Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Governance Update A smaller Board is currently focusing on visioning, delegation to staff, monitoring and oversight for Foothills. The Board committees (Finance, Personnel, Governance, Nominating, and Space) advise and support Board work. Additionally, the Leadership Development Team has worked with nominating committee to develop exceptional slate of candidates to bring […]
New Leadership Development Model
from Karen Harder, Leadership Develoment Team Member It’s almost time to elect new church leaders. Where will they come from? A group here at Foothills has been busy envisioning a new way of growing our own. Instead of scrambling to find leaders to fill a nomination slate every year, a Leadership Development Ministry Team is […]
Following Up on #MeToo
It’s been a little over 3 weeks since our #MeToo worship service, and the conversation is just beginning. A few of our Senior Sisterhood groups have been taking up brave and tender conversations around #MeToo – sharing their own experiences and reflections with one another. The small group conversations for women to reflect on problematic […]
Board of Trustees Winter Update
Foothills Unitarian Board of Trustees Informational Forum and Update Date: Sunday, January 22, 2018 You can view the video recording of the forum by clicking on this link and choosing the January Board Forum in the video player menu. Following is a summary of the meeting. Announcements: ● Recognition and thanks to the Auction Committee this […]
Board Update #3: Board Leadership Transition
We’ve been a busy Board already this year! Because we have so much to share, we are offering it in three parts, this is the third (you can find the first here and the second here). This one provides news about a recent transition on the Board. Last in our news roundup is a change in leadership. […]
Board Update #2: Space Exploration
We’ve been a busy Board already this year! Because we have so much to share, we are offering it in three parts, this is the second of these (you can find the first here). This one provides an update on our space task force. As you have likely experienced and heard, our church has grown […]
Board of Trustees News #1: Seeking Congregational Input on Our Vision
We’ve been a busy Board already this year! Because we have so much to share, we are offering it in three parts….first up, an update about our need for congregational input on our vision by way of the “Future-Oriented Questions.” Over the years, our Boards have long engaged in visioning and planning for the future. […]
Governance Update from Jody Anderson
This update is a part of a Governance Update being sent by email to all Foothills members. The Board of Trustees hopes all members are prepared to vote on governance changes at our upcoming annual meeting. Since the Governance Task Force formed about 18 months ago, we have received support and encouragement from members and […]
On a Mission: Finding Focus for 2016-17
Last week I wrote on my blog about my search for a personal mission statement for the coming year, something that would ground and focus my ministry with you for the coming year. There are so many worthy things that might pull on our time and attention – but what are the right things for […]