There are a number of ways to meet other members of Neighborhood Church; religious exploration classes for adults, fellowship, social outreach opportunities, various committees and groups are here for any member who want to make a connection with others. Email links are provided for those with email addresses. Please use the Neighborhood Church Directory for other phone numbers.

Join the NC-NUUS mail list This is a medium volume, moderated list where announcements of church news and events are sent to members and pledging friends of Neighborhood Church. See the list page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NC-NUUS for more information.
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Fellowship at Neighborhood:

Bleecker Street Cinema - Watching classic films on video and discussing them. See Newsletter or Contact Tom Viertel or John Cromshow

Circle Suppers - Computer assigned groupings of 7-8 people for potlucks, about three times per year. Contact Jan Brink or Hans Smarius.

CUUPS - CUUPS - Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, Neighborhood Church Chapter. Neighborhood CUUPS works within the church community to provide an earth-centered pagan spiritual perspective. Our activities have included a Day of the Dead service, Winter Solstice and May Pole ritual celebrations for children, and occasional educational activities for adults. If you would like to be informed of Neighborhood CUUPS special activities, contact Karen McDaniel, CUUPS coordinator to be placed on the email list.

Neighborhood Alliance - A group of Bi, Gay, Lesbian, Straight, and Transgender people, provides opportunities for social interaction and promotes social justice. Contact: Terri Hopper or Ellen Ray

Neighborhood Family Weekend at deBenneville Pines - An all church weekend, at the end of June, at our UU conference center in the San Bernardino Mountains. Contact Lisa Groening

Neighborly Seniors - Monthly events and activities. Please call Carol McOwen to be included on the roster to receive details.

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Social Justice Outreach Council

The SJOC includes the NC members who represents/coordinates our various NC Outreach Projects, listed below. For more information about these projects, see the Outreach page.. At-large members are welcome to meet with the Council.

Alliance for the Care of Abused Children

 APRENDAMOS! Let’s Learn!

Beyond War

Compassionate Heart Learning Center

California Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry

Esperanza International

 First UU LA Food Bank

Friends in Deed House

 Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace

  Jackson Elementary School

Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace

 Neighborhood Alliance of Bi, Gay, Lesbian, Straight & Transgendered People

NC Social Justice Advocacy Group

Overeaters Anonymous

Project Harvest Hope

"Raise the Roof" Project

Union Station

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee – UUSC

Young & Healthy   

To volunteer or for further information, contact Jo'Ann De Quattro .

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Various Committees:

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.

Committees with a star (*) are especially in need of new volunteers. "Questions?" indicates that a new chair will be chosen soon and that the person listed can answer questions about the work of the committee.

Adult Programs (Religious Exploration):*

Plans, organizes and facilitates classes, workshops, a lecture/discussion series (Sunday Focus) and special events contributing to the personal and/or spiritual growth of adults of all ages. Committee members identify issues of interest to the church community, then decide on the programs and leasers, set the schedule, and arrange publicity and location. The committee's sources include published UU materials, special interests and talents of church members, and the outside community. Committee meets monthly.
Chair: Robin Stafford

Aesthetic Concerns:

Oversees the interior and exterior decoration of our campus. Initiates and approves additions or alterations to the buildings and grounds while preserving the original conceptual design and spirit of the church's physical environment. Meetings only as needed.
Chair: Cesareo Perez

Bookstore:*

Stocks and runs the bookstore cart, from which books are sold on a nonprofit basis following each Sunday service. Books from our UU Beacon Press are made available, as well as other titles of potential interest to the congregation.

