How to Get Things Done at UUAA
Wondering who to ask or how to get your task accomplished at UUAA? Check the guide below for more information.
Have questions about how decisions are made at UUAA, how we elect leaders, and more? Read the Frequently Asked Questions document. It may have answers for you.
Common Tasks
Use these forms to request an indoor room or zoom room, or an outdoor space or a social hall table.
Use this form to submit an item for the weekly news.
View our Social Media Guidelines, Guidelines for Group Communication, and UUAA Publications Content Guide.
Problem Solving and Support Teams
For routine “how do I get this done?” issues like room reservations and social hall tables, etc, please try checking the table below for guidance.
If you need to talk to the staff person who oversees a particular area, view the list of ministers and staff. If you need to know about policies, please see our operations policies page.
If you have a question or suggestion involving UUAA governing policies, you should speak with a Board of Trustees member.
You might find that you have a more complex problem, like a relationship issue or an issue with UUAA processes and procedures. There are three lay teams that focus on creating a healthy and supportive environment at UUAA:
Living Our Values (LOV) Team aids with relationship issues within groups or the congregation.
Shared Ministries Team (SMT) helps with issues that involve UUAA processes and procedures.
Music Ambassadors (MA) Team can answer questions and receive feedback that is specific to our large and varied music programs.
Learn more about these teams.
Common Tasks
| If I want to… | I should first… | If I still need help, I should contact this person in the Church Office |
| Ask a question about my financial pledge or pledge statement. | Note that we are no longer printing giving statements because you can print your statement directly from your Realm account. If you have signed up for our new Realm database system, you can change your pledge or print your statement in the “Giving” section. If you want more information about joining Realm, contact: realmhelp@uuaa.org | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| Learn about UUAA’s operations policies. | Follow this link to the Operations Policies to read our policies related to building & grounds, communications, finance, fundraising, office support, and personnel. | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| Learn about UUAA’s governing policies. | Follow this link for the Board of Trustee’s Governing Policies covering the administration, oversight, and vision setting for UUAA. | UUAA Board of Trustees BOT@uuaa.org |
| File an Incident Report (vandalism, injury, theft, harassment, etc) | Download the Incident Report form. Submit the form to the office. | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| Rent space at UUAA for an event. | Provide dates, times, rooms and other needs related to your request to Deb Markum (734) 665-6158 x103 | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| Request space for my UUAA group | Recognized congregational groups may request to reserve specific outdoor spaces using the Outdoor Space Request Form. To request indoor spaces or zoom rooms, use the Request a Room Form. | room@uuaa.org |
| Plan a memorial or wedding service at UUAA | Provide dates, times, rooms, and other needs related to your request to rev. theresa rohlck. | rev. theresa rohlck (734) 665-6158 x110 theresa@uuaa.org |
| Report a building or maintenance concern. | Email specific details to: maintenance@uuaa.org. | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| Reserve a table for Social Hour | Recognized groups at UUAA can reserve display table space during Sunday Social Hour. All table reservations must be received a week in advance. Use this link to sign up for table space | Office Volunteer (734) 665-6158 x105 debita@uuaa.org |
| Submit a report to be included in this year’s annual report. | Email your recognized congregational team’s comprehensive program report to deb@uuaa.org. The deadline to submit an edited annual report is April 15th. | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| Submit an article for inclusion in the Weekly Bulletin | Submit your article of 90 words or fewer using this form. The deadline for each week’s edition is Tuesday at 5:00pm. If your group is advertising an event, please be sure to include the name of the event, date, time, and contact information to field questions. Please make your room reservation or Zoom room reservation before advertising an event. | (734) 665-6158 x105 communications@uuaa.org |
Request help with uuaa.org emails and listservs | Reach out to our volunteer WebTech Team with your request: webtech@uuaa.org | webtech@uuaa.org |
| Submit a notice for inclusion in the Pastoral Care News | Email your submission to pastoralnews@uuaa.org | rev. theresa rohlck Pastoral Care Coordinator theresa@uuaa.org |
| Submit an addition, change, deletion or notice for UUAA.org | When submitting information to the weekly news, you will be given the option to request that your information also appear on the website. The Communications Lead makes the final determination. | (734) 665-6158 x105 communications@uuaa.org |
| Submit an expense payment or reimbursement form. | Use the Expense/Reimbursement Form. Make sure to attach original receipts to the form. Mail completed forms to the church office. | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| View the UUAA’s balance sheet and budget. | Follow this link to the Financial Reports. | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| View a list of ALL UUAA groups, their email addresses and descriptions. | Follow this link to the UUAA Groups spreadsheet. | Deb Markum Administrator (734) 665-6158 x103 deb@uuaa.org |
| Start a new UUAA group | To start a new Social Justice group, please fill out this form and contact the Social Justice Council. All other UUAA groups, start by filling out this group recognition form. | (734) 665-6158 x105 communications@uuaa.org |
