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Copyright © 2012. Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist -1025 N. Smith Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067 Phone: 847.359.8440 | Fax: 847.359.4728 | Web site by: Cherita Axel of Axel Designs |
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The activities and programs of Countryside Church UU (CCUU) are organized into five Ministries. Each Ministry encompasses events, committees, groups, councils, and is supported by staff and lay leadership. Ministries help people become involved in activities of interest and create connections among our many programs. Ministries support the work of CCUU, and ensure that all our work is aligned with the mission, covenant, and seven principles of Unitarian Universalism. Our Ministries are named to represent our congregational covenant, “we unite to strengthen the bonds of Kinship” and to promote our vision through Worship, Study, and Service, and they exist to make that covenant live.
Each ministry is organized by two lay leaders/coordinators to help and represent each committee. The current committee chairs are shown in parentheses next to each committee.
Spirit,Mind
The mission of the worship ministry is to provide a worshipful environment that provides opportunities to deepen the spiritual lives of all individuals and that strengthens the religious community at CCUU. The worship experience is enhanced by providing sermons, music, performance arts, and visual images throughout our worship services and in other settings within the church, such as meetings and events. The Sunday service is the weekly touchstone of our spiritual life. This ministry works with the direction of our called minister and professional music director and encourages all CCUU members to share their gifts and talents to expand and enrich the worship life for all.
Coordinators: Sheryl Skifstad, Lois Phillips (Worship@ccuu.org)
Spirit, Mind, Body
The mission of Study Ministry is to create opportunities for the congregation and community to engage in meaningful lifespan learning experiences and to nurture, challenge and inspire people on their journey of personal development and spiritual growth.
Coordinators: Cathleen Chay, Gary LaBedz (Study@ccuu.org)
Resources, Talents, Time (outreach and internal)
The mission of the service ministry is to enable all members of the church to fulfill three important Aspirations of Membership:• Engage in congregational projects, programs, or events that reach beyond the church
• Engage in congregational projects, programs, or events that support the life of the church
• Strive to give 5 - 10% of income to support the mission of the church
The Service Ministry includes groups and individuals engaged in activities to make a positive difference in the broader community, as well as those intended to support fellow church members and to help do the work of the church.
Coordinators: Chris Smith, Alan Greenland (Service@ccuu.org) Stewardship: Where Joy and Generosity Come Together (Bruce Bendix)Community and Congregation
The mission of the kinship ministry is to ensure Countryside Church grows and has increasing impact on religious and social life in the Northwest suburbs by developing an atmosphere that is inclusive, welcoming, connecting, compassionate and respectful.
Coordinators: Carol Bobbe, Linda Berry (Kinship@ccuu.org)
The mission of the foundations ministry is to cultivate a vital future for the congregation and community through thoughtful stewardship of our financial resources, our personnel, and our environment.
Coordinators: Ken Bobbe, Grant Yokomizo (Foundations@ccuu.org)
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Copyright © 2012. Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist -1025 N. Smith Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067 Phone: 847.359.8440 | Fax: 847.359.4728 | Web site by: Cherita Axel of Axel Designs |
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