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Rev. Tom Chulak to Leave District Executive Position
After nine years as St. Lawrence District Executive, Rev. Tom Chulak has announced that he will leave that position late this summer. Citing Rev. Chulak's outstanding leadership and the health of the district, SLD President Ernie Hall notes that the district board is working with the Unitarian Universalist Association on future leadership. Text of the announcement letters follows:
January 7, 2010 Dear St. Lawrence District Leaders, I am writing to let you know that I have decided that this will be my last year as SLD District Executive. During these last nine years, I have loved working with you as together we have built Unitarian Universalism and our congregations through the District. This has been one of the most fulfilling ministries of my life, but personal and professional changes have led me to the conclusion, after months of exploration, that this summer is the time to end work my with you. The exact date of my ending is still to be decided. However, it is my intent to take part two of my sabbatical from May 17 to July 19 and to co-lead a Leadership Development Retreat the end of July. Informed by a new Futures Team Report and blessed with excellent leadership, I am confident that the future of the St. Lawrence District is solid. As we all know, any change brings with it uncertainty and sadness. I feel both of these as I prepare to open myself to the next stage of life. In September, I will turn 62. In October, I will be married and move into a new house. It is my expectation that after I leave this position that I will continue my commitment to Unitarian Universalism by consulting with congregations and other UU Institutions. It has been one of the great joys of my life to serve you. Together we have done good work. For this I am grateful. We still have several more months together and I look forward to connecting with many of you. Faithfully Yours, Rev. Tom Chulak SLD District Executive
Dear St. Lawrence District friends, On behalf of the SLD Board of Trustees, let me be the first to thank and honor Tom for his 9 years of outstanding leadership and ministry as our District Executive. While we will miss him greatly, we are excited for him as he plans his new future. Tom's hard work has left the District in a very strong position, and we are also excited about the District's future. We have started to work with the national office of the UUA to define the next steps. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions, comments, or concerns. (hallel@nycap.rr.com) In fellowship, Ernie Hall President, SLD Board
Unitarian Universalist Community Forms in Olean
Photo: UUCO Steering Committee. The Unitarian Universalist Community of Olean has begun monthly informational programs. The "spiritual community in the making" meets at 2 pm on the Second Sunday of the month at the Olean Public Library. Fall events included "A Free-Thinking Faith: What's in it for UU?" featuring Rev. Tim Bancroft; "Ecology, Justice and Compassion" with Rev. Dick Gilbert, and "For Every Thing, There is a Season," a group reading and discussion about winter holidays.
Photo by Corinne Potter.
A Letter From the Rev Tom Chulak, Karen LoBracco and Ernie Hall December 7, 2009 Dear Congregational Leaders in the St. Lawrence District, Last week violence and death struck at the core of two congregations in the St. Lawrence District: First Unitarian Church of Rochester and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton. Not only are our thoughts with them, but the resources of our district and association have been offered and gratefully received. We share with you words from each of these congregations: READ MORE> Posted 12/9/09
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