March 19 , 2022
Meg Hoke – Communications
Greetings, from the Settled Minister Search Committee
Greetings, friends.
I know folks are starting to get eager to hear more.
We cannot tell you more than that we have completed the interview process and are moving forward.
It is both exciting and nerve-wracking. But, whatever the outcome, we have great confidence in our congregation continuing to grow together and flourishing.
Just so that you understand the upcoming process and timeline, here is how it works for all congregations in search:
March – Complete in person interviews, solidify your financial proposal and notify the UUA of your intentions and gain approval of the offer.
March 31st is the first opportunity to make an offer to candidate.
April 1st is the first opportunity for the candidates to respond to the offer.
Once an offer is made and accepted, there is a “Candidating Week” when the candidate comes for a week which encompasses two weekends.
The candidate will lead worship for both Sundays, and meet with committees and congregation members throughout that week in a carefully planned schedule designed to help as many people as possible get to know the candidate and vice versa
After the second worship service, a congregational meeting is held.
There MUST BE 50% of the congregation present at this meeting to vote on whether to accept the candidate as a settled minister.
In other words, we are approaching a time of decision-making.
The Settled Minister Search Committee feels good about the process and hopeful for our prospects.
We are determined to follow the proper process for this, so we will continue to keep it confidential until such time as we are free to share.
It is an exciting, and perhaps anxious time, but keep the faith.
We are convinced this process is a good one.
We have worked hard to represent UUFH well.
Once again, THANK YOU for putting your trust in us.
Your Settled Minister Search Team
The Search Committee is proud of our work and proud of this Fellowship. Thank you for your trust in us. If you have questions, please contact your
Settled Minister Search Committe Team;
Bill Elder, Chair billelder73@nullgmail.com
Ron Partin, Survey developer rpartin@nullbgsu.edu
Meg Hoke, Communication hokemeg@nullhotmail.com
MC Gaylord, Finances mckgaylord@nullgmail.com
Mary Highberger, Cottage Meeting/Focus Group Coordinator
mkhigh141@nullgmail.com
Once again, it is an honor for us to serve in this capacity
We continue to do our best, and are open to questions, concerns, and assistance.
Thank you for your confidence in our team, for your support, and, especially, thank you for YOUR commitment to and engagement in this process.