[Worship] Agenda for W & M Committee Meeting Wed Feb 3 5:00 p.m. Parlor
Martha McGovern
marthamcg at suddenlink.net
Sun Jan 31 17:04:55 CST 2016
OOps! My revision was incomplete. Note that the REAL agenda starts at #3. Look to the end, too, at the draft of a budget proposal.
See you Wednesday.
Martha
Agenda for February 3, 2016 Meeting of the Worship & Music Committee
In Attendance: Adeline Bailey, Randy Kidder, Suzyn Mills, Martha McGovern
1.. Minutes of the meeting on Dec. 2, 2015 were approved.
2.. The Committee reviewed the coordination with BRIDGES for January through June.
3.. Correspondence: Shari
4.. Reports from Specific Task Teams:
1.. Sanctuary Decoration Team to plan/implement monthly sanctuary decoration: The tree with bird ornaments will remain in the Sanctuary during January. The team will provide additional decorative elements. Nancy Novak, Jane Tumas-Serna, Karen Binkley, and LeeAnn Gallacci have volunteered to coordinate this effort. Martha alerted them to become active again.
2.. Special Music Team: Suzyn
3.. Piano Task Force: Suzyn
Andrew McKnight will perform for a coffee house on Saturday, February 27, in Fellowship Hall. The proceeds will be split 50-50, with McKnight's minimum set at $300. A free-will donation of $15 to $20 will be requested. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 8:00 p.m.
4.. Technology Task Force:
5.. Task Force for the Time for All Ages: Shari Miller, Kerry Blair, Dawn Weidner, Cindy Burton, Diane McMichael, Adeline Bailey, and Ron Tepley. (Rachel Hyde, Gwen Banziger -- possible additions)
6.. Clutter Corp: Wendy Morey has agreed to take leadership. They have received our input and recommendations for procedures, and the group is beginning operation.
4.. National Universalist Convocation -- Willa O'Neill will be the main coordinator, but she would like another person from W & M Committee to assist. The Committee as a whole will help with the event.
5.. Budget Report and Proposal for 2016-17
6.. Holiday UN-Decoration: The tree in the Sanctuary still needs to be dismantled and stored.
7.. June 19 activities: We will have a co-led service by Rev. Lynda Smith and Rev. Kat for the Father's Day Picnic at the Multicultural Fair? Chris Keller will reserve the shelter and make arrangements for paying rent for the shelter.
***A sign needs to be posted at the church -- A couple days before and on Sunday), and on the Sunday, a person needs to be at the shelter to save the space. Martha conferred with Chris about the shelter and the usual procedures for the sign and "sentry." Rev. Lynda Smith is happy to collaborate with Kat for the service that day.
9. June 26 service: Martha reported that Mike Bailey envisions that live broadcast of General Assembly is feasible this year. He is willing to train someone to do so. (possibly Ralph Olander)
10. Concerns for Buildings and Grounds:
a. The Committee noted that the bulbs in the overhead light for the Parlor cast a glaring light. They wonder whether softer, more pleasant lighting can be achieved with lower wattage bulbs or bulbs of a different style or size. Could a dimmer enable adjustment of the level of light?
b. Committee members also wonder whether the light outside the women's restroom on the Fellowship Hall level is functioning. For a while, it was not.
c. Larger folding chairs are needed in Fellowship Hall so that all attendees can be comfortable.
d. Selection of Specific Lamp for Piano: Christopher Purdy (the piano tuner) recommends that the light for the piano be replaced with one that will not damage the wood. The Committee approved that expenditure.
11.. Expenses: Stipend for Myla Kreinik, payment to Jessica Baldwin for March 6
Also, please see the Expenses section of the minutes (Christmas Eve expense, Rental of shelter, payment to Rev. Lynda Smith)
12.. The Committee agreed to be a neutral pulpit site for Charleston congregation's ministerial search. The remaining date is March 20.
13.. Tapers for lighting candles: We will check whether there is a new supply and where it is stored.
14.. Randy Kidder reminded the Committee of his quarterly day-off. Jessica Baldwin can step in for Choir rehearsal and worship service on March 6.
15.. Next Meeting - Wednesday, March 2, 5:00 p.m. in the Parlor
16.. Planning of services for Sabbatical Year [See detail below and long-term framework in coordination with BRIDGES Council.]
· Possible Topics and speakers for future services: multiple intelligences, forgiveness, powerful children's stories, ages of women, This I Believe, family stories as carriers of family values, FUUSM stories (Archive Moments), June Teenth celebration, reflections of people who grew up in this UU congregation (Jay Phillips, Mike Bailey, Dean Banziger), Bill Bauer on suicide and kindness, reflections of former ministers, Jim Couts on Jubilee Gardens, Circles Campaign of the MOV (Dina Campbell - 304-488-7760), LeeAnn Gallucci on recovering from loss.
