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ANNUAL REPORT

June 2012

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2012 Annual Meeting June 22, 2012 Phoenix, AZ

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Annual Meeting

June 22, 2012 at General Assembly Phoenix, Arizona

CONTENTS

Section 1: White Call to Annual Meeting and Agenda 2012 Nominees for Board of Directors and

Nominating Committee 2011 Annual Meeting Minutes Louis C. Cornish Award Announcement Steward of Partnership Award Recipients Vision and Mission Statement

Section 2: Cream Annual Chair’s Report Executive Director’s Report List of Donors Supporting Institutional Members UUPCC Travel Committee Report New Partners Membership Report Communications Committee Report

Section 3: Green Treasurer’s Report 2011 Income and Expense Statements 2011 Balance Sheets 2012 Operating Budget

Section 4: Blue Lunch Ticket Order Form General Assembly Events Student Sponsorship Program Travel Grants Pilgrimage Opportunities

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2012 Annual Meeting June 22, 2012 Phoenix, AZ

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Uni tar ian Unive rsal is t Partner Church Council Connecting Unitarian & Universalist congregations around the globe

CALL TO ANNUAL MEETING

April 10, 2012 To UU Partner Church Council Members: Pursuant to Article III, Section 3.5 of the bylaws and the vote of the Executive Committee, notice is hereby given that the 2012 UUPCC Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. at General Assembly in Phoenix, Arizona for the transaction of the following business:

1. To hear reports of the officers and of such committees as may report to the meeting and to take such action thereon as may seem appropriate.

2. To elect members to the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee. 3. To see if the members will vote to amend the bylaws. 4. To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

NOTE: Article IV Meeting of the Membership, Section 4.4 of the bylaws reads: “Each individual member is entitled to one (1) vote. Each set of persons who have joined as a family membership is entitled to a total of one vote. Institutional members are entitled to designate three (3) voting members who shall have one (1) vote each.” Notice of this meeting is being sent to all individual and institutional members in good standing as of March 31, 2012. Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of the Partner Church Council will be composed of 12 members serving for three-year terms, four to be elected each year at the annual meeting of the Partner Church Council. A person may serve a maximum of three consecutive three-year terms, but a person elected or appointed to fill a vacancy may serve no more than 10 consecutive years. Nominating Committee: The nominating committee will be composed of three members. One member of the nominating committee will be elected at each annual meeting of the UUPCC for staggered 3-year terms. Nomination by Petition: Nomination by petition shall be made by a signed petition of ten or more voting members and submitted to the Chair not less than 45 days prior to the Annual Meeting along with indication by the candidate of his/her willingness to accept nomination. Nominations and a statement by the nominee of willingness to serve must be received by close of business May 9, 2012. Please mail nominations by petition to: UUPCC, Attn. Beverly Moore, PO Box 88, Bedford MA 01730-0088.

Beverly Moore

Secretary, UUPCC

P.S. This year once again the Annual Meeting will be a buffet luncheon, beginning at 12:00 pm on June 22. Please note the Annual meeting will be on Friday this year. We will be honoring Barbara Kres Beach as the 2012 Cornish Award recipient. We will also be honoring the recipients of this year’s UUPCC Stewardship Award. If you will be in Phoenix and wish to attend the luncheon, tickets must be purchased in advance, either on-line with a credit card (www.uupcc.org/store.html), or by check to the UUPCC office (P.O. Box 88, Bedford MA 01730, attn: GA Lunch Tickets). Lunch tickets are $30 per person. The meeting will begin at 12:45 pm, and no ticket is necessary if you are not coming for lunch.


NOMINEES TO THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST PARTNER CHURCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012 Each year at this time, we receive the recommended nominees to the UUPCC Board of Directors. We are please to announce the following nominees to the Board of Directors. For three-year terms until 2015 (Four positions available)

Beverly Derington Moore, Louisville KY Beverly made her first visit to Transylvania in 1993 with a group from her church, First Unitarian Louisville. Since then she has been active in her church's Partner Church Group, chair of the Partner Church Steering Committee, and a member of the UUPCC. In 2004 she again traveled to Transylvania, this time on the Thanksgiving Pilgrimage. She served as the Networker for the Ohio Valley District for two years and organized Partner Church presentations and booths for the district meetings. She served as volunteer staff for the UUPCC in 2005 and has completed two three-year terms as on the Executive Board serving as secretary.

The Rev. Kelly J. Crocker, Madison WI Rev. Kelly Crocker has been Minister of Religious Education at the First Unitarian Society of Madison, Wisconsin since 2001. She loves being a part of such a vibrant and growing congregation. In the summer of 2005, Kelly traveled with FUS's choir on a pilgrimage tour to their partner church in Nagyjata. It was a wonderful connection to our Transylvanian heritage and she fell in love not only with the people, the music, and the culture but also the chimney bread! Not the pálinka, unfortunately, as she was 12 weeks pregnant during the tour! She has been a passionate supporter of Madison's partnership with Nagyjata and the Partner Church program ever since. Kelly is married to her amazing partner/stay-at-home dad, Dan Raysbrook, and they are blessed with two children, Sam and Owen.

The Rev. Gary Smith, Belmont MA Rev. Gary Smith recently retired after many years of serving as senior minister of First Parish in Concord, Massachusetts. The Concord church has a long-time, close partnership with Székelykerestúr in Transylvania and Gary was intimately involved in that partnership. He also brings much board experience both in his church and the larger UU world, having previously served as president of the UU Ministers Association. Gary was appointed to fill a vacancy on the UUPCC Board in January 2012.

The Rev. Diane Rollert, Montreal, Quebec Rev. Diane Rollert is minister at the Unitarian Church of Montreal. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, she served as Intern Minister at First Parish Unitarian Church in Framingham, Massachusetts, and was ordained in 2006 at First Parish Unitarian Church in Concord, MA. Diane was born in Cleveland, grew up in Chicago and graduated from New York University with a degree in political sciences. After her second child was born, Diane left a corporate career and trained to become a Montessori teacher, and later a UU religious educator. In 1996, she became the Director of Religious Education at First Parish Unitarian Church in Concord, MA. She was called to the Unitarian Church of Montreal as its 11th settled and first female minister in 2006. Diane recently returned from a two-month trip to the Philippines where she served as sabbatical minister to the UU Church of the Philippines. She has been an active in the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists where she has built relationships with leaders from Transylvania, India and emerging UU groups from around the world. Diane has always enjoyed learning languages. She studied in Mexico and Spain, and speaks Spanish, Italian (thanks to her husband’s family), and fluent French (which she learned after arriving in Montreal) as well as a little bit of Cebuano. Diane and her partner, David Rollert, have two grown children, and live in Montreal. NOMINEE TO THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST PARTNER CHURCH NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2012 The nominating committee is responsible for submitting names of nominees to the UUPCC Board of Directors and to the Nominating Committee. There is one nominee for the Nominating Committee. For a three year term until 2015 (One position available):

Lawrence Coburn, Weston MA Lawrence H. Coburn is a founding member of the UUPCC. He served on the Executive Committee/Board of Trustees from 1993-2008, was the Treasurer of the Council from April 2002 until May 2005 and Vice Chair from June 2006 until October 2008. In 2010, Larry received the UUPCC Louis C. Cornish “Living the Mission” Award for his distinguished service to the UUPCC and the partner church movement.


Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council (UUPCC) Annual Meeting Minutes

Saturday, June 25, 2011 The 2011 Annual Meeting of the UUPCC was held at the Hilton Hotel during the UUA General Assembly in Charlotte, NC. Before the meeting began Julie Steinbach distributed necklaces with a spiral wire and marble to all attendees. She explained that previously she had given them to their Partner Church Partners and members of her church. Now, she is giving them to Partner Church Council (PCC) members in the United States. She explained the meaning of the design of the necklaces. Board Chair Richard Van Duizend called the meeting to order at 1:11 PM. Introductions

Van Duizend introduced the PCC visitors from other counties. Rev. Derrick Pariat and wife Dani Pyrbot from the Unitarian Union of Northeast India Rev. Levente Lázár, 2011 Balázs Scholar his wife, Rev. Erika Demeter Rev. Sándor Jenei, minister of Szabéd, and his wife Tünde, partnered with the Charlotte

UU Church. Rev. Barna Varró, minister in Rava, and his wife Ilona Rev. Petr Samojsky of the Unitarian church in Prague Rev. Mark Kiyimba, Unitarian Universalist Church of Kampala Uganda.

Cornish Award Presentation The chair invited the Rev. Harold Babcock, Chair of the Cornish Award Selection Committee and UUA Ambassador to the Transylvanian Unitarian Church, to present the Louis C. Cornish Living the Mission Award. Rev. Babcock asked the Rev. Gretchen Thomas to come the podium. Babcock read the inscription on the award about her outstanding contributions to the partnership movement and her book Walking in Other’s Shoes: Stories from the Early Years of the Partner Church Movement. Rev. Thomas spoke about what she has learned from Partner Church work. How crossing borders helps up build relationships more in tune with our lives and to create a more mainstream movement. She reminded us that you do not have to think or act alike to love each other very much, it is never too late to be what you are becoming, and we need one another because together we can do what we could never do alone. Among UUs around the world, Americans are most conservative. We find it hard to let our partnership relationships change us. Partnership stretches us in ways we never imagined. Justice is at work among us. It’s never too late to be what we are becoming. It took San Jose and Homorodszentmarton churches 16 years to solidify their partnership. She thanked the members for the work that they do. . Stewards of Partnership Awards Executive Director Cathy Cordes explained these awards are for the people who do the work day in day out to keep partnerships alive in congregations. Four of them were present to accept the reward.

