Summer Greetings from the Ministerial Search Team
Marg Walker, on behalf of the Communications Team of the Ministerial Search Team (MST)
As I write this, we are in the middle of sauna-like weather that is predicted to last a while. Things are heating up for the MST, too, and we are beginning to plan ways to involve you in some of the ground work for the search. Here’s what you can expect in the months ahead, and where you will have the chance to get involved.
First up is a congregational survey conducted in August/September to get members’ assessments of where we are as a church. You’ll be asked your views on things such as the strengths and needs of our congregation, and what inspires you as an individual to stretch, to experience belonging, and to live a dynamic UU life. This survey will replace the annual congregational survey, but we anticipate that it will incorporate a few essential questions regarding the achievement of our Ends.
In the fall, the MST will invite the congregation to participate in a variety of small group sessions to further articulate who we are as a church, and explore where we want to grow. We think conversations are an ideal way to ground ourselves as we come back together in person, and build off each other’s ideas as we imagine the future.
These two processes will help the MST compile a portrait of our congregation for prospective ministerial candidates. We want that portrait to be deep, honest, and engaging. We hope you’ll help us create it.
(July 2021)
As I write this, we are in the middle of sauna-like weather that is predicted to last a while. Things are heating up for the MST, too, and we are beginning to plan ways to involve you in some of the ground work for the search. Here’s what you can expect in the months ahead, and where you will have the chance to get involved.
First up is a congregational survey conducted in August/September to get members’ assessments of where we are as a church. You’ll be asked your views on things such as the strengths and needs of our congregation, and what inspires you as an individual to stretch, to experience belonging, and to live a dynamic UU life. This survey will replace the annual congregational survey, but we anticipate that it will incorporate a few essential questions regarding the achievement of our Ends.
In the fall, the MST will invite the congregation to participate in a variety of small group sessions to further articulate who we are as a church, and explore where we want to grow. We think conversations are an ideal way to ground ourselves as we come back together in person, and build off each other’s ideas as we imagine the future.
These two processes will help the MST compile a portrait of our congregation for prospective ministerial candidates. We want that portrait to be deep, honest, and engaging. We hope you’ll help us create it.
(July 2021)
Introducing Unity's Interim Minister
Reverend Doctor Kathy Hurt
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Unity’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that The Reverend Doctor Kathy Hurt will serve as our Interim Minister for the coming year. Ordained at Unity Church, Reverend Hurt has roots in our congregation, and understands where we have been and where we want to go. Through the interview process, the board was impressed with her knowledge of Policy Governance, her respect for our Ends Statements, and her ability and experience to manage transitions. We are confident that she will be able to step in as part of an Executive Team and support the congregation and Ministerial Search Team as we prepare to call our next settled minister(s).
Reverend Hurt will begin her interim year with us on August 1. Please look for more information as summer unfolds. We look forward to welcoming Reverend Hurt in early August as we prepare for our new church year together. |
Rev. Dr. Kathy Hurt
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Ministerial Search Team
The Ministerial Search Team, appointed by the board and congregation in the fall of 2019, has begun the work that will result in the selection of new minister(s) in the spring of 2022. To contact the MST please send an email to mst@unityunitarian.org.
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Meet The Rev. Jen CrowUnity's transitions coach from the UUA is The Rev. Jen Crow, senior co-minister at First Universalist Church of Minneapolis (and a former Unity Church intern minister!). Rev. Crow led a special meeting of the congregation to help build our understanding of how the search for our next called ministers will be conducted.
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