Staff
On July 1, 2009, Clara Barton and Massachusetts Bay Districts began a staff sharing arrangement that is being tried over a two-year interim period. Given geographic proximity of the two districts and a collective desire to share program capacity, we are hopeful that this arrangement will allow us to serve our congregations better. Under this arrangement, each district provides both general and targeted abilities to meet congregational needs.
Shared staff includes a
- District Executive who holds all the accountability as a CEO for management and operations for both districts. In this capacity, Rev. Sue Phillips supervises the district-assigned UUA staff as well as administrative personnel. She interacts with congregations as needs arise and determine which staff person may best serve those needs.
- Director of Leadership Development who identifies, supports and trains key lay leaders in congregations to enable them to fulfill their congregation's mission. Doug Zelinski holds to this position.
- Director of Congregational Development - Rev. Beth Miller holds to this position.
- Director of Faith Formation who helps congregations, professional and lay leaders implement a vision for multigenerational congregations that integrate the passions, experience and gifts of all of our people, including children, youth, young adults and elders. She can help your congregation develop strategies for addressing developmentally appropriate faith formation needs of every generation, and put infrastructure in place to support these strategies. Karen Bellavance-Grace holds to this position.
- District Administrator who oversees the daily operations of the districts, keeps financial records, and administers the district library. Judy Murray acts in this capacity.
- Program and Social Justice Coordinator who coordinates district programs and registrations, handles marketing and communications and facilitates social justice learning and growth opportunities within the district. Meck Groot holds this position.
For more information about and to contact staff persons, click on the link provided with their names above.
Working together, all district staff develops a comprehensive vision for programs that develop congregational capacity. In this two-year interim period, we are learning our way into a new structure. Adjustments are being made along the way. We are excited about the possibilities that staff sharing offers both districts to talented and resourceful professionals, as well as enabling each staff member to concentrate on some targeted needs.
