Our Governance
Our Governance Structure
Democracy is at the heart of Unitarian Universalist congregations, including All Souls. We are an independent congregation, in an active association and relationship with other Unitarian Universalist congregations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The ultimate authority within the church is held by the congregation, which elects the Board of Trustees, calls its primary minister and votes on fiscal decisions and major initiatives.
We internally use a policy governance style-organizational system, which guides action with broad statements of goals articulated by our leadership. It is a transparent system that establishes clear lines of authority and accountability while encouraging open communication and avoiding micro-managing. Policy Governance entrusts people with the freedom to do their jobs creatively and effectively.
Our Leaders
Meet Our Lay Leaders: our Board of Trustees, Program Council, and Leadership and Nominations Committee, who do the work of: making and implementing policy, helping with ministry and programs, and developing the next set of congregational leaders.
Board of Trustees Meetings
For the 2023-24 church year, the Board of Trustees will hold business meetings on the second or third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members and friends are welcome to attend. Click on the meeting date links below to see the meeting agenda and get the Zoom meeting link:
May 17, 2023
June 14, 2023
Meeting Minutes
Approved 2023-2024 Board and Congregational Meeting Minutes
Approved 2022-2023 Board and Congregational Meeting Minutes
Annual Lists of Approved Motions and Policies
2021-2022 Board Approved Motions
2020-2021 Board Approved Motions.docx
2019-2020 Board Approved Motions.docx
2018-2019 Board Approved Motions.docx
Links to helpful Governance Documents and Resources
All Souls Board Policy Manual
Current FY 2023-2024 Budget
Safe Church Policy All-Souls-Safe-Church
2021 Policy Governance Presentation
2023-2024 All Souls Vision Of Ministry
Guiding Vision of Ministry:
Together we create transformative experiences each week that fuel people forward into their lives in the community, and then they come back for more.
Priorities
- Creating Clear Paths of Connection & Belonging to Strengthen and Facilitate Fierce Commitment to Social Justice and Multigenerational Engagement
- Radical Hospitality & Inclusion
- Create a Culture of Healthy Conflict