The Finance Committee and the Operations Council are beginning the annual budget process. While no item is finalized until the congregation votes in June, we begin to look at our needs with the proposed Building and Grounds budget in February, RE in March, staff salaries in April and the full spreadsheet in May when we … Continued

The Operations Council, working with RE staff, developed a policy/plan for evacuation of children from the classrooms in the event of a fire or other emergency. The plan is straightforward and includes: • Description of Administrative responsibility for oversight of maintenance of building alarms, smoke and CO detectors, emergency lighting, etc. • Simple, clear instructions … Continued

In case of fire, flood/water line breaks, earthquake and, most likely here in New England, snow and ice, we will do our best to make a decision by late afternoon/early evening on Saturday to cancel Sunday service. Any time we think we need to close the building, we will post on the business list, the … Continued

The start of the new church year seems like a good time to make sure everyone knows about parking available around FUUSN. The good news is that we have permission to park at the Santander Bank on Sunday mornings and other times when the bank is closed. Please be aware of the following restrictions: No … Continued

Holiday Fair results: Our total (before expenses) take from both the Yard Sale in November and the Holiday Fair in December was $22,029.72. We had expenses for signs and pizza, etc. but it was a wildly successful two weekends thanks to more people than I can list in this newsletter. We had wonderful volunteers for … Continued

The start of the new church year seems like a good time to make sure everyone knows about parking available around FUUSN. The good news is that we have permission to park at the Santander Bank on Sunday mornings and other times when the bank is closed. Please be aware of the following restrictions: No … Continued

This Summer’s Building Work Outside – The Board of Trustees approved expanding the sidewalk and lighting improvements project started last year with additional lamp posts and new concrete paths all the way to the bulkhead from the basement on the playground side of the Parish Hall. The new pathway to the bulkhead will ensure a … Continued

Budget Season Is Upon Us – and Pledging Season Too! All the fellowship, service and activity that is FUUSN begins with the requests that are brought forward during the annual budget process. In March the Finance Committee kicked off the process by putting out a call to all FUUSN committees to send in their requests … Continued

Do you know that, as a member of FUUSN, you receive a discount on the room rental rate when you host an event in our building? What a terrific perk of membership! Last year the Operations Council reviewed the rental rates and policies, which resulted in more appropriate, yet very reasonable prices, and a clearer … Continued