TUUC TEAMS
Want to get more involved in the TUUC community? Whether you like art, environmentalism, or numbers, welcoming newcomers or comforting those who need support, there's a team for you! Find one or more that spark your interest and fill out the form at the bottom of the page—the committee chair will be in touch soon.
Note: Teams marked * are Committees of the Board. Because the term of membership and the number of people who can serve on these teams are prescribed by our governance policy, we are always looking for new members for future terms—let us know if you’re interested!
AUCTION: Join the team that throws our biggest party and fundraiser of the year, an annual auction of donated services, social activities, and goods. The Auction is held in mid-November. Work begins in August and ends in mid-December.
CARING: Assists the Minister in providing support to members and friends in need of special care, such as those who are ill, housebound, hospitalized, or convalescing. Assists in organizing receptions for memorial services and other special services as needed.
*ENDOWMENT
The Board is the fiduciary of the Endowment Fund under the laws of the State of Maryland. The Board will set Investment Objectives and Guidelines for the Endowment Fund. The Endowment team makes recommendations to the Board and submits a quarterly report.
GALLERY UNICORN: Want to get involved in planning and installing beautiful works of art in the main meeting room? Gallery Unicorn organizes and promotes exhibitions of local artists and a yearly exhibition of work by members and friends.
LAY WORSHIP ASSOCIATES: This team assists the Minister in creating services centered on monthly themes. Plans and conducts Sunday morning services once a month during the regular church year and every Sunday during the summer.
*MEMBERSHIP: The Membership Team provides intentional outreach to the community and nurtures positive and meaningful engagement throughout the arc of membership, from new visitors to long term members. Its activities include coordinating greeters and ushers for Sunday services, acting as a resource for all members and friends, and integrating new members through such activities as New Member Welcomes and orientations.
MUSIC: Do you love music? This team supports the Music Director in selecting music for services.
*NOMINATING: The Nominating Committee consults with the Board to ascertain future leadership needs in light of members rotating off the Board and supports the Church by identifying and organizing leadership development opportunities for current and future lay leaders.
*PERSONNEL: The Personnel Committee advises the Minister as Head of Staff and advises the Board regarding the Church’s role as employer. The Personnel Committee advocates for fair and equitable salaries, benefits, and employment practices for Church staff.
*RIGHT RELATIONS: As a covenantal faith tradition, we are bound by right relationships. Conflict is inevitable. How we manage conflict is to intentionally and respectfully seek to return to right relationships. The purpose of the Right Relations Team is to educate, mediate, and guide members and guests in this process.
*STEWARDSHIP: The Stewardship Team leads the annual canvass of members and friends to secure pledges of financial support for the church’s mission.
YOUTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sets forth and implements educational activities for Youth Religious Education from Nursery through Grade 12, supporting our children in their development of a personal faith. Sets policy on enrollment, behavior expectations, parent participation, class structure, etc. This team meets monthly.