News from the Sabbatical Task Force

In preparation for Reverend Kent’s sabbatical from February 1 2009 through July 31 2009, a group of church leaders has been meeting to make sure the church will continue to run well during our minister’s absence.  We will continue to meet regularly to make sure all is running well.  Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions; if you have a question or concern, please feel free to contact the committee chair, Eli Scearce at elis@gfsnet.org or 215-620-6757.

A message from Rev. Kent on YouTube

Who will do the Sunday services Kent usually does?
Excellent worship services are planned for the entire sabbatical period.  Many talented UU ministers, Jude Henzy, and our own lay leaders will lead the Sunday services.  Also included, as usual, will be our excellent music program led by Mark Daugherty and the USG choir.  

How long will Rev. Kent’s sabbatical be?
Rev. Kent’s sabbatical is six months long.  His last day with us will be Saturday, January 31 and he will return August 1.

Who do I contact if someone I know is in need?
Pastoral Care is in the care of and supported by a trained team of lay folk. Call Sarah West at west.sarah@comcast.net or 215-984-8359 or Mark Kaufki at mkaufki@aol.com or 215-483-0668.  If needed, the team will contact a religious professional to assist as well.  

Who will be available for rites of passage?
Religious professionals, including our DRE and ministerial candidate, Jude Henzy, will cover weddings, memorial services and child dedications.  

What will Rev. Kent be doing on Sabbatical?
After serving our church for the last six years this will be a time for our minister to focus intensively on professional development and his own spiritual growth.

Will regular church activities such as the Annual Meeting, Auction and Budget Drive still take place?
Absolutely! These activities are run by our very capable church leaders and will be held this year as usual.  

Who do I call if I don’t know whom to call?
Below is a sabbatical call list.  If that does not answer your questions, please contact the church office usguu@verizon.net or 215-844-1157, Board President, Sam Gugino, sam@samcooks.com or 215-242-4349, the sabbatical chair, Eli Scearce, elis@gfsnet.org or 215-620-6757.  We will help advise you on the proper channel. 
                                       

• Sam Gugino        215-242-4349        sam@samcooks.com        President    
• Berdine Whedon    215-844-1714        bwhedon@gmail.com        Vice-President    

                        
Council Chairs              

• Dennis Strain        215-246-3823        dennis.strain09@gmail.com    Administrative
• Mary Lee Keane    215-242-4349        mary@samcooks.com        Program
• Charles Gabriel    215-376-0417        cjgabriel5@msn.com              Strategic Planning

                        
Worship                    

• Linda Smith        215-334-2091        lsmith@accessgroup.org    Worship Arts chair    
• Debbie Ward        215-242-5395        dwhitward@verizon.net     Head Worship Associate

                        
Rites of Passage                

• Deaths, Weddings, Baby Dedications,  Jude Henzy, 215-844-1157, usgre@verizon.net, Director, Religious Education                      
  

• Tom Smith        15-842-1143        tom.smith68@verizon.net    Treasurer    
• Sarah West        215-984-8359        west.sarah@comcast.net    ass't to the Treasurer    
• Tom Schoonmaker    215-844-2453        schoonrt@verizon.net        ass't to the Treasurer    
• Tom Garrabrant    215-242-0943        tgarrabr@aol.com        CIF Treasurer    

Pledge Information                    

• Tom Schoonmaker    215-844-2453        schoonrt@verizon.net        Stewardship co-chair    
• Linda Bernstein    215-842-0560        ambern@verizon.net        Stewardship co-chair    

Building Repairs                    

• Anthony Craddock    267-297-6378        N/A                Sexton    
• Tom Schoonmaker    215-844-2453        schoonrt@verizon.net        B & G chair    
• Howard Silver        215-884-2734        howardsilver@comcast.net    B & G member    

Utility Issues                    

• Tom Schoonmaker    215-844-2453        schoonrt@verizon.net        B & G chair    
• Al Parker        215-880-8096        alaric9@yahoo.com        B&G fuel expert    

                        
Building Rental                

• Carolyn Cotton    215-844-1157        cccotton@aol.com        Rental Coordinator    

Pastoral Care Outreach                    

• Sarah West        215-984-8359        west.sarah@comcast.net    Caring Ministry chair    

Strategic Planning/Architectural Project                    

• Charles Gabriel    215-376-0417        cjgabriel5@msn.com        SP Council chair    
• Linda O'Gwynn    215-930-0270        lao@poarchitects.com        SP Council member    

Weekly Announcements                    

• Robin Neill        215-844-1157        usguu@verizon.net        Office Administrator    

                        
CommUUnicator                    

• Sue Couch        215-242-0265        scouch@nbme.org        Coordinator    
• Editors rotate monthly; check announcements for current editor                                        

Website                    

• Mary Lee Keane     215-242-4349        mary@samcooks.com        Website comm. chair    

                        
Sunday Verbal Announcements                    

• Dennis Strain        215-246-3823        dennis.strain09@gmail.com    Coordinator    

                    
Membership                    

• Andi Bernstein    215-327-7122        bosphila@verizon.net        Membership chair    
• Gloria Smith        215-884-4725        gottagoglo@comcast.net    Membership Secretary