[Worship] W&M July 7th meeting notes

Mon Jul 12 17:34:50 CDT 2021

Sorry to have missed the meeting but I was tied up with a PBS producer.  
Can we do some women's issue topics for Oct., which is domestic violence 
awareness month?  Annie

On 7/12/2021 3:08 PM, Adeline Bailey via Worship wrote:
>
> Hello, all,
>
> Notes from the July meeting are below. I will also attach the file to 
> this email.
>
> Adeline
>
> *Meeting Notes for July 7, 2021 Meeting of the Worship & Music Committee*
>
> *Theme for 2020-2021: How can we be mindful and authentic in 
> cherishing all life?*
>
> In Attendance (on Zoom): Rev. Kat Hawbaker, Suzyn Mills, Adeline 
> Bailey (subbing for Martha)
>
> 1.
>
>     Minutes of June 2 meeting were not received by those in
>     attendance. Perhaps resubmit at August meeting for approval.
>
> 2.
>
>     Formulate feedback about technology proposals to Al Tuttle and
>     Board via Nancy Luthy. What do we recommend to Board on Audio
>     Visual Upgrades?
>
> Worship & Music supports the *AV items already ordered and 
> purchased*after receiving Board approval: the new sound board system, 
> the network computer (Mike Bailey ordered) and the laptop (from Joe 
> Baker), and a small number of hearing assist devices to be evaluted by 
> users. Thank you for approving these necessary upgrades to our systems.
>
> Taking into account the rapidly changing needs for presenting "hybrid" 
> services, the committee recommends that we *wait for financial impact 
> considerations on the future purchase of a big screen and projector.* 
> We suggest working with what we have now to explore options for the 
> placement of the current TV/Monitor. Ideas put forth include raising 
> the current monitor, and/or moving it to a more centered position. (To 
> test some ideas, the worship tech team will adjust the set-up for the 
> July 18 service.)
>
> The *camera recommended by the tech team *would enhance various 
> aspects of the in-person service as well as the Zoom broadcast. The 
> tech team has been experimenting with smartphone cameras to cover some 
> parts of the services that could be better included using the features 
> of the PTZ camera. The committee recommends that the *camera purchase 
> take priority* over the purchase of the screen and projector.
>               
> Most importantly, Worship & Music recommends that the Board (and 
> congregation) consider creating a *Special Fund Appeal *for these 
> large purchases. Although it is our understanding that the Buildings 
> and Grounds committee has agreed to submit a proposal to the Board of 
> Trust Governors for these purchases, it would be heartening to have a 
> show of support from the congregation for these improvements to our 
> worship program.
>
> 3.
>
>     Moving Forward with Virtual Worship and Return to In-Church
>     Services: How is it going? What are next steps?
>
> - By September, the goal is to have new safety guidelines in place, 
> and some better plans for our in-person services that include the Zoom 
> broadcast.
>
> - Phase out Facebook Live. Post a recording of the service to FB 
> later. (*If Kat remembers to start recording.)
>
> - Perhaps use the web site to post services. Discuss feasibility with 
> webmaster Ralph Olander.
> - NO SINGING in service at this time. Future changes may allow singing.
> - How to engage Zoom and other technology for outreach and accessibility.
> - Enhance the live service with cameras and TV projection (ie. Time 
> for All Ages)
> - Permission for using images on video or recordings.
> - OBS is a great system. Need material well in advance to Load YouTube 
> material onto computer and into OBS.
> - What are the other possibilities for outreach to people who can’t be 
> live or on zoom?
> - REVIEW GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING/PREPARING WORSHIP SERVICE
> 4. Correspondence: Martha has sent a thank you note to David Torbett.
>
> 5. Financial Matters: Approved $100 donation from W & M Committee 
> budget to Meadville-Lombard Theological School. [Donation has already 
> been sent.]
>
> David Torbett has been sent a stipend of $150 because he is an 
> ordained minister but was speaking as an academician.
>
> Kat - $250 donation online to UU The Vote and request for reimbursement???
>
> 6. Other groups (Board, Board of Trust Governors, Caring Committee, 
> Building & Grounds, Membership, BRIDGES, Finance) to take part in or 
> take responsibility for worship service?
>
>
> - At this time, we think the committees would be more likely to 
> contribute an "informational component" to a worship service, rather 
> than take responsibility for an entire service. Committee membership 
> is down, including W&M (only three people at this meeting), so perhaps 
> a committee recharge or committee fair is needed.
>
>
> July
>
> 4 "Dreamers, All: Striving Toward the Ideal" - Rev. Kat
>
> 11 "Growing Your Own National Park” - Rebecca Phillips
>
> 18 "How Do We Grow and Enhance Our Diversity?" - Rev. Kat
>
> 25 "Widening the Circle of Concern and Involvement" - Rev. Kat
>
>
> August
>
> 1 Zena Grecni - WL -- ???
>
> 8 Planetarium Visit – Ann Bragg. "Field trip" organization/plans. 
> Something in-house as well?
>
> 15 “Why Do We Sing?” Martha Webster & Choir (All recorded service) 
> Need someone in person to introduce, etc.
>
> 22 Suzyn Mills – WL “A Nod to Native Americans” – Jim O’Donnell, guest 
> speaker (all recorded service?) Need someone in person to introduce, etc.
>
> 29 WL- Rev. Kat;guest speaker – Sandra Bush
>
>
> September
>
> 5 Kat – guest speaker Lawrence Greene (drummer)
>
> 12 Kat – Water In-Gathering
>
> 19 “Taking UU Principles with a Grain of Pepper” [UU Humor] George 
> Banziger, Piyush Shukla, Martha McGovern
>
> 26 WL – Suzyn Mills Andrew McKnight
>
>
>
> October
>
> 3
>
> 10
>
> 17
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> 24
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> 31
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