Committees
Adult Programs
David Nelson
Nancy Saum: 703-297-1749 nancy.saum@gmail.com
Provides leaders for classes of interest
Archive
Chet Pletzke : 941-383-9773 chetpletzke@gmail.com
Maintains church history.
Arts Council
Linda Cordisco: 412-260-1078 lkcordisco@gmail.com
Meets monthly. Promotes inclusion of the arts in the Sunday services, assists with special cultural programs and organizes art exhibits.
Board of Trustees
Dale Anderson 614-307-2962 dale.p.anderson@gmail.com
Meets in the Robert Lexow Wing on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Guides policies and committees. Members welcome
Breeze
Chet Pletzke: 941-383-9773 chetpletzke@gmail.com
Terri Holsinger: 317-753-2172
Facilitates the online Breeze program including the Directory, Website, Calendar and more
Buildings & Grounds
Dick Happy & Diane Happy: 941-316-6499 happyr@comcast.net
Ed Loomis: 773-484-5069 loomised@gmail.com
Responsible for maintenance and improvement of the physical plant and equipment. Maintains all gardens with Tuesday morning volunteers always welcomed.
Caring
Pastoral Care/Rev. Beth Miller bethmuucs@gmail.com/Rev. Budd Friend-Jones/Rev. Doug Wadkins
Provides short term home/hospital/rehab visits, cards, meals, transportation to doctor, referrals to area agencies and other needs as required.
Chalice Groups
Susan Brucklacher/Rev. Beth Miller
The small groups foster Deep Thinking/Deep Listening in our congregation.
Choir
Robert Lischetti : 941-926-2766 Pat Sindlinger, Librarian
The choir sings twice a month on Sunday mornings and practices on Thursday evenings.
Design
Judi Hennard : 941-373-0530 judihennard@comcast.net
Responsible for the design and beautification of rooms.
Emerson Memorial Garden
Diane Happy: 941-316-6499 diane.happy@comcast.net
This group cares for the Memorial Garden and many other gardens on our lovely property. Meets Tuesday mornings. Tools supplied.
Emerson Memorial Library
Valerie Kerwin : 941-755-7431 valerieblackkerwin@gmail.com
Maintains our library and sells books of UU interest at the monthly Book Table
Endowment
Jim Craig: 941-751-5194 jrcraig@mac.com
Manages church's endowment funds.
Finance
Dick Happy: 941-316-6499 happyr@comcast.net
Provides oversight of all finances and makes recommendations to the Board. Provides annual audit, assists Treasurer and Pledge Committee as needed/requested.
Flea Market OPEN
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.
Forum
Marie Keeney: 941-350-9868 mariekeeney@gmail.com, Jane Rose co-chair
Meets first Sunday each month to review past Forums and plan future topics. Members and friends are invited to attend and present their ideas.
Get Together Dinners
Lynda Hill, Catherine Dente, Carole Malone: 941-755-3627 carolemalon@mac.com
Reservations required for once a month dinners held in members' homes. Each person contributes a portion of the meal
Green Team OPEN
The Green Team advocates and educates to promote environmental justice and a sustainable way of life in order to leave a healthier planet for future generations.
Interweave
Wilda Meier: 941-924-0706 wqmeier@aol.com
Focuses on Gay and Lesbian and Transgender issues meeting once a month in members' homes with a discussion and potluck.
Membership Development
Catherine Bonner catherinebuucs@gmail.com
Meetings are set for the 1st Thursday each month at 1pm. Contact Catherine Bonner for the link to the Zoom meeting.
Staffs Welcome Center on Sundays, assists with census, supports activities to involve members in church, conducts New Member luncheon and orientation programs.
Memorial Services
Dee Widder aauucs@gmail.com
Assists minister with memorial services by providing hospitality and refreshments.
Multimedia
Klaus Obermeit: 941-780-7763 klausobe@gmail.com
Maintains and operates the church's audio and visual equipment.
Nominating
Charles Schneeberger 941-210-4661 schneebers@sbcglobal.net
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.
Partner Church
Mary Montgomery 505-235-4931 msmont1007@gmail.com
Publicizes our relationship with a Unitarian church in Transylvania
Public Relations
Ava Whaley : 941-922-7565 avawhaley@yahoo.com
Develops public relations outreach for communication about the church.
Religious Education
Mary Lou Keller 941-377-9815 marylouckeller@yahoo.com
Meets Monthly to strategically plan the education of our youth in coordination with the Director of Religious Education, Catherine Bonner.
Safety Committee
Bob Kester: 941-408-3185 bkester1@verizon.net
Reviews safety procedures for activities conducted on the UUCS campus as well as at UUCS Lakewood Ranch functions. Meets on an "as needed" basis.
Serendipity Auction
Karen Bush: KMBSarasota@gmail.com
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
Sharron Howard: 302-388-9715 sjh9495@gmail.com
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
Bet and Bill Cummings 941-914-8387
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
Terrie-Anne Bajorek: 606-922-4523 tastar10@gmail.com
Provides drinks and snacks for the congregation after the service.
Sunday Potluck
Heather and Ethan Massa heather.massa@yahoo.com
Coordinates potlucks held after the service on the second Sunday of each month.
Sunday Service Arrangements
Bill Geller: 941-346-0810 wageller@gmail.com
Each Sunday four ushers welcome church attendees. We distribute the Order of Service, collect the offering and track attendance.
Transition Advisory
Rick Sandler
Coordination of selection of interim Minister 2020 and settled minister for 2022
UU Service Committee
Linda Bodycomb: 410-610-9118
Keeps the congregation informed of the UUSC which is a worldwide organization to help others at home and abroad.
Website Design and Maintenance
Klaus Obermeit : 941-780-7763 klausobe@gmail.com
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 klausobe@gmail.com
Consults 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.