Roger Corn from East Shore Unitarian Church in Bellevue, WA Fran Corn from East Shore Unitarian Church in Bellevue, WA Carol Cook from the UUs of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Julie Steinbach introduced Catherine Siennes who accepted for Jackie Albay Yenney of the Monte Vista UU Congregation, who is in the Philippines. Cordes announced the names of the Stewards Awards winners who were not able to attend:


Joe Brisben, UU Fellowship of Ames, IA Richard Daugherty, First Parish in Bedford, MA Lori Fox, UUs of San Mateo, CA Flora Majumder, Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, MA Sharon McDonald, First Parish in Bedford, MA Barbara Owen, First Religious Society, Newburyport, MA Mary Pugh, UU Church of Berkeley, Kensington, CA Marta Zsemberovszky, UU Church of Jacksonville, FL

Cordes thanked the Supporting Congregations that are listed in the Annual Report. She described the new congregational partnerships and the small group and individual partnerships for student partnerships that are also listed in the Annual Report. Van Duizend recognized and thanked the Volunteer Staff:

Nancy Daugherty Lisa Gillispie Richard Ford, Eileen Higgins and Sharon Van Duizend Pat Rodgers Lee Boeke Burke Dee Idnani and Cathy Perry The Communications Committee: Linda Lu Burciaga, Barbara Weber, Scott Prinster,

Rodger Mattlage, Cathy Perry, Carol Cook, Julie Gerrard, plus Pat, Nancy and Lisa. Board Chair’s Report Van Duizend recognized other members of PCC Board, Roger Bertschausen, Vice Chair Rev. Vail Weller, Treasurer George Davenport, Secretary Beverly Moore, deForest Ralph, Scott Prinster, and Ann Gary. He recognized former presidents and chairs who were present: Rev. David Keyes, Rev. Harold Babcock, and Barbara Kres Beach. Van Duizend highlighted the the UUPCC goals for the current yearChair’s Report:

Retaining and revitalizing current institutional partnerships. Growing the number of individual and congregational partnerships Increasing the number of individual and institutional members of the UUPCC Addressing key governance, administrative, and policy issues Van Duizend briefly listed the strategies for achieving these goals that are described more fully in

the Annual Meeting packet and current newsletter. He also cited highlights of the 20th Anniversary of the Partnership celebration in Koloszvár last July, and the training of local community capacity facilitators in The Philippines and the Khasi Hills.

Minutes

Marion Connell (M), Barbara Beach (S). Voted: Approval of minutes of the 2010 Annual Meeting approved as presented. Election of Board and Nominating Committee Members Rev. Vail Weller presented the slate of board members from the Nominating Committee: Rev. Roger Bertschausen George Davenport Cathy Perry Richard Van Duizend


The nominee for the Nominating Committee is Barbara Pescan. Gretchen Thomas (M). Roger Corn (S) Voted: to elect the slate for Board and Nominating Committee as presented. Treasurer’s Report George Davenport gave the financial report. The treasurer’s report is in the Annual Meeting packet. Davenport pointed out the format and explained restricted and unrestricted funds. Bylaws Amendments Van Duizend explained the reasons for the proposed changes to the bylaws. deForest Ralph (M), Lynn Capehart (S) Voted: to adopt the proposed changes to sections 4.1 and 4.6. Travel Committee Report Travel Committee Chair Ann Gary explained the Travel Committee report, which is in the Annual Report Packet. The top priority was to refine and align the travel program to improve our pilgrimage services and to serve partnership building. Last year 70% were traveling for the first time. Gary reviewed the services provided run by John Dale and Csilla Kolcsar. Gary requested that people contact her if they have any questions. The Travel Committee has done surveys of the returning travelers and the Partner Church ministers. The ministers’ responses to surveys were very positive. Gary read quotes from both a host and a pilgrim. Van Duizend reiterated, “Wherever your partner, please travel there.” Margot Fleishman, Office Administrator, pointed out the marketing materials and asked people to take them back to their churches. Title Consideration David Keyes (M), Walter Knight (S)

Resolved, the members of the UU Partner Church Council, in recognition of her instrumental role in creating and sustaining the partner church movement, hereby names Dr. Judit Gellérd Honorary President. It is understood that the Honorary President is not involved in the organization's daily operations and does not necessarily speak on behalf of the UUPCC.

Rev. Keyes stated that he regrets the contentiousness on the chat. He wants to create stronger partnerships and to end contentiousness. He read the first three paragraphs of the Transylvanian Unitarian Church Bishop’s statement on behalf of the consistory in which they expressed their sadness that the honorary position was discontinued, the importance of Rev. Dr. Gellérd, and their wish that the UUPCC Board had found a better solution to one of its organizational problems. Rev. Roger Bertschausen spoke on behalf of the board in response to the motion. He said the board recognizes, celebrates, and appreciates Dr. Gellérd, considers her a founder of the Partner Church movement, and is entirely indebted to her, which is why the Board awarded her the first Cornish Award. However, the title implies that the honorary president has knowledge and contact with the Board and knows what is going on. We have received communication from Transylvania that indicated confusion.


The Honorary President is a position with undefined responsibilities and accountability. There continue to be confusing incidents. Ruth Gibson presented a friendly amendment based on her experiences with churches where someone who has led continues to function in that role and creates confusion and misunderstandings, She proposed that Dr. Gellérd be given the title of General Secretary Emerita since her earlier position with the Partner Church Council was general secretary to make it clear that she does not hold the responsibilities nor authority of a president. Heather Millar seconded the amendment. Rev. Earl Holt formerly of Kings Chapel, whose partner is first church in Koloszvár, is friends with the bishop and is sure there is much feeling behind his letter. Holt said the problem with the amendment is that he doesn’t see any reasonable way to take away such a title without dishonoring the person involved and doesn’t find the arguments against restoring it to be reasonable. He asked if someone could address whether the term has a different meaning in Transylvania than here in the US. Rev. Levente Lázár explained, “We have totally different view.” My former congregation president was president for 12 years. Now, he is President Emeritus and a board member like any other. With that title, he will be a board member until he passes away. He can have opinions. So the title means that he is a member and leader of the board. So, Dr. Gellérd is considered a leader. But I am not the one to express an opinion. I am just a scholar here, but in Transylvania, we see the position like that. Walter Knight explained that Zizi [Dr. Gellérd] has visited his church and is a power to be reckoned with. We need her and everyone else who is working for the Partner Church. We don’t want to offend her and people in Transylvania. Sam Berliner, First Parish Cambridge Church (MA) said that to him it is an unintentional slap in the face. Any other title doesn’t work; stick with the original title that most people understand. Jean Crichton from the Partner Church in Summit, NJ said she doesn’t know Zizi herself, but people in Transylvania will feel very different from now on. We now have Philippines, Khasi Hills, Africa, but Transylvania is still very important although we have new partners. I don’t know if we will have more honorary presidents, but it is a new world. Lisa Gillispie said she feels like a baby in her partner church work compared to those who have spoken here, even though she has participated for 10 years. Zizi is only a legend to her; she never knew her. Lisa made the point that if the motion passes, while the title will be reinstated, there will still be hurt feelings. She hopes there will be continued dialogue to repair the relationships on both sides. Lisa expressed concern over the previous speaker’s statement that partnerships would be diminished by removing the title. She stated that partnerships are deep and committed and that we are all doing this work with love and a deep sense of commitment. For Lisa, it is her soul work. It is hard for her to imagine that partnerships will be affected one way or another. She hopes that this is not the salient issue and wants to get back to the work of partnership which is why we are all really here. Bertschausen said he is intent on engaging in conversation with Gellérd no matter what the decision is, a conversation on what “relationship” means. The board had no intention of silencing Zizi; every PCC member can speak their truth, but the board wants clarity about who speaks for the council. The title General Secretary would be more commensurate with her previous role, but we would still have concerns because there would be no institutional accountability. Van Duizend called for a vote on the amendment. It was pointed out that Rev. Gibson had offered the title as a friendly amendment and a friendly amendment must be accepted by the person who made the original motion. When asked, Rev. Keyes said he did not agree to the amendment. He said he would support that title should his motion fail, but the members should debate and vote on the motion to restore the Honorary President title. If that is not passed then Ruth Gibson’s idea should be considered. Van Duizend accepted the proposal to vote on the original motion first. Ron Cordes, emphasizing he was speaking only for himself, said he is not privy to inside information from the board, as neither are many of those attending. He said, if the board is dealing with personnel issues that the board cannot discuss, “you must consider that the board may have information that you and I do not have.” He asked that the members trust the men and women, the ministers and the


lay people, on the board and trust them. He said, “If this passes, this is a vote of no confidence in this board, so trust their deliberations and vote ‘no.’” David Keyes explained that if anything he said was interpreted as a threat, it was not his intention. It is his desire to move on by restoring the title. It is not intended as a threat. In his service on PCC Board, they took many stands that were later changed.

Van Duizend called for the vote on the original motion: Resolved, the members of the UU Partner Church Council, in recognition of her instrumental role in creating and sustaining the partner church movement, hereby name Dr. Judit Gellérd Honorary President. It is understood that the Honorary President is not involved in the organization's daily operations, and does not necessarily speak on behalf of the UUPCC.

Voted: In favor = 13, against = 15, abstentions = 9. The motion failed. Commemoration Sam Berliner asked for a moment to commemorate the loss of a dear friend and fine older minister who served three congregations at various times. Rev. Kovacs Sandor died suddenly of a brain tumor. Berliner asked for a moment of silence to join him in thinking of what it means to these congregations to lose their pastor like that. Title Consideration Ruth Gibson (M), Tom Wintle (S)

That Judit Gellérd be given the title of General Secretary Emerita in recognition of her

contributions.

