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List of Committees, Teams, Groups and Special Roles

Note: This page has links to the charters of committees and groups. In some cases committees and groups have changed over time to function in ways more informal than specified in the charters.

Accounts Payable Treasurer

The Church Administrator fills the role of Accounts Payable Treasurer.

Accounts Receivable Treasurer

The Accounts Receivable Treasurer keeps track of incoming money from pledges and the collection plate. Send email to:

Adult Religious Education

Various groups and individuals offer religious studies and workshops for adults from time to time. If you have a suggestion or question, send email to:

Announcements Group

Any church member or friend may join the HUUC Announcements group on Google. HUUC Announcements Email List Guidelines. To sign up for the group, send a request to the Church Administrator at:

Anti-Racism Social Justice Contact

See the Addressing Racism section of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Art Committee

The Art Committee exists to enhance the visual appeal of shared church spaces (excludes Religious Exploration classrooms and all business and personal offices). Art Committee Charter.

Art Sale

Heritage Church sometimes displays artworks in the Great Hall, with some or all of the proceeds from sales of these works going to the church’s operating fund. A volunteer oversees this effort.

Auction

The Auction task force plans and implements Heritage’s largest fundraising event of the year. Auction Committee Charter.

Babes with Books (Women’s Book Club)

This women’s book club meets monthly to discuss that month’s selection. The group is open to all female members and friends of Heritage Church, and having read the book is not a requirement. Babes with Books description. Babes with Books has a Google Group that acts as an email listserv. To join, email your request to the email address below. To contact Babes with Books, send email to the address below.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Heritage UU Church. To know who is on the Board, please see Board of Trustees members.

Board President

The Board of Trustees elects one of its members to be the President, who presides at meetings and is the chief administrative officer of the church.

Board Vice President

The Board of Trustees elects one of its members to be the Vice President, who carries out the duties of the President in the latter’s absence and is charged with organizational responsibilities related to the standing committees of the church.

Board Secretary

The Board of Trustees selects a church member for the office of Secretary, who is responsible for Board and congregational meeting notifications and minutes, and for maintaining the official records of the church.

Building

The Building group oversee the maintenance and renovations of the Heritage church building, and the systems used in support of the building. Building Committee Charter.

Calendar Update

To have a church-related event or meeting posted on the online calendar, send your request to our Church Administrator.

Caring Circle

The Caring Circle meets the pastoral care needs of the Heritage Church congregation through care and compassion. This involves such things as visiting congregants in their home or hospital, preparing and delivering meals to those recovering from an illness or surgery, and sending out cards of support and concern. Caring Circle Charter.

Chalice Circles

Chalice Circles are small groups which have the main objective of strengthening the congregation by drawing us into mutual ministry. Chalice Circle Program Description. Questions about Chalice Circles should be directed to the SeniorMinister.

Children and Youth Ministry Team

The Children and Youth Ministry Team works with the Assistant Minister for Religious Exploration to provide a strong UU base and to nurture and support the diverse religious journeys of our children and youth. Charter.

Choir

When the church building is open, the choir sings on many Sundays from autumn through spring. Choir description. Contact the Choir Director for more information.

Choir Director

See the Choir Director section of the Minister and Staff page.

Church Administrator

See the Church Administrator section of the Minister and Staff page.

Church Council

Heritage UU Church has a Council made up of Board members and committee chairs or representatives. All interested church members are invited to attend meetings. The Council usually meets two to three times a year. The Board Vice President is responsible for organizing Council meetings.

Church Historian

The Church Historian maintains and researches the historical papers of Heritage Church.

