Welcome to our Ministry Transition page!
As we move through this time, we'll update this page with essential information. In the meantime, we've included a general flow of what to expect as we move through this process.
As we move through this time, we'll update this page with essential information. In the meantime, we've included a general flow of what to expect as we move through this process.
The Prayer chaplains have written an affirmative prayer for the transition process.
We hold a vision of a smooth, grace-filled and peaceful ministry transition process;
embracing our differences as we expand our consciousness of oneness and love.
Throughout this process, informed by our divine nature, we co-create joy-filled, loving
and expansive growth experiences.
We hold a vision of a smooth, grace-filled and peaceful ministry transition process;
embracing our differences as we expand our consciousness of oneness and love.
Throughout this process, informed by our divine nature, we co-create joy-filled, loving
and expansive growth experiences.
In the fall of 2020, our beloved minister Sheryl Myers retired. Our Transitional Ministry Specialist, Rev. Steve Colladay, joined us at the end of January and is putting together the first phase of our transition process: the "Honoring our Past, Creating Our Future" community-wide conference.
Click here for more information about the benefits of a transition ministry specialist.
Click here for more information about the benefits of a transition ministry specialist.
Transition Ministry Flow
Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWWM) has developed a systematic approach to assist ministries in transition move smoothly through the process. It generally takes 6 months to a year for a ministry to complete this process. UWWM has created a brochure that summarizes this system.
Click here for a copy.
Phase One
- Rev. Steve has put together an outline of the tasks to be taken on during first 2-3 months of the transition ministry. Click here to view the document.
- After our "HOPCOF" conference, the board and key leaders will be sifting through the information gathered and will set up community meetings to discuss possible action items.
- A key element in this is a community-wide heart agreement called, "Agreeing and Disagreeing
- in Love". Click here for a copy
- Rev. Steve will work with the board and key ministry leaders to support them in implementing these items. Click here for general information about the ministry leader training.
Phase Two
The second phase of this process will be a re-visiting of our vision, mission and core values. We will again call the community together to examine these and see if any changes or updates are called for. Click here for details about this process.
The second phase of this process will be a re-visiting of our vision, mission and core values. We will again call the community together to examine these and see if any changes or updates are called for. Click here for details about this process.
Phase Three
The third phase begins when we are ready to undertake the task of the ministerial search process.
The third phase begins when we are ready to undertake the task of the ministerial search process.
Meet our Transition Team!
Beth Barker, Maya Maroto, Neal Peacock, Edie Crane, Amanda Thompson, Kathy Daniels and Rev. Steve Colladay
Beth Barker, Maya Maroto, Neal Peacock, Edie Crane, Amanda Thompson, Kathy Daniels and Rev. Steve Colladay
