2008 Board of Trustees

Sue Arth, President
Floranell Earl, Secretary
Bill Berto, Vice President
Debbie Chapman, Treasurer
Peter Werle, Trustee
Jean Bolt, Trustee                       Sandy Quintano, Alternate             Nan Oliver, Alternate

Rev. Peggy Konkel, Minister
Minister's Message

Carol Willis, Licensed Unity Teacher

Micki LePla, Music Director

Greetings and Happy Spring!

Since congregants are not present for entire board meetings, I thought it might be helpful to share information about how the board functions. At the meetings, we check in with each other, have a prayer together, and discuss ideas and issues until we reach consensus. The consensus model we utilize certainly involves a longer process than simply taking a majority vote, but it provides the opportunity to thoroughly explore matters brought to our attention. At anyone’s suggestion we retire to prayer and  reflection to be sure we are attuned to the Christ Consciousnesses and not mired in our own desires. I think everyone on the board would agree that at times, using the consensus model, the extended discussions have saved our church from unintended negative consequences that might have resulted from implementing the less demanding rigors of a simple majority vote.

At the end of the meetings, we check in with each other again, and the pray out is generally followed by hugs. Often, driving home I am awestruck about how consensus was reached regarding one matter or another. I smile as I realize that it was not us, but the Christ within us, that led each board member to rethink a previous position and come together as one. As to new business, over the past two months the board has been slowed by illness of several of the members. For this reason, we were forced to cancel a full-day retreat scheduled for the end of March. This was quite unfortunate, because it is part of the process that helps us quickly get on the same page and start to learn how to work together effectively. We are working to schedule another date and I expect we will all be up to speed shortly. As always, there is little doubt that everything will come together in God’s perfect time.

Peace and Blessings--Sue

I have a homing intuition - a wisdom of my heart from Spirit - my source of inspiration and guidance. I am continually guided along the right path as I trust Spirit within to lead me in the right direction and guide me at every tuning point. If I wander from the path or get confused, I pause and listen for the inner guidance that speaks to my heart. Attuned to Spirit, I act with wisdom and grace. I move forward, confident that I am on the right course to my next destination. When giving from the heart to the church,  tithes multiply and abundance at home increases.

God Bless You, Debbie

So far we have been able to cover the expenses.

2008 First Quarter Financials:

Revenue $21,059.89

Expenses $23,696.97

Net ($2,637.08)

First quarter average attendance (including children) was 45.