Eco tourism often brings to mind images of exotic tropical locations, but the reality is that destinations, accommodations and tour packages exist on every continent, for a variety of budgets and levels of comfort. Sustainable travel does not have to mean backpacking through the jungle in South America. Every traveler can take steps to make … Continue reading Sustainable Tourism
Here are some things we can do to make a difference. UNESCO has predicted that by 2020 water shortages will be a serious worldwide problem. One third of the world’s population is already facing problems due to both water shortages and poor drinking water quality. Effects include massive outbreaks of disease, malnourishment and crop failure. … Continue reading Water Conservation
Did you know that more than 100 million trees worth of bulk mail is delivered to US mailboxes every year? In energy terms, the production and subsequent disposal of junk mail consumes more energy than 2.8 million vehicles annually. Many of us do not want the majority of the solicitations and catalogs that come to our homes each … Continue reading Junk Mail
“Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life, bringing peace, abolishing strife.”Khalil Gibran The music program at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter has a long history of excellence. Not surprisingly, the congregation views high-quality music as an important part of worship. The music contributes to the themes of the … Continue reading Music
Board of Trustees Skip Berrien (Chair) Dan Chartrand Susan Gorman Mary Alice LaPoint Debbie Merrick (outgoing chair) Margaret O’Day (vice-chair) Warren Siecke, Treasurer Denise Short Jonathan Winsor Rev. Kendra Ford (ex officio) Caring Committee Amy Robinson, Chair Helen Kruppa Gwen Kenney Adrienne Drummey Janet Caylor Jane Oldfield-Spearman Children’s RE Committee Sujeong Shin, chair Kim Orifici … Continue reading Committee Roster
Mission: The Outreach Committee reaches beyond the FUUSE walls by providing meaningful ways to connect, support, and enrich others through service, spirit, and financial contributions. We: Research the needs of our community Call or personally interview service agencies Invite speakers to discuss their program needs Conduct surveys to determine FUUSE priorities The third Sunday of each … Continue reading Outreach Overview
By-laws of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter. (As amended, March 26, 2017)
Financial Reports 2013 Finance Committee Annual Report (2013-05-21) Balance Sheet 2013_03 (2013-05-21) FY2013 Budget Report Summary (2013-05-24) FY2013 Budget Report Detail (2013-05-24) 2010 FY 2010 Overview FY 2010 Income Statement Summary FY 2010 Balance Sheet March 14, 2010 January 24, 2010 January 10, 2010 2009 December 13, 2009 December 6, 2009 November 22, 2009 November 1, 2009 October … Continue reading Financial Report Archives
January 8, 2014 December 11, 2013 November 20, 2013 October 9, 2013 September 11, 2013 August 7, 2013 July 17, 2013 June 12, 2013 May 19, 2013 May 8, 2013 April 28, 2013 February 13, 2013 January 9, 2013 December 12, 2012 November 14, 2012 October 3, 2012 September 12, 2012 May 30, 2012 May … Continue reading BOT Minutes
Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.Amos 5:4 Committee Vision To inspire and encourage participation by the congregation in local, national, and global issues promoting peace, human rights, economic justice and eco-justice. Our Mission To build awareness, educate and take action on issues focused on creating fair and just systems … Continue reading Social Justice
