Governing Structure
As a congregational church, we are self-governing but also stay “in covenant” with the local, conference, and national structures of the UCC and the UUA. The work of governance takes place through the efforts of the Cabinet and Boards (elected for specified terms), and Committees (volunteer or appointed), as well as annual and specially-called meetings of the congregation.
Our Church Cabinet is the primary leadership committee which oversees and coordinates various dimensions of church life. The Cabinet includes the Chairs of the two Boards and the officers of the church.
Our church Officers are:
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Moderator – The lay leader of the church who also chairs the Cabinet: Mary Jane Eckel
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Vice Moderator – Fills in when needed in place of the Moderator: Mary Lee Mantz
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Treasurer – Oversees church finance: Bill Stoeckert
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Clerk – Serves as secretary to the Cabinet and Annual Meeting: Sue Miller
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At-Large Members – Congregational members appointed to the Cabinet: Terry Miller & Carol Sylver Nickerson
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Our two Boards are, along with the Chairpersons:
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Board of Deacons – Worship and Spiritual Life. Liz Jones & Elaine Shabazian, Co-Chairs
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Board of Mission & Ministry – Outreach to the community and world. Amy Boyle, Chair
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We are covenant members of the United Church of Christ (UCC) and of the Universalist Unitarian Association (UUA). We are also members of the Southern New England Conference of the UCC and the Barnstable Association of the UCC.
