly. Project Fix formed in January 2011 will develop a project list
to prioritize major work needed to repair the building.
Caring Committee
The Caring Committee helps extend the pastoral outreach and work of the
Minister by offering care and support to members of our church community.
Working closely with the Minister, they make telephone calls and send cards
to members who are ill or have lost loved ones. Home, hospital and nursing
home visits may be made when appropriate.
Committee on Ministry
The Committee on Ministry strengthens the quality of ministry at UCB. Learn
more »
Fine Arts
With a focus on nurturing and encouraging spiritual growth through art,
this committee sponsors art exhibits in Warren Hall and provides
opportunities for members and friends of the church to create and learn
about the visual arts. Frequently, items shown in exhibits are for
sale. These exhibits provide a lively backdrop for the many activities
that take place in Warren Hall and are often related to other aspects
of our church life.
Green Sanctuary
Information about Green Sanctuary can be found under Outreach »
Membership
Unitarian Universalism is a caring, open-minded religion that
encourages its members to seek their own spiritual paths. Our faith
draws on many religious traditions, welcoming people with different
beliefs. We are united by shared values, not by creed or dogma. Our
church is a place where people gather in friendship to nurture their
spirits and put their faith into action. We unite to be a community of
worship where all are accepted to:
- Nurture our individual spiritual journeys
- Reach out to the world in charity, peace and social justice
- Recognize our interdependency with the earth
- Be a reasoning and caring community
- Raise our children to respect other individuals and other religions
- Pass on the expanding heritage of our religious tradition
Anyone interested in Unitarian Universalism is welcome to attend our Sunday service each week at 10:30 am at 3330 Main St. (Route 6A) in Barnstable Village. For additional information contact our Membership co-chairs, Barbara Braman and Dick LeGrand at mbr-comm @ barnstableuu.org.
Religious Education
The RE Team works with the Minister and the Director of Religious
Education to develop programs that reflect the values of the
congregation and the church school parents, as well as the philosophy
of Unitarian Universalism. Learn more under Children and Youth »
Small Group Ministry
Information about the Small Group Ministry can be found under Worship »
Social Justice
Information about the Social Justice committee can be found under Outreach
»
Welcoming Congregation
Information about Welcoming Congregation can be found under Outreach »
WomanSpirit
WomanSpirit invites church women and friends of all ages to explore
their spirituality through the sharing of ritual, music, dance, art,
discourse, imagery, examination of women’s lives, and other forms of
enrichment. Meetings, planned by different women each month, are
usually held in the library of the church and are announced in the
church newsletter, the Sunday bulletin, and on the website calendar.
Worship Committee
Information about the Worship Committee can be found under Worship »