Candidating Week Schedule
Candidating week is the opportunity for the congregation to meet our ministerial candidate: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray. The MSC has worked with Rev. Susan and church leaders to create a schedule for the week that allows for the congregation to interact with Rev. Susan, discuss things that matter to us, and prepare for the vote on April 28. The week is structured around the vision statement of our congregation: Seeking the Spirit | Building Community | Changing the World; there will be many events open to the whole congregation, as well as targeted meetings with UUCB leaders and regional UU colleagues (not listed here).
Here’s the detailed schedule for events open to anyone in the congregation and we hope everyone will be able to attend at least one event:
Sunday, April 21st
10:15 am: Worship service
Meeting Room, UUCB & Livestream
Led by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
11:30 am: Lunch with the congregation
Fellowship Hall, UUCB
Sponsored by the UUCB Board of Directors
12-1:30 pm: Meet the Candidate
Meeting Room, UUCB & Livestream
A forum dedicated to meet Rev. Susan, learn about her background and her approach to ministry. Everyone is encouraged to attend this event. Childcare will be provided.
Monday, April 22nd
6-8 pm: “Building Community” Ice Cream Social
Fellowship Hall & courtyard (weather permitting), UUCB (please register here)
An opportunity to live our vision of “building community,” with ice cream and informal conversation. Welcome Rev. Susan with UUCB hospitality! Non-dairy options will be available.
Tuesday, April 23rd
6-7:30 pm: “Seeking the Spirit” Forum
Meeting Room, UUCB & Livestream
A forum focused on the way we live our vision of “Seeking the Spirit”. How do we seek truth, meaning, and spiritual growth in community? Topics may include worship, chalice circles, and community building. Childcare will be provided.
Wednesday, April 24th
5-6 pm: Potluck dinner
Fellowship Hall, UUCB
Come if you can, when you can! Please bring a dish to share.
6-7:30 pm: “Changing the World” Forum
Meeting Room, UUCB & Livestream
A forum focused on the way we live our vision of “Changing the World”. What are we doing? What do we dream of doing? Topics may include our social justice priorities, engagement within and beyond UUCB, and integration with congregational life. Childcare will be provided.
Thursday, April 25th
No public events
Friday, April 26th
Candidate’s day off
Saturday, April 27th
10:30 am-12 pm: Kids, youth, and families event
Fellowship Hall, UUCB
How do we welcome, nurture, and support our young children, youth, and families? What do we hope for the future? Childcare will be provided.
1:30 - 2:30 pm: “Building Community virtually” Forum
Zoom (please register here)
A forum focused on the way we live our vision of “Building Community” in the virtual context. Those who attend church events mostly online are especially invited. Topics may include the livestream, engaging digitally outside of worship, and communications.
Sunday, April 28th
10:15 am: Worship service
Meeting Room, UUCB & Livestream
Led by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
12 pm: Congregational Meeting
Meeting Room, UUCB & Livestream
Vote on whether to call Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray as our next settled Lead Minister. All members are asked to attend to reach our required third of the membership quorum. Light snacks and childcare will be provided. Please see the Board’s announcement for details.
A tip: Reverend Susan will be meeting many new faces during her visit, wearing your name tag and having your photo available in the UUCB directory can be very helpful in letting her get to know you.
We encourage all members of the UUCB community to use these opportunities to get to know Reverend Susan better. As a reminder, you can find more about her on the “Meet Our Candidate” page of the UUCB Ministerial Transition Process website.
We hope to see you at one or more of these events during Candidating Week!