UUBRidge Committees
UUBRidge committees do much of the work of our congregation. While we are always looking for people with experience or expertise in the specific domain of each committee, those wishing to learn are also very welcome. If you’re interested in serving on one of our committees, check with the committee chair.
Congregational Services Committee
This committee is responsible for overseeing all phases of our Sunday morning services. This includes seeking out potential speakers, reviewing proposals for services, and distributing essential information each week to those who promote, plan, provide music for, and lead services.
Meetings are held monthly on a mutually agreed upon date. If you have an idea for a service or would like to serve on the committee, please contact the chair, Madlyn Bynum, at madlynbynum@gmail.com .
Madlyn Bynum (chair)
Karen Allen
Jane Coon
Sue Daniels
Gary Grossman
Emery Lazar
Lee Simon
Kathryn Treanor
Membership & Hospitality Committee
This committee is responsible for finding and welcoming members and helping them to find a spiritual home with us. We maintain a membership table to provide information about Unitarian Universalism as a whole and UUBRidge in particular, arrange for Fellowship Dinners on the last Saturday of each month, inviting you to relax and get to know one another at a local restaurant by sharing a meal with family and friends. Help is always welcome for setup and cleanup before and after Sunday services.
Sara Adams (Co-chair: Membership)
Kathryn Treanor (Co-chair: Hospitality)
Karen Allen
Sue Daniels
Kathy Lyons
Bob Treanor
Eric Beattie
Will Daniels
Carolyn McDowell
Bet Jones
Caring Committee
This committee is the point of contact for church members who need support around health or loss issues. Our intent is to provide as a group: meals, cards, support in whatever way is needed depending on the situation.
Emery Lazar (Chair)
Ellie Clark
Mike McCormick
Environment and Social Justice Committee
The Environment & Social Justice Committee works to affirm, carry out, and explore the Seven Principles of Unitarian-Universalism through projects and initiatives related to the Environment and Social Justice.
The Environment & Social Justice Committee meets the first Sunday of the month.
Lisa McQuail (Chair)
Jay Allen
Ellie Clark
Sue Daniels
Will Daniels
Bonnie Dixon
Frank Dixon
Lisa Jenkins
Ana Gras
Vernon Gras
Marc Malik
Milda Vaivada
Welcoming Congregation Committee
This committee works to ensure that the congregation is socially and spiritually welcoming to all people, including members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities.
Karen Allen (Co-chair)
Vestris Brooks (Co-chair)
Ellen Adams
Jay Allen
Kathryn Treanor
Outreach Committee
This committee assists in communication with UUBRidge’s members, friends, and the public, through media, including
- The weekly email bulletin
- This website
- Social media presence, including Facebook
The Outreach Committee meets periodically as needed. See the Calendar for the next meeting date.
Gary Grossman (Co-Chair)
Anne Simon (Co-Chair)
Ellen Adams
Emery Lazar
Tracey Patmore (Outreach Coordinator)
Music Committee
This committee is responsible for the music for each service.
Gary Grossman (Chair)
Karen Allen
Eric Beattie
Ellie Clark
James Hanover
Emery Lazar
Lisa McQuail
Bob Treanor
Men’s Group
This group meets weekly in the spirit of fellowship
Emery Lazaar (Co-Chair)
Mike McCormick (Co-Chair)
Jay Allen
Eric Beattie
Bill Bynum
Will Daniels
Frank Dixon
Gary Grossman
Clyde Humphrey
Chips Lickson
Don Loock
Marc Malik
Lee Simon
Bob Treanor
There are also committees responsible for the pledge drive, fund raising, and nominating Board candidates that meet seasonally. Members of the nominating committee are appointed by the Board.