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​Annual Congregational Volunteer AwarDS

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Gertrude Willis Lifespan Religious Education Award
​2022 Recipient - Nicole Graysmith
Named for Dr. Gertrude Willis, a founding member of the congregation and passionate advocate
for children, the Gertrude Willis Lifespan Religious Education Award is presented annually to
members and ministries who make significant contributions to religious education in the
congregation.​
 Nicole's involvement in the Children and Youth Ministry is extensive and her contributions are numerous.  She has been a member of the Children's Ministry team including serving as Chair.  As Chair, Nicole organized the very successful Shower that furnished our nursery and preschool rooms.  Her visionary skills are so appreciated.
Read about her work.


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​Joe & Lucy Straley “Beyond These Walls” Award
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2022  Recipient - ECO
Named for long-time Community Church members and dedicated activists who worked to change the world locally and internationally, the Joe & Lucy Straley “Beyond These Walls” Award is presented to a member or ministry in our church who lives our Unitarian Universalist values in the larger world. 
ECO, our church’s environmental ministry, supports and encourages our congregation to take actions toward sustainability and better stewardship of Earth.
Read about their work. 


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Al & Ann Sawyer “Within These Walls” Award
2022 Recipient - Andrew Wright

The Al & Ann Sawyer “Within These Walls” is presented for outstanding service to our church community.

Andrew Wright serves the Community Church with faithfulness and devotion as its Treasurer. While much of his service happens behind the scenes, Andrew makes significant contributions to help our church to thrive.

Read about his work.
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​"These Walls” Award 2022 Recipient -
The many people who made the Building Project possible: 

Capital Campaign, Building Task Force,  Finance Task Force, Communications Task Force, and Gap Strategy Task Force
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Last July we officially completed our Building Project and began to occupy our new space, which includes the two large new space, the upstairs Gathering Room and the downstairs Living Room.  Our new spaces also include several new gender-neutral bathrooms, a lift making our spaces accessible, the gallery and the porch.

Read about their work.
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Joe and Lucy Straley 
"
Beyond These Walls"
2021 - Mary Beth Powell & Bill Rote
2020 - Mary Hulett & Immigrant Justice Initiative

2019--The Sanctuary for Dialogue Team
2018--Jill Baker
2017 -- Maureen O'Rourke & Shannon Richards
2016 -- Marilyn Alexander
2015  -- Hank Rodenberg
2014 -- Dave Morgan
2012-13 --Kathy Farinola
2011 – Ruth Gibson
2010 – Patricia B. Learned

2009 – Lynn Davis
2008  - Mariana Fiorentino
2007 – Gayle Ruedi & Pete Rubinas
2006 – Dan Politt
2005 – Kathy Putnam & Joan Garnett
2004 – Rob Fulcher & Nan Guyer
2003 – Susan Brewer
2002 – Tanya Carter
2001 – Angela Parris
2000 – Katie Donovan & Jim Ellenson
1999 – Peggy Misch
1998- Joe and Lucy Straley
Al and Ann Sawyer
​"Within These Walls" Award

2021 - Bianca Rodriguez
​2020 - Susan & Don Blanchard

2019--Dorothy Wright and Marni Goldshlag
2018 -- Susie Hafer
2017 - Gail McKinley

2016 - Bob Weston (posthumous)
2015 - Brad Kosiba
2014 - Kari Andrade
2012 -13 Paige Smith/Peter Bird
2011 – Ivy Brezina
2010 – The Governance Task Force
2009 – Susan Spalt
2008 – Jim Magaw & Joann Haggerty
2007 – Ruth & John Leopold
2006 – Mary Hulett
2005- Bill Gardner and Danny Gotham
2004- Richard Duncan
2003 – Steve and Cecilia Warshaw
2002 – Lee and Eleanor Schaller
2001 – Martha and Gary Giles
2000 – Jean and Herb Harned
​1999 – Frankie Price Stern

1998 - Al and Ann Sawyer

Gertrude Willis
​Lifetime Religious Education Award

​2021 -Abbie Beasley Crombie & Nick Crombie

2020 - Jenny Nelson
2019-- Alan Reece
2018 -- Selden Holt & Tracy Kuhlman
2017 -- Dave Klibanow
2016 -- Laurie McDonald & Joanne Wood
2015 -- DeeDee Lavinder
2014 -- Bonnie & Jeff Nelson
2012-13 -- Jenny Warnasch
2011 – Jean Masse (Genova) & Steve Warshaw
2010 – The O.W.L. Team
2009 – Kim Gush
2008 – Melissa Caminiti
2007 – Julie Worth & Mark Smith
2006 – Anna Waller & Sarah Insch
2005 – Lilie Bonzani
2004 – Lynn Harmon
2003 – Rev. Chuck Howe
2002 – Joyce Allen
2001 – Valerie Yow
2000 – John Ager & Linda Sutton
​1999 – Marion Hirsch
1998 – Richard Morris



Unsung UU Award
2019-- Jami Alexander
2015--Lila Berry
2013--Laura Gilliom


"Out of Sight" Award
2002 Diane Henderson

Chuck Howe "Gift of Presence" Award
2002 Stella Lyons

Lifetime Contribution  Award
2002 Dan Politt
  • Home
  • Worship and Arts
    • Upcoming Services & Schedule
    • Most Recent Service
    • Recordings of Past Services >
      • Recording of Past Services
      • Wednesday Vespers
      • Sermon Archive Prior to March 2020
    • Music Ministry >
      • Community Church Choir
      • 2021 Virtual Music Gala
      • 2020 Virtual Music Gala
      • Virtual Worship Music
      • Music Program
      • As You Like It
      • Community Church Singers
      • Children's Choir
      • Youth Music Ensemble
      • UUkes
      • Instrumentalists
      • Music Team
      • Music Gala
      • Musicals
      • Pageants
      • Choir Sundays
      • Concert Series
    • Art at Community Church >
      • Art in the Sanctuary >
        • Upcoming Art Exhibits
      • Art in the Commons
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  • Newcomers
    • Welcome
    • What to Expect When You Visit
    • Visiting with Children and Youth
    • Map and Directions
    • The Path to Membership
    • How to Connect
  • About Us
    • Building Use Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Our Minister
    • Our Staff
    • Our Governance >
      • Our Board of Trustees
      • 2022 Board
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      • Congregational Meeting Documents 2019
      • Our Covenant
      • Our Mission and Vision
      • Our Strategic Plan
      • Our Bylaws
      • Social Media Policy
      • More About Our Governance
    • Committees and Ministries >
      • Caring Ministry
      • Living Our Covenant with Intention
      • Endowment Committee
      • Committee on Ministry
      • Finance Committee >
        • Sunday Counters
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    • Our History >
      • Congregational Award Recipients
    • About Unitarian Universalism >
      • The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)
      • Our Beliefs
      • Unitarian Universalist History
      • Southeast District of the UUA >
        • Building On Our Legacy Capital Fund
    • Stewardship >
      • Annual Pledge Drive
      • The Endowment Fund: Supporting the Future of Our Congregational Mission >
        • Proposing a Project
        • Contribute to the Fund
        • Past Projects
        • What is the Fund
      • Qualified Charitable Distributions
  • Youth and Children
    • Ready for RE, a visual guide
    • About Youth and Children's Ministry At The Community Church >
      • Program Philosophy
      • Helping Children and Youth Connect at Church
      • Parent Expectations
      • Program Leadership
    • Registration and Parent Cooperative >
      • Registration
      • Parent Cooperative Information
      • Parent Cooperative Requirement
    • Children's Program
    • Youth Program >
      • Sunday Programs for youth
      • Coming of Age
      • Bridging
    • Sarah Elizabeth Insch Church Youth Leadership Program >
      • Insch Program Description
      • Insch Associates
      • Insch Program Application
    • Youth Staff Internship Program >
      • Insch Program History
    • Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education
    • Chalice Camp 2023
  • Justice and Service
    • Ongoing Racial Equity Work
    • Racial Equity Challenges
    • Charles M. Jones Peace & Justice Committee
    • Community Service Ministry
    • ECO
    • Habitat For Humanity Outreach
    • Immigrant Justice Initiative
    • Share the Plate
    • Side with Love Ministry >
      • Side with Love Spotlight
      • Side with Love Concerts
  • Learning and Fellowship
    • Welcoming Ministry
    • Buildings and Grounds
    • 20s and 30s Group
    • Annual Fall Auction >
      • Auction Resources
    • Community Church in Action >
      • Community Day of Service 2023
      • Community Day of Service 2023 Photos
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      • Community Day of Service 2022
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    • Community Clickers >
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    • Chalice Circles/Small Group Ministry
    • Flaming Chalices Softball
    • Outdoor Connections
    • Rare Women >
      • Resources for 2023-2024
      • Housing Options as We Age
      • Resources for Rare Women
    • Sanctuary for Dialogue
    • Spiritual Exploration for Adults (SEA) >
      • Past SEA Classes and Programs
      • SEA Pilgrimage Class
    • UNC Campus Fellowship
    • UU Non-Fiction Readers
    • WomenCircle
  • Donate Now
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