Acronyms
FPB
What is First Parish in Bedford
Jamie Hinson-Rieger
Who is our Senior Minister?
They set policies for the congregation
What does the Board do?
all members come together to vote on the budget and other important matters
What is the Annual Meeting?
This unexpected item adds a celebratory light to the sanctuary from time to time
What is the disco ball?
UUA
What is Unitarian Universalist Association
Nate Sellers
Who is our Director of Faith Development for Children?
They plan meaningful programs for all ages
What does the Faith Development Committee (or Faith Development Super Committe) do?
In early September we hold a worship service and celebration out on the Common
What is Ingathering?
An environmental upgrade we had to sue to the town to install
What are solar panels?
FDC
What is Faith Development for Children (or, less commonly, Faith Development Committee)
Brenda Rybicki
Who is our Office Administrator?
They take care of our building
What does the Physical Plant Committee do?
An evening event where goods and services are bid on
What is the Auction?
A space we share with the town of Bedford and inform each other about its use
What is the Common?
SRC
What is Social Responsibility Council
Natan Whythe
Who is our Youth Choirs Director?
They offer grants and manage Share the Plate
What does the Social Responsibility Committee do?
A UU camp that a portion of the congregation goes to each Mother's Day weekend
What is Ferry Beach?
A spot for multiple cell phone companies to rent towers
What is our steeple?
CWV
What is Carleton Willard Village?
Sandra LeBarge-Neumann
Who is our organist?
They reach out to offer emotional support to members
What is the Lay Pastoral Care Team?
a UU tradition celebrated by many congregations including our own, where flowers are contributed and received by each member
What is the Flower Communion (Flower Ceremony)?
The most beloved type of seating for kids, found in room 203
What are beanbags?