Committees
Adult Programs
DeeAnna Dowdle : 941-350-3571 Nancy Saum
Provides leaders for classes of interest
Archive
Jim Raudabaugh : 941-923-9766
Maintains church history.
Arts Council
Linda Cordisco: 412-260-1078
Meets monthly. Promotes inclusion of the arts in the Sunday services, assists with special cultural programs and organizes art exhibits.
Bed and Breakfast
Ron Brown: 941-922-0883
Facilitates Bed and Breakfast placements in members’ homes as a fundraiser.
Board of Trustees
Ward Pallotta: 440-823-2928
Meets in the Robert Lexow Wing on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Guides policies and committees. Everyone welcome
Buildings & Grounds
Dick Happy & Diane Happy: 941-316-6499
Responsible for maintenance and improvement of the physical plant and equipment. Maintains all gardens with Tuesday morning volunteers always welcomed.
Choir
Robert Lischetti : 941-926-2766 Pat Sindlinger, Librarian
The choir sings twice a month on Sunday mornings and practices on Thursday evenings.
Congregational Care
Janet Watson, Tracy Fitzpatrick
Provides home/hospital/rehab visits, cards, meals, transportation to church, referrals to area agencies and other short-term needs as required. Arranges visitations for those who cannot leave their homes. Works with minister to ensure involvement of community in caring for one another. If you have a need, please contact any member of the committee directly or leave either a message at 941-371-4974, x-6 or email at CongregationalCare@uusarasota.org
Public Relations
Ava Whaley : 941-922-7565
Develops public relations outreach for communication about the church.
Design
Judi Hennard : 941-373-0530
Responsible for the design and beautification of rooms.
Emerson Memorial Library
Valerie Kerwin : 941-755-7431
Maintains our library and sells books of UU interest at the monthly Book Table.
Emerson Memorial Garden
Diane Happy : 941-316-6499
This group cares for the Memorial Garden and many other gardens on our lovely property. Meets Tuesday mornings. Tools supplied.
Endowment
Dean Reger : 941-345-4094
Manages church's endowment funds.
Finance
Bill Payton : 352-342-0909
Provides oversight of all finances and makes recommendations to the Board. Provides annual audit, assists Treasurer and Pledge Committee as needed/requested.
Flea Market
Joan Bennett : 941-355-1129
Recycle your unneeded items (except clothing) and pick up some great finds. Have a lot of fun and serious work with the people who participate in this annual event.
Get Together Dinners
Lynda Hill and Carole Malone: 941-755-3627
Reservations required for once a month dinners held in members' homes. Each person contributes a portion of the meal
Interweave
Wilda Meier: 941-924-0706
Focuses on Gay and Lesbian and Transgender issues meeting once a month in members' homes with a discussion and potluck.
Membership Development
Jeanie Craig : 941-751-5194
Lois Lee : 941-923-3140
Mira Frederick : 941-921-6594
Staffs Welcome Center on Sundays, assists with census, supports activities to involve members in church, conducts New Member luncheon and orientation programs.
Memorial Services
Diane Happy : 941-316-6499
Assists minister with memorial services by providing hospitality and refreshments.
Multimedia
Klaus Obermeit: 941-780-7763
Maintains and operates the control booth during Sunday worship services and other programs.
Nominating
Donna Allman : 941-926-0809
Presents a slate of candidates for officers and trustees of the Church Board, and for the Nominating Committee, which are voted on by the membership at the annual meeting.
Religious Education
Muriel Redifer : 941-926-4138
Meets Monthly to strategically plan the education of our youth in coordination with the Director of Religious Education, Susan Hallock.
Special Music
Don DeMaio : 941-371-8118
Arranges Sunday afternoon concerts as a fundraiser for the church.
Serendipity Auction
To be Announced
This is our major annual fundraiser. Participate by offering goods and services, and then placing your own bids on amazing meals, tremendous trips, rides to the airport, visits to museums, and much more.
Social Justice
Sue Ladwig: 941-757-9578
The Social Justice Committee is dedicated to working on a local, national and international level to identify social justice issues, and to educating and involving our congregation regarding these needs.
Stewardship
Dale Anderson: 614-307-2962
Stewardship Is entrusted with the growing, nurturing, and building of our congregants' gifts and talents and promotes the spirit that influences our service to each other and the greater community.
Sunday Hospitality
Chair: June Brasgalla: 941-379-6071
Every Sunday, before the service - Kitchen
Provides drinks and snacks for the congregation after the service.
Sunday Service Arrangements
Bill Geller: 941-346-0810
Every Sunday, before the service - Sanctuary
Each Sunday four ushers welcome church attendees. We distribute the Order of Service, collect the offering and track attendance.
UU Service
Susan Hallock : 941-228-6017
Keeps the congregation informed of the UUSC which is a worldwide organization to help others at home and abroad.
Website Design and Maintenance
Catherine Dente : 941-921-1598
Klaus Obermeit : 941-780-7763
Ward Palotta, Editor, Social Justice and Climate Change sections
Ann Marquis, Author, vegetarian menus
DeeAnna Dowdle, Co-Author, adult programs
Nancy Saum, Co-Author, adult programs
Solicits and adds content to our website and keeps information about our busy and vibrant church up-to-date for the world wide web.
Worship
Klaus Obermeit : 941-780-7763
Collaborates with the minister in the planning, implementation and evaluation of all Sunday services. Selects, invites and hosts all guest speakers when the minister is not in the pulpit.
