Membership Committee 2002

Committee	Description
Adult Programs Committee	Courses and special events on spiritual/theological topics, social justice, UU history and traditions, personal growth and skill development are held during the year.
Befrienders	Trained volunteers "befriend" church members and friends, as requested, during a two-year commitment of service; an extension of the formal ministry.
Care Team Committee	Provides practical assistance for members, their families, and their caregivers who would like extra help when they have an acute or chronic health care need.
Channing Book Cart and Committee	Sells books related to UU, philosophy, religion and personal development on Sunday mornings; orders books from Beacon or Skinner Press on request.
Community Involvement Committee	Sensitizes the church to social problems, promotes and organizes community projects, and demonstrates that active interest can make a difference.
Denominational Connections Committee	The liason between our church and denominational programs and organizations (UU Network, Southwest District, UUA, and our Partner Church in Arkos, Romania)
Endowment Committee	Manages the Endowment Fund, recommends investment policies, and encourages the long-term financial support by members and friends; appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Executive Committee	Ensures the policies and decisions of the Board are executed; provides options and information to the Board for action.
Facilities Committee	Oversees needs for the grounds and buildings.
Finance Committee	Oversees and maintains records of church finances, generates financial statements, and advises the Board on financial matters.
Green Sanctuary Committee	Works with the congregation, through individual and group efforts, to develop initiatives which increase awareness and action regarding environmental issues and injustices, and to incorporate environmental respect into spiritual and First Church practice.
Information Technology (IT) Committee	Provides support for the computing, network, and other technial infrastructure of the church.
Library Committee	Organizes and operates the church library.
Membership Committee	Oversees activities to attract visitors and newcomers and provide information about church membership.
Music Committee	Provides communication between the congregation, the minister, and the professional music staff and the choir.
Nominating Committee	Selects nominees to fill open positions on the Board of Trustees, the Stewardship Committee, and the Personnel Committee.
Partner Church Committee	Supports and develops programs to expand our association with our partner church in Arkos, Romania. For more information on the work in Arkos, please see Planting Seeds.
Personnel Committee	Coordinates church staffing issues.
Program Council	Composed of delegates from each of the church groups and committees to provide inter-committee support; coordinates church programs, advises the Board on program activities, and requests action from the Board.
Public Relations/Communications Committee	Responsible for publicizing the church in the Houston area and the District.
Religious Education Committee	Helps provide our children and youth with opportunities to grow spiritually, to develop a sense of personal and social responsibility, and to experience joy as a central part of a living community.
Rental Committee	Develops policies relating to rental of church rooms to both members and non-members.
Services Auction	Organizes and develops this major supplemental fund raiser held in the Fall.
Spring Retreat Committee	Organizes and develops the annual Spring weekend retreat, usually held at the Piney Woods Conservation Center, in East Texas.
Stewardship Committee	Organizes and develops the annual pledge drive from which we obtain the money for salaries, programs, and maintenance of the church.
UU Houston Network	Consortium of representatives from the UU churches in the Houston metropolitan area, including Galveston and The Woodlands; helps to identify needs and provides support to local churches.
Web Committee	Designs and maintains the church web site.
Worship Associates Committee	Selected by the minister to assist in planning and presenting the worship services.