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JPD Growth Committee and The JPD Growth Committee seeks to increase the impact of Unitarian Universalism on both individuals and the world. In order to do this, we strive to grow and strengthen Unitiarian Universalism in the JPD by supporting and encouraging new and existing congregations. It is also the grant-making group for the JPD Chalice Lighters Program. The Committee works closely with the JPD Director for Growth. Rev. Sandra Fees (Co-Chair) JPD Chalice Keepers The JPD Endowment Fund for Growth was created by the Board to complement Chalice Lighters and help congregations to purchase land and create inspiring buildings that will nurture our children and grandchildren. It also promotes awareness and growth of Unitarian Universalism in the region and will help to initiate special programs such as campus chaplains for college students and young adults vital to our future. All kinds of gifts are needed and welcomed including tax advantaged planning gifts, bequests, contributions of stock and cash. The Chalice Keepers Planned Giving Committee is chaired by John Gubbings and Paul Roche and includes Stephen Gold, Esq. and Rev. Carol Taylor. Over 100 donors have made gifts and pledges to the Endowment Fund, and the investments are handled by the Unitarian Universalist Association in two separate funds. One fund will be used to help congregations purchase land and/or buildings. One fund will be used to make grants for projects that stimulate growth. These grants are not intended to provide operating support. All grant decisions will be made by a committee established by the JPD Board that is chaired by Ellen Cotts and includes Gene Mulligan and A.W. "Brad" Bradburd. To make donations or to receive information about Chalice Keepers, please contact Joan Priest at 610-869-9335, or by e-mail at joan.priest @ rhodes-alumni.net. JPD Endowment Management Committee The JPD Endowment Management Committee invests the funds in the UUA General Investment Fund. When the principal reaches at least $100,000, 70% will be used as a revolving loan fund to help JPD congregations acquire land and buildings. The other 30% of the fund will be used to support program initiatives that are not included in the budget. Contributions can be sent to the JPD office with a notation that the money is for Chalice Keepers. Ellen Cotts Gene Mulligan A.W. "Brad" Bradburd The Finance and Audit Committee The JPD Finance and Audit Committee of the Board works closely with the Treasurer, District Executive and Administrator in the management of district funds. The committee reviews the District’s annual budget and coordinates audits and other financial oversight practices. The committee works with congregations to encourage participation in the Annual Program Fund of the UUA and fair share contributions to JPD. Lillian Christman (Co-Chair) Chris Chepel (Co-Chair) JPD Journey Toward Wholeness Team As part of our national UU effort to become more responsive to racial justice issues, and to become a more multi-cultural spiritual community, the Journey Toward Wholeness Team consults with District churches and committees to increase understanding of white privilege and institutional racism. The team facilitates connections across the District to provide district-wide workshops, consultants, speakers and study materials. The JTW Team also sponsors the Annual Anti-Racism Sermon Award which is presented at the JPD Spring Conference. They continue to add material to the JPD Resource Library for transforming our congregations. Barbara Johnson, Chair Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network (UUPLAN) UUPLAN is a formed state advocacy network in which under the basic principles that sustained positive change is built through the work of organized activists with the courage to challenge and confront oppression. Through this work UUPLAN seeks to build faith and give voice to Unitarian Universalist principles in the public square.
Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Maryland (UULM-MD) The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Maryland envisions a In order to enhance the effectiveness of UU activism on human rights issues UULM-MD remains mindful of the strong UU traditions of independent thought and witnessing for human rights and civil liberties. Supported and inspired by these traditions, UULM-MD works to achieve consensus among its base, then mobilize and advocate on specific issues before the MD General Assembly. UULM-MD is a membership organization and we invite UU’s who share our vision to join. (Please mail a check made out to UUC of Annapolis with UULM-MD on the memo line for the $25 membership fee to the address below.) UULM-MD JPD-UU Young Adult Network Committee (JPD-UUYAN) The JPD-UU Young Adult Network Committee supports 18- to 35-year-olds in the Joseph Priestley District by building awareness of young adult ministries, increasing young adult involvement in congregations, providing resources such as grants, and organizing district-wide events for young adult leaders. Patty Gallivan (Co-Chair) The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns Committee The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns Committee (LGBT) has been charged to facilitate the congregations in achieving or renewing their Welcoming Congregation status. Broadly, the mission of the LGBT Concerns Committee is to encourage congregations in providing safe, supportive environments for LGBT members; to combat homophobia and to participate in the struggle for LGBT civil rights as well as to educate LGBT communities regarding Unitarian Universalism. The committee can provide programming, speakers, printed or electronic materials and other assistance to educate congregations and to support their LGBT members. As of this time the LGBT Committee is being reformed. The JPD Interweave Chapter is an independent membership organization affiliated with Interweave Continental, serving the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender UUs within the Joseph Priestley District, and their families, friends and allies. The Music and Worship Arts Committee The Music and Worship Arts Committee assists congregations in the JPD to enhance congregational life through music and worship arts with a special emphasis on the music component of worship. This committee disseminates information concerning music resources as well as sound music and worship practices; and through its annual music festival it conducts workshops for church musicians, music directors, choir members, music committee members and clergy; workshops on worship theory and practice, right relationships between musicians, ministers and congregations; and enhances the functioning of music committees and worship committees. The JPD Music Festival also incorporates choral repertory sessions. The committee is composed of music directors, musicians, and clergy from the host congregation. Upcoming locations are: Bull Run (2010), First Unitarian Wilmington (2011), and Melodie Feather, 2009 Coordinator The Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee develops a list of nominees for the JPD Board and the Nominating Committee prior to the Annual Meeting in accordance with the JPD By-Laws. This includes nominees to serve as officers and at-large members. Rev. Kent Matthies (Co-Chair) Jacomina de Regt (Co-Chair) Rev. Kate Seitz Bortner Jean Wiant Regional Growth Teams: Two regional leadership groups are actively implementing a growth strategy for Unitarian Universalism in the Baltimore/Washington and Philadelphia/Wilmington areas, two metropolitan regions that offer significant opportunities to expand our liberal religious movement with its life-saving, life-affirming message. Connecting congregations through a network of local contacts, the regional growth teams provide leadership and foster growth in vitality and membership, with a focus on Public Outreach, Social Justice, Diversity, resources for Vital Congregations and annual Revivals. More information about ChUUG. John Gubbings (ChUUG Co-Chair) Rev. Peter Friedrichs (PWGC Chair) The JPD Youth Steering Committee The Youth Steering Committee (YSC) serves as the JPD coordinating body for high school-aged youth programming throughout the District, encouraging the six components of YRUU: leadership, learning, community, social action, spiritual development and youth-adult relations. Its primary activities include Adult Advisor Training in the Fall and Winter; four weekend youth conferences per year focusing on leadership skills, social justice, worship development and community building; social action advocacy by and for youth; and support of cluster events for youth in their local communities. The YSC publishes “The Purple Cow,” a quarterly newsletter for youth and their advisors, and operates a website at http://jpdysc.com. It provides support for local youth groups by organizing and supporting Caravans between neighboring UU youth groups and encouraging local cluster activities. The YSC runs the annual YES (Youth Empowering and Supportive) Award program, and selects congregational awardees in February for presentation at the annual JPD Spring Conference (see below). It supports UUA National Youth initiatives and works closely with the JPD Director for Youth and Young Adult Programs towards advancement of the Joseph Priestley District Board’s long range goals for youth.
Marge Caton (Adult Co-Chair) Youth Empowering and Supportive (YES) Congregations The YES Award is given annually by the Joseph Priestley District Youth Steering Committee to those congregations nominated by their high school-aged youth groups (YRUUs), and adjudged as demonstrating balanced youth-led and adult-advised programming, containing six essential components of leadership, learning, worship, social action, community building and youth-adult relations in addition to showing youth community interaction on both local congregation and district levels. The Women and Religion Facilitators Circle The Women and Religion Facilitators Circle is charged with fostering activities and programs within the District toward implementation of the 1977 UUA Women and Religion Resolution. Women and Religion Mission Statement: Our Mission, as women in community, is to explore our authentic selves, and to work to promote gender equality in our lives, our congregations, and in society. When contacting the co-conveners, please be sure to send your correspondences to both Laura and Randa. Laura Paligo (Co-Convener) Randa Todd (Co-Convener) Christina Higgins (Treasurer)
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