Ministerial Search Committee Update and Timeline
Dear UCVers,
On behalf of the Ministerial Search Committee (Diane Brown, Michael O” Neill, Carrie Mac and Esme, John Boyle, Jenny Malcolm, Nancy Woodham, Meena Wong) I would like to share with you all that we have met twice as a committee, and going forward from here we will be meeting every week. As I am the designated External Communications person, I will be updating you often and of course answering any questions you may have about this process. Please feel free to contact me anytime at diane@rubyslippers.ca
Below is our timeline. Come fall, we will need congregational engagement in a number of exciting ways, including a survey and some cottage meetings. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer, and we look forward to this journey together.
In active faith, Diane Brown
Timeline for Congregations in Search
Phase One – concluding a ministry
Departure of previous settled minister and selection of an Interim minister
Late Spring (done)
Phase Two – Education and Preparation for Search – First Interim Year
Review congregational by-laws related to ministry
Winter
Transitions Coach Visit (UUA appointed)
February – April
Annual Meeting votes
Approve Search committee budget
Appoint Search Committee
May
Phase Three – search structure – Summer and second interim year
Search Committee retreat with Transitions Coach
May – August
Conduct Congregational Survey
July – September
Conduct Cottage meeting / small group interviews (based on survey results)
September – November
Gather information and create search committee website and record sheet
September – December (absolute due date – December 7)
List of interested ministers received
January 2
Narrowing of interview list
January 2-15
Precandidating weekends
February – March
Final Decision for offers to candidate
April 1