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312 FILLMORE STREET, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301    PHONE: 718-447-2204

committees

Committees form the backbone of our congregational life. The Unitarian Church of Staten Island could not fulfill its mission and purpose without them. You are warmly invited to participate in the committees, except as noted. For information about a committee and how to become a member, or to express a concern in a particular committee's area of interest, please contact us.

ONGOING COMMITTEES
Beautification   
Makes recommendations for improvements and repairs to the interior spaces of the UCSI, including flooring, walls, fixtures and shelving. 
 
Black Lives Matter 
BLM committee brief description to come.

Caring   
Provides support at times of need and transition, such as adoption, birth, death, illness or moving.
 
Committee on Shared Ministry (CoSM)  
The CoSM focuses on all aspects of the congregation's ministry: professional and lay leadership, music, social justice, religious education, pastoral care. The other committees are involved with parts of the ministry, i.e. finances, buildings and various programs. CoSM is purposed with taking in the big picture.
 
Communications 
Ensures the flow of communication among the congregation, Trustees, Minister and the greater community, through the press, web and social networks.

Facilities Management Task Force   
Maintains church property to assure safety, cleanliness and code compliance. 

Finance 
Coordinates the business operations of the church to ensure fiscal integrity, effective use of personnel and inter-committee fiscal cooperation.
 
Flowers  
The Flower Committee provides flower arrangements for the Sunday services, with special flowers at Christmas, Easter and at memorials on request.
 
Hospitality   
The Hospitality Committee arranges for availability of refreshments after the Sunday service.
 
Membership  
The Membership Committee welcomes visitors to our church and its programs and keeps members engaged.
 
Memorial Garden 
This committee administers the Memorial Garden.  
 
Music
Supports special music programs and maintenance of church instruments.

Nominating 
Researches and proposes candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors.

Social Justice Committee

Worship Guild 
Works closely with minister and music director to ensure the Sunday service meets the needs of the congregation.

special events committees

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Irish Pub Dinner & Beer Tasting
FEBRUARY: Annual Super Bowl Party
Fundraising event organized by the Men's Group.

SPRING: Spring Auction  

The Spring Auction Committee plans and holds the yearly silent auction, a major fundraising event
SPRING: Themed Dinner to raise funds for the Religious Exploration program  
Spring fundraising event to benefit the Religious Exploration program. Dinner themes have included Irish Pub Night and a Pasta Dinner Extravaganza.

MARCH / APRIL: Interdenominational Seder Dinner  

This is an interfaith celebration of freedom based on the Jewish Passover Seder. Through ritual, stories, and music, we learn about each other's cultures and express our yearning for the liberation of all people throughout the world. The Seder is both a service and a shared meal.

SUMMER: Member-Hosted Benefit Dinners Member-hosted benefit dinners are held over the months of June, July and August, in members' homes.

JULY & AUGUST: Summer Forum Series  
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Yearly Summer Sunday Service Program from June through August.
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UCSI member Vivian Vassar in Mrs. Claus disguise.
DECEMBER: Jolly Holly Fair  
The Jolly Holly Fair Committee plans and holds the yearly seasonal fair, a major fundraising event coordinated with other neighborhood arts and cultural events.

DECEMBER: Annual Greening of the Church
Decoration of the Church for Winter Holidays. Coordinated by: Religious Exploration Committee, Membership Committee, Flower Committee
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THE CHURCH IS LOCATED 1 BLOCK FROM SNUG HARBOR CULTURAL CENTER, ON THE NORTH SHORE OF STATEN ISLAND. A 15 MINUTE BUS/TAXI RIDE FROM THE SI FERRY TERMINAL IN ST. GEORGE.       
DIRECTIONS:  
BY TAXI: Drive to 312 FILLMORE ST, corner of CLINTON AVE—a 10 minute drive from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.

BY BUS: From the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, take the S40 BUS towards GOETHALS RD via RICHMOND TERRACE. Get off at corner of CLINTON AVE and RICHMOND TERRACE. Walk one block to 312 FILLMORE ST.

BY CAR: From the VERRAZANO BRIDGE, OUTERBRIDGE or GOETHALS BRIDGE, take the CLOVE ROAD EXIT on RT278. Turn  onto Clove Road going toward and crossing VICTORY BLVD. Continue on CLOVE ROAD until you can make a RIGHT on BARD AVE and continue to RICHMOND TERRACE. Turn RIGHT on Richmond Terrace and proceed 4 BLOCKS to CLINTON AVE. TURN RIGHT onto CLINTON AVE  and proceed 1 block to FILLMORE ST. 

From the BAYONNE BRIDGE, take the first exit (EXIT 13) onto MORNINGSTAR RD. Turn right onto MORNINGSTAR and continue until the road ends at RICHMOND TERRACE. Turn right, going under the overpass, and continue on RICHMOND TERRACE for about 10 minutes, until you reach CLINTON AVE. Turn RIGHT onto CLINTON AVE. Go 1 block to FILLMORE ST. There is ample (and free) street parking.
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