If you haven’t voted yet and it is before 9pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – GO VOTE and it’s not too late to GET OUT THE VOTE! Share the Plate (STP) collections were taken up for New York Unitarian Universalist Justice (NYUUJ) <nyuuj.org> on September 1st and October 13th to fulfill our member commitment (1/10th of 1% of our annual operating budget, which … Continue reading SAC & 8th Principle Task Force: November, 2024

REMINDER:  the Board had approved two Share the Plate (STP) collections (one in September and a second in October) to fulfill our member commitment to New York UU Justice (NYUUJ) network.  Our dues (1/10th of 1% of our annual operating budget) have increased and become a bit more difficult to reach in one month, though we are close to our goal.  STP collections are usually held on the … Continue reading SAC & 8th Principle Task Force: October, 2024

We have two matters to bring to the Board this month: 1) As you remember, we decided, for this year, not  to ask for monthly Share The Plate (STP) donations, EXCEPT for one in September (& maybe October) to fulfill our annual member commitment to New York UU Justice (NYUUJ) network.  We request your approval to do so now. 2) Your next meeting of SAC / 8th Principle … Continue reading SAC & 8th Principle Task Force: September, 2024

We had no requests of the Board this month, EXCEPT for input and backing.  As you remember, we decided not to ask for regular monthly Share The Plate (STP) donations, except for one in September (& maybe October) to fulfill our annual member commitment to New York UU Justice (NYUUJ) network. We became aware of requests for assistance from two UU congregations that have … Continue reading SAC & 8th Principle Task Force: August, 2024

We have no requests of the Board this month, EXCEPT for input and backing.  As you know, we aren’t going to be asking for regular monthly Share the Plate (STP) donations.  We do plan to ask for one in September (and maybe October) to fulfill our annual member commitment to New York UU Justice (NYUUJ) … Continue reading SAC & 8th Principle Task Force: July, 2024

Since the deadline for submission of SAC’s annual report was before the Committee’s last meeting of the church year on May 15, 2024, updates were mentioned at the congregation’s 189th Annual Meeting.  If you were unable to attend the May 19, 2024 meeting in person and would like a copy of the annual report let me know.  In the meantime here, in writing, is how … Continue reading SAC & 8th Principle Task Force: June, 2024

In March, we received Board approval for: – Rural & Migrant Ministry to be April STP recipient; and, – North Fork Environmental Council (NFEC) to be the recipient in May. Although there was a mixup announced (by me – sorry) at the First Sunday in April, I will make sure that each organization gets an equal donation (of the … Continue reading SAC & 8th Principle Task Force: May, 2024

In February, the Board approved John’s Place homeless shelter in Greenport, as our March STP recipient.  In addition to the collection box we had at March Sunday services (NOW filled to the top), John’s Place will receive a check for $ 200, thanks to your generosity and support. Also in February, we received Board approval for our April STP recipient to be Rural & Migrant Ministry (R&MM) which … Continue reading SAC & 8th Principle Task Force: April, 2024