Denominational Connections
Committee Chair Job Description
The Denominational Connections Committee serves as the liaison between the larger denomination of the Joseph Priestly District and the BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, passing along information and connecting people/groups with resources as needed. The committee keeps the congregation informed about denominational issues and informs members of the congregation about events of interest to them. It also facilitates congregational participation in voting and/or voicing our opinions on denominational issues. Committee members attend selected denominational events. The Chair is approved by the Board for a three year term.
The Denominational Connections Chair will:
 | Attend and/or invite others to attend the
Joseph Priestly District Annual Meeting and Spring Conference as BuxMont
delegates.
| Coordinate the process for delegate
applications to General Assembly.
| Attend Program Council meetings.
| Disseminate Joseph Priestly District and
UUA information, through e-mails, the Liberal Voice, the Order of Service
and the Denominational Connections bulletin board.
| Prepare and submit annual budget to
Treasurer (include the UUA Annual Fund, JPD dues, Murray Grove membership,
General Assembly registration, Conference registration).
| Prepare and submit JPD directory
questionnaire by July 15th
| Communicate to Peace and Justice the
Study/Action plans proposed at General Assembly for their consideration.
| Determine and submit the Action Study
topics as proposed by BuxMont (in conjunction with the Peace and Justice
Committee) for General Assembly.
| Prepare and submit a written annual
budget and report as requested.
| Maintain a binder with minutes and a
monthly record of duties/activities. | |
Personal characteristics of a Denominational Connections Chair:
| A desire to forge connections with other
congregations/UUs
| Efficient computer and communication
skills
| Ability/desire to attend denominational
meetings and events | |