Ministry Teams

Audio Visual Department
Goals: We give thanks that we efficientlly facilitate the effective presentation and dissemination of UCSB’s internal and external outreach ministries, including SUnday service messages, music and event programs, internet presence and the recruitment of new members for our church.
Team Leader: David Thomasson
Team Members: Bob Baddy, Myles Higa, Matthew Kinsella, Bill Marino, Warren Oda, Don Wilkie

Chaplains
Goals: TBA
Team Leader: Carolann DeSelms
Team Members: Helen Crimmins, Charla Gae,  Susan Luther, Tina Magnuson, Judy Smith, Liberty Thyme

Choir
Goals: We are uplifting and inspiring our congregation through positive music. We thank you, Spirit, that you are speaking joyously in, through and as every one of us in song. We are creating and growing the positive music community here in the South Bay.
Team Leader: Felice Schaeffer
Team Members: Jon Schaeffer, Bruce Elkind, Phyllis Ford, Charla Gae, Lisa Kinsella, Matthew Kinsella, Susan Luther, Bill Marino, Christy Nielson

Compassionate Response Team/Serving Opportunities
Goals: We give thanks, Lord, that UCSB is a welcoming ministry, serving & loving one another, taking that out into our world, in Your Name, to Your glory, and in accord with Your will of good for all.
Team Leaders: Bonnie Clark, Patricia Weisman & Dee Dee Whitesides
Team Members: Kathy Barron, Carol Barkovsky, Tiffany Chiu, Carole Gordon, Chris & Grace Henneford, Tina & Steve Magnuson, Bill Marino, David Thomassson, Judy Smith, Liberty Thyme, Jeantte Weaver

Education Ministry Team
Goals: We give thanks, Lord, that we are firmly placing the feet of children, youth and adults on Your Path, and teaching them ways to stay there for a lifetime. To respond to and nurture another’s spiritual growth through loving, confidential prayer support.
Team Leaders: Patricia Weisman & Bonnie Clark
Team Members: Liberty Thyme & Carol Barkovsky

Facilities Management Ministry Team
Goals: To maintain and improve our physical home by ensuring a safe and beautiful environment for us all.
Team Leader: Bill Marino
Team Members: Bob Baddy, Bill Marino, Jeanette Weaver, Don Wilke,

Fellowship and Outreach
Goals: To develop activities that link us as friends and helpers who do enjoyable things together and strengthen the life of our church.
Team Leader: Phyllis Ford
Team Member: Open

Communication
Goals: To develop digital communication systems, such as website and social networking programs that link us together and strengthen the life of our church.
Team Leaders: Phyllis Ford, David Thomasson & Liberty Thyme
Team Member: Open

Greeters
Goals: As part of the Service Ministry, Greeters are the initial contact with guests. They are the welcoming hosts, providing information for visitors, ushering guests, collecting the offering, and sharing warmth and friendliness.
Team Members: Kathy Barron, Gale Crandell, Debbie Elkind, Tina Maguson, Juliet Oda, Judith Thurow, Virginia Trimble, Jeanette Weaver, Dee Dee Whitesides, Carolyn Wilson
Team Members: Bob Baddy,  Bruce Elkind, Chris Henneford, Steve Magnuson, Bill Marino, Warren Oda, Dorian Rose, David Thomasson

Hospitality
Goals: To bring the congregation together in fellowship in a casual, fun environment where people can get to know each other and form stronger ties as a church community.
Team Leaders: Tina Magnuson & Dee Dee Whitesides
Team Members: Debbie Elkind, Char Graben, Chris and Grace Henneford, Christy Nielson, Alison Montgomery,  Jeanette Weaver

Membership
Goals: To share the Unity message in our community to attract those who are looking for a spiritual home.
Team Leaders: Bill Marino/Martha Collins
Team Member: Open

Music Ministry Team
Goals: UCSB is “THE” “New thought spiritual music center” of the south bay. Where artists within and outside our church can perform music for the benefit of our Church and the spiritual community at large. Where we take an active role in promoting music that uplifts, inspires and engages everyone.
“To make music an integral part of our spiritual experience at church”.
Team Leader: Willie Sterba
Team Members: Bruce Elkind, Charla Gae, Connie Jo Hamilton, Lisa & Matthew Kinsella, Harold Payne, Felice Schaeffer, Judith Smith, Susan Luther, Carolyn Wilson

Platform Assistants & Meditation
Goals: TBD
Team Leader: Trish O’Connor-Weisman
Team Members: Bonnie Clark, Carolann DeSelms,  Bill Marino

Strategic Planning & Finance Ministry Team
Goals: To formulate and execute a strategic plan which develops generous tithing, strengthens community presence and expands the participation of all members in our church activities.
Team Leader: Bill Marino
Team Members: Bob Batty, Scott Imbach, Lisa Kinsella, Christy Reilly

Tellers
Goals: TBD
Team Leaders: Board of Trustees
Team Members: Bonnie Clark, Char Graben, Juliet Oda, Christy Reilly, Trish Weisman

Volunteer Coordinator
Goals: To develop and administer a volunteer program, working with the Board as a consultant to affect a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the staff.
Team Leader: Jeanette Weaver
Team Members: All Volunteers