Governance & Leadership
The 5th Principle of Unitarian Universalism guides our governance: "The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large." We strongly believe in the use of the democratic process. So while we have governing bodies and committees to perform the day-to-day work, the entire member congregation gets a say on all important decisions, such as the annual budget and the election of Board members. The Congregational Bylaws provide a stable, time-tested structure for all policies and operations of the congregation.
Board of Trustees
Our congregation-elected Board, consisting of members who selflessly volunteer their time, is the primary policy-setting body. With guidance from the congregation, the Board establishes the vision and annual goals for the church and monitors their progress. There are currently seven (7) positions on the Board:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Trustees (3)
Committees
Our Fellowship runs on volunteer power. All our day-to-day operations are handled by committees whose members give their time and enjoy the satisfaction of working with a team and strengthening connections with fellow church members.
The following are our current Committees:
Endowment
The goal is to enhance the mission of the congregation apart from its general operation and to support programs and facilities that are consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. Contact: endowmentchair@uuuf.org
Facilities – Buildings and Grounds
Members of this committee maintain the physical facilities of the UUUF building and grounds. Anyone can join who has some handy person or landscaping skills or is willing to learn. Contact: FacilitiesChair@uuuf.org
Finance
This committee manages tasks related to the Fellowship’s finances as well as provides stewardship and oversight of the financial health of the congregation including budgeting and pledge/donation recognition. Contact: FinanceChair@uuuf.org
Hospitality
These volunteers make you feel welcome in our building (when we are meeting there). They manage beverage/snack supplies, organize potluck lunches, host special events, and maintain our kitchen. Contact: HospitalityChair@uuuf.org
Investment
This group is responsible for making sound investment recommendations to the board for Endowment and general church funds. Contact: treasurer@uuuf.org
Information Technology
This group welcomes members with knowledge in networking and computer hardware, data backup and security, maintaining software-controlled devices, and providing training to users. Contact: ITadmin@uuuf.org
Membership
Committee members greet and welcome, offer UU101 classes, plan events for new members, conduct induction ceremonies and connect new members with opportunities to volunteer. Contact: MembershipChair@uuuf.org
Nominating
The nominating committee presents a qualified slate of candidates for Officers, Trustees, and Endowment Committee members. Contact: vicepresident@uuuf.org
Pastoral Care
This committee’s members support congregation members who are going through an illness or life crisis. They also provide support to caregivers and comfort the bereaved. Pastoral Care also helps coordinate memorial services. Contact: PastoralCareChair@uuuf.org
Personnel
This job of this committee is to hire staff, oversee payroll/staff benefits, provide support and conduct staff reviews. Contact: personnel@uuuf.org
Programs
Because we are a lay-led congregation with a different focus each week, this group schedules speakers for Sunday mornings and provides coordination and training for service leaders. Contact: programs@uuuf.org
---Audio/Visual/Media
This committee is a subcommittee of Programs and helps with setting up of audio/visual equipment including microphones and broadcasting equipment in our building Contact: mailto:AudioVisualChair@uuuf.org For Zoom/YouTube broadcasts. Contact: Media@uuuf.org
---Music is a subcommittee of programs that coordinates music in line with our speakers/themes. Contact: MusicChair@uuuf.org
Public Relations/Marketing
This group promotes UUUF's presence in the community through marketing and communications, including social media, website, signage, and more. Contact: pr@uuuf.org
Religious Education
The role of this committee is to support the Director of Religious Education in curriculum and event planning as well as conducting programs. REChair@uuuf.org
Rentals
Members help advertise spaces as well as review and revise rental contracts and payments. Contact: RentalCommitteeChair@uuuf.org
Social Action
This committee creates opportunities to put our UU values into action in the community. Visit this page for more detailed information. Contact: SocialActionChair@universityuus.org