UUCCH Boards, Committees, Teams, and Groups
UUCCH Teams and Groups and Board Of Trustees Committees
Meetings | Name /Contact Name/Email/Description |
As needed, on the 4th Sunday, in – person at 1:15, meeting location has changed.. TBD. | Arboretum Work Group (AWG) arbcomm@uucch.org The ArbWG are volunteers who tend/care for the gardens on the church’s 17+ acre property, tend to the labyrinth and surrounding grounds, and as much as is possible, maintain trees/shrubs within the larger Arboretum. In conjunction with the Property Team, members also help with overall care of the grounds. Other activities include sponsoring talks and Arboretum tours, and recruiting volunteers to help on organized work days (usually Saturday or Sunday afternoons in Spring, Summer, or Fall.) We all share a love of the outdoors, learning about and working with the various plants, appreciating the Nature throughout the property, which includes numerous birds, and a variety of other wildlife! We encourage you to explore the grounds with us, or on your own, and welcome you to join our Arb Work Group. |
3rd Tues, 10:30 am and for gallery work | Arts and Aesthetics Team (A&A) Nancy Sue Hillman (Chair), arts@uucch.org This group enhances congregational space through aesthetic and practical décor and design, and creates opportunities to showcase member creativity through gallery displays and a craft fair. |
3rd Tues, 7:15 pm | Board of Trustees (Elected) Jennie Stone (President), VPs Karen Nowicki and Kate Sloan. board@uucch.org The Board President may be reached at president@uucch.org Tasked with overall fiduciary responsibility and the governance of UUCCH, as well as developing the vision for the future. Meetings are open to all members, on Zoom. |
No Regular Mtgs | Building Use Management Marion Reigle, rentals@uucch.org or marionreigle@gmail.comArranges for building use by members and outside renters, following church policy on building use |
3rd Wed, 7-9 pm | Caring Team Lisa Winkler and Paula Horton caring@uucch.org Caring provides pastoral care and practical help for the church community. We recognize members and friends who are to be congratulated or are in need of comfort. |
1st Mon, 7:00 pm | Community Outreach Work (COW), Sue Van Alstyne, Val Sadwin cow@uucch.org COW provides hands-on opportunities to live UUism in the surrounding community. These include collections, volunteering, and more. |
4th Wed, 7:00 pm | Congregational Relationships Team (CRT) Libby Pontillo (Chair), Pam Anderson, Marilyn Masur, Lynn Richter, congregationalrelationshipsteam@uucch.org The CRT focuses on educating and supporting the congregation in building stronger, more resilient relationships. |
2nd Sat, 4 pm on Zoom | Earth Centered Practices Stevie Franklin, coordinator littlepenguin220@gmail.com This group creates a safe, structured, inclusive space to practice and raise the visibility of Earth Centered rituals and to share and learn in classes and roundtables. |
Variable meeting date/time | Endowment Trustees (Board Appointed) Keith Spirgel (Chair) endowment@uucch.org Endowment Trustees invest and manage the endowment fund and distributes money from the fund as directed by the Board and by congregational vote. |
No regular mtg | Environmental Justice Team Sharon Hardy & Walt Nadolny co-chair, environment@uucch.org EJT members share information and opportunities for taking action on environmental and environmental justice issues, both locally and state-wide. We support partnerships UU Faith Action NJ EJT has developed for a larger impact on state issues. |
3rd Sat, 10:00 am | Everyday Spiritual Practice (ESP) Robert Schindler, rschindl@camden.rutgers.edu From the book of the same name, the ESP group shares readings and practices to study from many diverse traditions. |
Facilitators 2nd Thurs 7:30 pm | Fellowship Groups Larry Solow, Libby Pontillo, and John Nielsen; fellowship@uucch.org Fellowship Groups focus on small group ministry and deep connections of group members, promoting the value of deep listening. Topics align with the monthly ministry theme, groups meet at varied times and dates |
Meets as needed | Finance Advisory Committee (Board Appointed) Linda Coolsen, David Gift, John Nielsen The Finance Advisory Committee assists the Board in its oversight of the congregation’s finances |
Monthly, early in each month | Finance Team financeteam@uucch.org The finance team’s focus is maintaining financial systems and accuracy of financial reporting, ensuring that assets are protected, and ensuring that spending is properly approved and maintaining confidentiality of donor records. |
Meets as needed | Flower Ministry Heidi Bernard, flowers@uucch.org The role of the flower team is to provide displays to enhance the worship service space and often provide support for the week’s message. |
2x/month on Sat, 9-11 am | Governance Advisory Committee (Board Appointed) Barb Barnett-Stewart. Christine Denario, Bill Hallowell governanceadvisory@uucch.org The Governance Advisory Committee assists the Board in creating effective and resilient structures and systems for church governance. |
1st Thursday at 7 pm | Gun Violence Prevention Team (GVPT) Lisa Winkler lisawinkler2@gmail.com GVPT focuses on education about the causes and prevention of gun violence, advocating for sensible gun laws, and collaborating with other gun violence prevention organizations. |
3/30/25; future dates TBD | Healing Circle Sharon Hardy sharon.hardy@gmail.com Starting up 3/30/25, this group will plan and facilitate guided meditation and healing experiences, facilitated by UUs or friends of the church trained in Reiki and other spiritual practices, followed by sharing. Our intention is to connect in the space of light and love, to raise our frequencies for each of our highest healing and for the highest good of the whole. Watch the newsgram for upcoming dates! |
Meets as needed | Human Resources Advisory Committee (Board Appointed) Nicole Gillespie, Bill Warner, Gina Hertzig The HR Advisory Committee assists the Board in creating effective and resilient structures and systems for Care for Paid Staff and maintains the Employee Handbook. |
1st Tues, 7:00 | Humanist UUs Helen Ewan, humanist@uucch.org Humanist UUs support a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, providing a space for atheist, agnostic, humanist, or non-theist UUs and friends to explore their beliefs together. |
No Regular Mtgs | Immigration/Refugee Support Team Ruth Biemer (rrbiemer@aol.com) and Cheryl Dunican-Hein (cdunhein@gmail.com). This team provides services such as transportation and English as a Second Language practice; collects funds and items to assist in settlement; and engages in advocacy activities. |
Meets as needed | Infrastructure Advisory Committee (Board Appointed) Dan Nichols, Ed Fox, Pam Anderson. The Infrastructure Advisory Committee enables the Board of Trustees to assure the integrity of UUCCH physical infrastructure to support the mission and ministries of the congregation. |
Meets as needed | Labyrinth Team Jenn Snively Jenn1004@gmail.com The Labyrinth Team is dedicated, creative, and passionate about sharing the secrets of the labyrinth as a spiritual and meditative tool, and creating a safe space in which to practice. |
4th Thurs bi-monthly | Leadership Council Sharon Hardy and co-leader Leadershipcouncil@uucch.org Supports information sharing and collaboration among all church boards, committees and teams. |
4th Thurs, 7:00 | Leadership Development and Nominating Committee (LDNC) (Elected) Rosemary White and co-chair, ldnc@uucch.org The LDNC supports and guides member participation in church activities and leadership. They also identify and nominate leaders for the elected positions in the church. |
2nd Monday, 6:30 | Lifespan Faith Engagement Team (LFE Team), Melanie Jones, DLFE, dlfe@uucch.org The LFE Team creates safe and enriching space for the exploration of spiritual, ethical, and religious growth, through classes and workshops as well as whole church fellowship and celebrations. |
No Regular Mtgs | Music Ministry Team (COMM), Bill Charlier, comm@uucch.org Supports the Director of Music Ministry, UUCCH music groups, and maintaining the music library. |
Wed 10-11:30 am | Philosophy Discussion Group Lud Pisapia, philosophy@uucch.org The Philosophy Group uses non-fiction materials (books, online articles, video, podcasts), to further mutual knowledge and understanding of philosophical ideas and concepts, ancient and modern. |
2nd Sundays 12:30 pm | Pride Support Alliance Terri Maloney (she/they), Morgan Hurford (ask pronouns) pride@uucch.org The Pride Support Alliance provides a gathering space and plans activities in support of LGBTQAI+ individuals, families and allies. |
1st Tuesday, 7:00pm, on zoom. | Property and Grounds Team Dan Nichols, propcomm@uucch.org The Property and Grounds Team focuses on the management of the physical property held and maintained by UUCCH. |
1st Thurs, 7-9 | Racial Justice Team (CREE) Susan Druckenbrod, Rohn Hein, cree@uucch.org The Racial Justice Team leads activities to support the work of dismantling racism and promote equity in ourselves and institutions. |
No regular mtgs | Safety/Security Team Larry Solow, Cheryl Hein safety@uucch.org The Safety/security Team organizes the various aspects of safety and security in UUCCH programs and facilities. |
1st Thurs, 7:00 | Sanctuary Terry Berge sanctuary@uucch.org Sanctuary provides a sacred space for reflection and dialogue, to explore and share beliefs in God, “spirit,” or the divine as Unitarian Universalists |
No meetings | Social Hour Team Ken Slight kensligh08057@gmail.com The Social Hour team provides a welcoming environment for coffee and conversation following our Sunday Services. |
Meets as needed | Social Justice Council Rohn Hein sjsc@uucch.org The Social Justice Council supports collaboration of social justice teams: COW, Environmental Justice, Gun Violence Prevention, Immigration/Refugee Support, Racial Justice, UU the Vote. |
No Regular Mtgs | TechCrUU, Larry Solow and Tom Snively co-chair, techcruu@uucch.org The TechCrUU manages and runs all the technical equipment (audio/video) on Sunday mornings, and other events where tech is needed. |
Meets as needed | Transylvania Connection Team Lisa Winkler lisawinkler2@gmail.com The TCT connects with our partner church in Szekelyderzs, Romania and educates our congregation about our Unitarian Transylvanian roots. |
No regular meetings. | UU The Vote Rohn Hein/Val Sadwin/Susan Druckenbrōd sjsc@uucch.org Supports a pro-democracy majority through outreach, building infrastructure and relationships for the electoral year and beyond. |
4th Wed, 5:30 | Welcoming and Membership Team (W&M) Lynda Dillon, Peggy Morgan, Ken Slight welcoming@uucch.org Welcoming and Membership creates a sense of welcome to visitors, celebrates new members, and honors long-term membership. Work on Sundays includes Welcome Table, Ushers, and Greeters. |
1st Sun, 12-1:45 pm | Womyn & Religion (W&R) Nancy Sue Hillman womyn@uucch.org W&R provides a safe place for women to explore feminist issues and feminist theology together. Our celebrations relate to earth-centered religions, observed prior monotheism and the patriarchy. |
Meets as needed | Worship Team worship@uucch.org The Worship Team works with the Minister to support the creation of Sunday services. The team includes Worship Associates who are part of worship each Sunday. |