Rev. Scott Prinster shared that although he appreciates Ruth Gibson’s interest in making sure that Zizi understands our appreciation, that title has the same problem. This position is still one without explicit accountability. He believes it makes us less effective to have a title with no accountability to the organization. Knight asked if we are making the decision based on what is best for the board or best for the Partner Church in Transylvania. If we are making the point that we have no faith in the existing board, let us do it that way. Denise Benshoof said she appreciates that this is the board’s work and that someone is doing the work, and that there is someone who wants to find a middle path. She asked if there is a way to ask the board to create a position that will have a better effect. Others chimed in that we need a sense of the meeting and leave it to the Board. deForest Ralph explained that he was the one who moved the title be discontinued at the UUPCC Board meeting in February. He has had extensive communication with Zizi since then. They know each other‘s feelings. The primary reason he moved it was so that she could speak freely, criticize the board, tell the board where it is going wrong without the title because any title connotes some authority. With the title, she should communicate with the board before going public or create problems. She chose the public forum of the 20th Anniversary celebration of the UUPCC in Koloszvár to criticize the travel program and the board. Some were good criticisms, but it might have been helpful if she had first given them to the board; and, if the board ignored her, then gone public, it would be understandable. The board received a communication from the TUC Consistory that they wanted t o talk to the board about the issues brought up by the Honorary President. That indicated they saw her to be an authority of the PPC. David Keyes quoted some sections of the letter from the consistory earlier. The letter explained


that the consistory wrote in response to Zizi’s request. Ralph read a paragraph from the letter.

Finally the executive committee considers some of the issues raised by Dr. Gellérd, occasionally in her capacity of the honorary president, for instance the ones related to the travel service, as important ones for the interests of the international partnerships of our congregations. Therefore, we look forward to having a dialogue with you about these issues before too long.

Ralph continued that any type of title that implies any authority will continue the confusion. He has great affection for her and his communication was to comfort her but does not mean he would be in favor for her to continue to follow a path that is destructive to her and her effectiveness. Her effectiveness is reduced by having a title. Without one, she can be free to speak. But with the title, she spoke, and “we could do little as we had no written information from her and had to deal with the confusion." Ralph explained that “General Secretary Emerita” has been proposed; but in the European context, the general secretary is the person who runs the thing. Stalin’s title was General Secretary of his party. She spends more time than we do in Transylvania and knows it very well, which could be helpful to the Board and Transylvanians, but she has not been in direct contact with the board. Julie Steinbach offered that in the context of organization, there is the concept of covenant between minister and congregation. A covenant is important for clarity of roles. Marion Connell moved to call the question. The motion passed and the vote was called on whether to bestow the title of General Secretary Emerita on Dr. Judit Gellérd.

Voted: In favor of bestowing the title = 2; Opposed = 23; Abstaining = 4; The motion failed.

Denise Benshoof asked if there is a way to send this message back to the board. Van Duizend responded, “The board has heard and understands the strong feelings in the membership, and it is our responsibility to look for another path.” Rev. Petr Samojsky offered a benediction including these thoughts: Before he came to the meeting, he understood there would be fun and it would be work. There was fun, food and conversation. Now after the meeting, he sees it was fun and it was work, and it is necessary to have fun and necessary to have work. The spirit of fun and work guide us in our relationship[s. deForest Ralph (m), Barbara Beach (S) Voted: To adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at approximately 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Beverly Moore, Secretary


2012 LOUIS C. CORNISH “LIVING THE MISSION” AWARD Barbara Kres Beach

The Board of Directors of the UU Partner Church Council is pleased to announce that at its Winter Board Meeting Barbara Kres Beach of Falls Church Virginia was named the recipient of the Louis C. Cornish Living the Mission Award for 2012. In so doing, the Board recognized Barbara’s outstanding contributions, both past and ongoing, to the UU Partner Church Council and to the partner church movement. Barbara was nominated by several former presidents of the UU Partner Church Council Executive Committee. Barbara was one of the founders of the UUPCC and was there at the organizational meeting at GA in Charlotte SC almost 20 years ago. She served on the Executive Committee (which became the Board of Directors) until 2009. She was an expert on and served as the UUPCC representative to the Czech Unitarian Church. Barbara played a crucial role in restoring ownership of the Czech Unitarian Church building to its rightful owners. As secretary for many years she helped maintain focus and develop the vision/mission that has served this organization so well. She served for 4 years as President/Chair of the UUPCC smoothing the transition from all-volunteer to having an Executive Director and staff. She helped steer the organization through the development of our mission and vision as well as establishing policies and practices that provided a strong foundation. At the same time she reached out to other international organizations to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways. She helped strengthen UUPCC’s working relationship with the UUA by negotiation a memorandum of understanding. She knows the value of working both globally and locally and was instrumental in the development of the Great Washington Area Partner Church Council. Barbara’s smile lights up every room she enters and her talents – whether dancing or managing the process – have served the UU Partner Church Council well. We are pleased to provide this recognition of all that she has done, and continues to do, for the international UU community, for the UUPCC and for UU churches everywhere.

2012 STEWARD OF PARTNERSHIP AWARDS The UU Partner Church Council is happy to announce the recipients of the 2012 Steward of Partnership Award. This award is given annually to recognize that long-term partnerships do not automatically sustain themselves. It takes attention, time and loving care to maintain long distance connections and nurture friendship. Often this work is not publicly recognized though it is this crucial grassroots work that keeps the partnership thriving and keeps the congregations involved. The people being recognized this year have kept communication going, organized worship services, kept their congregations engaged, made friends, shared stories – and their lives – with their partners in other countries. They have cooked and served and cleaned up at countless events. They have visited their partners and helped their partners come here. Many have organized major programs that have forever affected their lives and the lives of their partners. We honor and treasure all they have done and continue to do for Unitarians and Unitarian Universalists around the world!

Sue and Clint Blandford, Eliot Unitarian Chapel, St. Louis MO

Nancy Daugherty, First Parish in Bedford Unitarian Universalist, Bedford MA

Peter and Marjie Marion, First Unitarian Society of Madison WI

Len Pellettieri, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, CA

Vickie Milde, Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Appleton WI

Barbara Shelton, East Shore Unitarian Church, Bellevue WA

Gerry Schott, East Shore Unitarian Church, Bellevue WA

Ethel Mae Theriault, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, NJ

Barbara Trentacosta, First Universalist Church, Yarmouth ME

Nadine Van Lieshout, Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Appleton WI


Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

June 2010 Vision: We envision a worldwide Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist community that

promotes peace, justice, and liberty for all, supported by partnerships that are integral to congregational life.

Mission: The mission of the Unitarian Universalist Partner Council is to foster and

support partner relationships between UU congregations and individuals in the United States and Canada with Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist congregations, orphanages, schools and students in all other countries where partnering is sought and welcomed. These will be mutually beneficial, responsibly sustained, and linked by joint and mutual covenants.

We will:

BE a bridge that connects congregations around the world;

REACH across boundaries to collaborate with old and new partners;

CREATE transformational opportunities for pilgrimage and hospitality, for learning and for service;

CHALLENGE ourselves theologically and open ourselves to changed values and behaviors;

ESTABLISH global community as a common commitment of liberal religion;

INITIATE partnerships that promote global friendships, international awareness, human rights, and a better world; and

SUSTAIN this global vision, enlarging and renewing it as new occasions teach new duties.


Annual Chair’s Report 2012

In my column in the winter issue of the Partner Church News, I reported to you on the goals that your Board set for the year at our meeting in Appleton, Wisconsin. I would now like to report on the progress made to date in reaching those goals.

The 1st goal is to increase the number of partnerships. As many of you know, since last year’s Annual Meeting, we have successfully implemented a new form of partnership with classes at the New Life School near Masaka, Uganda. Nine congregations have agreed to sponsor a class at the school from their current level through graduation. There also have been two new congregational partnerships formed this year – Fox Valley UU Fellowship in Appleton, WI and BanayBanay on Negros Island in The Philippines, and the UU Metro Atlanta North Congregation (UUMAN) and Mawsynjri in the Khasi Hills of India.

We also have implemented some long-term strategies to encourage North American congregations to join the ranks of partners. The UUPCC and Meadville-Lombard Theological School will launch a new program that will provide ministerial students with an opportunity to travel to Kolosvar, Transylvania to teach English and work with students at the seminary there. We are also identifying strong, non-partnered congregations in the US and actively encouraging them to consider establishing links of friendship with UUs overseas.

The 2nd goal is to strengthen existing partnerships. We are working with the UUA Office that assists already partnered congregations with interim ministers to ensure that the partnership relationship does not atrophy during the transition between called ministers. Board members also will be reaching out to US congregations with strong and not-so-strong partner relationships to better understand what helps make a good partnership. We will use that knowledge to develop materials, programs, and services in the future.

The 3rd goal is to strengthen the UUPCC organizationally. Through the good work of our Travel Committee, in close collaboration with our counterparts in Transylvania, India, and the Philippines, we have developed an improved set of policies guiding travel to make certain that UUPCC Pilgrimages are focused on relationship building and that the administration of the Travel Program is transparent, clear, and consistent. We are also developing financial and personnel policies to more clearly delineate how our organization is governed.

In addition, we have been enhancing communication and collaboration with the other American UU-related organizations that have an international focus. One result is a Community Capacity Workshop to assist the Kenya UU Council (KUUC) in defining its goals and priorities, and develop an action plan to achieve those goals. The workshop is being conducted in cooperation with the International Council of Unitarian Universalists (ICUU), the UUA’s International Resources Office (IRO) and the Transylvanian Unitarian Church (TUC). Based on this plan, the three organizations will be better able to define the scope and means for developing these partnerships.

The 4th goal is to get more people involved in partnerships and the UUPCC. Some of you may already be active participants on the UUPCC’s Facebook page or watched partner church videos on YouTube. We also are providing travelers on non-congregationally based Pilgrimages with better information on partnerships and how they can help their church establish or strengthen one.

As you can see, there is a lot going on. If you would like to help us by joining one of the UUPCC’s committees working on these various strategies, please let Cathy or one of the Board members know.