Clara Barton Guild (aka, “The Sisterhood”)

The Clara Barton Guild not only provides sisterly fellowship among the church’s women, but raises monies to support  various worthy causes both within the church and beyond. In keeping with the Universalist attitude and tradition, all women of the congregation continue to be considered part of the umbrella of the Clara Barton Guild, no matter how many or few of the activities are attended.  Clara Barton Guild description. Clara Barton Guild History. Send general email to:

The Guild also has an Annual Holiday Dinner. A service project is sometimes selected at these dinners. See Women’s Service Project Coordinators. Send email about the annual holiday dinner to:

The Clara Barton Guild also has a Google Group that acts as an email listserv. To join, email your request to:

Committee on Ministry

The Committee on Ministry counsels and supports the minister, and works to care for and strengthen the overall ministry of Heritage Church. Committee on Ministry Charter.

Communications

A group of people are involved in communications in the church.

If you would like to submit an article to appear in the monthly Heirloom newsletter, send it as an attached Word document (or copied and pasted in the body of the email) to the email address below:

If you would like to have a brief announcement in the weekly email “Our Heritage Connection,” send it to the email address below:

Community Chalice Meals Coordinator

Community Chalice Meals (also called Circle Suppers in the past) involve several families sharing a meal in someone’s home. Send email to:

Council

“Council” may refer to either the Heritage Church Council or the UU Council of Greater Cincinnati.

Death Café

Informal, small-group conversations about death and dying. Email:

End-of-Life Ministry Team

This team works in a number of ways to provide ministry at the end of life. For details, see Heritage Church End-of-Life Ministry. For more information, contact:

Endowment Committee

The Endowment Committee manages and operates the church’s endowment fund. Endowment Committee Operating Policy.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee oversees and manages the church finances, makes budget projections, issues quarterly and end-of-year financial reports, and works closely with the trustees of the Board and the Senior Minister in looking at current and long term financial issues. Finance Committee Charter.

General Assembly Delegates

See UUA General Assembly Delegates, below.

Get Acquainted Dinner Coordinator

Periodically through the year, a Get Acquainted Dinner is held for recent visitors to the church, as an opportunity to get to know newcomers as well as church leaders.

Greater Anderson Promotes Peace Contact

See the Greater Anderson Promotes Peace section of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Greeters

People acting as greeters on Sunday mornings help make newcomers feel welcome and provide information on the church.

Grounds

The Grounds group maintains the Heritage property in a manner that makes it inviting and pleasant to church members, friends and visitors, and in a manner that is least damaging to the environment. Grounds Committee Charter.

Habitat for Humanity Project Coordinator

See the Habitat for Humanity section of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Healthy Cooking Classes

Volunteers offer these classes several times a year to train food pantry users, youth, and others how to cook healthy meals. See the Healthy Cooking Classes section of the Faith In Action Initiatives page.

Hospitality, Coffee and Kitchen

A group of people work together to handle hospitality for our church on Sunday mornings.

Inter Parish Ministry Contact

See the Inter Parish Ministry section of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Interfaith Hospitality Network Coordinator

See the Interfaith Hospitality Network section of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Kroger Plus Card Rewards Program Coordinator

Church members and friends who shop at Kroger can arrange to have their Kroger Plus Card trigger donations from Kroger to the church. There is no cost to the shopper for this donation. Kroger Plus Card Program procedure.

Librarian

The church has a collection of books that can be borrowed by congregants.

Membership

For inquiries about membership, please contact the Board President.

MidAmerica Regional Assembly Delegates

Heritage Church belongs to the MidAmerica Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The region holds annual regional assemblies, to which Heritage Church sends delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate, contact the Board President.

Minister

See the Minister and Staff page.

Music Committee

The Music Committee builds and supports a music program that is diverse and inclusive in style, theme, and experience level, and that enhances both the worship experience and the community ministry of Heritage Church. Music Committee Charter.

Music Director

See the Music Director section of the Minister and Staff page.

Newsletter Editor

The Heirloom newsletter provides a variety of church-related information to subscribers. Email the editor at:

Nominating Committee

Each year the Board of Trustees appoints church members to a Nominating Committee, which nominates people to stand for election for various positions in the church. For more information, contact the Board President.

Nursery Coordinator

See the Nursery Coordinator section of the Minister and Staff page.

