Support Jim Nelson

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   Name: Laura Wayne on May 10, 2003

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   Name: Scott Wayne on May 10, 2003

   Comments: Fantastic.

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   Name: Marsha Stanley on May 10, 2003

   Comments: Glad to be one of the sponors of this petition and a first signer.

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   Name: Pat Wayne on May 10, 2003

   Comments: Jim is one of the nicest people I have ever met and while I was in the USA, even got me, an aetheist, to go - and really enjoy- his meeting.

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   Name: Sara Short on May 11, 2003

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   Name: Karin Udler on May 11, 2003

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   Name: Mark De Oliveira on May 11, 2003

   Comments: If we as a congragation are committed to the UUA principles, this issue certainly deserves exploration by the wider congregation as a leadership change that this could lead to will affect all of us.

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   Name: Kenneth Daniels on May 11, 2003

   Comments: This is just outrageous! I have been away for 3 weeks and come back to find this is going on. I come to UUCF to get away from this behind the door political cr*p I have had to endure my entire life working at various corporations. I haven't been a member of UUCF that long (6 months). I chose UUCF over other congregations in large part because I felt comfortable with Rev. Nelson. Sad to say that if the decision is made to dismiss Rev. Nelson, I will be forced to look elsewhere as well!

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   Name: Jim Hood on May 11, 2003

   Comments: Jim Nelson would probably be the first to admit he sometimes acts (or, more precisely, talks) without developing a five-year strategic plan. This is a weakness but also a strength. You may not agree with him but you know where he stands. I agree with Marsha Stanley and her group that any change should be carefully considered and that the congregation's obligation to Jim and his family not be disregarded.

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    Name: Michael Boyles on May 11, 2003

    Comments: My personal experiences with Jim have always been very positive.

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    Name: Marybeth Turner on May 11, 2003

    Comments: Jim Nelson was one of the primary reasons I joined the church - him, and the music. Unitarianism offered me the hope that a church community could avoid this type of conflict. I applaud your efforts to treat this situation with respect and understanding and fairness, all of which play an important role in my spiritual journey - a common ground I thought we all shared.

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    Name: Shane Torbert on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Anna Grill on May 11, 2003

    Comments: It would be a tragic loss to have Jim leave the church!

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    Name: Michael Grill on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Danielle Sullivan on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Michael Sciulla on May 11, 2003

    Comments: Would someone please share with me the crimes that Jim Nelson is being charged with All I've heard about is some vague "difficulties". Please, let's play fair. This is not N. Korea or China, etc. where people just disappear for no apparent reason.

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    Name: Jessica Snow on May 11, 2003

    Comments: I couldn't imagine this congregation without Jim, we can't let him leave!!!

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    Name: Pam Brennan on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Michael Behn on May 11, 2003

    Comments: Jim was the reason I joined UU. He is an inspiration and asset to all. He must remain!

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    Name: Beatrice Van Horne on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Cheryl Snow on May 11, 2003

    Comments: our family has only been involved with this unitarian church for about a year, but in that short time we have really enjoyed having jim nelson as our minister. was taken by surprise to find that there were people who were trying to remove him from his position.

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    Name: James Cooper on May 11, 2003

    Comments: I talked with one Board member. There seem to be no substantive issues. They just don't like the Minister's "attitude." I say, "So what"

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    Name: Jean Thoensen on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Sally Behn on May 11, 2003

    Comments: It is important to act in the best interests of the majority. Are you sure that this iw what the majority wishes Shouldn't they be given some idea of your reasons

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    Name: Daniel Noll on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Laura Noll on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Susan Behn on May 11, 2003

    Comments: The man has been an inspirtion.

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    Name: Amanda Adolph on May 11, 2003

    Comments: I am shocked by this. I have been visiting UUCF since August of 2002, and have found it to be a wonderful and warm spiritual community, primarily because of Rev. Nelson's work. His sermons are moving, inspiring, humbling and touching. They are extremely thoughtful and motivating. I have been considering becoming a member because of him - the services are much different when he is not there, and typically not as powerful. I am saddened by the news conveyed in this site and in the flier distributed 5/11. I am even more surprised that all the discussion of this on the UUCF website is buried in the board minutes. I cannot possibly consider joining UUCF if this is the way business is done. I hope the members have an opportunity to be heard, and his good work is rewarded with equity, fairness and justice that is preached by UUs.

