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Governance

Institutionally we have congregational polity meaning we make our own decisions.

As an independent entity, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint is governed by its bylaws, with congregational policies to help interpret them consistently. All members participate in bi-annual meetings, where they elect board, nominating, and endowment committee members, approve changes to the bylaws, and determine the budget.

Between these meetings, the elected board, led by a moderator, oversees the life of the church with support from our ministers. The executive board also serves as the personnel team, responsible for hiring and guiding paid staff.

Board of Directors

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John Helsom
Secretary

Ray Rust
Moderator

Karen Anway
Treasurer

Bonnie Pobocik

Sandra Murphy

Kathy Watchorn

Committee on Ministry

The Committee on Ministry supports the ministers in their ministry to the congregation and serves a conduit for communication between the ministers and the congregation. The Committee on Ministry also participates in the evaluation of the ministers along with the Board. Members of this committee are chosen by the ministers.

Endowment Fund Committee

This committee consists of four members elected by the congregation. The committee elects one of its members to serve as the Endowment Fund Treasurer. This individual is responsible for all records relating to the endowment fund and for deposits and withdrawals of earnings from the fund. The committee acts in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of the congregation in the receipt and investment of endowment funds and also in the proper accounting and disbursement of the interest income. The Board Treasurer will be a voting member of this committee.

Nominating Committee

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint Nominating Committee consists of four members elected by the congregation. The committee nominates qualified members of the congregation for all vacancies, selects the Volunteer of the Year and, when appropriate, selects the Jennifer L. Howard Lifetime Achievement awardees.