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History
Became an unhealthy congregation
Distrust of UUA guidelines for salary and benefits of employees
Distrust of other denominational resources
Road to recovery
Decision to change ministries
Interim minister helped developed a covenant of good relations
Developed trust between all people
Participated in UUA media campaign in region
Become radically hospitable
Other Actions
Needed to increase staff
Pastoral care director
Hired through an enhancing ministry fund
Stewardship ministry
Move from corporate to religious model
Dealt with the question: Who are we serving?
Moved from philosophy of scarcity to philosophy of abundance
Tracked donations to other charities
Ideas for building community
Honor incoming and outgoing leadership
Fourth Friday fun night
Easter egg hunt congregation brought plastic eggs with money which was donated to shelter
Town hall meeting once a month preceded by a potluck
Put trust back into Trustee
Financial records given to congregation
Make sure governance model is being followed
Re-chartered standing committees to keep focus on goals
Social justice program carried out with passion
Strategic plan is critical--Survey congregation for goals
