Our Governance
The authority of the Church comes from the congregation. Members meet once a year in June to vote on a budget, elect new Board members, and carry out other church business. The meetings are open to everyone; only members can vote. Day-to-day operations are overseen by a congregation-elected 5-person Board of Trustees that meets the first Sunday of each month to discuss church issues.
Our Church is a member of the Central East Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), headquartered in Boston, Mass. Like other Unitarian Universalist congregations, our congregation acts independently of the UUA. The UUA holds a General Assembly once a year in June. All congregations send representatives who attend workshops and vote on various issues. In addition, we voice our opinions on national and international issues through an annual referendum held by the national association.
Board Covenant
We, the board members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canandaigua, covenant to be present in our work together, be honest, and be kind/gentle to one another in all interactions. Be direct in communication and present a united voice to direct the ministries of the Church.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is a body of five church members elected each June by the congregation members during the Annual Congregational Meeting. Two Trustees are elected in alternating years for a term of two years, and one Trustee is elected for one year at each Annual Congregational Meeting. Trustees begin their term of
office on July 1 following their election. The Board leads the Church to fulfill its vision by organizing committees and panels to carry out programs and projects for the congregation, making financial decisions, and appointing staff and volunteers. More detailed information on the Board’s charge, elections, officers, and meetings can be found in the current UUCC By-laws Revised: June 13, 2021.
Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Contact Brandon Steele, Board President, for a link to the meeting.
2023 Annual Meeting
- June 2023 President’s Annual Report 2022-2023
- UUCC Proposed Budget.2023-2024
- 2023 UUCC By-laws with highlighted proposed changes
- UUCC Board of Trustees Nominees 06.2023
Meeting minutes for past meetings are available here:
- April 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
- March 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
- February 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
- January 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
- December 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
- November 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
- October 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
- September 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
- August 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
- No meeting in July 2023
- May 2023 Board Meeting
- April 2023 Board Meeting
- March 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
- February 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
Current Board Members:
Brandon Steele, President
Laura Wink, Vice President
Karen Alvarez
Pat Neprud-Mehls
Mike Waller
Geoffrey Gretton, Treasurer
Contact UUCC Board: