Shared Ministry
Shared Ministry is our church’s governance model in which the mission of our church is shared among lay leaders and professional staff. Our mission, rooted in Unitarian Universalist values and principles, is guided by the members of the church who elect our Board and call our Minister. In turn, the Board empowers teams made of church leaders and staff to envision how the spiritual, physical, social, financial, and justice goals of our church can be met most effectively. As members of the teams, staff takes care of administrative responsibilities, freeing up teams to focus on the mission of our church – to foster spiritual growth and practice justice.
Shared Ministry Leaders 2024-2025
Upcoming Shared Ministry Team Meetings
All scheduled meetings will appear here – if there are none listed, the upcoming meeting times have not been finalized. Check back soon or contact the office with questions.
October 13, 2024 – Social Justice Team Meeting 1-2pm ~ Peabody Conference Room
January 12, 2025 – Social Justice Team Meeting 1-2pm ~ Peabody Conference Room
April 13, 2025 – Social Justice Team Meeting 1-2pm ~ Peabody Conference Room
July 13, 2025 – Social Justice Team Meeting 1-2pm ~ Peabody Conference Room
October 12, 2025 – Social Justice Team Meeting 1-2pm ~ Peabody Conference Room
Board of Directors 2024-25
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 responsibilities of the Board are described in Article VII section 7.3 of our Church Bylaws.
Board meetings are typically held at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday each month.
Our current Board members are:
| Board Member | Position | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Trewartha-Weiner | President | June 2025 |
| Aleta Borrud | Vice President | June 2025 |
| Brianna berg | Secretary | June 2025 |
| Jamie Bingner-Care | Treasurer | June 2025 |
| Kim Edson | Director | June 2026 |
| Laurel Podulke-Smith | Director | June 2026 |
| Jodi Edmonson | Director | June 2026 |
| Rod Milbrandt | Director | June 2025 |
| John Tacinelli | Director | June 2024 |
Bylaws
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.
Policies ~ Policy Table of Contents
Governance Policies
Nominating Policy
Personnel Policies
Congregational Resolutions