SCM at the UU General Assembly
When great leaders arise in our midst, exemplars of service and ministry, the Society for Community Ministries recognizes their contributions at the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly.
The Community Minister of the Year award is presented to the lay person or ordained minister who provides an exemplary service to the Society and best fulfills its mission. The best sermon delivered by a community minister is awarded the Sermon Award during the GA worship service. On one occasion, a community minister was awarded the Joseph Tuckerman Inspirational Leadership Award.
Photographs from the 2007 General Assembly appear bellow.
Annual Award Recipients
Community Minister of the Year Award
Rev. Dr. Ralph Mero 2008 in recognition of his never ending support for the creation of sustainable Unitarian Universalist community ministries.
Rev. David Hubner 2006 For his advocacy and support for community ministry in his position of Director of Ministry & Professional Leadership of the UUA.
Rev. Nadine Swahnberg 2005 For spearheading the development of the SCM Code of Professional Practice.
Rev. Tom Kirkman For negotiating and coordinating the incorporation process of the Society for Community Ministries.
Rev. Jody Shipley 2002 For keeping the flame of community ministry alive in our hearts for so many years.
The Sermon Award
Rev. Dr. Dorothy Emerson 2006 "Community Ministry and the Future of Unitarian Universalism".
Joseph Tuckerman Inspirational Leadership Award Awarded to Rev. Maddie Sifantus 2006