In closing I would like to thank my colleagues on the Board, our superb Executive Director, Cathy Cordes, and our part-time paid and volunteer staff, including our Programs Administrator, Margot Fleischman, for their dedication, thoughtfulness, and willingness to put in long hours to make sure that the infrastructure for partnerships that the UUPCC provides is strong and vital. Finally, thank you once more for your enthusiasm, energy, hard work, and support. Congregational partnerships and other types of partnerships such as scholarships and sponsorships cannot thrive without your engagement. Dick Van Duizend Chair, UUPCC Board of Directors


Executive Director’s Report As we begin our 20th year I am excited to look back at the partner church movement to see how far we have come and to look ahead to an ever-expanding number of partnerships. What began as a response to re-connect with our Unitarian churches in Transylvania has blossomed to connections around the globe with established and newly emerging Unitarians and Unitarian Universalists. It is truly a joy to see this network of faith growing. The UU Partner Church Council continues to offer services to support the grassroots connections that happen between congregations, schools and individuals. You are the ones who do the work of partnership and we feel blessed to be walking with you in your efforts. UUPCC’s work is both short-term and long-term. In his report, Dick Van Duizend outlines the Board’s goals established at our winter board meeting. I would like to talk about what they mean in our day-to-day work. Maintaining strong ties with the headquarters in all of the countries where we have partners is one of our top priorities. We keep in touch on a regular basis and maintain good working relationships so the connections are there when we need each other. Support for partner visits is another high priority. The Pilgrimage Committee is implementing continuous improvement to keep the services we offer to help with visits of the highest quality. We know that face-to-face visits are so important for partners to work well together. A significant portion of each day is spent responding to your calls, joys, concerns and questions. We love hearing from you and try to be as helpful as we can. One of the ways we try to be helpful is by connecting those of you with similar needs so that you can provide support to each other. We know that the minister is a key player in each congregational partnership. UUPCC is engaged in two initiatives this year that we are hoping will have long term-benefits. One is to work collaboratively with the seminaries and the UUA International office to provide ministerial students with the opportunity for on the ground experience with international U*Us. We continue to support the Balazs Scholar Program at Starr King School for the Ministry that annually provides the opportunity for a minister from Transylvania to study at their campus in California for a year. We also continue to work with Meadville Lombard to support the English teacher in Kolozsvár working with seminary students there. We are engaged with Meadville and the UUA in designing a new program that will send a US seminarian to Kolozsvár for several weeks. The second initiative is working in conjunction with interim ministers to assure they have good information and knowledge of partnership so that they can best support a congregation in transition. Transition times for congregations can be precarious for some partnerships and can also be a great time for strengthening a congregation’s to commitment to partnership. UUPCC Board member Rev. Gary Smith is working with the UUA to create support materials for interims. We continue to work with other international UU organizations. We will attend another all-day meeting just after GA. The group is working to determine if it is possible to create a international UU group identity. Although all the groups attending are mainly U.S. based groups, all of our organizations have our own corporate cultures and contexts. We are, in a sense, modeling multi-cultural collaboration.


UUPCC is very grateful to Daya Shankar for establishing two funds in honor of her late husband Bob Fischer. The first is a restricted fund to support the Unitarian Union of Northeast India in addressing needs in the areas of heath and education, and to strengthen the involvement of the Unitarian youth in the Khasi Hills through education and training to further Unitarian principles. The second is an endowment to support the college education of one UUNEI student. What a wonderful tribute to Bob who, along with his wife Daya, cared deeply about the Unitarians in the Khasi Hills! Our financial status continues to be stable, which is a tribute to our supporters in this economic climate. Thank you all! UUPCC is grateful to the UUA for their continuing financial support and their support for the mission of international partnership. Personally I want to thank our fabulous “staff” both paid and volunteer for doing the behind the scenes work that keeps this organization strong: Margot Fleischman, Dawn LaFrance Linden, Libby Hanna and Dot Bergin keep the office going strong and help keep me organized. Pat Rodgers continues to manage the database. John Dale and Csilla Kolcsar provide such wonderful experiences for travelers. Lisa Gillispie and Nancy Daugherty provide the communications links for partners via the website and the newsletter. Together these folks provide the support services you have come to count on in your partnerships and I thank them for the their dedication and commitment. You are the ones I want to recognize the most: with every letter you write, every email you send, every Skype conversation and every trip, you do the most important work of nourishing the friendships and partnerships over the years. Your energy and commitment to the vision of a worldwide UU community is exceptional! Thank you for all you do! Cathy Cordes, Executive Director June 2012


UUPCC Travel Committee Report

UUPCC Travel Committee - GA 2012: In the last year, the Travel committee continued its efforts to guide and support the UUPCC Travel Service. 2011: More Formalizing of Effort - Using Transylvania as the Base 1. 153 travelers participated in UUPCC Pilgrimages during the 2011 travel season - about the same number as in

2010. They traveled to the Khasi Hills, the Philippines and to Transylvania. In Transylvania, $32,500 of the amount paid by travelers went to the TUC for impact fee ($3,500) or to Unitarian congregations for homestays or to Unitarian guesthouses ($29,000). This compares to $21,000 in 2010. This represents a 54% increase in such funds. We expect the numbers to be similar for 2012.

2. Implemented Transylvanian travel program process changes - using process and formalization to take some of the vagaries out of UUPCC/Transylvanian Church interaction. • Sent overview with finances to the TUC • Saw implementation of 2010 policy on homestay costs with supporting letter to partner ministers • Initiated invitation to partner Ministers to join the tour trip

3. Continued Pilgrim and Partner Minister Transylvanian Travel Surveys - here are some key results: • Travelers topline very positive (93% quite or extremely satisfied). The pre-trip organization and preparation

was good (93% quite or extremely satisfied with itinerary, trip details and preparation suggestions) the expectations clear, experiences memorable, trip leaders lauded and value in travel considered positive (100% quite or extremely satisfied).

• Partner Ministers also felt expectations were very clear, payments were understood • 73% of travelers were on their first trip to Transylvania • 66% stayed at least 4 nights with their partners - an increase that we urged congregations to consider • Here are some highlights of our feedback:

• The thing I enjoyed most, though, were the parties/large family style meals in the village. • Learning about the history of Transylvania and Unitarianism, visiting all the churches (not only Unitarian churches)

was great. • Visiting our partner church: this was the highlight for me. • I wrote 28 single-spaced pages, would you like a copy? Many highlights. • Going to a Sunday service in our partner church. Learning about the history and current political situation for

Unitarians in Romania. • I can't say enough how wonderful it was to travel with Csilla and John. They were extremely helpful and kind. They

made the trip an unforgettable experience for me. • At the end of our first concert at a Unitarian church, we sang the Szekely anthem with the audience. It was one of, if

not THE most emotionally moving and transcending moments of my life. Even though it was my first time in Transylvania and I still had so much to learn about the culture, I could not contain my tears of joy and compassion for this beautiful group of people who have endured so much for their faith and their homeland.

4. Interacted with the Transylvanian Unitarian Church to formalize distribution of the $10,000 of excess 2010 travel

funds. The money was given in support of Unitarius Travel, Inc. which is seeking to expand tourism resources in Unitarian areas of Transylvania, with a focus on attracting Hungarian visitors.


2012: Follow-through and Focus - Expanding Efforts of Committee Support into India and Philippines 1. We are in the midst of a very well-subscribed travel season with close to 200 travelers expected to participate in

UUPCC trips. This is a significant increase over 2011. Trips to the Philippines and the Khasi Hills have been completed plus more than 12 congregational trips and 3 group trips to Transylvania are on this year's docket. We have formally invited all ministers in Transylvania to join in parts of the touring that their partners will be doing before or after their village stays.

2. We are about to expand our trip follow-up surveys to monitor trip success to travelers to the Philippines and the Khasi Hills of India. We will be working with our "guides" Lee Boeke Burke and Margot Fleischman to develop geographically-appropriate questions.

3. Travel Grants: Understanding that bringing people together is the easiest way to further our mission, we applied the travel grant application criteria that was revised in 2011 to two additional bi-annual cycles. Significant available funds allowed us to award the most ever in a cycle with $3,750 having been awarded in travel grants in to date in 2012. We will work to update the application process and forms during the balance of the year.

4. We will work to focus our web site message on travel and travel services - to make sure that it reflects our mission and our offerings. Rev. Barbara Threat will spearhead this effort when she is back from sabbatical.

5. We will continue to work on improving all processes around our trips, making them fair and predictable. This will include an updated cancellation policy to start in October, 2012.

6. We urge those interested to attend the Transylvanian ICUUW Convocation in October. We are offering trip extensions on both sides of this conference to be held in Marosvasarhely.

7. For the balance of the year, we will focus on where we want to go as a travel service - how can we best support the committee charge and the mission of the UUPCC.

Respectfully submitted by Ann Gary, UUPCC board member and Travel Committee Chair


New Partners Report – July 2011-June 2012

We extend a warm welcome to all those who have established Congregational, Personal and Small Group Partnerships since last year:

Congregation-to-Congregation Partnerships

UU Metro Atlanta North Congregation and Mawsynjri, India First Parish in Bedford, MA and New Life School, Uganda All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa OK and New Life School, Uganda First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque, NM and Kitengela UU Church, Kenya Shawnee Mission UU Church, Overland Park, KS and New Life School, Uganda First Unitarian Church, Portland OR and New Life School, Uganda Unitarian Church, Sharon MA and New Life School, Uganda UU Church of the Desert, Rancho Mirage, CA and New Life School, Uganda First Unitarian Church, Dallas TX and New Life School, Uganda UUs of Sterling, Sterling VA and New Life School, Uganda UU Church of Bloomington-Normal, IL and New Life School, Uganda

Small Group/Individual Partnerships for Student Sponsorship

Philippines Elementary Student and Unitarian Society of New Haven CT, Children and Youth RE Elementary Student and individual (1) Elementary Student and UU Congregation of Lakeland FL, Religions Exploration High School Student and UUs of San Mateo, CA High School Student and UUs of Reading MA, Coming of Age Group College Student and UUs of Monte Vista CA, Small Group India Secondary Student and Honolulu UU Women’s Federation Secondary Students and Community Church of Chapel Hill, NC Outreach group (2) Secondary Students and First Unitarian Church, Portland OR, RE Committee Secondary Students and individuals sponsors (6) Transylvania High School student and individuals sponsors (3) High School student and European UUs group (2) High School student and Shoreline UU Society Madison CT, Transylvania Project High School student and UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, Manhasset NY, PCC


