Our Transition Timeline
April 2, 2024 Senior Minister Resigns
On April 2, 2024, it was announced that Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer was resigning his position as senior minister.
June 2024 Minister Search Committee (MSC) Formed
Our board of trustees gathered volunteers and kicked off our minister search committee to begin the search process.
July 1, 2024 New Executive Director
Lane Smith, our former office manager, began her new position as Executive Director, managing the day-to-day operations of Unity Fort Worth during the transition period.
July 1, 2024 Transitional Minister
Rev. Aliza Bloom Robinson began as our transitional minister, to guide us through the minister search process and provide spiritual & ministerial expertise during our transition period.
July 20, 2024 Stepping Stones Workshop: The Sacred Value of Transition
We held our first Stepping Stones workshop, exploring the sacred value of transition, and setting expectations and practices to discover the hidden gems: the opportunities and unexpected blessings.
August 17, 2024 Stepping Stones Workshop: Sacred Listening Circles
In our August workshop, we created sacred space to both LISTEN to every voice, and to be HEARD with a specific process for building community.
September 14, 2024 Stepping Stones Workshop: Honoring Our Past, Creating Our Future
In our September workshop, we explored the heritage of Unity Fort Worth, including it’s celebrations and challenges, and discovered the qualities and focus we’d like to see in our next minister.
Upcoming – October 5, 2024Stepping Stones Workshop: The Power of Focused Ministry
In our October workshop, we will discover the underlying reasons people and ministries burn out, and design a supportive container that best serves who we are becoming. Register today!
Upcoming – November 16, 2024Stepping Stones Workshop: Mission/Vision/Core Values
In our November workshop, we’ll review our mission, vision, and core values to see if we still align with them or re-work them to fit who and What we are today.
Upcoming – TBAMinister Search Packet Completion & Submission
Our MSC will complete the minister search packet to submit to Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM).
Upcoming – TBAApplication Process
UWM posts the minister search packet on their website, where vetted and credentialed ministers can apply. Our MSC will review applications and arrange virtual interviews.
Upcoming – January 11, 2024Stepping Stones Workshop: Healthy Congregations
In our January workshop with Rev. Aliza, we’ll explore what a healthy congregation looks like and how UFW can be one.
Upcoming – TBA Interviewing Candidates
A small group of MSC members conduct virtual interviews and make candidate recommendations to the board of trustees. The board of trustees may choose to interview virtually before extending invitations to candidates for an in-person interview weekend.
Upcoming – TBASelection & Hiring
Guided by congregational feedback on the interview weekend(s), the board of trustees will select a finalist with whom to negotiate a contract.
Upcoming – TBACelebrate
We’ll have a huge celebration in appreciation for our new settled minister and a new era for Unity Fort Worth!