Unity Church Welcomes Rev. David Pyle
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December 8-11, 2022 |
Rev. David Pyle
Thursday, December 8 • Noon • In-person, Foote Room
Conversation and Lunch with Former Unity Church Trustees
Bring your own bag lunch and join Rev. Kathleen Rolenz and Rev. David Pyle for lunch and conversation. We are interested in hearing stories about your time serving as a trustee. What were the issues? How were they handled? How might the past affect the present? Former trustees are especially encouraged to attend; everyone is welcome!
Thursday, December 8 • 7:00 p.m. • In-person, Center Room
Covenant of Right Relations: What is it?
Many congregations have created a Covenant of Right Relations -- but what is that exactly? Would Unity Church need or want one? Join Rev. David Pyle and Rev. Kathleen Rolenz for a conversation about how congregational covenants are created and how a Covenant of Right Relations create safe spaces for members to engage in healthy and productive ways.
Saturday, December 10 • 9:00-10:30 a.m. • In-person in Parish Hall and online via Zoom
The UUA, Unity Church, and You
Of those who attended the Forward Together gathering on November 5, many questions were raised about the search process and about Unity's relationship with the Unitarian Universalist Association. Board Chair Louise Livesay will facilitate a Q & A with Rev. David Pyle using questions posed by you from the Forward Together presentation. Child care is available with registration by December 4 to katrina@unityunitarian.org.
Sunday Service, December 11 • 9:00 (livestream) and 11:00 a.m.
The Church of the Future with Rev. David Pyle
These last few years have changed us, both as human beings and as the religious communities we create. While the ways that congregations are adapting to meet the challenges and opportunities of the times vary by congregational mission and culture, there are some patterns and trends that are developing across congregational lines, and some new roles that faith communities are being called upon to play in the post-pandemic world. A Q&A session with Rev. Pyle will be held from 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the DeCramer Room.
Conversation and Lunch with Former Unity Church Trustees
Bring your own bag lunch and join Rev. Kathleen Rolenz and Rev. David Pyle for lunch and conversation. We are interested in hearing stories about your time serving as a trustee. What were the issues? How were they handled? How might the past affect the present? Former trustees are especially encouraged to attend; everyone is welcome!
Thursday, December 8 • 7:00 p.m. • In-person, Center Room
Covenant of Right Relations: What is it?
Many congregations have created a Covenant of Right Relations -- but what is that exactly? Would Unity Church need or want one? Join Rev. David Pyle and Rev. Kathleen Rolenz for a conversation about how congregational covenants are created and how a Covenant of Right Relations create safe spaces for members to engage in healthy and productive ways.
Saturday, December 10 • 9:00-10:30 a.m. • In-person in Parish Hall and online via Zoom
The UUA, Unity Church, and You
Of those who attended the Forward Together gathering on November 5, many questions were raised about the search process and about Unity's relationship with the Unitarian Universalist Association. Board Chair Louise Livesay will facilitate a Q & A with Rev. David Pyle using questions posed by you from the Forward Together presentation. Child care is available with registration by December 4 to katrina@unityunitarian.org.
Sunday Service, December 11 • 9:00 (livestream) and 11:00 a.m.
The Church of the Future with Rev. David Pyle
These last few years have changed us, both as human beings and as the religious communities we create. While the ways that congregations are adapting to meet the challenges and opportunities of the times vary by congregational mission and culture, there are some patterns and trends that are developing across congregational lines, and some new roles that faith communities are being called upon to play in the post-pandemic world. A Q&A session with Rev. Pyle will be held from 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the DeCramer Room.
Forward Together: Next Steps
A presentation and conversation about a plan for congregational health and healing, offered by Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Rev. Karen Gustafson, and Unity’s Board of Trustees.
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The Interim Monitoring Team (IMT)
The Interim Monitoring Team (IMT)
Every Interim Minister is expected to create a Transitions Team, or as its called here at Unity, an Interim Monitoring Team which is composed of lay leaders who meet monthly with the Interim Minister. They have two primary areas of focus:
It is not unlike what some congregations used to call a Committee on Ministry, but it is unique to the tasks of Interim Ministry. Persons are generally recommended to the Interim Minister by the Board. They serve one-year terms, renewable for a second year.
The Interim Monitoring Team provides important feedback to the Interim Minister about how the ministry is going. They don’t bring anonymous concerns to the meeting; however, they will provide members with a supportive presence if you wish to bring specific concerns or complaints to the Interim Minister.
Members of the 2022-2023 Interim Monitoring Team are: George Anastos, Andrea Anastos, Bevery Heydinger, Peggy Linn, John Sherman, and Finn Schneider.
Every Interim Minister is expected to create a Transitions Team, or as its called here at Unity, an Interim Monitoring Team which is composed of lay leaders who meet monthly with the Interim Minister. They have two primary areas of focus:
- To understand Interim Ministry and to help interpret interim ministry to the congregation and;
- To provide insight, wisdom, advice and support to the Interim Minister so that her decisions and course of action are grounded in the congregation’s history and identity.
It is not unlike what some congregations used to call a Committee on Ministry, but it is unique to the tasks of Interim Ministry. Persons are generally recommended to the Interim Minister by the Board. They serve one-year terms, renewable for a second year.
The Interim Monitoring Team provides important feedback to the Interim Minister about how the ministry is going. They don’t bring anonymous concerns to the meeting; however, they will provide members with a supportive presence if you wish to bring specific concerns or complaints to the Interim Minister.
Members of the 2022-2023 Interim Monitoring Team are: George Anastos, Andrea Anastos, Bevery Heydinger, Peggy Linn, John Sherman, and Finn Schneider.
Board Announces Next Interim Senior Minister
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Dear Unity Church Members and Friends,
It is with great pleasure that the board announces Unity’s next interim senior minister, Rev. Kathleen Rolenz. Rev. Kathleen comes to Unity Church with more than 28 years ministerial experience and interim ministry at five congregations, having completed the highest level of accreditation for interim ministry. She has extensive experience with Policy Governance and has worked in several executive team structures, most recently at All Souls Church in Washington, DC. To learn more about Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, please visit her website at www.kathleenrolenz.com. Rev. Kathleen's contract is for one-year, renewable for a second year if the Board and the Interim Minister discern that the interim ministry is being useful and effective. Unity Church Board of Trustees |
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