UUPCC MEMBERSHIP REPORT – 2011 1/12 Status 1/11 1/10 149 Active 149 148 27 Trying 27 25 12 New 4 5 +20 Inactive 20 20 208 Partners 198 198 4 Dropped 2 5 63 Waiting 63 63 New in 2011 11 New partnerships have been added: • Cambridge MA and Bordos - 2/11 • Appleton WI and Banaybanay PH - 1/11 • UU Metro Atlanta in Roswell GA and Mawsynjri - 11/11 • Tulsa OK and New Life School, Uganda • Bedford MA and New Life School, Uganda • Shawnee Mission KS and New Life School, Uganda • Bloomington-Normal IL and New Life School, Uganda • Rancho Mirage CA and New Life School, Uganda • Portland OR and New Life School, Uganda • Sharon MA and New Life School, Uganda • Dallas TX annd New Life School, Uganda Terminations in 2011 4 partnerships were dropped: • Muttontown NY and Bordos - 2/11 • Los Gatos CA and Medgyes - 4/11 • Swampscott MA and Sepsiszentkiraly - 11/11 • Rochester NY and Prague - 11/11 New Nibbles 1 potential partnership was reserved: • Gainesville FL - Pecs HU - 5/11 vote Other Changes in Status I assume that the 4 new partnerships from last year are all now active. Overall, I again recorded fewer changes in status than last year: • 1 Trying down to Inactive • 1 Active down to Trying • 1 Active down to Inactive Small Group Partnerships 92 partnerships: 76 continuing, 16 concluding 76 donors 1 partnership with no recipients 91 recipients 53 churches involved 21 opportunities Respectfully submitted, Pat Rodgers, Database Volunteer


UUPCC Communications Committee Report The PCC Communications Committee wishes all an exciting, stimulating and rewarding General Assembly. For those who cannot attend, we will look forward to reports back to the membership. I would like to take this opportunity to update you on our activities over the past year, since GA 2011. As always, there have been wonderful, informative virtual conference calls, open to the entire membership by calling into our conference center, free of charge. This past season has included calls on the following topics:

• 2 Calls on the “ICUUW Convocation in Transylvania” with Barbara Beach, Laura Nagel, Zsofi Sztranyiczki and Cathy Cordes.

• “Choir Pilgrimages” with Beth Norton

• “International Update”with Rev. Peter Morales and Rev. Eric Cherry

• “Annual Call with PCC Leadership” with Richard Van Duizend and Cathy Cordes

Future calls are being planned for topics ranging from updates on Africa, the Khasi Hills, the Phillippines, and the Kenya School Project. Please note that any individual or group can access these calls at a later date by going to the website or Facebook. We recommend that listening to one of these informative calls could be a great way to stimulate conversation at your local congregational PCC committee meeting. Our Facebook page is up and running with hundreds of "fans" so please visit us. We also have started a YouTube account and hope to continue to add videos from trips or events across the PCC spectrum. One of our goals is to find newer and better ways to communicate with all of you. Please contact the office if you have suggestions as to how we could accomplish this goal. Again, have a great GA in Phoenix! Linda Lu Burciaga, Chair Members: Carol Cook, Cathy Cordes, Nancy Daugherty, Margot Fleischman, Julie Gerrard, Lisa Gillispie, Rodger Mattlage, Cathy Perry, Rev. Scott Prinster, Pat Rogers

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Bill Boissenin Dana Booth Virginia Bourne Pat & John Bower Jeanine Braithwaite Rev. Daniel Budd Rev. John Buehrens Linda Lu Burciaga & Rev. John Burciaga Susan Caravello John Cavallero Katherine Christopher Peter & Vicky Coccoluto Rich & Jimmie Lee Cogburn Helen & Don Cohen Marion Connell Fred Cox Dwight Cramer Jean Crichton & Robert Gunhouse Tom & Mary Darner Jack and Betsy Darr Rich & Nancy Daugherty Cynthia Davis Rev. Alan Deale & Kathleen Hunter Greta Dershimer Frances Dew Douglas Dick Sarah Dorer McLane Downing Susan Duda Irvin Emanuel Karen & Chris Erikson Garold & Joyce Faber Janet Fernandez Anna Mathé Foss Hal Fuller Julie Gerrard Rev. Ruth Gibson Rev. Richard & Joyce Gilbert Leslie & Ellen Gunter William & Andrea Heier Rev. John Hickey John Hilke Judith Hines Rev. Leon Hopper Hillary Hutchinson Lois Hybl Heather Hyde Barbara Jacobs Rev. Bruce Johnson Don & Joan Johnson Rev. Roger Jones Julie & Jerry Jose Robert & Judith Kendall Maureen Killoran Bruce & Jane King William Klock Jeanne Kocsis Emery Lazar Elizabeth Leber & Andrew Coveler Patricia Leiby Debra Locklear Neal Lockwood

Rev. Megan Lynes Josef Machac Marjie & Peter Marion Anne Mark Phyllis Marsh Eva Marx Pauline Masterton Joan Mathews Rodger Mattlage & Patricia Brinkman Sharon Lawrence McDonald Ann McDonald Robert & Beverly McGaughy Beth McGregor Irene Mehnert Mary & Don Miles Heather Millar Beverly Montgomery Janice Moore Jeanne Morrel-Franklin Walter Morse Carol Nestor Thomas Newman Beth & Peter Norton Kimberly Perry & Charles Manley Nancy J. Peterson Hugo & Marilyn Pfaltz Donald & Lois S. Porter Rev. Scott Prinster Jeanne & Robert Reed Rev. John Rex Pat Rodgers Brian Rogers & Sherry Modrow Rev. Carol Rosine Emil Roy Colleen Sanders Rev. Russ Savage Jean Sherbeck Jane Shipman Emily Smith Jean Sorrells-Jones Frances Tanaka Adriana & John Terebessy Rev. Barbara Threet Tom Toth Barbara Trentacosta Del Tweedie Larry Underwood Rev. Arthur Vaeni & Sally Gove Phyllis Valentine Peter Van Demark John Kim Vandiver Allen & Nancy Wambach Samuel Warner Rev. Vail Weller Alice & Joe Wesley Janet West Rev. Bets Wienecke UUPCC Friend Bruce & Yukiko Anderson Lillian Anderson Lyssa Andersson & Jack Butterworth

Anne Andrews Raymond Angelo Sue Ashwell Rev. Timothy & Gretchen Ashton Sue Ashwell Constance M. Baker Sara & Stonewall Ballard Linda Banez-Kay & Jay Hilton Kay Carita Barr Ivan Baumwell Patricia Behler Carol & Julia Bertaut Jane Blackwell Connie Bloch Cynthia & George Bluh Cecil & Barbara Bohanon Dana & Kathleen Booth Jim & Betty Bowie Rev. Howard Box Julia & Arnold Bradburd Barbara Brock Peter & Martha Brown Rev David Bryce Rev. Eva Cameron Terry Carpenter Phyllis Carr Marjorie Carsen Mary Castiglia Mary Anne Chew Rev. Barbara Child Neil & Julie Chippendale Golda Clendenin Cathy & Tim Conahan Barry Copp Roger Corn Edith Morris Croake Virginia Crocker Nancy Crow Mary Rose Curtis John Dale & Csilla Kolcsar Jack and Betsy Darr Nancy Dean & Leonard Nowak Kenneth & Helen Deffenbacher Steven Denison Betsey & Robert Detwiler Millie Dew Esther G. & Robert S. Dickinson Eva Diner Irene Dinning Cheryl Dixon Dr. Mary Donald Kathryn Duke Doug Eads Gertrude Edge Jeanne Edwards Thomas H. Einstein Susan Ellsworth Irvin Emanuel Charles Fantz Gretchen Faulstich Rev. Richard M. Fewkes Carol & John Findling Janice Fiore &

2011-2012 UUPCC Donors


Vicky Gordon Janice Fitzpatrick Lori Fox Louise Friedenberg David & Linda Friedman David & Lisa Fry Emy Gartzke Rev. Nan & Richard Geer Ronald Glossop Bob Goodman Ralph Graner Anne Greenwood Avery Guest Carl Haag Margaret Hall & Craig Nelsen Robert Hamilton Libby Hanna Renee Harper Sally Hartman Fred Hatch Ernestine Helseth Meagan Henry Betty Hensley Lorella & Todd Hess Russ Heuckendorf Rev. Phillip Hewett Rick & Beverly Heydinger Eileen Higgins Valerie & William Holt Kathy Horne Ben Horvay Scott & Sandy Hughes Pat & Richard Hughes Jim & Betty Hulse Jane Hunt Rev. Doris Hunter Virginia Irving Timothy Jacoby Gene Jahncke Rev. Abhi Janamanchi Mary & Jerry Johnson Richard Johnson Rev. Roger Jones Joseph Joy & Susan Southwick Kathleen Judd Dan & Jan Karney Elizabeth Kelley Don Kerr Brian & Teilya Kiely Rev. Theresa Kime

Rev. Dan King Gabor Kiss Audrey Koch Michael Kohl Ivan & Ursula Kristoffy Marjorie & David Kroll George Krusen Myrta Ladich Dawn LaFrance-Linden Judith Lambert Donald & Ruth Lamphiear Rev. Marlin Lavanhar Sally Lawton Mary Leber MaryLou Lewis Neen Lillquist Jean Lovely Kathleen MacLeod Alvin Macomber Kristina Main Flora Majumder Patricia Manley Alan Marty Molly & John McClenon Nancy & Joe McDonald Patricia McGovern Tom McGuinness Lou McKee & David Verwolf Ray McKnight Donna McLain John & Mia McLeod Susan & Roderick James McLeod Rev. Wendy McNiven Barbara McPherson Scott & Terry Merrick Rev. Ben Meyers Gail Moizeau Laura Miller Irene Molnar-McKee Glenn Montgomery Rev. Leonora Montgomery Don Morgan Carol Morrison Cathy & Michael Muha Dr. Russ Myer Barbara Owen Julia Oyen-Keller Ruth Pearce Margaret Pearsall Margery Pease

