5th Principle of Unitarian Universalism: We affirm and promote the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in society at large.
The congregation of All Souls Church Unitarian is, like all Unitarian Universalist congregations, self-governing. We elect representatives to our Board of Trustees and officers to perform specific duties; vote to approve our budget and call our settled ministers; decide the content of our bylaws and other governing documents; etc. You can read about the various aspects of our governance below.
To learn more about Policy Governance and to review all current policies that govern All Souls Church please visit our Policy Page.
Nine trustees (a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and five other trustees) serve three-year terms on the church’s board; each year, some cycle off and others are elected in their place. The trustees represent the congregation. Read more here.
Six officers are elected each year to fill functions necessary to smooth operation of the church: a moderator, a treasurer and assistant treasurer, a secretary and assistant secretary, and a membership secretary. Read more here.
The Church Council is the collection of all lay leaders of the church, including representatives from all of the church’s ministries and groups. The Council meets twice each year to check in, learn from each other, and explore aspects of church governance. Learn more about the Council here.
The LDNC is a collegial group of seven members who enjoy recruiting lay leaders to serve as trustees and officers. We are passionate about All Souls and its mission. Read more here
Last church year, in addition to our busy recruiting season, the LDNC convened a working group to study All Souls’ nominating-and-leadership-related bylaws. The committee made several suggestions that will improve leadership development and trustee recruitment. The board recommended that the congregation approve some of these recommendations, and will consider the remainder of our suggestions as part of a comprehensive bylaws review this year. Learn more about our bylaws recommendations in this report to the congregation.
The CRR, using the church’s Covenant of Right Relations as its foundational document, deals with conflicts with the congregation and between congregation and staff. Read about Right Relations here.
Once each year, the congregation gathers to hear a report on the state of the church, elect new trustees and officers, and approve next year’s budget. They may also vote on bylaws changes and other matters concerning the governance of the church.
2024 Congregational Meeting – Sunday, June 2, 2024
2023 Congregational Meeting – Sunday, June 4, 2023
2022 Congregational Meeting – Sunday, June 5, 2022
2021 Congregational Meeting – Sunday, June 6, 2021
2020 Congregational Meeting – June 2020 (virtual)
2019 Congregational Meeting – Sunday, December 8, 2019
The Board of Trustees of All Souls Church adopted a policy of publishing the Treasurer’s Quarterly Reports regarding the Church’s financial performance. These are the reports that the Treasurer gives to the Board every quarter to update them on the Church’s financial health.
Audits have been conducted biannually. The most recent audit is listed below.
Your Executive Team is hard a work to ensure that our building continues to be a place that is a source of connection, safety and welcome for anyone who enters the doors of All Souls.
The Board of Trustees and the Ministerial Search Committee are delighted to announce that Rev. Anastassia Zinke (she/her/hers) will be joining us on July 1, 2024 to serve as our Developmental Minister.
We are delighted to introduce two new members of the All Souls staff teamKirsten Lodal will be serving in a one-year role as Congregational Care Coordinator starting on July 9. Then in August, Reginald (Reggie) Owens joins All Souls staff as the new Director of the Jubilee Singers.