Our Governance – First Unitarian Universalist Church

Shared Ministry

Our church is about to embark on an exciting new Shared Ministry governance model, which has been under discernment for several years now. Why the change?

Multiple reasons: better collaboration, more reliance on a knowledgeable and experienced staff, better communication, more time for congregants to focus on fellowship, spiritual journey and important issues.

Read all about who is on the teams and how they will work here: :

Shared Ministry Meetings
2022-2023 Shared Ministry Roster

Shared Ministry Roster

Team Name Subgroup	Governance	Administration Memorial Garden, Library, Property, History	Congregational Life Chalice Circles, Cook Teams, Hospitality Circles, Fellowship Activities, Small Groups	Faith Development Classes for all ages, Family and parent groups	Financial Stewardship Pledge Campaign, Service Auction, Endowment	Social Justice Welcoming Congregation, Racial Justice, Accessibility & Inclusion, Immigration, Environmental Justice, Community Volunteering	Worship & Music Worship Associates, Choirs, Featured & Guest Musicians
Congregation Member	Anne Black-Sinak, Aleta Borrud, Jerry Katzmann, Greg Turosak, Jeff LarsonKeller	Eric Eggler, Barb Foss	Robin Taylor, Lisa Talcott	Jessica Hoffman, Stephanie Evans Hanson	Dave Edmonson, Katherine Logan, Beth Schmidt	Gail Bishop, Sara Felts	Beth Atkinson, Trish Braga
Board Liaison	Kim Reid	Walt Rothwell, Kim Edson	Jodi Edmonson	John Tacinelli, Kim Reid	John Helmers	Brianna Berg, Molly Dingel	Brianna Berg, Molly Dingel
Staff	Rev. Luke Stevens-Ryer	Erika Fetterman, Nick Woolums	Melissa Eggler	Amy Nelson, Derik Robertson, Chantelle Feddersen	Connie Schuelka	Rev. Luke Stevens-Royer	Paul Trewartha-Weiner, Rev. Luke Stevens-Royer, Austin Ferguson, Joe Mish

Board of Directors 2022-23

The church is governed by a Board made up of nine Directors. Church members are nominated for the Board by our Nominating Committee, and elected by the church members at our annual meeting held in June each year. Officers serve a 1-year term for a maximum of 4 terms. Directors serve a 2-year term for a maximum of 2 terms. The duties of the Board are described in Article VII of our Church Bylaws.

Board meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday each month.

Our current Board members are:

Board Member	Position	Term Ends
Kim Reid	President	June 2023
Paul Trewartha-Weiner	Vice President	June 2023
Kim Edson	Secretary	June 2023
John Helmers	Treasurer	June 2023
Brianna Berg	Director	June 2023
Molly Dingel	Director	June 2023
Jodi Edmonson	Director	June 2024
Walt Rothwell	Director	June 2023
John Tacinelli	Director	June 2024

Bylaws, Policies, Procedures & Forms

Our Bylaws have been adopted by the congregation and the Board of Directors to establish predictable and efficient ways to work together and make sure we operate in an ethical, legal, and safe manner.