Committees form the backbone of our Church, and, from the standpoint of the individual congregant, participation in a committee means contact with people of common interests in a small group setting. Terms on committees generally start June 1st, along with our fiscal year, but one can ask to join any time and negotiate a trial period as you wish. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on a committee, please contact the committee chair.

Oversees the church's income and expenditures, investments, and general financial condition. Prepares an annual budget proposal for the Board of Trustees, and makes recommendations for annual and special fundraising plans. Also advises on the funding and reconciliation of expenditures not included in the budget.
Chair: Roger Patterson

Oversees the Church pledging drive, contacting member households to determine annual pledge contributions and compiling expected revenue data for annual budget.
Co-Chairs: Ferol Mennen and Mike Pankratz

Ensures a strong future for the Church by encouraging people to make provisions for Neighborhood Church in their end-of-life plans.
Chair: Andy Eaton

Stocks and runs the church market which includes the bookstore, fair trade items, altar flower dedications, and sermon CD sales. Books from our UU Beacon Press are made available, as well as other titles of potential interest to the congregation.
Chair: Lynda Larsen

Fundraiser in which Church members host meals and events for members and friends to bid for opportunity to attend. All proceeds benefit the Church.
Chair: Mark King

Hold fundraiser February 2, 2008.
Chair: Lee Wherry Brainerd

Twice-monthly publication throughout the Church year of news, information, and events. Available to members and visitors via electronic subscription (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NUUCNews/) or paper copy by request.
Newsletter Editors: Sharon Kyle and Dick Price
Newsletter Mailing Team Leader: Ruth Anderson

Chair: Ned Racine

Revise and evaluate Church website, as needed.
Co-Chairs: Erin Lindsay and Sam Palahnuk

Reviews and recommends proposed maintenance expenditures and improvements for existing campus facilities.
Co-Chairs: Thom Daniels and David Tomlinson

Augments professional gardening service with gardening and beautification projects for Church campus.
Chair: Linda Zinn

Supports the Music Director and Music Programs by providing vision and support with work projects, publicity, and concert receptions for both Pasadena Pro Musica and Music at Neighborhood concert series.
Co-Chairs: Mary Brennan and Jennifer Van Hyning

Worship and ministerial advisory committee.
2008 - Sid Gally, 2009 - Michelle Huneven, 2010 - Lynn Miyamoto

Provides sanctuary sound and lighting services for all Church events, including sermon recordings for sale and website broadcast.
Chair: Randy Baer

Serves congregation by handing out and collecting hymnals along with the Orders of Service and Announcement pages, collecting and counting the offering, recording attendance, and assisting with seating, and other needed tasks during regular and special Sunday services.
1st Service Chair: Jennifer L. Eich
2nd Service Chair: Mary Rider

Plans two weekends a year at our UU Camp in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Summer Session Chair: Nancy Steele

Brings together groups of 8-12 members and friends in regular spiritual practice to share their life stories in response to thought-provoking, UU-oriented themes.
Co-Chairs: Grady Goddard and Jonathan Lubin

Creates a welcoming atmosphere and opportunity for conversation by providing coffee and refreshment service on Sunday mornings.
Chair: Laurie Gould

Provides welcome to newcomers through Welcome Table, greeters, nametag service, orientation sessions, New to Neighborhood sessions, New Members ceremony, and the Newcomer Potluck.
Chair: George Scherer

Advisory group that assists with the evaluation and oversight of the Church's membership process and maintenance, as well as serves as ambassadors to our newest members as they form connections into the Church community.
Staff Liaison: Kim Hayden

Gathers groups of members and friends for in-home potluck dinners, conversation, and deeper Church engagement.
Chair: Carol Louissaint

An informal group of people of color who gather together to support and discuss issues of diversity and ways in which to make Neighborhood Church more welcoming to people of color.
Co-Chairs: James Coomes and Corinne Grant

This committee is charged with developing and supporting programming for children and youth.
Chair: Susan Kehoe-Jergens

Coordinates a response to the practical needs of Church members, such as providing meals during illnesses and recovery, rides to medical appointments, hosting memorial service receptions, and sending cards of remembrance and sympathy.
Staff Coordinator: Judith Lovely
Co-Chairs: Sue Iri and Libby Meyer

The Support Team is a small group of carefully selected and trained church members who are prepared to offer confidential support and a "ministry of presence" to other church members who are experiencing a period of transition, crisis or life change.
Staff Coordinator: Lyn Munro

Promotes social, economic, and environmental justice and to be an agent of systemic social change through Church programs and in collaboration with other Social Justice agencies.
Staff Liaisons: Rev. Hannah Petrie and Beth Colcord