The Committee on Ministry promotes right relations within the Fellowship. They are involved in monitoring the overall “spirit” of the Fellowship. The Committee works with individuals or groups when they have a concern, problem or complaint, encouraging resolution of the issues by promoting direct and constructive communication with all concerned parties. They are available to assist in facilitating communication.
Maureen Dempsey
Frank Heller
Kendall Martin
Donna Perch
Tanya Van Order
Contact: com@muuf.org
Right relations are a living concept and a concept for living. We encourage all members to make the Right Relations Promise.
The Right Relations Promise
- I will listen attentively, acknowledge others’ views and try to imagine holding their opinions.
- I will refrain from judging other people’s motives and opinions.
- I will seek accurate information, be willing to test my assumptions, and examine my own motives.
- I will communicate openly, directly, and honestly. I will go directly to a person with whom I disagree and share differences respectfully. If needed, I will use a third party to mediate.
- I will balance being open to new ideas and respecting our traditions.
- I will be patient with myself, others, and the process of change.
- I will allow space for feelings and emotions – mine and others’.
- I will let go of the trivial, and be willing to give and take.
- I will remind myself that we are all working for the shared goal of supporting our religious community.
For Congregational meetings we have adopted the use of the Democratic Rules of Order.