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Sun., Feb. 8, 1 - 2 PM: Townhall Meeting: Contract to Call Summary Report
Feb
8
Governance

Sun., Feb. 8, 1 - 2 PM: Townhall Meeting: Contract to Call Summary Report

Dear friends,

For the past four years, Rev. Denise Gyauch has served our congregation as our contract minister. Together, we have grown in trust, deepened our shared ministry, and clarified who we are becoming as a community of faith. Now, we are entering a new and meaningful phase: discerning whether it is time to call Rev. Denise to settled ministry with the Greater Nashville UU Congregation.

The Contract to Call Process, recommended by the UUA, invites the whole congregation into learning, reflection, and conversation. The Board has created a Contract to Call task force composed of Kristin Reveal, Carol Looney, and Ryan Davison in implement this process.

Last November we had a special Sunday service, “The Call We Make Together,” that introduced the meaning and purpose of the Contract to Call Process. For a Video Recording of this service, see: The Call We Make Together Sermon.

Then, in late November and December we held Small Group Discussion sessions where members and friends reflected on these questions:

How does our Mission, Covenant, and/or Vision of Ministry guide our shared ministry?

What is working well in our church community?

What do we need to work on? Where do we feel called to grow?

How do we experience our relationship with Rev. Denise in this shared ministry?

What hopes do you have for our future together?

Is there anything else you would like to share?

The Contract to call Task Force then compiled a Summary Report that it presented to the Board and Rev. Denise in late December. 

You are invited to a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, February 8, from 1 PM - 2 PM, for a presentation of the Summary Report and to receive a copy of the report itself.

To join online: https://tinyurl.com/gnuuczoom

This Town Hall Meeting will be hosted by the Contract to Call Task Force, Ryan D., Kristin R., and Carol L.

There will be time allocated for questions and comments.

After the Town Hall Meeting, the we will have a Congregational Meeting on February 15, immediately after the service, to hold a vote on whether to call Rev. Denise as our settled minister. Voting members will vote by paper ballot. During the Congregational Meeting there will NOT be time allocated to questions, discussion, and comments. Please come to the Town Hall Meeting to ask questions and make comments.

Why This Matters

Whether you’ve been here for years or are a new member, your presence and perspective are essential to this discernment. Please choose to participate!

Let us approach this time with open hearts, deep listening, and gratitude for the ministry we share.

In faith and community,
The Contract to Call Task Force
Kristin Reveal
Carol Looney
Ryan Davison

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Sun., Feb. 15, noon: Congregational Meeting: Contract to Call Vote
Feb
15
Governance

Sun., Feb. 15, noon: Congregational Meeting: Contract to Call Vote

The Board is calling a Congregational Meeting on February 15, immediately after the service, to hold a vote on whether to call Rev. Denise as our settled minister.

Voting members will vote by paper ballot. Proxy ballots for those who cannot attend will be emailed soon. If you join on Zoom, you will direct message the co-host your vote.

During the Congregational Meeting there will NOT be time allocated to questions, discussion, and comments. Please come to the Town Hall Meeting on February 8, at 1 PM, to ask questions and make comments.

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Sun., Dec. 7, 1 - 3 PM, Last In Person Contract to Call Small Group - Openings Still Available! (Sanctuary)
Dec
7
Governance, Community

Sun., Dec. 7, 1 - 3 PM, Last In Person Contract to Call Small Group - Openings Still Available! (Sanctuary)

The last in-person Contract to Call small group meets Sunday, December 7, from 1 PM - 3 PM.

This Sunday’s participants so far: Gina A., Nathaniel B., Bonnie G., Steve G., Wayne K., Theresa T-K., Dan L., Susan T., Susan M., Kayla Z.

We encourage every member, and interested friends to sign up for one of these small groups. See Sign-Up Form.

We’ll start in the sanctuary as a large for a chalice lighting and covenant, and to review the questions, and then break into small groups of up to 4 people. Each group will be facilitated by either Kristin R., Carol L., or Ryan D.

If you missed the service that introduced the Contract to Call process, see: The Call We Make Together Sermon

Click the title above to see the list of questions for review.

If you have any questions, reach out to Kristin R.

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Wed., Dec. 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Last Zoom Contract to Call Small Group - Openings Still Available!
Dec
3
Governance, Community

Wed., Dec. 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Last Zoom Contract to Call Small Group - Openings Still Available!

The last Zoom Contract to Call small group meets tonight, Wednesday, December 3, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

This Wednesday’s participants so far: Eddie B, Lindyne B, Tina C, Bob D, Fran G, Lisa G, Elizabeth M, Claire S.

If you are on this list, you have been emailed a Zoom link.

We encourage every member, and interested friends to sign up for one of these small groups. See Sign-Up Form.

We’ll start as a large group for a chalice lighting and covenant, and to review the questions, and then split into break out groups of up to 4 people. Each break out group will be facilitated by either Kristin R., Carol L., or Ryan D.

If you missed the service that introduced the Contract to Call process, see: The Call We Make Together Sermon

Click the title above to see the list of questions for review.

