Sunday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. in the UUC chapel and via livestream

UUC’s Special Congregational Meeting will be this Sunday, April 26, starting at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel. The congregation will gather to consider whether to call Rev. Jeremiah Kalandae as our Senior Minister. The meeting will follow the single 10:00 a.m. service where Rev. Jeremiah will preach.

Important update as of 9 a.m. Friday: Our very dedicated tech team worked for hours yesterday on the Zoom/livestream capabilities in the chapel for the meeting this Sunday. We have decided that the best way forward is to livestream the congregational meeting. There will be no Zoom after all. If folks watching the livestream would like to ask a question during the meeting, they can call the office phone number, (206) 525-8400. 

As required by Section 5.3(b) of our Bylaws, at least 40% of members must participate in a vote to call a Senior Minister in order for that vote to be effective. Our current membership count is 499, so at least 200 of us must vote. And at least 80% of the votes cast must support Rev Jeremiah’s calling, again, pursuant to Section 5.3(b) of the Bylaws. Absentee ballots are available in the church office and must be returned by Friday, April 24. The proposed agenda is available online or in the office. 

The Bylaws (Section 3.2) also require that at least 10% of members be present at the meeting to create a quorum. Given our current membership, the quorum requirement will be met if there are at least 50 in attendance. Moderator Chuck Harwood will work with our Tellers to confirm that all these requirements are met.

Following the vote, and assuming that it is successful, there will be a celebration in Nathan Johnson Hall, where UUC President Hugh Kimball and Rev. Jeremiah will sign Rev. Jeremiah’s contract. Rev. Jeremiah plans to return to Seattle on August 17 to begin their work with us.