Don & Judy Peters Rhonda Peterson Eugene & Helen Pickett Patricia Pratt S. Brown & Lois Pulliam Ogden Ramsay Timothy Ransom Janis Rapp Daniel Ratelle Gene Reeves Mildred M. Reynolds Rev. John Rex Sarah Richards Rev. Peter Richardson Frank Riela Andrea Rosenfeld William & Kathleen Rousseau Lynann Rudert Dianne Rusher John & Maggie Russell Karon Sandberg Sean Sanford MaryJean Schaible Leah Schultz Rev. William Schulz & Rev. Beth Graham Quanah Scoggins Rev. Craig Scott Rev. Carl & Faith Scovel Ruth M. Shaw Jane Sherman Glenn Short Ms Joan Smalley Rev. Gary & Elizabeth Smith Deborah & Donald Smith Emily Smith Gloria Smith Shirley & Thornton Smith Beverly Smrha Charles & Dorothy Sollinger Rev. Richard Speck, D.E. Rev. Paul Sprecher Jane Stallman Irene Stewart Rev. Doddie Stone Bill Suiter Rev. Sonya Sukalski Kathleen Swallow Hazel Thomas Janet Throop

Marjorie & Peter Titcomb Peggy Tlapak Imre Toth Cynthia Townsend Colleen & Paul Tuck Rev. Louise L. Ulrich Art & Arliss Ungar Nadine Van Leishout Robert & Joanna Vaughan Marilyn Vialle Bob Viscount Jan Viste Joan Walder Rev. Kate Walker Pat Wand Suzanne Wasilczuk & Tim Stratton Rev. Renee Waun Diana Weaving Dixie Welch & Peter Schwandt Mary Welch J. Brian Weller Brian & Kay Welwood Beth & Stuart Williamson Karen Wilson-Bell & Justin Bell Paige Wisotzki William & Brenda Witherspoon Rev. Mark & Michelle Worth Rev. Dr. Sara Zimmerman Honorary Gifts Alyssa Adams, in honor of Dick Van Duizend Carol Arvay, in honor of Golda Clendenin Cathy Cordes, in honor of Mercedes Kane Cathy Cordes, in honor of Meredith McCulloch Loys Fielder, in honor of Golda Clendenin Mara & Brett Fournier, in honor of Dick Van Duizend Margaret Kegle, in honor of Golda Clendenin Linda Olsen, in honor of Golda Clendenin

Supporting Member Congregations:

All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa OK

First Church in Boston, MA

First Parish Church in Bedford, MA

First Parish Church in Wayland, MA

First Parish Church in Weston, MA

First Unitarian Society of Madison, WI

First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Diego CA

King’s Chapel, Boston MA

Main Line Unitarian Church, Devon PA

Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, Alexandria VA

People’s Church, Kalamazoo MI

Second Congregational Meeting House Society, Nantucket MA

Unitarian Church of Davenport, IA

Unitarian Universalist Area Church, Sherborn MA

Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte, NC

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, GA

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, NC

UUPCC Annual Meeting Packet Section 3 Page 1

Treasurer’s Report 2011 was a break-even year for the UU Partner Church Council. UUPCC revenues exceeded 2011 expenses by $6,258. For a non-profit organization, this is appropriate. The mission of the UUPCC is to encourage and sustain congregational and other forms of international partnership, and the finances of the organization continue to allow the UUPCC to function successfully. I am particularly proud of the fact that the total operating expense for the year was $174,735. The UU Partner Church Council is able to support existing partnerships, develop new ones, and administer more than ten diverse grants and projects within a very lean budget. This is made possible by the hard work of our small staff (2.5 Full Time Equivalent positions) and many dedicated and talented volunteers. The UUPCC Travel Program continues to be an integral part of UUPCC services. The philosophy of travel is to promote and support the value of partnership, and it is important to note that costs are kept low in order to encourage and facilitate face-to-face meetings between partners. Funding for Grants and Special Projects increased 38% from 2010 levels, with the most notable increases related to UUPCC and emerging UU projects in the Philippines and Africa. The attached financials confirm that the UUPCC is working well on behalf of our members, financial supporters, and most importantly, all those whose lives are touched by the partnerships that we nurture. Thank you for providing us with this opportunity. Sincerely, George L Davenport Treasurer UU Partner Church Council

UUPCC Income Sheet

as of as of12/31/10 12/31/11

INCOME

Unrestricted Income

Donations & Contributions 76,482 77,219Institutional Support 60,000 60,000Other Income 3,212 1,857Program Support 3,476 2,955Travel Program (excluding Travel Scholorships) 58,875 38,963

TOTAL UNRESTRICTED INCOME 202,045 180,994

Restricted income

Grant & Project Specific Donations & Contributions 338,073 467,547

TOTAL RESTRICTED INCOME 338,073 467,547

GRAND TOTAL, ALL INCOME ==>> 540,118 648,541

EXPENSES

Unrestricted Expenses

Organizational Expenses 56,128 56,018 Staff Support Expenses 98,253 104,695 Partnership and Program Support Expenses 14,541 14,022 Adjustment to Prior Year Retained Earnings - -

TOTAL UNRESTRICTED EXPENSE 168,921 174,735

Restricted Expenses

Grant & Project Specific Expenses 318,535 394,066 Total Grant-Specifc Expense 318,535 394,066

TOTAL RESTRICTED EXPENSE 318,535 394,066

GRAND TOTAL, ALL EXPENSES ==>> 487,456 568,801

UNRESTRICTED NET INCOME/<LOSS> 33,124 6,259

RESTRICTED NET INCOME/<LOSS> 19,538 73,481

GRAND TOTAL: PCC NET INCOME/<LOSS> 52,661 79,740

Partner Church CouncilIncome Sheet (cash-basis)

as of December 31, 2011

UUPCC Balance Sheet, Page 1

as of as of12/31/10 12/31/11

ASSETS

Current Assets

Bank Account Funds 257,026 336,366 Other Assets 944 107

Total Current Assets 257,970 336,472

Long-Term Assets

Fixed Assets - - Accumulated Depreciation - -

Total Fixed Assets Net Accumulated Depreciation - -

TOTAL ASSETS 257,970 336,472

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

2100 · Payroll Taxes Owed 2,195 - - 2110 · Direct Deposit Liabilities - - - 2200 - Deferred Revenue 795 Current Portion of Long-Term Liabilities: - - -

Total Current Liabilities 2,195 - 795

Long-Term Liabilities - - - Total Long-Term Debt - - -

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,195 - 795


Partner Church CouncilBalance Sheet (cash-basis)

UUPCC Balance Sheet, Page 2

as of as of12/31/10 12/31/11


Partner Church CouncilBalance Sheet (cash-basis)

Equity

3900 · Retained Earnings - Unrestricted 124,458 157,582 TOTAL Unrestricted Retained Earnings 124,458 157,582

3950 - Retained Earnings (Restricted) re Project Specific Funds

Pre-Paid Funding of Ongoing PCC Activities100.01 · Bell Ringers 1,516 1,516 100.05 - East/West Workshop 233 - 100.06 · Economic Awareness 1,361 1,361 100.07 · English Teacher Fund - - 100.09 · G.A.Honored Guest - - 100.13 · Project Harvest Hope RE Grant 800 800 100.15 · Prague Roots & Wings 6,267 6,267 100.16 · Prague Support 2,000 2,000 100.17 · Religious Education 3,577 3,577 100.18 · Retirement Fund 0 1 100.19 · Starr King Scholar (1,654) - 100.22 · PCC Wire Transfer Service 7,880 -

100.22.1 Funds for India 2 100.22.2 Funds for Romania 2,102 100.22.3 Funds for Philippinnes 2

100.29 · Phillipines Support 23,197 70,423 100.30 · Community Development 17,416 14,979 100.31 · PATHS to Partnership 4,730 2,243 100.32 · Student Sponsorships via PATHS 14,467 14,530 100.40 · A.M. BARR - INDIA 5,342 20,456 100.42 · Africa Special - - 100.44 · New Life Uganda - 12,302 100.45 · Shankar-Fisher Fund - 10,000 100.54 · Travel Program Scholorship 11,061 9,276

Total Pre-Paid Project Funding: 98,193 171,837

Reverse Current-Year Restricted Earnings to roll (19,538) (73,481) Restricted Retained Earnings Balance back to end of prior Accounting Period

TOTAL Restricted Retained Earnings 78,656 98,356

TOTAL RETAINED EARNINGS => 203,113 255,937

Net Income/<Loss> for period

Unrestricted Income/<Loss> 33,124 - 6,258 Grant-Specific (Restricted) Income/<Loss> 19,538 - 73,481

Total Income/<Loss> for Period 52,662 - 79,740

TOTAL EQUITY 255,775 - 335,677

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 257,970 - 336,472

2012 Budget for Annual Report.xlsx, Page 1

Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council: 2012 Budget2011

Actuals2012

Budget100 Income

Income110 Annual Appeal 36,083 32,000120 Institutional Dues 24,676 24,000125 Individual Membership Dues 15,960 16,000130 Checking Interest131 Savings Interest 540 750135 Partnership Support140 Miscellaneous 29145 Sales, pins, posters, video etc 978 1,500150 Gifts 821 2,500160 UUA 60,000 60,000180 Paths Administration 2,955 4,000165 Travel Receipts 22,617 213,707168 Travel Registrations 15,980 25,000

Total Income 180,639 379,457

170 From Reserves 0 11,237

Total Income including Draw on Reserves 180,639 390,694



Actuals2012

Budget

600 ExpensesOrganizational Expenses

601 Transfer Fees 990 1,200603 Exec. Com. Expenses 2,869 3,000

604.1 Board Travel Program Services 3,000 3,000604.2 Board Travel Management 718 500605.1 Personnel Travel Prgm Srvs 5,476 5,500605.2 Personnel Travel Mgmt 783 1,000606 Fundraising 1,980 2,500607 Pins, Books, Maps 676 500608 GA Expenses 6,755 7,000609 insurance 2,201 2,250610 Membership Support 3,250 3,500612 Office Supplies & Expenses 15,016 15,000613 Bank Service Charges 0 100614 Organizational dues 0 100615 Legal fees 255 500616 Permits and fees 111 200617 Consultants 0 500618 Bookeeping/Accounting 4,126 4,000619 Accountant/CPA 0620 Conference Call Service 2,178 2,200621 Capital Equipment 0 1,000622 Contract Work 60 500623 Primax Payment Systems 1,463 1,600624 Petty Cash 0 0626 Marketing 231 2,400

