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Committees
Sunnyhill's committees are staffed entirely by volunteers from our members and friends.
Caring Committee
The Caring Committee offers help to people within Sunnyhill in time of crisis. The help comes in many forms and is tailored to the needs of the moment. Included in this are visits, meal preparation, transportation, domestic chores, childcare, and shopping.
If you find yourself in need of help or would like to help with the committee's
efforts..
Committee on Ministry
The primary goal of this three member
committee is to facilitate communications between the
minister and the congregation.
Several key functions are:
Advise, consult, and act as a sounding board
for the minister regarding opportunities and issues facing the
church, the congregation and her ministry.
Assist her in overall ministry to the
church, acting as an initial contact point for people and
groups wishing to express either satisfaction or concerns
regarding the ministry.
Keep the minister advised about conditions
within the congregation as they affect relations between her
and the members, and to assist in resolving any
conflicts.
Members and Friends are encouraged to
contact any of the Committee members concerning relevant
issues.
Faith in Action Committee
The Faith in Action committee coordinates our work as a
church related to community service and social justice. The
committee acts as a core team for the Pittsburgh Interfaith
Impact Network and coordinates other activities.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee welcomes newcomers, hosts Get
Acquainted Gatherings in which newcomers meet members of the
church, recognizes new members during special Sunday
services, and hosts the annual New Member Party.
Memorial Committee
This committee creates opportunities for remembrance of
loved ones through memorials such as the Memorial Garden.
The large granite boulder in the garden has space for bronze
plaques to be mounted as a testimony of love and
remembrance. The Memorial Committee complies bibliographies
on past members whose loved ones want them included in the
Memorial book.
Endowment Fund
Another form of remembrance involves the Endowment Fund.
Its purpose is to receive gifts and bequests from those who
want to make a lasting contribution to the church. In turn,
the Endowment, through sound and prudent investment policies,
cares for the long-term well being of the church and the Unitarian
Universalist values that it upholds. The Endowment has a Directed Fund
for gifts with a specific purpose and a General Fund that for gifts that
are not restricted. Because of the many ways of endowed giving and the
resulting tax implications, members of the Endowment Committee are available
to answer questions you may have about the Endowment Fund.
Facilities Committee
Our committee is a loose confederation of dedicated souls,
who take on specific work projects to keep the Sunnyhill
facility safe, clean and cosmetically and structurally
sound. Projects range from Spring or Fall cleanups to
major renovations of rooms, offices or exterior building
requirements. Projects are assessed and prioritized by
the committee co-chairs and volunteers are usually recruited
based on the task at hand. So if possess some handy skills
you would like to exercise at Sunnyhill, please join.
Sunday Service Committee
Schedules the non-minister Sunday services throughout the year. This may involve finding
outside speakers or arranging for lay-led services presented by members and friends of the congregation.
Garden and Grounds Committee
This group of green-thumbs meets in the spring to plan
and prioritize any projects needed to maintain the beauty
and charm of outdoor Sunnyhill. Members organize outdoor
parties that include the mowing of the lawns, pruning of the
trees and weeding of the gardens. The committee also
organizes the Adopt-a-Garden program.
Website Committee
The Website committee is responsible for the online presence of Sunnyhill.
We designed and constructed the website you are visiting, maintain interactive
mailing lists, and an online weblog.
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