Committee on Ministries Annual Report 2018
The purpose of Committee on Ministries is to serve the health of the congregation by periodically reviewing the effectiveness of all the congregation’s ministries. To that end, the committee conducted a congregational assessment, the results of which were shared at the congregational meeting in September. To increase understanding of the the purpose and work of the committee, Cindy Burton and Ron Rees gave a short presentation at a January service. More recently, Reverend Kat and Cindy Burton participated in the BRIDGES luncheon. Committee members Cindy Burton, Rebecca Phillips, and Ron Rees met regularly with Reverend Kat Hawbaker and occasionally with Michelle Wilson, liaison to the Board of Trustees. Committee members also served as greeters on third Sundays. 
The committee has begun reviewing materials on assessment and evaluation from the UUA and the UU Ministers Association. As part of a review of job descriptions, Ron Rees examined evaluation software but concluded that the available programs are not a good fit for church positions. The committee will continue to educate itself on ways to support and assist our congregation in its varied ministries.