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Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke

Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke. Long Range Plan, 2006–2011 “Let’s Go Now!” We are a diverse, caring community, nurturing our members in their quest for spiritual growth and living our faith in service to the larger community. Facilities.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke

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  1. Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke Long Range Plan, 2006–2011 “Let’s Go Now!” We are a diverse, caring community, nurturing our members in their quest for spiritual growth and living our faith in service to the larger community.

  2. Facilities Investigate cost-effectiveness of maintaining UII, including: • Provide estimate of value and cost of needed repairs • Determine monthly cost of maintenance • Meet with RE and board members to discuss options for Junior High • Get feedback from congregation during town meeting (Feb. 25) • Call for “go/no go” vote during annual meeting 2006 2007

  3. UII—Can We Talk?

  4. Facilities • Conduct analysis of current space usage • Develop prioritized needs for current and projected usage • Purchase new riding mower • Replace carpeting in one classroom • Thorough repair of vertical blinds 2007 2008

  5. Facilities • Replace carpeting in one classroom • Vinyl/aluminum siding and soffits and fascia boards on UUCR • Plan for church sanctuary renovation 2008 2009

  6. Facilities 2009–2010 • Replace carpeting in one classroom 2010–2011 • Replace AC compressor and AC handlers in small sanctuary • New boiler for UUCR • Thorough repair of roof 2009 2011

  7. Membership • Create response process for member suggestions, canvass feedback, and exit interviews with analysis of trends • Maintain new member photo book • Provide more opportunities for member feedback—town meetings, website polls, etc. • Update New UU program 2006 2007

  8. Membership • Solidify and monitor process of integrating new members • Initiate survey/interviews to monitor New UU program • Monthly newsletter articles to feature one new member and one long-term member • Increase membership with net gain of 10 members • Focus on marketing church to reach a wider audience with demographic research 2007 2008

  9. Membership 2008–2011 (same each year) • Increase membership with net gain of 10 members • Plan to accommodate increased membership • Focus on marketing church to reach a wider audience with demographic research 2008 2011

  10. Finance • Conduct cost/benefit analysis of maintaining UII • Investigate new revenue sources • Develop Finance Committee policy/procedure manual • Re-establish Facilities Development Fund for repairs and improvement • Perform internal financial review (2 year cycle) 2006 2007

  11. Finance • Add to Facilities Development Fund • Fund-raising committee—including Canvass—becomes standing committee involved in goal setting/budgeting • Budget accrual funds for sabbaticals/internships • Pulpit exchange and workshop linked to Canvass campaign • Full fair share contributions to TJD and UUA; educate members about associated benefits • Investigate grants from UUA for building and development • Increase revenue 10%; investigate automatic bank drafts for pledges 2007 2008

  12. Finance 2008–2011 (same each year) • Add to Facilities Development Fund • Full fair share contributions to TJD and UUA • Increase revenue 10% • Internal financial review every even year 2008 2011

  13. Professional Staff • Provide for minister’s sabbatical • Personnel Committee to solidify job descriptions for sexton and administrative assistant 2006 2007

  14. Professional Staff • Personnel Committee to solidify job descriptions for other staff positions • Work with ministerial committees to assess needs for additional staff help • Aid minister in transition from sabbatical back to full-time ministry • Assess need for additional staff if membership growth is beyond projections 2007 2008

  15. Professional Staff 2008–2009 • Begin steps to hire ministerial intern with accruals to budget if membership exceeds 250 2009–2010 • Expand hours for part-time staff as needed • Accrue funds for ministerial intern (or hire) 2010–2011 • Hire ministerial intern once funds are accrued 2008 2011

  16. Council Committees & Shared Ministry • Review results of COM’s shared ministry evaluation • Clarify roles and responsibilities for officers and volunteer leaders 2006 2007

  17. Council Committees & Shared Ministry • Update website design • Continue enhanced support/recognition for volunteer leaders • Resume ARE and small group ministries • Educate members in denominational activities and benefits • Send members to denominational meetings • Support Nominating Committee in year-round recruitment 2007 2008

  18. Council Committees & Shared Ministry • Increase community outreach • Develop relationships/exchanges with neighbor UU churches • Reintroduce covenant groups • Increase denominational awareness and involvement by members • Send members to denominational meetings 2008 2009

  19. Council Committees & Shared Ministry 2009–2011 (same each year) • Develop relationships/exchanges with neighbor UU churches • Increase denominational awareness and involvement by members • Send members to denominational meetings 2009 2011

  20. Policy, Organization & Governance • Organize and maintain church policies book—hard copy and electronic • Clarify roles of past-president, president-elect and committees • Institute annual town meeting to discuss Board’s long-range planning 2006 2007

  21. Policy, Organization & Governance • Audit church policies (3 year cycle) • Expand/reorganize policy book; make easily accessible • Establish/enhance electronic records • Formalize personnel policy manual (5 year cycle) • Write descriptions for key volunteer posts • Annual review/update of 5-year long-range plan 2007 2008

  22. Policy, Organization & Governance 2008–2009 • Annual review/update of long-range plan 2009–2010 • Annual review/update of long-range plan • Review church bylaws (5 year cycle) 2010–2011 • Annual review/update of long-range plan • Audit church policies (3 year cycle) 2008 2011

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