From June 1st – September 15th the UUCOV office will be on summer hours. Salli will be available via email at office@uucov.org or by phone at 941-485-2105. If you need to meet with her, please check to be certain she is going to be in the office that day, or to arrange an appointment to … Continue reading Summer Office Hours
Minister’s mUUsings June 2023 It has been a fruitful 10 months here at UUCOV. You created an amazing Search Team, and they began their work with enthusiasm and devotion. The Strategic Plan Team worked hard, talking with group after group, and you have a final report and summary of strategic priorities ready to be released … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings June 2023
During the summer months, all announcements will be listed above. Please contact Salli at office@uucov.org with any questions.
It has been an amazing month at UUCOV. The Search Committee is up and running, beginning the powerful work of making it possible for UUCOV to find a new minister. Social Justice work has swung into prominence, and members of UUCOV have been attending Sarasota School Board meetings in an effort to disrupt anti-LGBTQ hatred. … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings May 2023
With spring right around the corner, the busy season here at UUCOV is beginning to slow but search years are unlike all others in many ways. Your Search Committee is just getting started, and they will do a little more each week until we reach the flurry of activity that hopefully comes with a Candidating … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings April 2023
As we head into March, we have reached a joyous time in the search process. You have selected your search committee, and they are preparing to begin their work. So, what now? Now begins the heart and soul of the search. You will be asked in multiple ways to think deeply about what you want … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings March 2023
We are deep in the midst of the season and our snowbirds have all flown back here to Paradise to roost for the winter. It’s a joy to look out at the filled seats and to see people greeting returned friends. And it’s time to begin an earnest look toward our ministerial search. Over the … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings – February 2023
The new year is here, with all the bustle and baggage and resolutions, and plans. The old year is gone, and it is time to quote “Frozen” and say, “Let It Go.” “Put down the mistakes- you have kicked yourself enough. Put down the triumphs- you have celebrated enough. Put down the things that keep … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings – January 2023
Normally, at this time of the year, I try to remind everyone to take some time to be still. But this year is a little different. Here at UUCOV we are swinging into the hustle and bustle of our busiest season. The Rockin’ Holiday Dance is coming up quickly, the amazing Art & More Auction … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings – December 2022
The light is changing, and the days are getting shorter. There is a coolness in the morning air, and for some of us, our closets have suddenly sprouted a sweatshirt or jacket and a fringing of scarves. As we prepare for November, after a long summer of heat, it is time to both take a … Continue reading Minister’s mUUsings – November 2022
