Author: Unitarian Universalists

September 2019

We are finalizing the design for our new church. As we move forward, we carry with us the happy memories from past years. I know many of you have a wonderful, or funny, or heartwarming story you can tell. Please do! I am leading a church service on Sunday, October 27, highlighting our fond memories. … Continue reading September 2019

August 2019

This summer our architect, Peter Marren, is making decisions on the final drawings and meeting with vendors and consultants.  We expect to begin building this fall. And while we are looking ahead to all the good things we will enjoy doing in our new church building, let’s do a bit of reminiscing about past experiences … Continue reading August 2019

July 2019

Over the summer, we are moving forward… with finalizing the design revisions, discussing those with the Town of Southold, and preparing the Construction Documents.  All aspects of the new design will be handled with great respect and sensitivity to the history of our 180-year-old church while incorporating (highly efficient and cost-saving) building standards of the … Continue reading July 2019

June 2019

Fundraising… In early June, look for a big “thermometer” sign on our church lawn (thanks to the creative endeavors of our Board of Trustees). Our architect, Peter Marren, will begin the technical phase (construction documents) very soon. Meetings with our builder, Eugene Burger, sub-contractors and consultants will ensue. And more meetings with the Town of … Continue reading June 2019

May 2019

The most recent progress report (of the design, on-going work, bids/cost and construction) is explained in my Annual Meeting report (May 19, 2019).  Please READ IT! DONATIONS:  Make note…that we welcome donations (in any amount/as often as you like) for the entire project and for specific things (like the 8 beautiful Gothic windows; well-designed, sturdy, movable benches … Continue reading May 2019

Minister’s Corner

Greetings! I will be on study leave and vacation for the month of June, not appearing in the Southold pulpit but not disappearing all together from my activities!  You will receive notices from me about pastoral care coverage. One of the things I will be doing is attending General Assembly – and General Assembly events, … Continue reading Minister’s Corner

Appreciation Dinner

Our Appreciation Dinner was held on March 22nd at the Hellenic Snack Bar in Greenport. Irene Stewart and Mark Sisson shared details about the proposed building, based on architect Peter Marron’s plans. Julie and Gale Alexander were honored for fifty years of service.

News and Notes From the President As we head into the new church year together, our thanks to everyone for your continuing participation and support – at Sunday services and church activities, through committee and Board involvement, by keeping in touch with those who are away or home bound – all affirmations of the strength … Continue reading

April 2019

On display at the Appreciation Dinner last Friday night, we showed 6 prints of the model of our new church building.  We discussed how it will all fit together.  [To review:  the Parish Hall, kitchen, classrooms, restrooms and storage area are located under the Sanctuary.  The administration offices (minister’s and church office, meeting room, restrooms, … Continue reading April 2019

March 2019

We see light at the end of the tunnel… ! The Board and Building Team have agreed that the new design changes will adequately fulfill the needs of our congregation, within our building budget. In the new design, the parish hall, kitchen, classrooms, restrooms, and storage space are located on a lower level beneath the … Continue reading March 2019