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Update to the membership from the UNTC board

We are focusing on responding to visitors, making them comfortable and welcome at Unity North Truth Center. We know that the first few moments before and after the service are crucial for guests to feel connected with us. In that spirit, we encourage you to introduce yourself to new people, offer them coffee/cookies and get to know them. It will make a tremendous difference to the guest, you and our Unity family. We want everyone to take responsibility for this important work.

Every quarter UNTC tithe goes to a community or non-profit group which one of our members is involved. Some examples of ways we’ve supported our member’s efforts are tithes to St. Mary’s Child Center (Larry Wickersham), Arts in Education program at John Strange School (Mary Ann King), Gleaners Food Bank, Timmie Foundation.  Let one of your board members know what you’re involved in so that we can support your giving.

We continue to appreciate Sally Rodeman Applegate for all she has done to bring our lessons, meditations, and music into perfect alignment. We also support her in her effort to provide new talent to our music program. We encourage you to let Sally know about any one you know who would like to share their musical talent with us at our services.

We are looking for ways to bring our operating income and expenses into balance; currently our expenses are exceeding income.

We appreciate the support of everyone and know that Unity North Truth Center is a vibrant and prosperous community in which we all help each other thrive.

On Behalf of the Board
Jane Harnishfeger, President

 

Unity North Planning Report Analysis

An analysis of the information obtained at the planning session recently held at Unity North Truth Center has revealed that most responses fall into six categories:

A summary of each of these categories follows:

Message/Mission

The responses indicate that our message and mission are approved by an overwhelming number of those present as indicated in the major responses: continue to teach/emphasize the principle of the Christ within, consistently share a universal truth message weekly, and remain true to our Unity basics.

A number of the other responses need further development by those who proposed them.

Programs/Activities

There was approval for programs in place with a recommendation to continue with outreach through radio and internet.

Here as well, a number of responses need further development.  Just what is meant and how do you suggest we accomplish these goals?

Membership/promotion/attraction/outreach

We all know this area needs attention.

A number of attempts to address these problems, advertising, social functions, seminars and classes, have not produced results.  What suggestions do you have and what are the means to accomplish them?

Facility/space use

Suggestions were made to increase facility size. A close examination of activities and use showed that the present facility is not used anywhere close to its capacity.

Was there some reason to suggest increasing the size?

Music

This is another area that received an approval with suggestions for increasing certain types of musical activity.

Financial

It was suggested that a reserve fund be set up and this has been in place. It was also suggested that we achieve a solid, consistent cash flow.  This remains a problem.  We have continued to run deficits from weekly contributions.

What suggestions do you have to achieve this goal?

Your feedback is needed

How can we best accomplish the goals that you have outlined as desirable and what can you, the membership, do to help achieve them?

For the moment, respond by sending email to "board@unity-north.org". Web master is working on creating a forum for discussion.