About the Sabbatical The Rev. Mary Gear will be taking a sabbatical from June 16 to October 31, 2024. Sabbaticals are a vital and necessary element of healthy long-term ministries. Rev. Mary’s employment contract with OUUC clearly defines the frequency, length and purpose of sabbaticals as part of her overall compensation package, however, it is […]
Minister
Interconnected – by Rev. Mary Gear
On August 27, many of us gathered at Millersylvania Park for a long-awaited congregational picnic. What a wonderful and joyous event! So many attended for food, music and fellowship. There were games! Lots of kids! A sing-along! And yummy food! It was wonderful to gather outside in that beautiful setting. What you may not be […]
Shared Ministry
While some think that the ministry of a congregation is solely the responsibility of the minister, it really is shared by those who come together in covenant and community. The ministry of OUUC is supported by me, and each of you and the amazing staff team. As we are in the process of adopting a […]
Seeking Care and Support
During last Sunday’s Question & Answer session with Board chair, James Trujillo, I spoke about shared ministry. While some think that the ministry of a congregation is solely the responsibility of the minister, it really is shared by those who come together in covenant and community. The ministry of OUUC is supported by me, each […]
Renewal
Starting on Monday, Jan. 31, I will be away attending the UU Minister’s Association Institute for Excellence in Ministry. The events are multi-site with all speakers online and some people gathering in San Diego for in-person connection. Like many of you, I weighed the current situation and decided not to travel to California. Instead I […]
