Unity of Whidbey Annual Meeting
March 27, 2022
Welcome & reflection on our mission and values
•Vision: We are a vibrant, diverse community that inspires people to make a positive difference in our world. Living in the infinite flow of God’s good, we thrive as we support one another to grow spiritually. We honor each person’s individual vision and path.
•Mission: Changing our lives by learning and practicing God’s love in ourselves and each other.
Worship – growing spiritually
•Weekly Sunday services – hosts, music, speakers
•47 Zoom and 5 in-person services
•Major learning curve to create hybrid worship services
•Average attendance over past years:
•2019: 37
•2020: 40
•2021: 46
•2022: 38
•National and international worship participation
Community care and connection
•Outreach to members and friends
•Monthly congregational conversations
•Greeting cards and notes
•Unity Men’s Group
•A Course in Miracles online
•Book Club online
•Personal support – meals and transportation
Financial status – thriving community
•45 members and 26 root stewards
•Income: $58,038; 82% provided by root stewards
•Expenses: $46,005; 46 % represents costs of Harris Hall
•Financial support to local community services: 5% ($2715)
•Tithes to Unity entities: 5% ($2915)
•Increased compensation for musicians
•Surplus: $12,033 ($7,644 more than 2020)
Managing Harris Hall and our property
•Routine maintenance of buildings and grounds; water pump
•Inner Oracle Store
•Open for small group gatherings as
•Renter in Annex
•1 new sculpture donated by Ivan
•Peace Garden Open House on Memorial Day weekend
Board Priorities in 2022
1. Increase the number of root stewards (26 now)
2. Engage more members and friends in leadership activities
3. Increase our membership by 10 -- 20 % in 2022 (4-8 new members)
4. Increase the number of younger people in our community
5. Increase our weekly attendance by 10 -- 20 % in 2022 (3-6 more)
6. Offer community events and gatherings at HH
7. Provide educational programs about Unity principles for our members and friends
8. Do more Board education and development
Gratitude – it takes a village
Worship
•Worship team coordination: Joanna and Peggy
•Platform hosts: Perry, Donna, Karen, Barbara, Joanna
•Zoom hosting: Perry, Bill, John and Bob
•AV editing, posting and links: John and Joanna
•Donations to cover new AV costs: George and Linda; Stephen
Community connection and care
•Hosting congregational conversations: Betty and Barbara
•Community outreach and care: Bill, Judith and Denice
•Spiritual guidance, eNews publication, special services: Joanna
•Many church members who volunteer to provide support
Administration and direction
•Member and friend roster keeper: Judith
•Newly elected Board members: Barbara Johns, John Leaser
•Continuing Board Members: Perry, Kay, Judith, Bob, Bill, Kate
•Board member leaving in 2022: May Sinclaire (Thank you May!!)
•Inner Oracle Store: Barbara
Building and grounds:
•Grounds upkeep: Bill, Perry, Judith, John, Bob, Betty, Marilyn, Stephen
•Building: Perry and Bill
Looking forward to 2022
•Harris Hall is OPEN
•Opportunities for new events and activities at Harris Hall
•Changing schedule for congregational conversations
•Parking lot and driveway work
•Building security – changing locks
Help Wanted
•The AV team needs 2 more people – see Bill!!
•E-mail survey in April to gauge interest:
•Volunteer coordinator
•Routine garden work
Speaker committee
March 27, 2022
Welcome & reflection on our mission and values
•Vision: We are a vibrant, diverse community that inspires people to make a positive difference in our world. Living in the infinite flow of God’s good, we thrive as we support one another to grow spiritually. We honor each person’s individual vision and path.
•Mission: Changing our lives by learning and practicing God’s love in ourselves and each other.
Worship – growing spiritually
•Weekly Sunday services – hosts, music, speakers
•47 Zoom and 5 in-person services
•Major learning curve to create hybrid worship services
•Average attendance over past years:
•2019: 37
•2020: 40
•2021: 46
•2022: 38
•National and international worship participation
Community care and connection
•Outreach to members and friends
•Monthly congregational conversations
•Greeting cards and notes
•Unity Men’s Group
•A Course in Miracles online
•Book Club online
•Personal support – meals and transportation
Financial status – thriving community
•45 members and 26 root stewards
•Income: $58,038; 82% provided by root stewards
•Expenses: $46,005; 46 % represents costs of Harris Hall
•Financial support to local community services: 5% ($2715)
•Tithes to Unity entities: 5% ($2915)
•Increased compensation for musicians
•Surplus: $12,033 ($7,644 more than 2020)
Managing Harris Hall and our property
•Routine maintenance of buildings and grounds; water pump
•Inner Oracle Store
•Open for small group gatherings as
•Renter in Annex
•1 new sculpture donated by Ivan
•Peace Garden Open House on Memorial Day weekend
Board Priorities in 2022
1. Increase the number of root stewards (26 now)
2. Engage more members and friends in leadership activities
3. Increase our membership by 10 -- 20 % in 2022 (4-8 new members)
4. Increase the number of younger people in our community
5. Increase our weekly attendance by 10 -- 20 % in 2022 (3-6 more)
6. Offer community events and gatherings at HH
7. Provide educational programs about Unity principles for our members and friends
8. Do more Board education and development
Gratitude – it takes a village
Worship
•Worship team coordination: Joanna and Peggy
•Platform hosts: Perry, Donna, Karen, Barbara, Joanna
•Zoom hosting: Perry, Bill, John and Bob
•AV editing, posting and links: John and Joanna
•Donations to cover new AV costs: George and Linda; Stephen
Community connection and care
•Hosting congregational conversations: Betty and Barbara
•Community outreach and care: Bill, Judith and Denice
•Spiritual guidance, eNews publication, special services: Joanna
•Many church members who volunteer to provide support
Administration and direction
•Member and friend roster keeper: Judith
•Newly elected Board members: Barbara Johns, John Leaser
•Continuing Board Members: Perry, Kay, Judith, Bob, Bill, Kate
•Board member leaving in 2022: May Sinclaire (Thank you May!!)
•Inner Oracle Store: Barbara
Building and grounds:
•Grounds upkeep: Bill, Perry, Judith, John, Bob, Betty, Marilyn, Stephen
•Building: Perry and Bill
Looking forward to 2022
•Harris Hall is OPEN
•Opportunities for new events and activities at Harris Hall
•Changing schedule for congregational conversations
•Parking lot and driveway work
•Building security – changing locks
Help Wanted
•The AV team needs 2 more people – see Bill!!
•E-mail survey in April to gauge interest:
•Volunteer coordinator
•Routine garden work
Speaker committee