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The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh (UUFP) entered into a period as a lay-led congregation in August, 2025. We look at this as an opportunity to explore new ways of doing things, to shift tasks and responsibilities, to revitalize or develop new capacities among lay leadership, and to use this pause in a relationship with professional ministry to engage in reflection and discernment about the evolution of our identity as a congregation. We hope to be receptive to interior healing, fresh insight and perspective, and possibly a new energy that is less driven, more balanced and productive. We strive to cultivate and support the well-being of the congregation.

Our congregation works best if we all feel encouraged and empowered to carry out our normal work and to use the opportunity to review and strengthen the ways in which we serve the fellowship. The ultimate authority of this fellowship is with the congregation.

The Congregational Life Group (CLG) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and programs of the fellowship. We work to better engage people of all ages in the practice of building vital, multi-age community. Our teams include Worship, Engagement & Belonging, Whole Church Religious Exploration, Caring, Social Justice, Gatherings, Short-term Fundraising, Buildings & Grounds, Communications. Our commissioned lay minister works closely with these teams.

The CLG works as a whole. That is, while the teams are separate, aligned, and cohesive, they are critically connected. In order to meet the goals prioritized annually by the Board of Trustees, the CLG coordinates the work of its teams and board committees. Leadership development grows organically within the CLG groups. The groups are porous, meaning they work collaboratively and their activities frequently overlap.

The CLG works to imagine, design, and implement gatherings that build engagement, belonging, and joy across all teams.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here some FAQs to help us navigate our time together:

Who keeps their eyes on our congregation’s mission, vision, and fiscal health?

The affairs and business of the congregation is managed and its corporate powers exerted by our Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees interprets and executes, to the best of its ability, the will of the fellowship’s membership with respect to long-term goals, public policies, facilities, contracts, paid employees, major disbursements and methods of financing.

Who keeps their eyes on our congregation’s day-to-day operations?

Our Congregational Life Group (CLG) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and programs of the fellowship. The CLG coordinates the work of a number of teams to meet the goals prioritized annually by the Board of Trustees. We work to better engage people of all ages in the practice of building vital, multi-age community. Our teams include:

Worship
Engagement and Belonging
Whole Church Religious Education
Social Justice
Gatherings
Caring
Communications
Short-term Fundraising
Buildings and Grounds
Commissioned Lay Minister

Who do I contact if I need support for a difficult life issue? Contact Dorothy Latta, Commissioned Lay Minister: lattadm@gmail.com.

What if there’s a death in the family? Contact Dorothy Latta, Commissioned Lay Minister: lattadm@gmail.com.

Who can officiate at my wedding? If you are a member or friend of the fellowship, please contact Dorothy Latta: lattadm@gmail.com, who may be able to help you connect with a minister. If you are a non-member and are looking to rent the fellowship facilities for a wedding, please contact our office assistant, Lisa Bulriss: office@uuplattsburgh.org.

Who do I contact to learn about membership? Reach out to our Engagement and Belonging team lead, Kris Lutters: klutters@gmail.com.

Who do I contact to provide feedback about a worship service? Reach out to our Worship Team lead, Jo Ellen Miano:  joellen.miano@gmail.com.

If I have an unresolved or sensitive issue that requires discretion or confidentiality regarding the fellowship, who should I speak with? Please reach out to a member of Congregational Well-being. The lead member is Lori Neuhaus: neuhauslori@yahoo.com.

Who can I talk to about support for my child at the fellowship? Please contact Kris Lutters, our Religious Educator: klutters@gmail.com.

I’d like to know more about gatherings outside of worship services. Who should I contact? Jason Murray: digitaloutreach@uuplattsburgh.org.

My concern doesn’t fit into any of the categories mentioned above. Who should I contact? Please start by contacting the Office Administrator, Lisa Bulriss: office@uuplattsburgh.org. She can direct you to the right person. We look forward to hearing from you!