If you have any questions, reach out to Kristin R.

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Sun., Nov. 30, 1 - 3 PM, Contract to Call Small Group - Openings Still Available! (Sanctuary)
Nov
30
Governance, Community

Sun., Nov. 30, 1 - 3 PM, Contract to Call Small Group - Openings Still Available! (Sanctuary)

The second in-person Contract to Call small group meets Sunday, November 30, from 1 PM - 3 PM.

This Sunday’s participants so far: Gina A., Susan M.

We encourage every member, and interested friends to sign up for one of these small groups. See Sign-Up Form.

We’ll start in the sanctuary for a chalice lighting and covenant, and then break into groups of up to 4 people. Each group will be facilitated by either Kristin R., Carol L., or Ryan D.

If you missed the service that introduced the Contract to Call process, see: The Call We Make Together Sermon

To help you prepare, here are the questions we’ll be reflecting on:

How does our Mission, Covenant, and/or Vision of Ministry guide our shared ministry?

Congregational Mission Statement
The transforming power of love is our core belief.
We embody a sanctuary of compassion, integrity, and respect.
We champion justice, equity, and peace.

Congregational Covenant
We covenant together to make a welcoming community,
To walk together in the way of truth and love,
To seek the life of the spirit, as it is known by each person,
To support each other in thought, word, and deed,
As we work to build a better world.

Board Vision of Ministry for this Year
This year we will be a sanctuary where every person is known, fed, and transformed through authentic connection and courageous action.

What is working well in our church community?

What do we need to work on? Where do we feel called to grow?

How do we experience our relationship with Rev. Denise in this shared ministry?

What hopes do you have for our future together?

Is there anything else you would like to share?

If you have any questions, reach out to Kristin R.

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Sun., Nov. 23, 1 - 3 PM, Contract to Call Small Group (Sanctuary)
Nov
23
Governance, Community

Sun., Nov. 23, 1 - 3 PM, Contract to Call Small Group (Sanctuary)

The first in-person Contract to Call small group meets Sunday, November 23, from 1 PM - 3 PM.

This Sunday’s participants are: Sandy B, Larry B, Nancy C, Bill C, Gabby D, Steve G, Doug L, Mike M, Nathanael R, Hashim S, Jesse S-S, Mir S, and Dahlia W.

We encourage every member, and interested friends to sign up for one of these small groups. See Sign-Up Form.

We’ll start in the sanctuary for a chalice lighting and covenant, and then break into groups of up to 4 people. Each group will be facilitated by either Kristin R., Carol L., or Ryan D.

If you missed the service that introduced the Contract to Call process, see: The Call We Make Together Sermon

To help you prepare, here are the questions we’ll be reflecting on:

How does our Mission, Covenant, and/or Vision of Ministry guide our shared ministry?

Congregational Mission Statement
The transforming power of love is our core belief.
We embody a sanctuary of compassion, integrity, and respect.
We champion justice, equity, and peace.

Congregational Covenant
We covenant together to make a welcoming community,
To walk together in the way of truth and love,
To seek the life of the spirit, as it is known by each person,
To support each other in thought, word, and deed,
As we work to build a better world.

Board Vision of Ministry for this Year
This year we will be a sanctuary where every person is known, fed, and transformed through authentic connection and courageous action.

What is working well in our church community?

What do we need to work on? Where do we feel called to grow?

How do we experience our relationship with Rev. Denise in this shared ministry?

What hopes do you have for our future together?

Is there anything else you would like to share?

If you have any questions, reach out to Kristin R.

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Sun., Mar. 5, 12:45 -1:45 PM: "Funding Our Future: A Congregational Conversation About Money"
Mar
5
Governance, Community

Sun., Mar. 5, 12:45 -1:45 PM: "Funding Our Future: A Congregational Conversation About Money"

All leadership, members, and interested friends - Join us for “Funding Our Future,” a congregational conversation about money. We’ll present our long-range forecast for the next couple of years and strategies for growth. This is not a conversation about the current budget and pledge drive - that happens on March 12. This is an open conversation about where our congregation is right now financially and where we envision we will be in the future. We hope you can join us!

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Sun., Apr. 3, 2022, 12:00 PM: Congregation Town-Hall: Pledge Drive (Hybrid Gazebo/Zoom)
Apr
3
Governance

Sun., Apr. 3, 2022, 12:00 PM: Congregation Town-Hall: Pledge Drive (Hybrid Gazebo/Zoom)

Plan to stay after the service at the Gazebo on Sunday, April 3, for a town hall meeting. We will be presenting our pledge drive goals and preliminary budget. The Pledge Drive runs from April 3 to April 10, 2022. Plus we’ll discuss upcoming events and our building improvements. Rain location: Sanctuary.

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June 23-June 27: Virtual UUA General Assembly: Are you interested in attending?
Jun
23
to Jun 27
Governance

June 23-June 27: Virtual UUA General Assembly: Are you interested in attending?

General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend. Greater Nashville UU members and youth - Are you interested in attending? We can help pay your registration fee - contact Kristin R. to find out how! Click title for more information.

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