Minister

Rev. Joshua Pawelek, revpawelek@sbcglobal.net

646-5151

Director of Religious Education

Vicki Merriam, DRE
uusevicki@sbcglobal.net

646-5151

Music Director

Pawel Jura, paweljura@gmail.com

646-5151

Affiliate Community Minister

Rev. Jeanne Lloyd,
revlloyd@comcast.net

646-5151

Office Administrator

Annie Gentile, uuse153@sbcglobal.net

646-5151

Sexton

Jane Osborn,  janeosb@aol.com

646-5151

Religious Education Assistant

Tina Gaines, REAsst@sbcglobal.net

646-5151

THE POLICY BOARD directs UUS:E’s business, financial, and administrative affairs, including formulating policy and overseeing church staff; it has charge of the Society’s property.

All contacts with officers, committee chairs and members should go through the UUS:E office at 646-5151
                                                             

President

Acts as Society’s secular leader and spokesperson; presides at meetings of Society and Policy Board.

Ted Pappas

Vice President

Chairs the Program Council and acts for President in his/her absence.

 Lesley Shurman

Clerk

Takes minutes at Policy Board and Society meetings; assures proper notice of business meetings and votes.

Sandee Hardeman

Treasurer

Has responsibility for receipt and safekeeping of money and other property; disburses money under direction of Policy Board; keeps financial accounts. Appoints Assistant Treasurer, who keeps pledge records.

Joe DiMaiolo

Finance Committee

Advises Policy Board on financial operations; supervises canvass and fundraisers, prepares and presents annual budget.  Subcommittees are responsible for investments, the endowment fund, and stewardship.

Bob Hewey, chairperson
Committee members: Sam Adlerstein, Brian Armogida, Bill Bosworth, Donna Byrne-McKee, Joe DiMaiolo, Sharon Gresk, Jordan Scheff, Debbie Starkel, Patricia Wildes

Building  and Grounds Committee

Cares for building and grounds, reviews insurance coverage, and evaluates building needs.

Cory Clark, Chair
Committee members: Peter Brunone, John Crowley, Bill Graver, George Janssen, Tony Kayser, Jane Osborn, Dave Sherman, Michael Simonds

Personnel Committee

Advises Policy Board on staff salary, benefits and hiring; establishes job descriptions, performance standards and evaluation procedures; proposes personnel policies.

Wayne Starkey, Chair
Committee members: Nancy Barnwell, Terry Castellone, Stan McMillen, Gymm Morey, David Panke, Dan Thompson

Members at Large (3)

Provide liaison to congregation. Perform duties delegated by President or Vice-President; may chair ad-hoc committees.

Sam Adlerstein
Emil Harden
Eric Vogel

THE PROGRAM COUNCIL coordinates the Society’s programs for fellowship, service, recreation, and personal growth; includes chairs of standing committees and coordinators; presided over by Vice President.

Accessibility Committee

Advises and educates the Policy Board and Program Council about making programs accessible, and about the needs of members, friends, and visitors with disabilities.

Lorraine De-Freitas, Co-chair,*      
Greg Dupuis, Co-chair
Committee Members:  Priscilla Bakke, Marsha Brown, Alison Cohen, Vanessa Gonzalez, Anne Wolfgang.

Committee of Adults and Youth (CAY)

Provides communication between youth and adult membership, serves in advisory capacity to Youth Group, promotes joint youth and adult activities and involvement.
Members:  Alison Cohen, Beth Corsa.    Ex-Officio:  Vicki Merriam, DRE

Paul Lorenzo, Chair,*

Sam Cohen,* Youth Co-Chair,

Lani Dove,* Young Adult Co-Chair,

Communications Committee

Provides publicity and communications within UUS:E  and the outside community; Publishes monthly newsletter and calendar; Develops and maintains the web page.  Records services and programs for broadcast on local cable television stations; Creates exhibits, oversees the Sunday Bulletin, maintains bulletin boards, and provides brochures; Serves as the communication organ for the Society.

Nancy Lister, Chair,

Joe Madar, Newsletter Editor,
Nancy Lister, Web Director
Sandy Johnson, Proofreader*
Nancy Thompson, Proofreader*
Bob Hewey, Video Production
Annie Gentile, Mailing Team Coordinator, 646-5151
Committee Members: 
Malcolm Barlow
Chuck Boster
Carol Marion
Richard White
Kris Wild

Congregational Events

Acts as a resource to groups and individuals planning special activities.  Assesses the needs for social events, annually reviews the events calendar to insure a variety of programs, and encourages participation in social programs and activities. 

