UUS Singers

Music and singing are a major part of how we gather on Sunday mornings at UUS, and being part of a choir is a great way to be part of music-making in the congregation. After a long hiatus during Covid, we are back! During Thursday evening rehearsals, we prepare anthems and hymns to enhance the Sunday morning services. We also build our individual and collective musicianship in our singing together. No experience required! Rehearsals are at 7pm in the Sanctuary.

Contact: music@uusic.org

Other UUS Music-Making

If you play an instrument, sing, or have another way you want to contribute music at UUS, there are opportunities to do so both individually and as part of a group. Look for info in monthly newsletters and weekly updates about “instant choir” and “instant orchestra” for certain services in the fall. Let us know of your talents!

Contact: music@uusic.org

Land Ministry

The Land Ministry develops plans to protect and enhance the property and its flora and fauna. The plans will help advance the vision and mission of UUS. Team members help manage and care for the grounds at UUS – the trails, shrubs, trees, and other plantings on the grounds. Spring and fall outdoor “work days” for care of the grounds are welcome for anyone to participate. Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am onsite.

Contact: landministry@gmail.com

Pastoral Care Team and UNI-Care

The Pastoral Care Team is a group of trained lay volunteers who assist our minister. It includes UNI-Care, which provides practical support such as meals after surgery. WE collaborate with families and friends to support and supplement their caring presence. Our goal is to provide a ministry of caring, connection, and hope so that no one who is part of our congregation feels isolated or alone. We need people to provide meals and rides.

Contact: pastoralcare@uusic.org

Religious Education Volunteers

UUS offers RE programming for all ages throughout the school year. Volunteers are needed to support our children’s program during the Sunday services. In addition, volunteers are needed for adult RE is offered every 3rd Sunday of the month with led discussions and for our All Ages programming on WonderfUUL Wednesdays and Friday FUUn Nights.

Do you like guiding discussions? Do you have skills in a craft or hobby or spiritual practice that you’d like to share? Would you like helping to coordinate classes and programs for adults? We have curricula available, or you can propose your own forum, class, or workshop. 

Contact: education@uusic.org

Stewardship Committee

Our committee organizes the annual pledge campaign for our operating budget. Skills that are needed on the committee are writing, public speaking, preparing mailings, computer and print material layout. Our pledge campaign is always in the fall so the busiest times for our committee are July through December. It is best to commit to the group for awhile. Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm via Zoom.

Contact: stewardship@uusic.org 

Historical Records

UUS has a rich history and good records have been kept. Our primary focus has been organizing the records we have. We provide information and documents for requests about our history. Infrequent Zoom meetings at this time, but we hope to return to monthly meetings in the future.

Contact: history@uusic.org

UUS A/V Team

The UUS Audio Visual Team supprots the congregation by running the audio, video, and live streaming equipment for Sunday services, and works to improve the quliaty and accessibility of our A/V for other congregational and rental events. Members sign up for 2-3 Sundays per month as their, and a larger team means fewer shifts. If you can use PowerPoint and an iPad, you’ve got the skills to start training as an A/V volunteer.

Contact: admin@uusic.org

Publicity Team

The Publicity Team communicates UUS values and programs to the wider community via the UUS website, social media, digital and print advertising, press releases, etc. The committee primarily focuses on strategy and project oversight in support of the Communications Coordinator. Beyond the team that meets, we also have ongoing needs for writing, photography/video, graphic design, and social media administration that can be tailored to individual interests.

Contact: communications@uusic.org

UUS Rentals

We can use both volunteers and a few part-time paid staff to help host rental events, and to occasionally do things like wash dishes or tablecloths at the end of an event. 

Contact: rentals@uusic.org

Treats and Talents Auction

This annual auction and social event connects UUS all year long through auction items of social events, donations of art work and household items, and services such as gardening, painting, and carpentry. Many volunteers are needed for planning and organizing the event, soliciting, recording, organizing, and displaying the auction items, and donating auction items, services, and events. Our in-person auction is held in early December.

Contact: treats&talents@uusic.org

Membership Associates 

Membership Associates help UUS provide welcome and connection to UUS by staffing the Welcome Table on Sundays, welcoming and connecting with visitors, helping prepare, involve, and celebrate new members, and encouraging engagement by all members in UUS programs and activities. Meetings are the 3rd Monday evening of the month via Zoom.

Contact: dcce@uusic.org

Worship Associates

Worship Associates work with the minister to plan and lead Sunday services throughout the year. Meeting times vary, each Worship Associate helps lead and/or coordinate several services a year.

Contact: minister@uusic.org

Hospitality Teams

Each Sunday, one of our hospitality teams provides volunteers who act as ushers and greeters, set up for the social hour, and clean up afterwards. Each team works four Sundays a year.

Contact: hospitality@uusic.org