C3H+2007-2008+Achievements

The C3H Church Council was asked to review a list of accomplishments initially drafted by Frankie Price-Stern. The intent is to circulate this to the entire congregation soon. Please add updates in //italics, [comments within square brackets]//. Here is the working list for review and comment:

Very successful Search Process -- calling Maj-Britt Johnson Incredible and inclusive Candidating Week, //fully documented on the C3H web site// //[this online version can have links to content related to the summary]//
 * SEARCH PROCESS**

Started Services Coordinator program and held training Maintained favorite "traditional" services during transition -- Day of the Dead, Greening/Dec. svcs, Love feast, etc Held Association Sunday for the first time Continued high quality art on our walls
 * WORSHIP AND ARTS**

Wide church participation and attendance at our successful "Seussical the Musical" "Yule School" Holiday Pageant Hosted 160 from many other UU congregations at District Choirs Conference UU Cantata Sunday Service
 * MUSIC**

Morris led Spiritual Exploration Workshops Children’s Summer "Pennies for Peace" Collection and Art Project 1st annual all youth retreat to Shelter Neck. Amazing Pre-K RE program. Continued our Vibrant Children’s RE program -- World Religions theme
 * RELIGIOUS EDUCATION**

Redesigned New Member Process Re-energized Caring Ministry Team Expanding number of Covenant Groups Third Annual Shelter Neck Family Retreat Organized and now use our new Church Kitchen for small and large groups Thursday evening Potluck after Meditation moved to the Jones Building Active Outdoor Connections Group Active affinity groups (20’s & 30’s, Aspirations, Elder Men, Quilters, Softball Team, Women) Web site //redesigned as a collaborative Wiki// Building Teams finished their work – We completed and dedicated our Courtyard Sent and welcomed back SAM Brooks from the Peace Corp
 * COMMUNITY**

Youth trip to Nicaragua Energy Task force -- 100 ton challenge Joined Orange County Industrial Areas Foundation Led District participation in NC Pride March Peace and Justice Demonstration and support for Smithfield Justice cause Start of Great Turning Task forces Supported Freedom Rider Historical Marker -- Charles Jones history
 * PEACE AND JUSTICE**

Burmese Sin Family supported since they arrived in July, 2007 Co-facilitated Triangle-Triad Cluster Social Action Empowerment Workshop in March Over $12,000 given for Community Outreach Started regular Share the Plate opportunities Again participated in CROP walk Schools Supply Project goals greatly exceeded Youth/adult work team trip New Orleans. Joined Habitat Project with 11 other churches Continued support for three meals per month at IFC
 * SOCIAL ACTION**

//**NEW TECHNOLOGIES**// //Sermon audio content ("podcast") now posted online within hours of the service Redesigned web presence with direct article and photo contribution from volunteers on committees and projects// //Semi-public wireless internet access available throughout C3HUU buildings// //Sanctuary audio system enhancements made possible by Seussical performance// //Created web site for Technology Exchange in TJ UU District//

Board and Leaders attended District Governance Workshop New Staff -- Membership Co-coordinator in June; Office Administrator in November Re-organized the Program Council //and Operations Council// to be the Church Council Very successful Annual Stewardship Drive
 * MOVING AHEAD** //[perhaps retitle to **ORGANIZATION UPDATES** ]//