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Rev. Jennifer J.S. Brooks
Minister

"The true preacher deals out to the people
life passed through the fire of thought."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:15 PM in the activities room of the church.

Brian Girard, President
Chris Lohmann, Vice President
Gretchen Anderson, Clerk
Kevin Murtagh, Treasurer
Sharon Carlee
Len Germinara
Russ Leverault
Nancy Rappaport
Ansley "Pete" Sawyer

Committees
Commitees of volunteers do the work of the congregation on a day-to-day basis. Newcomers, whether members or friends, are welcome to volunteer for a specific task or to serve as a committee member. Areas where help is especially needed are noted on the list, but no door is closed! To volunteer, speak with any committee member, or contact the Board President or the Minister, Rev. Jennifer Brooks.

Annual Giving Campaign 2009
Craig Spery (Co-Chair), Linda Sonnenstine (Co-Chair) (recruiting volunteers for Fall 2008 campaign).

Buildings and Grounds
Craig Spery (Chair), Bob Lehman, Les Ottinger, Jack Reindel, Suze Robinson, Jim Sutherland (ex officio), Pete Sawyer (Board Liaison).

Care Network
Rev. Jennifer Brooks, Patrick Beaugard, Tamzin Hutchinson, Bob Lehman, Pete Sawyer, Donna Forsgren, Joan Ottinger, Sissy Girard Volunteers are needed on occasion to drive, visit the homebound, make meals, make minor repairs. Please let the Minister know if you are interested.

Finance
Chris Lohmann (Chair/Board Liaison), Kevin Murtagh (Treasurer), Toby Greenberg, Gretchen Anderson.

Fundraising
At the moment this committee is merely a gleam in the congregation's eye. Volunteers are needed to create innovative fundraising events that reach out to the broader community.

Hospitality
Linda Sonnenstine, Coordinator. Our congregation practices the welcoming tradition of hospitality. Volunteers needed weekly to prepare fair trade coffee and set out cookies or other snacks. Sign up on the clipboard hanging on the kitchen door.

Lifespan Education
Joan Ottinger (Chair), Sissy Girard, Kevin Murtagh (Board Liaison), Jean Scott Murtagh, Berta Scott, Sally Ure (ex officio), Lizie Hagenstein (ex officio), Rev. Brooks (ex officio). New members welcome.

Membership
Gretchen Anderson (Board Secretary), Debby Merritt. This committee attempts to keep track of whether people are members, associate members (members who have a primary affiliation with an off-island congregation), or friends who are not members but are involved with the congregation and its programs. To make a correction in your name, address, phone number, or email as listed in the congregational directory, please call the Church Office, 508-228-5466.

Ministry
Susan Robinson (Convener), Gretchen Anderson (Board Liaison), Len Germinara, Margaret Hitchcock, Tamzin Hutchinson, Rebecca Weld.

Nominating
Suze Robinson, Theresa Droz, Elaine Flynn

Newsletter and Communications
Les Ottinger (Editor); Linda Sonnenstine (Associate Editor); Folders: Larry Miller, Maryjane Halliday, Debby Merritt, Joan Ottinger, Gretchen Anderson, Brian Girard, Sissy Girard, Jack Reindel (all welcome to contribute articles and to fold the newsletter for mailing). It's fun to fold! New folders welcome. The 20th of the month is usually the deadline for submissions; call the Church Office near that date to find out what day the folding will take place; usually occurs at 10 am on a weekday morning soon after the 20th. Call or email the church office to get more information about submissions, or contact Les Ottinger directly.

Partner Church
Ilse Sangree (Chair), Rebecca Weld, Debby Merritt, Kat Robinson Grieder, Suze Robinson, Gretchen Anderson (affirming and supporting our relationship with a Unitarian church in Transylvania, and its minister, Rev. Denes Farkas).

Peace and Justice
Mary Jane Halliday (Co-Chair), Larry Miller (Co-Chair), Patrick Beaugard, Laura Wasserman, Meg Hunter, Margaret Hitchcock, Joanne Marcoux, Sissy Girard, Brian Girard (Board Liaison), Karen Borchert, Mary Doty, Teena Loftin, Richard Loftin, Susan Cary, Sean Males, Carl Keller, Joyce Van Vorst. Newcomers welcome. Meetings occur as agreed in consulatation with email list. To be added to the list, please contact the church office or the co-chairs.

Personnel
Pete Sawyer (Board Liaison), Pam Lohmann, Debby Merritt, Theresa Droz.

Small Group Ministry
Kat Robinson Grieder (Coordinator), Rev. Jennifer Brooks, Rebecca Weld, Patrick Beaugard, Len Germinara, Debby Merritt, Tim Weld.

Welcoming
Sharon Carlee (Board Liaison). Volunteers needed weekly to greet, distribute hymnals, and collect the offering. Speak to Sharon to volunteer; she can be found greeting most Sunday mornings.

Worship
Board members and other volunteers often lead the announcements and read the chalice-lighting words at the Sunday Service, and from time to lay leaders present a sermon or plan the entire service. Interested persons please speak to Rev. Brooks.

Affiliate Organization
South Church Preservation Fund (SCPF) The SCPF is a separate 501(c)(3) organization for fund-raising to support restoration and preservation of the historic building. Members: Les Ottinger (President); Marina Sutro (Secretary); David Bartsch (Treasurer); Susan Hochwald; Sissy Girard; John Merson, David Barham; Aaron Marcavich; Jim Sutherland; Craig Spery; Rev. Jennifer Brooks (ex officio, Minister); Brian Girard (ex officio, Board of Trustees President); Director Emerita: Elizabeth Oldham.