Author: Kate McDevitt

Budget Updates

“Effort is more important than so–called success because effort is a real thing….
Reality is what it is, beyond all concepts of success and failure.”

– Brad Warner, “Think Not Thinking”
Daily Dharma from Tricycle Magazine’s online service.

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President’s Column

Board work for February will involve a coordinated effort, one that includes the Committee on Shared Ministry, to conduct an annual assessment of the ministries of the church. Although not in its final form, our plan is to interview a randomized group of approximately 30 … read more.

Relocation Site Update

The Board wants to let the congregation know that the prospective church office space offered to us at Lehigh Valley Active Life is not adequate to our needs. Therefore, we’re searching out an alternative office space to rent in the vicinity of LVAL, Allentown. If … read more.

Our New Gathering Place!

Dear congregation, we want you to consider for a moment how far we have come on our journey! So many people have worked together to find us places to meet. And now we have voted! Well over quorum, 48% of our members have decisively voted … read more.

The Bethlehem No Home for Hate Campaign

The Bethlehem Interfaith Group (B.I.G.) is asking each house of worship to gather signatures for the “No Home for Hate” campaign. The campaign will run through February 28, 2022. B.I.G. describes the campaign and petition as follows:

The “Bethlehem No Home for Hate” campaign has just … read more.

Did You Know?

The Leadership Development Committee has developed a series of slides to highlight the path, benefits, and responsibilities of membership in UUCLV. A new slide will be posted each week throughout the month. Get informed and then get involved!

Click each slide below for a larger version.

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Election Results

The results are in! The snapshot below shows the results as of the 7:30pm close of online voting. Receiving 73 votes, 42% of the congregation, the 2021 budget, the slate of nominees, and the 8th Principal were passed.
-Anthony Gazillo

Slate for the Annual Meeting

Here are the UUCLV Board and Committee Nominations for 2021-2022:

PRESIDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Karen West
VICE PRESIDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Steve Wiggins
PAST PRESIDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Anthony Gazzillo
CLERK BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Barbara Diamant
TRUSTEE: Jeannine Burd
TRUSTEE: Malika Ryan
TRUSTEE: Elaine Van Doren
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Warning: Phishing Scam

Another phishing scam hit our community. A phisher spoofed Pastor Madelyn’s identity to try to get financial information from our church members. Please remember that Pastor Madelyn will never send you an email asking you to purchase gift cards for her or to wire funds … read more.