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Request Care Team Support

The purpose of the Care Team Ministry is to provide a ministry of caring and a network of support to all of the members of the UU Congregation of Montclair.

Please contact our team if you have an immediate need for assistance, specifically meals, transportation to and from the congregation or a home visit.

If you are in need of direct help such as a call or visit, please do not hesitate to submit the form.

We will all work to insure that you get the support you might need.

  • Purpose/Mission

    The purpose of the Care Team Ministry is to provide a ministry of caring and a network of support to all of the members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair.

    Vision

    The Care Team envisions:

    • A membership that feels supported when they experience challenge, transition, and grief.

    • A web of volunteers that understand their efforts to care for others in the congregation as an effective and meaningful ministry.

    • A congregation that is strengthened by efforts of care and compassion.

    Leaders and Responsibilities:

    Care Team Coordinator(s)

    • Coordinate the teams leaders, ensuring that responsibilities are met

    • Set meeting agendas

    • Lead meetings

    • Ensure that leaders have the information they need to lead

    • Actively seek volunteers to fulfill open positions.

    • Ensure that the Care Team Leaders are setting appropriate boundaries on the care they provide

    • Report to the Board of Trustees when asked by the Board

    • Contribute to the Annual Report

    • Submit a Budget Request

    Card Team Leader

    • Supports and coordinates the Card Team which will:

    • Send cards to congregants to mark times of challenge, transition and grief

    Calls Team Leaders

    • Supports and coordinates the Card Team which will:

    • Make calls to congregants to mark times of challenge, transition and grief

    Meal Team Leader

    • Supports and coordinates the Meal Team which will:

    • Provide meals to congregants to support them through times of challenge, transition, and grief.

    Visits Team Leaders

    • Supports and coordinates the Visits Team which will:

    • Make visits to congregants to support them through times of challenge, transition, and grief

    Rides Team Leader

    • Supports and coordinates the Rides Team which will:

    • Provide rides to congregants who are unable to attend worship services and key congregational events without the aid of a ride.

    Co-Minister

    • Provide visionary, operational, and pastoral leadership to support the Care Team.

    Volunteers

    • Provide direct support consistent with each team’s specific charge.

    • Provide feedback to team leaders to ensure that the team leaders have all the information they need to lead effectively.

    Authority

    The Care Team has the authority to suggest changes to this charge, including additional Addendum of Procedural Documents.

    The Board of Trustees has the authority to hold the Care Team accountable for the fulfillment of this charge. The Board of Trustees also has the authority to amend or rescind this charge, including the Addendum and Procedural Documents.

    Approved by the Board of Trustees: March, 2019