Coffee Committee:*

Members are responsible for the beverages at the Coffee Hour after Sunday church services. This involves keeping the supplies on hand, preparing and serving the beverages, and cleaning up afterwards. No regular meetings.
Co-Chairs: John Kariotis

de Benneville Pines Committee:*

The committe plans and organizes a yearly retreat at the de Benneville Pines Camp in the San Bernardino Mountains in late June. We are looking for volunteers who have previously attended the event to assist in planning the program, registration, publicity, et cetera.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Groening or Melinda Goddard

Denominational Affairs:*

Provides one of our ties with the Unitarian Universalist Association by informing us of denominational issues to be voted on at the yearly General Assembly. Also ensures that our church has representatives at both the General Assembly and Pacific South West District Meetings. We are looking for members with interest in, and ties to, other UU churches, especially churches in the PSWD (Nevada, Arizona and Southern California).
Administrator: Betsy Blue

Finance Committee:*

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. Meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Chair: Al Schneider

Grounds Committee:*

Cares for the church grounds, supplementing the work of the paid gardening crew. This committee maintains the blooming garden, coordinates the watering schedule, prunes the trees and runs the composting program. A love of gardens is what we look for in volunteers: the rest can be learned on the job. Two (2) hours twice per month would help a lot, and scheduling of hours is flexible.
Chair: Linda Zinn

Membership Committee:*

Provides welcome to newcomers through welcome table offerings, the Neighborhood Church brochure, greeters, name tag service, orientation sessions, New UU classes, Bring-a-Friend Sunday, the introduction of New Members ceremony andthe New Members' Dinner. We are looking for telephoners, people with teaching skills, cooks, and above all, those who like to be welcoming. Meetings are on the 1st Sunday of every month from 10-11 a.m.
Co-Chairs: Betsy Blue and Lupe Moore Email: membership@uuneighborhood.org

Music Committee:*

In conjucition with Music Director Stephen Grimm, this committee provides support to the church's various music programs. The committee sponsors an organ concert series, hosts receptions for Pasadena Pro Musica concerts, and supports the Neighborhood Chorus and Children's Choir of Neighborhood Church. Meets on the 1st Sunday of every month between services.
Chair: Rody Stephenson. Email: music@uuneighborhood.org

Personal Concerns Committee:*

At Neighborhood Church, we seek to be a community in which we not only connect with each other during good or ordinary times, but also support each other in times of crisis, illness, or other special need. The Personal Concerns Committee serves as a connecting link between those in need, and those who want to reach out to them. We arrange for a hom-cooked meal, a ride to the doctor's office, a ride to church, et cetera.
Chair: Libby Meyer. Information: Sue Iri

Personnel Committee:*

Recommends personnel policies for the Board, conducts salary surveys, and recommends salary levels, working conditions and fringe benefits. The committee is looking for those who have familiarity with personnel policies and practices. The committee meets monthly as needed, usually on a Wednesday night.
Chair: Alan Freeman and Mary Donnelly-Crocker

Planning and Maintenance:*

Handles the ongoing maintenance of the church plant, as well as planning improvements in conjuction with other committees, such as Grounds, Aesthetic Concerns and Preservation. One or two people are sought who are free to meet on weekdays as needed.
Chair: Noel Vore

Tape Recording Committee:*

Members of this comittee are responsible for setting up the sound system, monitoring the sound levels and recording during Sunday Services. No meetings, but on-the-job training. We also set up for occasional weddings and funerals.
Chair: Erik Peterson

Tape Sales Committee:*

Volunteers sell audio tapes of our Sunday services on the patio just minutes after they are recorded, so it is possible to share our worship with shut-ins, relatives adn friends on the same day. No meetings; on-the-job training.
Chair: Erik Peterson

Ushers' Committee:*

This committee provides ushers for Sunday worship services. Ushers distribute and collect hymnals and orders of service; assisting the seating of churchgoers, and collect the weekly offering.
Chair: Ann Petersen and Lenore Stevens

Ways and Means Committee:*

Plans revenue-generating events for the church. Flea Market (Nov.); Winter event to be announced (Jan.); Book Fair (March); theater outings in and ongoing sale of grocery store scrip. Volunteers for one or more events are welcome. The committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month.
Co-Chairs: Phoebe Conn & Phyllis Culp

YRE Committee:*

This committee is charged with developing and administering curricula and programming for children and youth. The committee would welcome educators and other interested men and women. Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Download Acrobat version of brochure.

Chair: Irene Burkner
R.E. Minister:

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