626.c Marketing Reduced by Grant (2,200)626.5 Marketing re Travel Program 445 2,500627 US Coordinator 0 0629 Intern expenses 0630 Special Events 0 0631 Sustaining Stewards 260 500

Office Space 2,328 2,500Sub-Total 55,171 61,350

Correction to General Ledger 1,030



Actuals2012

Budget

Staff Support Expenses300 330 Executive Director 62,874 64,745

331 Director Retirement 6,271 6,475345 Administration 16,509 18,681355 Clerical 4,638 5,320365 Travel Coordinator 6,875 7,277

Staff Support other 1,000390 Payroll taxes 7,528 8,686

Sub-Total 104,695 112,184

Direct Pilgrimage Expenses66070 Direct Travel Expenses 195,000

Impact aid to Headquarters 5,160Sub-Total 200,160

Partnership Support 400 410 Building Partnerships 1,797 3,000

450 Other network SupportSub-Total 1,797 3,000

Support Program Expenses500 520 English Teacher 3,000 3,000

540 Kolozsvar Seminary Students 1,000 500U.S. Seminarians Project 500

570 Judicatory support 225 1,500Support of P/S India 1,000 1,500

572 Support of P/S Philippines 2,000 2,000580 Starr King Balazs Scholar 5,000 5,000590 CCB In-Country Support 0

Sub-Total 12,225 14,000

Total Expense 174,918 390,694

Surplus / (Short Fall) excluding Draws on Reserves 5,721 (11,237)including Draws on Reserves 5,721 0

third annual transylvania Fall Quilting retreat

september 18–27

10 days/9 nights from $1,225/person

Join us this fall for 10 days of fun and friendship honing your quiltingskills—learning from experienced instructors and local artisansalike. Set in the pastoral village of Felsörákos, the tour will combinedaily sewing sessions with day-trips to visit local weavers, lace mak-ers, and craftspeople. The newly renovated Unitarian Guest Housein Felsörákos offers comfortable modern accommodations for the

participants and serves as base ofoperations for meals and craft ses-sions. Delicious traditional mealswill be provided by the Women’sAssociation of the UnitarianChurch. In addition to the craftactivities the trip will also include anight high up in the Carpathianmountain resort town of Sinaiawith a guided tour of Peles Castle,summer home of the RomanianRoyal Family. There will also be afarewell dinner and folklore showon the final night in Bucharest. The

trip begins September 18th in Bucharest, Romania and ends themorning of September 27th in the same city.

transylvanian thanksgiving Pilgrimage

september 25–october 4, 2012

10 days/9 nights from $1,300 per person

Ten days of spectacular scenery, loving hospitality, and uniquearchitecture in Southeastern Transylvania. Discover the singularbeauty of the Carpathian Alps and the fascinating history of thewalled churches of the region. Beginning and ending in Bucharest,Romania this tour will visit the walled Unitarian churches of Székely-derz (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Árkos. You will spend along weekend with your partner congregation and worship on thisspecial Öszi hálaadas Sunday— the traditional Transylvanian Uni-tarian Thanksgiving. The tour also includes a night at a mountainresort high in the Carpathians, architecture as varied as Peles Castle (home of the former King of Romania), the sprawling BlackChurch in Brassó, and the Saxon fortress church at Biertan (aUNESCO World Heritage site). You will also participate in discus-sions with local experts about life under Communism, about theTransylvanian Unitarian Church today, and the future of the Unitarian villages.

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U U P C C T r a v e l S e r v i c e s & R e s o u r c e s

Congregational Pilgrimages–Travelwith us on a life-changing visit to your part-ner church in Eastern Europe, India, Africa,or the Philippines. Low-cost all-inclusiveland packages include ground transporta-tion, meals, lodging, guide(s), interpreter(s),and entry fees. Our in-country experts willwork with groups of 4-50 to develop a cus-tomized itinerary that fits your interests,budget and time frame.

Concert tours for Choirs and musical groups–Looking to expand thehorizons of your music program? TheUUPCC Pilgrimage Service has 10 yearsof experience facilitating international con-cert tours for UU choirs and a variety ofother musical groups. Buses, performancevenues, advertizing, musical instruments,

hotel arrangements and side tours are allpart of our large-group portfolio.

Youth service trips–Bring your youthgroup on a low-cost/high-return pilgrimageto Transylvania. They can follow in FrancisDavid’s footsteps in Torda, Kolozsvár andDeva, perform a service project in yourpartner village, cement your partnership foryears, and come back better people.

group tours for individuals and“space available” travel— We knowthat not every UU congregation is capableof organizing their own travel group. Forsmall churches, churches without partners,and interested individuals we offer eachyear several public trips to Eastern andCentral Europe, India, and the Philippines.

The itineraries for these are posted on themain travel page of the UUPCC website atwww.uupcc.org/trips.html. If the dates ordestinations of these public trips do not fityour needs we often place individuals withone of the many congregational pilgrim-ages that has space available. ContactJohn Dale for a list and short description ofthe current opportunities.

À la Carte services for individualsand independent travelers include:

Guides & Interpreters, Car rentals or Car &Driver, Airport – village – airport van/cartransfer (Budapest BUD, Bucharest OTP & BAN, Kolozsvár CLJ, MarosvásárhelyTGM) Hotels, B&Bs, Unitarian GuestHouses and home stay accommodations.

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For almost two decades the UUPCC Pilgrimage Service has helped to cement the bonds between North American UUs andtheir partners overseas. We provide multiple and varied pilgrimage opportunities for Unitarian Universalists of all ages. Formore details on any of the following services or to begin planning your pilgrimage opportunities contact our travel coordinator,John Dale, at [email protected] visit our website at www.uupcc.org/tripplan.html .

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UU FestivaL Choir 2013 european Concert tour

July 8–20, 2013

13 days/12 nights from $1,675/person

By popular request the UU Partner Church Council is reprising thehugely popular Festival Choir tour in July of 2013. This musical pil-grimage to Transylvania & Budapest will allow North American UUsto explore and experience the historic roots of Unitarianism, andconnect with our co-religionists through the universal language ofmusic. Beth Norton, Director of Music at First Parish Concord, MAhas once again agreed to direct the assembled choir. Singers willbe provided with music and recordings in advance. We will spendthe first days of the tour at a beautiful Carpathian mountain retreatgetting to know each other, seeing the local sights, and rehearsingfor the subsequent concerts. Along the way we will visit historic Unitarian sites and places of more general interest. Concerts will bein Brassó, Székelykeresztúr, Marosvásárhely, Kolozsvár, andBudapest.

The trip is open to singers young and not so young, but is limited to

40 participants. The 2011 trip filled in less than 3 months so if you

wish to participate, sign up now.

There will be optional pre- and post-tour extensions offered for Bucharestand Vienna respectively. For more information visit our website.

ne india & Khasi hills Pilgrimage

march 5–13, 2013 9 days/8 nights from $1440/person

Experience first-hand this unique outpost of Unitarianism! If youhave a partner church in NE India, are considering a partnership, orjust want to learn more about this branch of our denomination—thisis your opportunity to travel with other UUs on an intimateencounter with our coreligionists.

optional “golden triangle” extension (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur)

February 27–march 5, 2013 7 day/6 nights from $1,350/person

Old Delhi, New Delhi, the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, JamaMasjid, Raj Ghat, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, an elephant ride intothe Amber Fort—this 6 day tour of Northern India checks all theboxes for first time visitors..

UU transylvanian Pilgrimage (on a Budget)

may 11–23, 2013 13 days/12 nights from $1,140/person

Two life-changing weeks in Transylvania for under $1,150! This isthe same quality Unitarian pilgrimage that the UUPCC has beenfacilitating for 2 decades—but at 60% of the price. We have simplyreplaced hotels with dorms & guest-houses, substituted villagemeals for restaurants, eliminated the long van ride from Budapest,and taken advantage of “shoulder-season” rates.

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iCUUW ConvocationPre- & Post-event transylvanian Pilgrimagesseptember/october 2012The organizers of the 2012 ICUUW Convocation are pleased to offer bothpre- and post-event extensions for those participants who wish to broadentheir knowledge of Unitarian history, deepen their personal connections withthe Unitarians of Transylvania, and see other regions of Europe and Roma-nia. Pre- and post-convocation tour logistics will be coordinated by the UUPartner Church Council Pilgrimage Service. All proceeds from these optionalextensions will go the ICUUW scholarship fund. For more details includingdates, costs, single accomodation rates, daily itineraries and registrationmaterials please visit the UUPCC website at www.uupcc.org/trips.html

Prague & Budapest september 23–29, 2012

7 days/6 nights—from $899

Three nights each in two of Europe’s most captivating capital cities.If you have not visited Central Europe before this is an affordableopportunity to explore two world class cities with other UUs includ-ing NPR commentator Margot Adler. There will be group activitiesand meals as well as an opportunity to indulge your own interestswith the ample free time allotted. The trip begins in Prague, CzechRepublic and ends in Cluj (Kolozsvár), Romania where it joins theUnitarian Heritage tour. (Those individuals wishing to either extendtheir stay in Hungary or travel on to their partner churches uponarrival in Romania can do so and have their trip fees pro-rated).

