Board of Trustees
Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. Board members are elected each year for three-year terms in office and assume specific responsibilities for the duration of their terms. The Developmental Lead Minister, Associate Minister, Director of Religious Education & Membership, Director of Finance & Administration, and the Treasurer serve as ex-officio members of the Board of Trustees.
Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm. The Board can be contacted by e-mail at board@unitytemple.org. The president of the Board of Trustees can be contacted by e-mail at president@unitytemple.org.
2026 Board Members
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Charles Hoch, President (he/him) |
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Leisa Aiken, Vice President (she/her) |
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Teresa Heit-Murray, Secretary (she/her) |
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Beth Martell, Treasurer–ex officio non voting member (she/her) |
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Katie Bartholomew (she/her) |
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Meg Herman (she/her) |
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Chuck Ruth (he/him) |
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Jeff Libert (he/him) |
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Mark Maynard (he/him) |
2026 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2025 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Constitution and ByLaws
The Board is governed by a Constitution and Bylaws.
UTUUC Organizational Chart
Board Policies
The Board of Trustees provides reference to the congregation’s approved policies and procedures below. Please feel free to contact the Board of Trustees with questions, comments, or suggestions: board@unitytemple.org.
- Abundance Fund Policy, March 10, 2026
- Animals on UTUUC Properties – 2019
- Widening the Circle Charter, November 2024
- Background Check Policy – 2019
- Board Officers and Roles of Officers – 2022
- Congregational Properties Charter Policy – 2022
- Consent Agenda Policy – 2020
- Donor Restricted Endowment Policy – 2023
- Electronic Congregational Meetings Policy – 2021
- Executive Committee – 2022
- Finance and Investment Charter Policy – 2021
- Gift Acceptance Policy – 2025
- Personnel Committee Charter – 2020
- Relational Health Team Charter – 2024
- Seminarian Sponsorship Policy – 2021
- Stewardship Committee Charter – 2021
- Unrestricted Reserves Policy – 2023
Board Nomination Process
Each year, the Nominating Committee seeks candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee selects a slate of three individuals to serve 3-year terms. To apply, an individual must be a member of UTUUC for at least one year.
The Nominating Committee reviews applications and interviews interested members. Board candidates are presented by the Nominating Committee to the congregation at the Annual Meeting in December, where members may vote on candidates. You can access an application form below.
- Application Form
- Board Covenant, adopted September 2025
- UTUUC – Responsibilites of Serving as Trustee
Sincerely,
2026-27 Nominating Committee: Aimee Conrad, Erin Mackinney, Sandy Meyer, Chuck Ruth, Val Ridenour, Director of Religious Education & Membership