Committees

The following are UUFRC’s standing committees.  To get involved or for any questions, please contact the chairperson listed.  Everyone is welcome to participate.

Adult Religious Education (Chair: Thomas Atwood)
Offer educational and experiential classes, activities, and forums to promote our values and enhance our community experience.

Aesthetics (Chair: Alicia DeValliere)              
Handle interior decorations, furnishings and any other architectural or stylistic aspects of the building.

Building/Maintenance (Chair: Steve Hill)
Ensure all physical aspects of our facility are well maintained.

Caring (Co-Chair: Michelle Rosenaur and Kathy Voss-Jensen)
Provide meals, transportation and any other emotional or physical assistance for members in need.

Children’s Religious Education (Chair: Lisa Conrad)
Aid the spiritual development of our children through exploration of our UU values and heritage, as well as those of other faith traditions.

Committee on Ministry (Appointed by the Board of Trustees)
Eric Gentry, Sara Morgan, Eriak Pretell, Jack Stovel, Leslie Vallerga
Assists the Minister and members of the congregation as they work together to provide ministry to the congregation.

Connections/Membership (Chair: Pat Dwyer)
Welcome guests and new members into our community.

Finance (Chair: Ralph Humphries)
Provide recommendations on decisions with financial implications, manage the budget and monitor our expenditures.

Green Sanctuary (Chair: Debbie Mytels)
Promote policies and practices that minimize our impact on the environment.

Ministry of Culinary Arts, MOCA (Chair: Annie Tate)
Organize and prepare celebration meals and provide food at fellowship events.

Ministry of Mowing (Chair: Michael Withers)
Care for our gardens and landscape areas.

Music (Chair: Beverly Morgan)
Works with the Music Director to plan and carry out musical offerings at services and plan special concerts.

Newsletter (Editor: Laura Zimmerman)
Publish Redwood Reachout, our monthly newsletter.

Peninsula Interfaith Action, PIA (Co-Chairs: Leslie Vallerga and DeeDee Stovel)
Interfaith social action group strengthening bonds between congregations and communities and addressing funding inequities in Redwood City schools.

Personnel – Sub committee of the Board of Trustees (Chair: Jennifer Davidson)
Address personnel issues related to UUFRC staff.

Social Action (Co-Chairs: Marianna Tubman and Carolyn Chaney)
Participate in projects leading to social justice.

Worship (Chair: David Zarubin)
Assist in preparing and delivering the Sunday services.

Denominational Affairs Committee
We have four elected members who provide a liaison between the congregation and both the Unitarian Univeralist Association and the Pacific Central District, and keep the Congregation apprised of the issues and concerns of the UUA & PCD::

Alicia DeValliere (2011-2013)
Geri Kennedy (2011-2013)
Kelly McGrew(2010-2012)
Solveig Zarubin (2010-2012)