Carol Hewey, Chair

Denomi-      national Affairs Committee

Keeps congregation informed of UUA and District programs and encourages participation.

Lynn Dove, Chair
Committee members: Al Benford, Maggie Evans

Fundraising Committee

Coordinates and supports all fundraising events held by UUS:E, striving to balance timing and variety and to avoid conflicts.  Maintains documentation on all UUS:E fundraisers.  Members of UUS:E should obtain approval from the Fundraising Committee prior to engaging in any fundraising activity or solicitations of funds for the benefit of or in the name of UUS:E.

Sharon Gresk, Chair
Committee members:  Mariama Congo, Ida Kanga Gales, Carol Lacoss, Nancy Lister, Sue McMillen, Philomena Sawyer, Anne Wolfgang

Membership Committee

Promotes fellowship among members and friends through newcomer activities and all-society events; maintains membership list and mailing list; publishes annual directory, coordinates greeters and Sunday hospitality.

Polly Eggers, Co-chair,*
Clint Harris, Co-chair
Committee members: Jean Bajorek, Susan Barlow, Lynn Chirico, Eileen Driscoll, Mary Anne Germain, Mary Heaney, Jacqueline Heintz, Carol Lowbeer, Robin Starkel, Wilda Wyse.
Ex-Officio: Rev. Josh Pawelek.
Greeter coordinator:  Eileen Driscoll,     
Hospitality: Mary Anne Germain, 

Music Committee

Advises and provides support for music director and music coordinator; sustains UUS: E’s music program.

John Crowley, Chair
Committee members:  Mal Barlow, Dorothy Bognar,  Will Eggers, Tracey Jackson, Catherine Kalonia, Wilda Wyse, Linda Yates
Ex-officio:  Pawel Jura

Pastoral Friends

Work with Minister to provide caring and assistance to members and friends in times of challenge and/or crisis. 

Gail Crook, Chair
Susan Bosworth,
Sally Gifford
Sarah Karstaedt
Jean Labutis
Sue McMillen
Anne Wolfgang
Ex-officio:  Rev. Josh Pawelek

Religious Education Committee

Administers religious education (RE) program for youth; establishes church school organization, curricula, standards, and objectives.

Beth Corsa, Co-Chair
Sham Elshakhs, Co-Chair,*
Committee members:  Sukoshi Clubb, Deb Dauphinais, Sarah Karstaedt, Sylvia Õunpuu
Ex Officio: Vicki Merriam, DRE

Social Justice Committee

Sponsors and encourages participation in service projects; acts as liaison with UUSC and social service agencies.
See “Other Contacts and Groups” for a list of coordinators for Covenant to Care, Manchester Area Conference of Churches, tutoring, and other programs.

Susan Randolph, Co-Chair
Mike Winterfield, Co-Chair
Committee members:  Al Benford, Anne Carr, Marianne Cornish, Jeff Covington, Lynn Dove, Polly Eggers, Pat Fox, Sarah Karstaedt, Kate Kimmerle, David Lacoss, Tim McKee, Dorri Micocci, Nancy Pappas, Nancy Parker

Stewardship Committee

Provides for sustenance of church by raising awareness of need for giving, and conducting congregation-wide canvass.

Michelle Green, Co-Chair-
Jordan Scheff, Co-Chair
Committee members:  Louisa Graver, Shirley Schiumo, Eric Vogel

Sunday Services Committee

Shares responsibility with minister for planning and conducting Sunday Services.

Penny Field, Co-Chair
Martha Larson, Co-Chair
Committee members: Jim Adams, Lynn Dove, Linda Duncan, Debbie Feingold, Beth Hudson Hankins, David Lacoss, Doug Pease.  Ex-Officio: The Rev. Joshua Pawelek, Vicki Merriam, Pawel Jura

Sustainable Living Committee

Informs congregation of and brings change to use of energy, materials, and consumer goods.  Encourages spiritual enrichment by living more simply, and in a way that is environmentally respectful, economically sound, and socially just.  In 2006 achieved UUA’s Green Sanctuary designation.

Ellen Castaldini, Co-Chair
Kat Dargan, Co-Chair
Committee  Members:  Donna Angell, Marianne Cornish, Theresa Covington, Pat Fox, Phyllis Grdenick, Janet Heller, Sharon Huber, Sue McMillen, Duffy Schade, Jay Stewart.  Ex-Officio Rev. Joshua Pawelek

OTHER COMMITTEES and their contact person are listed below.

Project Executive Committee

        (PEC)

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Architect, Construction and Engineering Committee (ACE)

Oversees the Building Expansion Project

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Responsible for working with an architect to propose plans for building expansion.

