Monthly Board meeting agenda: The general sessions of all monthly Board meetings are open to all who would like to listen in. Agendas are typically posted soon before each meeting. The Board meets regularly on the third Tuesday of the month with working meetings periodically.
Working Meeting Agenda
Friday, September 11, 2026
The Leadership Handbook includes links to manuals and helpful documents; general Onboarding materials for leaders explains our structure and operations.
The Board of Trustees
Our church is governed by a congregation-elected Board of Trustees consisting of seven positions, plus the Minister as an ex-officio member. Three of our elected officer trustees (President, Treasurer, Clerk) and our trustees-at-large serve staggered two-year terms. The Officer-elect position is a one-year term preparing for the role of either President or Treasurer depending on rotation. We have a modified policy-based model of governance which frees the board to set long-range goals and create policies and procedures to cover church operations. Committees and other groups are empowered to carry out the administration and ministries of the church, using our policies as a guide.
We will continue to improve, create and implement further changes in our governance journey. By communicating with and requesting input from other church leaders and our members, we aim to increase clarity and efficiency by engaging with staff, reducing overlap in current committees and teams, and redefining Board roles to better fit a refined governance structure.
Current President: Kat Gelder
Committees
Five Advisory Committees to the Board of Trustees form the backbone of our church operations. Finance, Stewardship, Personnel, Governance, and Property are populated by member volunteers appointed by the Board, drawing those among us with talents and passion in a variety of areas, and assisted by staff within their areas of responsibility.
Programs
Our Minister, as Head of Staff, and our Staff members engage with Teams of member volunteers to enhance our thriving, engaging programs. Within areas of Administration, Worship and Inspiration, Education and Personal Growth, Connections and Community, and Justice and Advocacy, we carry out the goals and mission of the church and also are able to live our values daily in the wider community.
Other elected positions
As necessary for the roles they are asked to carry out, members of the Nominating and Ministerial Search Committees also are elected by Congregational vote.
