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Letter From The Board

The theme for this article did not come from the material presented by Mark and Karen entitled “Even Mystics Have Bills to Pay”, although their sermons certainly could be repeated. Neither did it come from the teachings of Marra P. Swan on Prosperity, although the Church certainly needs some financial help at the present moment. Neither did the idea come from the “Golden Rule”, although the World certainly needs to review that principle.

For many years I have been motivated by the Teachings of Jesus found in verses 34 through 40 of the 25th Chapter of Mathew. (It is OK if you have to look it up). Through these many years, I have received much satisfaction from giving to the Church all the money I could. Also, I have received a lot of satisfaction from serving on Church Boards and Committees and from cutting brush on the North side of the Church.

However, I have received the most satisfaction and blessings from helping people, who for whatever reason, could not help themselves. When you undertake this type of activity, you never know the exact outcome, but you can rest assured, you will blessed many times over.

ASK THE BOARD

Yes folks there is a box where you can make suggestions to the Board. Before every meeting we check it out for Great Ideas, Suggestions and Compliments or Complaints. We seldom find anything and I know there are Great Ideas out there worth far more than gold!! Let us hear from you.

In Love,
Sharon Hardie, Treasurer

MinistryTeams

All of our teams support our mission that Unity of Auburn is a welcoming spiritual community advancing a positive message that teaches people of all ages and faiths how to thrive in a changing world. If serving on one of the teams below calls to you, please let us know. It takes all of us to do the wonderful work we are doing in our community and in the world. You can contact us at 530-888-6489 or by email uofa@unityofauburn.com

	Building Team
	Design and Development Team Leader: Don Liddell Meetings by appointment The Design and Development team provides planning and development recommendations creating a church environment that is inviting, comfortable and peaceful, and encompassing the spiritual essence of an open, loving, God-centered community. Exterior Beautification Team Leaders: Brenda and Roy Rounds This team maintains the maintenance of flowers and plants. In addition, there are periodic “spruce ups” of the church grounds. *Interior Beautification* Team Leader: Kathleen Demontigny This team assists in creating an esthetic environment. In addition, there are periodic “spruce ups” of the inside of the church building Maintenance and Repair Team Leaders: Gene Halverson Volunteers provide maintenance and repairs on an “as needed” basis.
	Community Building
	Annual Retreat Team Leader: Jeanine Carroll Volunteers assist with the planning and implementation of the annual retreat at Zephyr Cove. *Community Events* Team Leader: Toni Wilson Meetings by appointment The team's mission is to provide opportunities for spiritual transformation and enlighten hearts, through exciting fun activities and events. Photography Team Team Leader: Richard Paine Volunteers assist in capturing our beautiful memories at our activities and events. You don’t have to be a professional to work on this team, amateur photographers are welcome! Refreshment Team Team Leader: Monica Smith This team puts our refreshments out for fellowship after the service. You get to meet some wonderful people! Welcome Hosts Open for leadership. This is a newly forming team! It’s a great time to get in on the ground floor of a group who will welcome and host people who are new to Unity of Auburn.
	Spiritual Development and Enrichment
	Adult Education Team Leaders: Revs. Karen and Mark Schindler, Lynn Liddell L.U.T, Marra Swan L.U.T. This team works together to plan and/or facilitate classes and workshops that support spiritual growth. Spiritual Resource Center Coordinator: Therese Finn Volunteers work on Sundays after services and may assist with other bookstore functions such as inventory, buying, etc. Lending Library Team Leader: Ethel Halverson This team catalogues and shelves books, keeps materials available for checking out books and performs general upkeep of the library. Newsletter Editor: Margie Spalding She creates, edits, and distributes the newsletter. Youth Volunteer Team Team Leader: Rev. Ruth Ackerman UniTots: Provide child care for ages 4 and under. UniKids: Provide teaching or assistance as a helping hand for ages 6-9 years.UniTeens:Provide teaching or assistance as a helping hand for ages 10-12 years.
	Prosperity Team
	Team Leader: Sharon Hardie Meetings by appointment The team's mission is through wise and loving stewardship, the Prosperity Team assists in monitoring and growing the financial health of Unity of Auburn.
	Attraction and Visibility Team
	Team Leader for Attraction: Open Team Leader for Visibility: Gail James Meetings by appointment. This team is dedicated to expanding the unique spiritual message of the church to the community.
	Ministry Support
	Chaplains Team Leader: Pat Lord Chaplains attend 40+ hours of training to learn to listen, pray with others and hold everything they hear in confidence. Chaplains are assigned members of the congregation to call on a monthly basis and make home and hospital visits. Sunday Service Recordings Team Leader: Margie Spalding Volunteers make copies of cassettes or CDs of the Sunday service, create labels and prepare for the bookstore or for mailing. Mailing Team Team Leader: Margie Spalding Volunteers assist in preparing the monthly newsletter and letters for mailing. Office Team Leader: Margie Spalding Volunteers can assist in typing, filing, sorting, organizing, making phone calls, conducting research and other projects.
	Social Action Team
	Please call the office at 530-888-6489 for more details on the following social action opportunities. Crop Walk Team Leader: Varies Christmas Sox Box Team Leader: Ruby Evers Gathering Inn Team Leaders: Lynne Laney, Mary MacKenzie, Betty Maxie, Kathy Bannon Interfaith Food Closet Team Leader: Patti Ward-Ratcliff
	Sunday Celebration
	Bulletin and Sanctuary Tidy-Up Team Team Leaders: Open Volunteers create the bulletin for Sunday service, make copies of inserts, create visitor packets, place materials in the seat pockets of the chairs in the sanctuary and tidy up the sanctuar Greeter/Usher Team Team Leader: Don Liddell This team gets to greet everyone who comes to Sunday Services, hand out bulletins, light the Christ candle and place the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary. Multimedia Team Team Leader: Russ Purvis and Jacob Walker This team controls the lights and sound for Sunday services. Training is provided. Music Team Soloist Coordinator: Clint Ritchie Keyboardist: Ken Kligerman Unity Central Team Team Leader: Elan Vitkoff Volunteers provide information about and assist people in signing up for our upcoming events and activities.
	Sacred Arts
	Holy Skits Margaret Main Volunteers create and/or participate in dramatic presentations. Choir: Spirit Singers Team Leader: Patti-Ward Ratcliffe Sing in the choir or at other times as scheduled.