Our present five year 2006-2011 goals and objectives are--
1. Assure consistent, quality Sunday services including the:
* Inclusion of a part-time minister at least 9 times a year
* Consistent use of microphone
* Congregational input through Canvass and Congregational meetings
* Training of Service Coordinators
* Provision of child care
* Incorporation of a Music Coordinator.
2. Aim at ownership of our own identifiable space which will serve our needs in cooperation with other interested social and religious groups
* $7,000 per year added to the Building Fund.
* Have at least 3 persons as Chalice Lighters
* Examine the feasibility of a new building
3. Maintain and support our 60 active members and friends with an expansion to 100 through:
* Welcoming atmosphere by greeting and socializing with visitors & new members
* Designate a specific person to connect with visitors after the service
* Conduct new member orientation and recognition
* Improve opportunities/resources for celebrating life passages
* Communicate information regarding HUUF to the broader community
* Publicize in the Newspaper at least monthly
* Sponsor community events and speakers of interest to the community
* Publicize HUUF involvement in social justice activities
* Encourage of active involvement of everyone for a full participation lay led fellowship
4. Revise administrative work to be shared more equally with a sharp focus on priorities.
* Conduct an Annual Canvass to meet our expenses and expand our services and growth
* Conduct fundraisers to help raise additional money to support Fellowship goals
* Conduct a Board orientation in May
* Provide support and direction to committees including:
Conduct committee chair orientation
Develop job descriptions for committee chairs
Assign specific objectives to committees based on annual goals
5. Demonstrate accountability and effective use of our money.
* Seek assistance from a financial service professional
* Transfer financial records to electronic format
6. Provide religious/spiritual life-span education for children, youth and adults.
* Provide children’s RE every Sunday
* Youth attendance at UU events
* Establish and encourage youth group
* Conduct 2 to 4 adult enrichment sessions throughout the year
7. Encourage and support attendance at UU sponsored events.
* Midwest Leadership School
* Prairie Start District Conference
* UUA General Assembly
* UU workshops
8. Strengthen outreach to the broader community
* Actively participate in Churches United
* Make connections with other religious and community groups
* Participate in social justice and community events (e.g. Soup Kitchen)
Written by Neen Lillquist, Sue Nokleby
and Tricia Andrews, July, 2005 (updated 4/08)
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