Outreach Offering Coordinator

The Outreach Offering Coordinator plans and administer the outreach offering, in which money that is collected in the offering plate on the first and third Sundays of the month is donated to selected nonprofit groups outside the church. Send email to:

Pagan Group

The Pagan group uses earth-based ritual and modern pagan practice in meetings and worship services.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee maintains employee records, oversees (in consultation with their supervisor) annual employee evaluations for non-ordained church staff, consults by request if issues/disagreements of a Personnel/Human Resources nature arises, and makes annual salary recommendations for non-ordained staff. Personnel Committee Charter.

Pride (LGBTQ) Coordinator

See the Cincinnati Pride section of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Religious Educator

See the Interim Religious Educator section of the Minister and Staff page.

Religious Exploration Committee

See Children and Youth Ministry Team, or see Adult Religious Education.

Religious Exploration Teachers

Religious Exploration teachers and assistants teach preschool through junior high students on Sunday mornings. To get in contact with a teacher or serve as one yourself, contact the Assistant Minister for Religious Exploration.

Senior Minister

See the Senior Minister section of the Minister and Staff page.

Senior Youth Group

The Senior High Youth Group advisors and youth can be reached by sending email to:

The Sisterhood

See the Clara Barton Guild, above.

Social Justice Collaborative

See the Social Justice Collaborative section of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Stewardship Chair

Stewardship is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. A stewardship campaign often involves members and contributing friends supporting the congregation through pledging financial support.

Treasurer

The church may have up to two treasurers, selected by the Board of Trustees. The Accounts Receivable Treasurer is discussed above. The Accounts Payable Treasurer is the Church Administrator.

Used Book Sale

The Clara Barton Guild offers a used book sale each year. The contact email is below.

UUA General Assembly Delegates

The Unitarian Universalist Association holds an annual General Assembly each summer. Each congregation can send a number of delegates depending upon its size. If you are interested in serving as a delegate, contact the Board President.

UU Council of Greater Cincinnati Representatives

The Unitarian Universalist Council of Greater Cincinnati is a cooperative organization, made up of area UU congregations. Heritage UU Church provides three representatives. UU Council Representative Charter.

UU Justice Ohio Delegates

See the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio section of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Vespers Service Leaders

Vesper worship services provide a quiet, contemplative time with other worshipers on scheduled evenings. Send email to:

Webmaster

The webmaster provides the technical infrastructure for the HUUC website, and plays a role in posting items to the site.

Women’s Healthy Lifestyle Group

This group is for all women members and friends of Heritage. A gentle support group that gives each of us the confidence to make better choices regarding our health. It includes but is not limited to healthy weight.

Women’s Retreat

Each year the women of the church hold a retreat. For more information, contact the Clara Barton Guild, above.

Women’s Service Projects Coordinators

See the YWCA Safe Houses and the Lighthouse Youth Services sections of the Faith in Action Initiatives page.

Worship Committee

The Worship Committee ensures regular high quality worship experiences for congregants and visitors. Worship Committee Charter.

Youth Advisers

The Youth Advisers are adults who are present and work with the church youth groups.
For the Senior Youth Group:

For the Junior Youth Group:

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Building Closed – Church Open

Most church activities are occurring virtually. Through June 2021, no church-affiliated groups are gathering indoors. You can read more at the HUUC Policy Related to COVID-19.

Visitors

Have you visited us for a Sunday morning worship, a Virtual Vespers Service, or other event? Feel free to share your thoughts through our Virtual Guest Book. (No one will contact you unless you request it.)

Heirloom Newsletter

To sign up to receive the monthly Heirloom newsletter in your in-box, send an email with your first and last name to:

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Email Announcements

Receive the weekly “Our Heritage Connection” email, plus possibly a few other emails per week, by adding your email address to the HUUC Announcements Google Group. Send your request to be on the list, with your first and last name, to our Church Administrator at:

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Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church
2710 Newtown Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244-3511
Phone: 513-231-8634.
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