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We hope everyone who was able to attend Rev/ Don’s Celestial Journey celebration on March 23rd had a great time and meaningful opportunity to bid Rev. Don (and Rev. Patricia) a fond “see you later”!

As we enter this period of transition “in earnest”, the Board wanted to update everyone on a couple of next steps we are undertaking.  The Board will be meeting on April 5th to develop a DRAFT of UOC's Ministry Vacancy Packet (MVP).  The MVP is a comprehensive document that addresses the following:

  • Minister’s Job Posting
  • Narratives about UOC’s Ministry
  • Details about the Minister Position
  • Authorizations/Releases for Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM) to share the MVP with minister candidates

The MVP document provides very detailed information about UOC and our community and includes a number of narratives that will have to be carefully crafted.  After developing an initial draft, we will be seeking out the expertise of many of you (especially some of you authors!) as we refine and polish this very important document.

The Board is also in the process of scheduling a meeting with our UWM representative in early April to begin the process of selecting a Transition Specialist (TS) for UOC.  The developmental tasks of the TS may include but are not limited to:

  • HERITAGE – Reviewing how the congregation has been shaped and formed.
  • LEADERSHIP – Reviewing the member needs and its ways of organizing and developing new and effective leadership.
  • MISSION – Defining and redefining sense of purpose and direction.
  • CONNECTIONS – Discovering all the relationships a faith community builds outside of itself.
  • FUTURE – Developing congregational and pastoral profiles.

So, as we enter this period of transition, please hold our entire UOC community in positive prayer as we move forward towards a bright future!

Contact us: board@unitycharlottesville.org