Unitarian heritage & saxon Citiesseptember 29–october 4, 2012

6 days/5 nights—from $745

Beginning in Cluj (Kolozsvár), Romania this trip will start with thecelebration of Transylvanian Thanksgiving and then travel on to the

most significant and revered Unitarian sites in Transylvania. Theseinclude Torda, Mészkõ, Gyulafehérvár & Déva where local ministersand others will share with you the stories of our Unitarian heroesand martyrs such as Francis Dávid, John Sigismund, and FerencBalázs on the same ground where they stood.

maramures & Bucovina:Wooden Churches & Painted monasteriesoctober 7–13, 2012

7 days/ 6 nights—from $745

Hidden away in these remote regions along the Romania/Ukraineborder are some of the most spectacular scenery and picturesquereligious treasures to be found anywhere. You will experience theunique culture, architecture, and scenery of Maramures + tour four ofthe most famous painted monasteries with a knowledgeable guide.This tour begins in TG-Mures/Marosvásárhely at the conclusion ofthe ICUUW Convocation where extension participants will remainovernight on October 7th. The tour ends in Cluj/Kolozsvár, Romaniaon the morning of October 13.

visiting your Partner village or town

Before and after the convocation there will be an opportunity forthose participants with partner churches in Transylvania to visit theirpartner towns and villages to reconnect with members of the con-gregation. Participants who do not have partners in Romania will begiven the opportunity to spend time in a Unitarian village so theymight better understand their co-religionists and experiencetheir way of life. The UUPCC Pilgrimage Service can assist with allyour logistics including transportation needs and interpreters asrequired. Transportation costs are a function of vehicle size and dis-tance traveled. UUPCC interpreters receive $50/day. To plan your partner church visit contact John Dale at [email protected] .

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Please Join Us!

Presentation of the 2012 Steward of Partnership Awards &

The 2012 Louis C. Cornish “Living the Mission” Award to be given to Barbara Kres Beach

Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm.

A pre-paid t icket is required for lunch – please check in at the door.

The Annual Meeting will begin at 12:45 pm and is open to all UUPCC members in good standing. No ticket is required for the meeting.

Join us for good food and good conversa tion pr ior to the UUPCC Annual Meeting. (The buffet lunch menu consists of: Caesar salad, Chicken with a Lemon-Caper sauce, Penne Primavera al Pesto, garlic bread, chocolate or strawberry mousse, coffee/tea.) You may order lunch tickets one of two ways: 1) On our web site at: www.uupcc .org with a credit card by noon on Friday, June 15th. 2) By mail to UUPCC office, using the form below. Lunch tickets will also be for sale at the UUPCC booth (#120) through Wednesday, June 20. Please note, you will not receive a paper ticket – your name will be on the guest list at the door. Please check in when you arrive for lunch. ✁ please return this form with your check to the address below UUPCC Annual Luncheon, Award Presentation and Meeting

I would like to order a total of: _____ lunch tickets at $30.00 each.

Name _____________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________Email _________________________________

Please make your check out to UUPCC and send it to:

UUPCC, Attn: GA Lunch Tickets P.O. Box 88, Bedford MA 01730

Annual Luncheon, Award Presentation and Meeting Friday, June 22 12:00-1:30 pm Hyatt Regency, Cassidy Room

General Assembly Events June 20-24, 2012 Phoenix AZ UUPCC Annual Meeting & Lunch Friday, June 22, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel – Cassidy Room Join other Partner church folks at our annual lunch and meeting. Lunch tickets are available on our website www.uupcc.org—click on “Buy Lunch Tickets” on the homepage – or return the lunch ticket form in this packet. We will honor the Cornish Award recipient, Barbara Kres Beach and the ten 2012 Stewards of Partnership. International Village Booth #120 Convention Center Exhibit Hall

UUPCC is joined in the Village by UU organizations with an international focus. Information will be available on all our programs, including:

• Life-changing Congregational Partnerships • Community Capacity Building – community-based organizing by partner churches • Educational access for UU children in other countries through sponsorship and friendship

Video presentations and talks in the “Village Common” under the tent. Schedule at www.uuinternational.org.

Workshop “International Voices on Border and Migration Issues” Friday, June 22, 10:45 am – noon. Convention Center Room 222 BC International UU speakers outline political, social, and personal realities of migration and border issues in their countries, speaking as well to moral and spiritual challenges that arise. Worship International Worship Service Saturday, June 23, 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Convention Center HALL AB This worship service will include Francisco Javier Lagunes de Gaitan from Mexico and Olga Flores from Bolivia, joined by the Rev. Eric Cherry, UUA Office of International Resources, and the Rev. Gary Smith, UUPCC Board of Directors.

We are called to cross borders. Unitarian Universalists around the world are involved in that work every day. Some borders are between countries, while others are theological. Some borders are marginalized, and many are fraught with challenges. In community, we will celebrate the courage of UUs crossing borders around the world.

Visit us at our booth! #120 in the Exhibit Hall

Stop by, meet UUPCC staff members, see your friends, find resources, buy books, ask questions or just relax with us in the booth area. There is always something going on and it is where all the international guests hang out at GA. Join us!

Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council Paths to Partnership – STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS

The Need Many Unitarian and Universalist families around the world live on less than $1 a day. Education is one long-term strategy to break out of the cycle of extreme poverty, but going to school often means walking several kilometers, commuting or boarding, buying uniforms, books and supplies and often paying tuition. This is beyond the reach for many who struggle just to feed their families. Student sponsorships are one ideal program for UU individuals, religious education classes, small groups or even whole congregations to grow a friendship and have a real impact. You are asked to commit to sponsoring the student for 6 years in elementary school, 4 years for high school or 4-5 years for college and seminary. Student Identification Process UUPCC has joined together with U*U organizations in the Philippines, India, and Transylvania to identify potential students and to monitor and maintain the personal connections between student and donor(s). We have agreements in place to assure fairness in the selection process and accountability of the use of funds. Student Responsibilities Every student who graduates from high school or college will be expected to pay back, over a number of years, 20% of the total received once they have a job. This will provide an additional source of funding for future sponsorships. They will maintain passing grades and be expected to be in touch with their sponsor at least twice a year. Sponsor Responsibilities Your student will be assigned based on your choices of age and country and your relationship begins at the beginning of the school year for that country. You will be given a student’s name and contact info. You will be asked to contact your student at least twice a year to maintain the relationship. The student will be asked to do the same. You will be asked to pay the sponsorship costs once a year prior to the beginning of the school year. The rest is up to you. You may choose to write letters, visit, exchange photos and/or talk on the phone or through Skype or Yahoo messenger or other means of communication as appropriate for the age and available communications systems. How to Enroll in the Program If you are an individual, all you need to do is register online at www.uupcc.org/studentsponsors.html or by calling the UUPCC office at 781-275-1710. You will be asked to select a country and a school level. We ask that you commit to sponsoring the student for the duration of that level of schooling. (Example: Philippines, elementary, 6 years.) If you are a family, group, or congregation, select a designated person as registrar. This individual will be the person of record for the sponsorship and will collect the funds and send them to UUPCC. Again, we ask that you commit to sponsoring a student commit for the duration of the level of schooling you choose. Register by calling the UUPCC office at 781-275-1710, or go to www.uupcc.org/studentsponsors.html.

Annual Sponsorship Costs PHILIPPINES: School year starts in June. Sponsorship covers uniforms, tuition, books and transportation.

GRADE LEVEL ANNUAL COST LENGTH OF SPONSORHIP Elementary $330/yr 6 years High School $647/yr 4 years College A (Science) $3,520/yr 4 years College B (Arts) $2,145/yr 4 years

TRANSYLVANIA: School year starts in September. Sponsorships cover room, board and transportation in some cases.

GRADE LEVEL ANNUAL COST LENGTH OF SPONSORHIP High School $600/yr 4 years College $840/yr 3 years

INDIA: School year for high school starts in February. For college, the year starts in June. Sponsorships cover tuition and books. For high school students it also covers uniforms and exam fees.

GRADE LEVEL ANNUAL COST LENGTH OF SPONSORHIP High School $126/yr 3 years College Pass (Science) $352/yr 5 years College Honors

(Science) $445/yr 5 years

College Pass (Arts) $257/yr 5 years College Honors (Arts) $302/yr 5 years

For more information visit our website at www.uupcc.org/studentsponsors.html or contact the UUPCC Office at [email protected], (781) 275-1710

This project is funded in part by the Fund for Unitarian Universalism

Travel Grant Program

Grant Purposes: To provide financial support for travel to further the mission, vision and strategic goals of the UUPCC. To be a catalyst for travel and programs that otherwise would not occur and which will make a difference in the lives of the individuals and their communities. To encourage grant recipients to write, preach or otherwise broadcast to the wider community the benefits and particulars of partnership, and being good global citizens. The grant can be used for all types of travel. Priority will be given to travel from partner churches overseas to the United States. Who May Apply Unitarians & Universalists from partnered churches who have a written endorsement from their home congregation and partner church. North American applicants must be members in good standing of the UUPCC. Selection Criteria The UUPCC Pilgrimage Committee will give priority to proposals that involve collaboration with other organizations and individuals; include funding from diverse sources such as matching grants, fundraising campaigns, individual sponsors, etc.; and those that activate dormant partnerships. Grant Amount There is a maximum of $500 per grant. In no case shall grant funds represent more than 50% of the cost of travel, including airfare, ground transportation, food and lodging. Funding rounds occur in the Spring and Fall with deadlines of April 1st and October 1st, respectively. How to Apply: The application form is available to download from the UUPCC website at www.uupcc.org/tripservices.html. Or email [email protected]. Donating to the UUPCC Travel Grant Program Support from the UUPCC membership makes the Travel Grant program possible. If you have felt the power of meeting partners face-to-face, please consider making a donation so that you can share this life-enriching experience with others. UUPCC accepts directed donations to the Travel Grant program throughout the year. Checks can be made payable to “UUPCC” with “Travel Grant donation” in the subject line. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated!

Program Examples • Youth leadership training experience between

Transylvania, India, the U.S. and the Philippines • Ministerial sabbatical to learn church organization,

pastoral counseling, fundraising, etc. • Growth and development of women’s groups in

congregations • Support for community development programs that now

exist in start-up stages • Development of religious education materials and

curricula that support the growth and development of partnerships.

These are not meant to be exhaustive or predictive of applications the UUPCC receives, but merely examples of the types of new initiatives the UUPCC hopes to foster.

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