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    Name: John Wiens on May 11, 2003

    Comments: I am a new member to the church, largely because I have been attracted to Jim's creative combination of humor and deep thoughtfulness, and his steadfast adherence to UU principles. He has my unqualified support!

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    Name: Craig Clark on May 11, 2003

    Comments: Our family is and has been very pleased with the ministry of Jim Nelson. We are also quite disturbed with the petition to change the the minsteral leadership of the church and thank you for putting forth this petition. We clearly support Jim and his family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

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    Name: Linda Clark on May 11, 2003

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    Name: Michael Wingo on May 11, 2003

    Comments: As a relative new-comer to the UUCF community, I find it difficult to fathom that UUs would consider such an action without a vote or, at the very least, input from the entire membership. I look forward to the May 20th meeting in order to learn more about this situation.

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    Name: Dorothy McGowan on May 12, 2003

    Comments: I am 100% behind Jim Nelson. I find him to be a gifted, inspired religious leader. His presence in the church has made a tremendous difference to me, my husband, and my daughter. Aside from whatever issues some of the congregation has with Jim, I am shaken by the underhanded, secretive means the way this issue has been handled. The conduct of the board is not what I would have thought of a UU. I am shaken that in the still of the night a much loved and respected minister can be removed. I just made my $75 pledge so that as the newletter says I can be considered an official member of the congregation - monthly checks, my husband teaching RE, and my daughter's involvement in the church apparently are not sufficient to make me a member of the church with a voice. Now that I have pledged the mandatory minimum I will also pledge that I will not contribute another $$$$ until I see whether or not Jim stays or goes and a complete review of the conduct of the board.

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    Name: Rita Hemmig on May 12, 2003

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    Name: Scott Hemmig on May 12, 2003

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    Name: Sierra Hemmig on May 12, 2003

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    Name: Savanna Hemmig on May 12, 2003

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    Name: Vivian McDaniel on May 12, 2003

    Comments: Jim has my unequivocal support. I believe the 47 seeking his resignation have forgotten the 2nd principle of UUCF.

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    Name: Randall Biggers on May 12, 2003

    Comments: Although there appears to be some legitimate complaints, the Board should be able, especially now with all our help, to iron this out. Jim is an excellent speaker, who gives thoughtful, inspiring sermons. I would like him to stay with us.

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    Name: Biggers Ursula on May 12, 2003

    Comments: There must be some problems given the stature of some of the signers of the resignation letter. But the board has got to solve this for all on all our behalf. I think it can be done.

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    Name: John McGowan on May 12, 2003

    Comments: I protest very strongly the manner in which this effort has been conducted. Behind the scenes and without the involvement of all of the UU's.

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    Name: Joan Lisante Hood on May 12, 2003

    Comments: I agree with Marsha's sentiments and hate the way this is being "handled."

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    Name: Jim Hood on May 12, 2003

    Comments: Due process lives-- at least, I think it still does!

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    Name: Diane Cooper on May 12, 2003

    Comments: I joined UUCF because of Jim Nelson. The first time I heard one of his sermons I was hooked. To lose him would be terrible. I do not know what is going on, but I sincerely hope the whole congregation is made aware of this stressful event and that we may all participate in giving our opinions. I hope UUCF future is not determined by just a few. I will help anyway I can. - Diane Cooper

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    Name: Laurie Alderman on May 13, 2003

    Comments: I support Jimm 100% and I think the complainers are in the minority, BUT they are very vocal. If they are so unhappy & have been for so long, why don't they find another place to worship

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    Name: Patty Knight on May 13, 2003

    Comments: I support Jim 100%

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    Name: Tom Jorgensen on May 13, 2003

    Comments: I was taken by surprise when I received the Edward White

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    Name: Jackie De Oliveira on May 13, 2003

    Comments: If anyone told me even 6 months ago that I would become a regular church member I'd have laughed, or fainted, or both. However, we regularly attend UUCF now and Jim Nelson is a main reason we do so. He has been very welcoming and we also enjoy his thought provoking sermons--wonderfully delivered with candor, conviction, and a sense of humor where appropriate. We are saddened that there is such strife in our new spiritual home, and hope that there will be time for our views, and the views of those who feel like us, to be heard.

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    Name: Ed And Cheryl Karoly on May 13, 2003

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    Name: Robert Taylor on May 13, 2003

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