Chair:  Sam Adlerstein

Fred Sawyer, Treasurer,

Nancy Madar,

Bill Graver,

Nancy Lister,

Ted Pappas, Ex-officio,

Josh Pawelek, ex-officio

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Chair,   Jim Adams, Dave Sherman, Tony Kayser, Doug Pease,Marianne Cornish, Janet Heller, Nancy Madar, Michael Simonds, Anne Wolfgang
Ex-officio:  Ted Pappas, Rev. Josh Pawelek

Building Project Finance Committee

Secures funds and oversees the spending of the building expansion project through each phase.  Plans and manages the project’s cash flow.

Fred Sawyer , Chair

Members:  Brian Armogida, Louisa Graver, Jordan Scheff, Patricia Wildes

Committee on Ministry

Advises minister on matters concerning UUS: E’s ministry. Communicates with members and friends about any aspect of our shared ministry.

Bill Graver
Elizabeth Scheff,*
Ex-officio:  The Rev. Josh Pawelek

Community Outreach Ministry

Coordinates UUS:E’s commitment to supporting local community organizations through financial donations. 

Louisa Graver,* David Lacoss,* Nancy Madar*

Finance Subcommittees

Endowment Committee:  Advises Finance Committee and Treasurer on promotion and management of endowment funds.

Bill Bosworth, Chair
Members:   Brian Armogida, Malcolm Barlow, Audrey Daniels, Carolyn Kolwicz, Nancy Lister, Anne Wolfgang

Fundraising Committee:  Coordinates and supports all fundraising events held by UUS:E.

Sharon Gresk, Chair
Members:  Mariama Congo, Kanga Gales, Nancy Lister, Nancy Madar, Philomena Sawyer, Anne Wolfgang

Investment Committee:
Advises Finance Committee and Treasurer on investment-management strategy

Brian Armogida, Chair

Members:  Susan Bosworth, Jean Knapp, Anne Wolfgang

Stewardship Committee: Provides for sustenance of church by raising awareness of need for giving and conducting congregation-wide canvass.  See “Fundraisers.”

Michelle Green, Co-Chair
Jordan Scheff, Co-Chair

Members:  Louisa Graver, Jo Anne Gillespie, Shirley Schiumo, Eric Vogel

Memorial Garden Trustees

Create and implement policies for development, use, and maintenance of memorial garden.

Jeanne Pitney, Chair

Members:  Sharon Gresk, Deen O’Connell, Eric Vogel

Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

Prepares list of nominees for Society offices to present for vote at annual meeting; fills vacancies; identifies and nurtures leaders.

David Garnes, Co-chair

Jo Anne Gillespie, Co-chair
Members:  Lorraine DeFreitas, Randy Huber, Kate Kimmerle, Nancy Pappas, Nancy Simonds

Technology Committee

Coordinate copier, computer, and telecommunication resources, working with office staff and building committee to meet UUS:E’s operating needs.

Louisa Graver

OTHER CONTACTS AND GROUPS affiliated with UUS:E include many activities open to members and friends. Speak with contact person listed about joining or volunteering.  We have not listed all committees and activities.  Please speak with Minister, Vice President, or Membership Chair if you’re looking for something you can’t find! 

Adult Education Programs

Offers periodic programs such as Building Your Own Theology.

Rev. Joshua Pawelek,
646-5151

Couples Group

Meets monthly, usually in members’ homes third Saturday of month, to support UUS:E couples; focuses on topics of interest to those in relationships and includes discussions and socializing.

Rose Barry & Skip Gatting

Covenant of UU Pagans

Gathers to celebrate and study twice a month, usually on Sunday evening; focuses on traditions that honor the earth – Native American, ancient European, and contemporary cultures.

Robin Albertson-Mahar,

Ladies of the Day

Meet once a month during the day to socialize and enjoy a brown bag lunch.

Jean Dunn,

Retired Men’s Group

Also known as ROMEOs (Retired Older Men Eating Out!)  Meets once a month to socialize over lunch at a local restaurant.

Tony Kayser,

Senior High Youth Group

Meets to support senior-high teens with social activities and religious enhancement; plans and participates in field trips, retreats, fundraisers, social action, and other activities.

Alison Cohen
Deb Flaherty
Gor Rivenshield,

Social Justice Activities

Volunteer opportunities include the following programs—speak with contact person to learn more:

Covenant to Care

Food Pantry

Interfaith Coalition for Equity & Justice, (ICEJ)

Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC) and Foodshare liaison

STARS Tutoring Program in Hartford

UU Service Committee (UUSC) Liaison

Washington School Tutoring Program in Manchester

Anti-Racism Activities:
(JTW) Journey Toward Wholeness plans activities to          educate and sensitize UUS:E about racism and oppression, and to move UUS: E and larger community toward justice, equity, and compassion.

