Chalice Lighter Grant

The board is pleased to announce that Sunnyhill is this quarter's recipient of the OMD Chalice Lighter's Grant! This is exciting news and is a show of the district leadership's faith in our project. A couple months ago, the board had applied for the grant as a way of assisting our congregation deal with a very difficult period. The grant will be used to help pay for the services of the interim minister, Rodney Thompson who is especially skilled in healing congregations and will help Sunnyhill continue its outreach into the Mt Lebanon area. The grant will help the congregation continue to offer ministry, outreach, and programming while addressing other necessary short term obligations.

Sunnyhill Shine Initiative Update

The board expresses its extreme gratitude to all participants of the Sunnyhill Shine Initiative, which was spearheaded by Elizabeth Mortimer and Charlie Cook. Many people (including board members) gave up countless hours to come together to beautify our church -- painting, sanding, priming, cleaning, lifting...and smiling! Thank you one and all.

R E Director Announcement

The Sunnyhill Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Cheryl Kelley will be our Director of Religious Education, effective August 1, 2008. Cheryl brings to the position an extensive background in education, experience working in non-profit organizations, a love of children and youth, and a strong commitment to Unitarian Universalism. 

Welcome, Cheryl!

Board Meeting Last Night

The Board held its June meeting Monday evening. When the APT issued its Bridge Building Report, it included a series of recommended actions for the board around the areas of vision, leadership, growth, conflict and communications. The board has committed itself to carry forward their recommendations with the help of dedicated volunteers throughout the Sunnyhill community. The board has also recommitted to continue the work it started when Jay became president. A lot of our conversation at the June meeting centered around how far we have come, and where we’re going toward addressing those areas of concern, but it also included time spent listening to the pulse of the congregation as shared by Dennis Sweeney from the small gatherings which were held this spring. Dennis told us that we’d better improve board to congregation communication, among other things. Hence this blog and our other efforts to let you know what’s going on. Know these things: the minutes of all the board meetings are available once they’ve been approved. They’re in a binder in the church office. Board meetings are always open. Come and listen in, or speak to what concerns you. Board members are identifiable at church by their yellow name tags. Talk to us. When I finish typing up the minutes of the meeting, I’ll post more specific highlights. Stay tuned.- written by Sibyl McNulty

Good work, Amy! This blog will enhance rapid, accurate communication within the Sunnyhill community.

Welcome to Sunnyhill Board Blog

Hi- this is where you will find the most up to date happenings of the Sunnyhill Board. All Friends and Members are encouraged to check back often to read what is going on at Sunnyhill on the Board level.
Amy Kent