DeeAnna Dowdle : 941-350-3571 Nancy Saum
Provides leaders for classes of interest
Archive
Jim Raudabaugh : 941-923-9766
Maintains church history.
Arts Council
Linda Cordisco: 412-260-1078
Meets monthly. Promotes inclusion of the arts in the Sunday services, assists with special cultural programs and organizes art exhibits.
Bed and Breakfast
Ron Brown: 941-922-0883
Facilitates Bed and Breakfast placements in members’ homes as a fundraiser.
Board of Trustees
Ward Pallotta: 440-823-2928
Meets in the Robert Lexow Wing on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Guides policies and committees. Everyone welcome
Buildings & Grounds
Dick Happy & Diane Happy: 941-316-6499
Responsible for maintenance and improvement of the physical plant and equipment. Maintains all gardens with Tuesday morning volunteers always welcomed.
Choir
Robert Lischetti : 941-926-2766 Pat Sindlinger, Librarian
The choir sings twice a month on Sunday mornings and practices on Thursday evenings.
Congregational Care
Janet Watson, Tracy Fitzpatrick
Provides home/hospital/rehab visits, cards, meals, transportation to church, referrals to area agencies and other short-term needs as required. Arranges visitations for those who cannot leave their homes. Works with minister to ensure involvement of community in caring for one another. If you have a need, please contact any member of the committee directly or leave either a message at 941-371-4974, x-6 or email at CongregationalCare@uusarasota.org
Public Relations
Ava Whaley : 941-922-7565
Develops public relations outreach for communication about the church.
Design
Judi Hennard : 941-373-0530
Responsible for the design and beautification of rooms.
Emerson Memorial Library
Valerie Kerwin : 941-755-7431
Maintains our library and sells books of UU interest at the monthly Book Table.
Emerson Memorial Garden
Diane Happy : 941-316-6499
This group cares for the Memorial Garden and many other gardens on our lovely property. Meets Tuesday mornings. Tools supplied.
Endowment
Dean Reger : 941-345-4094
Manages church's endowment funds.
Finance
Bill Payton : 352-342-0909
Provides oversight of all finances and makes recommendations to the Board. Provides annual audit, assists Treasurer and Pledge Committee as needed/requested.
Flea Market
Joan Bennett : 941-355-1129
Recycle your unneeded items (except clothing) and pick up some great finds. Have a lot of fun and serious work with the people who participate in this annual event.
Get Together Dinners
Lynda Hill and Carole Malone: 941-755-3627
Reservations required for once a month dinners held in members' homes. Each person contributes a portion of the meal
Interweave
Wilda Meier: 941-924-0706
Focuses on Gay and Lesbian and Transgender issues meeting once a month in members' homes with a discussion and potluck.
Membership Development
Jeanie Craig : 941-751-5194
Lois Lee : 941-923-3140
Mira Frederick : 941-921-6594
Staffs Welcome Center on Sundays, assists with census, supports activities to involve members in church, conducts New Member luncheon and orientation programs.
Memorial Services
Diane Happy : 941-316-6499
Assists minister with memorial services by providing hospitality and refreshments.
Multimedia
Klaus Obermeit: 941-780-7763
Maintains and operates the control booth during Sunday worship services and other programs.
Nominating
Donna Allman : 941-926-0809
Presents a slate of candidates for officers and trustees of the Church Board, and for the Nominating Committee, which are voted on by the membership at the annual meeting.
Religious Education
Muriel Redifer : 941-926-4138
Meets Monthly to strategically plan the education of our youth in coordination with the Director of Religious Education, Susan Hallock.
Special Music
Don DeMaio : 941-371-8118
Arranges Sunday afternoon concerts as a fundraiser for the church.
Serendipity Auction
To be Announced
This is our major annual fundraiser. Participate by offering goods and services, and then placing your own bids on amazing meals, tremendous trips, rides to the airport, visits to museums, and much more.
Social Justice
Sue Ladwig: 941-757-9578
The Social Justice Committee is dedicated to working on a local, national and international level to identify social justice issues, and to educating and involving our congregation regarding these needs.
Stewardship
Dale Anderson: 614-307-2962
Stewardship Is entrusted with the growing, nurturing, and building of our congregants' gifts and talents and promotes the spirit that influences our service to each other and the greater community.
Sunday Hospitality
Chair: June Brasgalla: 941-379-6071
Every Sunday, before the service - Kitchen
Provides drinks and snacks for the congregation after the service.
Sunday Service Arrangements
Bill Geller: 941-346-0810
Every Sunday, before the service - Sanctuary
Each Sunday four ushers welcome church attendees. We distribute the Order of Service, collect the offering and track attendance.
UU Service
Susan Hallock : 941-228-6017
Keeps the congregation informed of the UUSC which is a worldwide organization to help others at home and abroad.
Website Design and Maintenance
Catherine Dente : 941-921-1598
Klaus Obermeit : 941-780-7763
Ward Palotta, Editor, Social Justice and Climate Change sections
Ann Marquis, Author, vegetarian menus
DeeAnna Dowdle, Co-Author, adult programs
Nancy Saum, Co-Author, adult programs
Solicits and adds content to our website and keeps information about our busy and vibrant church up-to-date for the world wide web.
Worship
Klaus Obermeit : 941-780-7763
Collaborates with the minister in the planning, implementation and evaluation of all Sunday services. Selects, invites and hosts all guest speakers when the minister is not in the pulpit.