· Theme of Anyone's Ministry: Martha sent a general memo to the Council about using the "Anyone's Ministry" by Gordon McKeeman as the organizing concept for a series of reflections throughout the sabbatical year. W & M Committee members have been contacting specific groups. The series was launched by the W & M Committee on October 4 with an explanation and overview.
Adeline - Green Sanctuary, Men's Group
Martha - BRIDGES, Garden Tour
Shari - Women's Group
Joe - Buildings & Grounds, Archives, Finance (John Kidd, Chair)
Suzyn - Worship & Music (Choir)
Overview of Sabbatical Year 2015-2016
2016
January
3 Moods of the Season
WA: Tabatha Hubbard
10 GREEN SANCTUARY "Greening of the Spirit"
Worship Leader: Rebecca Phillips
17 Lynda Smith "The Voices of Carolyn McDade & MLK, Jr: Sounding for Justice"
[with new member component of service]
WA: Caroline Putnam
24 Myla Kreinik "My Name is Charles: The Life of a Hidden Addict"
WA: Karen Binkley
31 Bill McNeely - "It's about Time"
(based on Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality without Religion by Sam Harris)
WA: Jane Tumas-Serna
February
7 Katy McDaniel "Thoughts from the Middle of the World"
WA: Suzyn Mills
14 Jim Rapp "What Would Nahum Ward Do?"
WA: Tabatha Hubbard
21 Lynda Smith
WA: Kevin Morey
28 Musical Service - Suzyn Mills - Worship Leader
March
6 Kat is here. (Jessica Baldwin will sub for Randy.)
13 Kat is here. WOMEN'S GROUP Jane Tumas-Serna, coordinator
20 Kat is here. Neutral Pulpit???
WA: Tabatha Hubbard
27 Kat - EASTER
April
3 Kat is here.
10 Kat is here.
17 Kat -- Earth Day ALL AGES
24 Kat is here. ???
May
1
8 BRIDGES RECOGNITION (Mother's Day)
15 Lynda Smith [Airplane Contest]
22 National Universalist Convocation -- Kat will be here. Justin LaPoint has offered to do
the reflection. A local coordinator is needed.
29 ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
June
5 Flower Communion ALL AGES
12 MEN'S GROUP [Garden Tour]
19 Lynda Smith and Kat Picnic/Father's Day
26 [GA in Columbus - June 22-26]
EXPENSES 2015-16
Speakers/Musicians
Total Expenses $75 stipend for Jean Leeper, transferred to Window Fund
$75 stipend for David Torbett, donated to World Church Service
$100 stipend for Jessica Baldwin for service, choir on Oct. 18
Payment to Lynda Smith for September, October, January ($1050)
$200 stipend to Randy Kidder for Christmas Eve service
$100 stipend for Jessica Baldwin for service, choir on March 6 (pending)
$75 stipend for Myla Kreinik, donated to Charles Austin Kreinik Memorial
Fund, c/o Parkersburg Community Foundation (pending)
Total budgeted for Speakers/Musicians $3000
Piano Maintenance
Piano Tuning of Steinway & FH piano
Practice piano tuning, etc.
Total Expenses
Total budgeted for Piano Maintenance $385.00
Supplies
Equipment
Music $250
Candles $150
Park Shelter $ 25 (pending)
Total Expenses
Total Budgeted for Supplies $950
RATES
Piano Tuning of Steinway & FH piano $95.00 x 3 = $285.00
Practice piano tuning, etc. 100.00
Congregation member/friend 0
Guest musician $50
Speaker from MOV $75
Speaker from outside MOV $150
Ordained minister $200
WORSHIP & MUSIC COMMITTEE
DRAFT - Proposed Budget for 2016-17
Music, Other $400
Sheet music and Randy downloads
Pianist $10, 600 +
Pianist compensation $200 x 52 + Christmas Eve $200
Includes four Sundays off with pay
Piano Maintenance $400
Steinway in Sanctuary -- $100 x 2 = $200
Fellowship Hall piano -- $100 x 1 = 100
Practice piano --- $100 x 1 = 100
Worship Program $1650
Guest Speakers $950
Speakers from MOV 6 x $75 = $450
Speakers from outside MOV 2 x 150 = $300
Ordained minister 1 x 200 = $200
Guest Musicians $700
Special music 6 x $50 = $300
Substitute for pianist 4 x $100 = $400
Worship Supplies $800
Candles (wax, battery) -- $300
Equipment (AV) -- $400
Printing for Special Events -- $75
Park Shelter -- $25
TOTAL $13, 850
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