Something for the Journey
Janette M. Lallier, Director of Operations and Finance
By now, many of you have heard the exciting news that Rev. Mr. Barb Greve will be joining the UUMA as my new Co-Executive Director. I was deeply grateful to have been fully included in the search process and to have helped bring the perspective of staff and our shared leadership model into the conversation. I especially want to thank Board President Robin Tanner and Search Committee co-chairs Carol Thomas Cissel and Sarah Lenzi, along with the entire committee, for their care, wisdom, and faithful work throughout the process.
Most of all, I am excited for the partnership ahead. I look forward to seeing where this new collaboration will lead and to beginning this next chapter of shared ministry together. I know many of you know Barb – but I encourage you to read the Search Committee report in the Annual Meeting Packet as I am sure there is something you didn’t know!
As we celebrate what is ahead, I also want to lift up things that are now — right now.
May 15 is a deadline for lots of things, so if you have not been paying much attention to plans for Louisville, I think today is the day the important becomes the urgent. The most important takeaway:
If you plan to attend the Studio Site in Louisville, you must register for BOTH Ministry Days and General Assembly.
There are multiple ways to register for General Assembly, including a free GA registration if you stay at the Galt House Hotel. The hotel is beautiful, affordable, and our housing block closes next week — so now is the time to reserve your room.
GA rates are also expected to increase any day, so if Louisville is in your plans:
We’re also looking forward to celebrating Melissa Carvill Ziemer during the General Assembly period. You can read more about those celebrations — along with reports from the board and committees — in the Annual Meeting Packet, which was distributed yesterday.
May 28th is the deadline to submit any amendments or resolutions so please take time to read the packet sooner rather than later, and join the Board Dialogue Session next week if you have questions, concerns, or simply want to be in conversation with the board.
There is a great deal asking for our attention this time of year. Thank you for making space for the work, for one another, and for the work of the association.
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