(CUREJ) Congregations United for Racial Equality and Justice works with three area UU churches, Bethel AME of Bloomfield, and New Horizon of Manchester to achieve anti-oppression goals.

Cindie Maury

Sarah Karstaedt,
and Don Camper-

Nancy Parker, 643-0065

Susan Barlow,

Nancy Pappas
Diana Sherman,

Sarah Karstaedt,

Jean Labutis

Rev. Josh Pawelek,   
646-5151 (office)

Rev Josh Pawelek

FUND (AND FUN!) RAISERS provide creative opportunities, social contact with other members and friends, while assisting the Society’s financial operations. All are welcome to participate as chairs, coordinators, crafters, and to assist in set-up, clean up, etc. Please speak to contact people if you would like to participate.

Book Sale

Held first weekend in May to sell books and foster reading in the community.

Susan Barlow,*

Holiday Fair

Held weekend before Thanksgiving, provides opportunity for members and friends of all talents to contribute to a major fund-raising project by joining craft workshops, making baked goods, setting up booths, serving lunch, etc. 

Kanga Gales,*
951-1313

Shirley Schiumo,*

Goods and Services Auction

Usually held in April, offers opportunity for Society’s unique talents to be purchased for use by members and friends. Services include babysitting, dinners in members’ homes, and use of vacation homes.

Nancy Lister,* 

Stan McMillen,*

StewardshipCommittee

Conducts annual canvass of members and friends to fund UUS:E, its programs, and activities. 

Michelle Green, Co-Chair,*
Jordan Scheff,
Co-Chair,* 

VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED AND WELCOME! Please consider contributing a few hours, or more, to the Society’s work.

  If you want to……

Speak with this contact
person …

Participate in the Religious Education (RE) Program

• Teach or assist with a class.
• Help in the nursery or be an RE “Greeter.”
• Serve on the RE Committee.
• Work on family and multigenerational activities.

Vicki Merriam, RE Director,
Beth Corsa
Sham Elshakhs
RE Co-Chairs

Volunteer to:

•     Assist with coffee and hospitality on Sundays.
•     Assist at potlucks or other events by setting up, cleaning up, or participating in programs.
•     Serve as a circle group leader.

Polly Eggers
Clint Harris
Membership Co-chairs

Offer program ideas or special talents:

• Propose an all-society event, activity, or fund-raiser.
• Coordinate or participate in all-society events, including publicity, logistics, facilities, and event-planning.

Lesley Schurmann, Program Council Chair
Carol Hewey, Congregational Events Chair
Sharon Gresk, Fundraising Committee Chair

Assist with a Sunday service:

•    Suggest a topic or theme.
•    Serve as reader.

Penny Field
Martha Larson

Sunday Services Co-Chairs

Participate in the Music Program:

•    Sing in a choir.
•    Provide music for a Sunday service.
•    Assist at musical events by providing refreshments or setting up, cleaning up.

Pawel Jura, Music Director
646-5151

Maintain and enhance UUS:E’s building and grounds by

• Gardening, raking leaves, beautifying the memorial garden.
• Painting, carpentry, fixing lights, plumbing, windows.

Cory Clark, Building and Grounds Chair

• Volunteer a few hours or make an ongoing commitment to tutoring, helping at Foodshare, and other UUS:E outreach programs. 

Also, see the Social Justice Activities, on previous pages.

Susan Randolph
Mike Winterfield
Social Justice Co-Chairs

Susan Barlow, MACC liaison,

Get to know our youth and young adults:

• Help out with a youth/young adult activity or event.
• Become a youth group advisor (ages 14-18).
• Encourage young adult (ages 19-35) participation.

Paul Lorenzo
Committee of Adults and Youth

Mariama Congo & Matt Waugh, Young Adult Group

Join the Pastoral Friends Committee’s “Caring and Sharing List,” providing help to members and friends, such as cooking and delivering meals, visiting those who are homebound or hospitalized, and giving rides to appointments and church events.

Gail Crook, Chair,

Or any member of the Pastoral Friends Committee

Volunteer to help with the annual canvass:

Michelle Green, 30-9209
Jordan Scheff,

Donate flowers for a Sunday service to celebrate a special event, remember a loved one, or just add to the beauty of the sanctuary:

Sign up for a Sunday in the flower book on the fireplace in the foyer.

Can’t find your niche? 
Speak with the Minister, the Vice President, or the Membership Chair.