COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
THREE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2021

I. NURTURE FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN CUCC
YEAR 1 - 2018-2019

• Encourage small groups as well as provide hospitality after the service. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Sages Luncheon plus multi-generations as part of the small groups. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Organize and document activities that are already in place - i.e. Maypole Potluck, end-of-summer barbecue, special events, memorial services. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• New models of engagement including newly created Women’s Group. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Redefine and support Fellowship Circles and reenergize the organization. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Design and complete renovation of pastor's office. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Spring and Fall clean-up days. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Reinvigorate and diversify membership in Property Commission. (PROPERTY AND NOMINATING COMMISSIONS)

• Encourage generational diversity on Commissions. (NOMINATING COMMISSION)

• Challenge people to think about their role in the congregation and where they might fit in, despite how busy everyone is most of the time. (NOMINATING COMMISSION)

• Combined Social Action/Fellowship activities. Ideas include a protest sing-along potluck, attend a concert, play or movie that has social significance. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Develop more family & multi-generational oriented service projects. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Develop Adult Ed programs with a focus towards social action. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Provide adult care for some activities so caregivers can participate.

• Directly poll current families as to their preferred method to receive communications: email, text, social media, etc. and direct communications using preferred methods.(CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION)

• Collaborate with other commissions; i.e. Spring 2018 PCE Social Action project with Social Action commission to support Ingrid Encalada

• Latorre and current conversations with CCC members to plan intergenerational projects. (CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION)

• Develop Adult Ed programs  with a focus towards social action.(SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

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YEAR 2 - 2019 - 2020

• Develop guidelines and procedures for all Fellowship groups and events (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Encourage small groups as well as provide hospitality after the service. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Sages Luncheon plus multi-generations as part of the small groups. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Maypole Potluck, end-of-summer barbecue, special events, memorial services. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Spring and Fall clean-up days. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Update audio visual in sanctuary. (PROPERTY, SOCIAL ACTION, SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSIONS)

• Renovate and upgrade bathrooms. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Encourage generational diversity on Commissions. (NOMINATING COMMISSION)

• Challenge people to think about their role in the congregation and where they might fit in, despite how busy everyone is most of the time. (NOMINATING COMMISSION)

• Develop more family & multi-generational oriented service projects. (SOCIAL ACTION AND FELLOWSHIP COMMISSIONS)

• Develop Adult Ed programs with a focus towards social action. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Provide adult care for some activities so caregivers can participate.

 

YEAR 3 - 2020 - 2021

• Document all Fellowship events. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Encourage small groups as well as provide hospitality after the service. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Sages Luncheon plus multi-generations as part of the small groups. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Maypole Potluck, end-of-summer barbecue, special events, memorial services. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

• Spring and Fall clean-up days. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Re-upholster sanctuary chairs. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Encourage generational diversity on Commissions. (NOMINATING COMMISSION)

• Challenge people to think about their role in the congregation and where they might fit in, despite how busy everyone is most of the time. (NOMINATING COMMISSION)

• Develop more family & multi-generational oriented service projects. (SOCIAL ACTION AND FELLOWSHIP COMMISSIONS)

• Develop Adult Ed programs with a focus towards social action. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Provide adult care for some activities so caregivers can participate.

 

II. CONTINUE TO WORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE WITH MORE FOCUS
YEAR 1 - 2018-2019

• Learn about poverty in Boulder County to lay to groundwork for a 3 year focus. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Pick a focus and continue education, collaboration and advocacy. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Establish scholarship fund for service trips, youth trips and camps with ongoing fundraising to maintain. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Institute regular postcard writing. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Explore collaboration with other organizations and faith groups for advocacy and action to effect change towards social justice. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Replace single pane windows. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Replace current lighting with LEDS. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Support the activities of other Commissions and individuals. (FELLOWSHIP COMMISSION)

YEAR 2 - 2019- 2020

• Pick a focus and continue education, collaboration and advocacy. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Explore collaboration with other organizations and faith groups for advocacy and action to effect change towards social justice. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Work to increase overall social action budget to 15% of CUCC budget. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Replace current lighting with LEDS. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Increase Parent Education budget to bring in speakers on topics that encourage difficult conversations on race, gender, and other trigger subjects. (CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION)

 

YEAR 3 - 2020 - 2021

• Pick a focus and continue education, collaboration and advocacy. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Explore collaboration with other organizations and faith groups for advocacy and action to effect change towards social justice. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Work to increase overall social action budget to 20% of CUCC budget

• Replace current lighting with LEDS. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

III. DEVELOP A RELEVANT BROADER FAITH EXPERIENCE
YEAR 1 - 2018-2019

• Promote our Progressive Christian Message by better signage. (SOCIAL ACTION AND PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Incorporate outdoor worship into calendar. (SOCIAL ACTION AND SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSIONS)

• Connect with other faith communities and traditions for activities but also in our worship. (SOCIAL ACTION AND SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSIONS)

• Explore UCC Creation Justice designation. (SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION)

• Be intentional about adding spirituality into our meetings and activities by adding readings, meditation, prayer, etc....

• Explore the spiritual basis for social action as well as to strengthen us as we work on social justice.

• Maintain labyrinth. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Intergenerational Service Learning Weekend in Denver in the works for Oct 2018 with DOOR in conjunction with UCC Longmont.(CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION)

• Community Peace Camp in partnership with 6 other Boulder County churches. (CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION)

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YEAR 2 - 2019 - 2020

• Design and renovate CE classrooms. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Update audio visual in sanctuary. (PROPERTY, SOCIAL ACTION SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSIONS)

• Maintain labyrinth (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Community Peace Camp in partnership with 6 other Boulder County churches. (CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION)

• Focus on bringing children and youth into worship life of church with new settled pastor. (CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION)

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YEAR 3 - 2020 - 2021

• Maintain labyrinth. (PROPERTY COMMISSION)

• Community Peace Camp in partnership with 6 other Boulder County churches. (CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION)