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BOARD AND COMMITTEES|
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Board of Directors
Board members manage the church's
affairs. Members are elected. More Board of Directors info.
Executive Committee
The church's Executive Committee is made up of the board of
directors' officers and the ministers; it sets the agenda for monthly board
meetings.
Standing Committees
Standing committees do the church's core work.
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Coordinates the use and upkeep of church facilities. Reviews building and
grounds maintenance. Establishes an annual capital budget and spends money as
authorized.
Endowment Committee
Uses income from this fund to support various church programs. Oversees the
development of the endowment fund and meets no less often than quarterly.
Members are elected by the congregation and appointed by the board of directors.
More Endowment Committee info.
Finance Committee
Discusses, plans, and implements the church's financial workings.
Healthy Community Team
Nurtures development of skills and processes, including managing conflict
resolution and consulting on needed programs and education, to help make the
church a healthy community. 
Healthy Community Team
Leadership Succession Committee
Consults with leadership regarding candidates for leadership positions; makes
recommendations to the board for board-appointed seats; helps the Program Team
identify members who would benefit from leadership development; nominates
candidates for elected positions at congregational meetings.
Strengths and Talents Survey.
Membership Committee
Welcomes visitors, initiates or assists with programs to increase membership,
helps new members become involved, and encourages inactive members. Staffs the
membership information table and hosts new member dinners with the ministers.
Personnel Committee
Helps the Associate Minister develop and monitor policies and procedures as they
pertain to all hired personnel. Makes recommendations to the Finance Council,
Board of Trustees, or ministers. Members are appointed.
Program Team
Committee chairs and council representatives coordinate church programs and
activities. Observers are welcome.
Stewardship Committee
Prepares and conducts the annual church fund drive.
Program Committees
Program committees enrich the lives of our constituents and community. All these committees are
open to new members or visitors.
Arts & Aesthetics Committee
Arranges for displays of art in the sanctuary gallery. Staffs sales tables and
influences decisions for the church's interior decoration.
More Arts & Aesthetics Committee info.
Common Ground Committee
Prepares and presents the informal worship service on Sundays, held as an
alternative to second service, using a video of the first-service sermon.
Denominational Affairs Committee
Maintains contact with the Mountain Desert District and the Unitarian
Universalist Association and provides information to the congregation on these
groups. More Denominational Affairs Committee info.
Earth Web Committee
Committed to caring for the Earth; studies and acts in this endeavor.
More Earth Web Committee info.
iMinistry Team
Develops digital evangelism to enhance the church's publicity and get
information out to our local community.
Intern Committee
Supports, advises, gives feedback, and participates in the evaluation process of
our ministerial intern.
Library Committee
Maintains book lending library and bookstore, providing membership with books
and other publications of wide interest with an emphasis on religion.
More Library Committee info.
Music Committee
Enhances the congregation's religious music experience by long-range planning,
preparing budgets, getting new members involved, and being advocates for the
music program.
Religious Education Committee
Works with RE staff to design and implement relevant programs. Volunteers teach,
supervise the playground, work in the office, and do just about anything that
will enrich the religious development of our youth.
Shared Use Committee
Jointly manages the common space between La Puerta and the church. Works with
both boards of directors to resolve disputes and promote cooperation. There are
three members each from La Puerta and the church; staff members do not serve.
Social Justice Council
Promotes awareness of community, political, and social issues, and encourages
involvement in related activities.
More Social Justice Council info.
Worship Committee
Assists the ministers in preparing and presenting Sunday services and conducts
services when none of the ministers are in the pulpit. Strives for worship
services that are meaningful and enriching.