CoSM maintains Guidelines for Ministry Activities which are updated regularly.
The Committee on Shared Ministries is comprised of the following volunteer groups:

Buildings and Ground Operations Ministry

Building and Grounds Operations Ministry is responsible for planning, purchasing and maintaining the interior furnishings, movable equipment, supplies, and the interior design of the buildings, as well as landscaping and some exterior decor.
For more information, please contact chair at Buildings@NamquaUU.org

Communications Ministry

The Communications Ministry helps manage our website, email notifications, the monthly newsletter called Crossings, Facebook, Instagram, and our public information/community relations work. To assist with any of these activities or for more information, please contact Admin@namaquauu.com

Community Building Ministry

Community Building oversees fun events which integrate members and friends into the NUUC community.
For more information, please contact chair at CommunityBuilding@NamaquaUU.org

Membership Ministry

Membership focuses on welcoming visitors and integrating new members into congregational life, through workshops and other welcoming activities.
For more information, please contact chair Pedro Lopez at Membership@NamaquaUU.org

Music Ministry

The Music ministry works with the minister and worship associates to ensure there is appropriate and beautiful music to enhance our Sunday services.
For more information, please contact Ryan Marvel, Director of Music at musicdir@namaquauu.org

Pastoral Care Ministry

The Pastoral Care team ministers to friends and members during times of need, such as illness, death, or other hardships as well as in times of celebration.
For more information, please contact any member of the committee at PastoralCare@NamaquaUU.org

Adult Religious Exploration Ministry

Adult Religious Education provides a variety of classes and workshops for members and friends, often steered toward our Congregation’s interests and talents.
For more information, please contact chairs at AdultEnrichment@NamaquaUU.org

Religious Education for Children and Youth Ministry

Religious Education (RE) supports and advises the Director of Religious Education in implementing the youth programs at NUUC. The team recruits and supports mentors who lead classes for our youth on a rotating basis. For more information, please contact DRE@NamaquaUU.org

Social Justice Ministry

The social justice ministry facilitates and communicates ways for NUUC members and friends to impact the local community and the wider world. The Rainbow Task Force was created in 2014 to coordinate the congregation’s successful efforts to be recognized as a UUA LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation.
For more information, contact Tamara Paquette paqt2@yahoo.com or Sue Matthews smattrnc@gmail.com

Worship Associates Ministry

Worship Associates are trained lay members of the congregation who work with the minister to create spiritually meaningful experiences in our services., such as offering a reflection on the worship theme or leading services in the minister’s absence.
For more information, contact kathy hartman knhumans@gmail.com or Tamara Paquette paqt2@yahoo.com