[Women] Women's Group Concerns

[revkat at suddenlinkmail.com]

It is most respectful to share concerns in person or on Zoom,and address matters in clear and direct communication with those who have a grievance.  It appears  less so to use email.  I myself have experienced great damage to relationships and community through unwise and unkind email postings.

We do affirm and promote a "Safe Congregation" based on our FUUSM Affirmation and I share here a portion of the Policy Manual on Grievance Resolution.

 
[ 2021 ]  First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta
Current members of the Commitee on Ministries:
Rev. K. Hawbaker, Ron Rees, Nina Redd & John Kidd.

Conflict Resolution and Grievance Procedure
Adopted by the Board of Trustees, April 9, 2003

1.	All congregants and staff members are expected to endeavor to settle differences and conflicts by use of clear, direct, honest and loving communication with the parties concerned.  The grievance procedure should be followed in cases where such communication fails to bring satisfactory resolution.

2.	Any grievances must be submitted to the Committee on Ministries.  If needed, to meet this requirement, congregants appointed by the Committee on Ministries will provide assistance.  The person initiating the action and any associates who wish to participate in this action must sign the written grievance document.  The document must indicate the date on which it is properly submitted.

3.	Any grievance between any parties of the FUUSM community must be 
	submitted in this documented form to the Committee on Ministries.