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Minister

Congregational Administrator

Facilities Technician

Program Council (PC): Operational governing body composed of President, Vice President and Action Team leaders responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of all church programs, preparation of Annual Plan and Annual Budget.

Parish Board: Broad view governing body responsible for defining policies, financial oversight, long-term planning and development, approval of legal contracts. Collaborates with PC to assure that Annual Plan & Annual Budget align with long-term plans.

Coordinating Team (CT): Responsible for facilitating process, action and decision-making by directing all matters to the appropriate group or person as defined in bylaws.

Safety Team: Group consisting of the Minister, the Director of Community Eng., PC President and Vice President, and Chair of Lay Ministers that will review and act on any and all incidents and situations that arise under the safety policy.

Nominating Committee (Nom Com): Ensure there are candidates for all positions to be elected by the membership at the annual meeting. Works with CT, PC, and Parish Board to develop on-going leadership training programs and succession plans.

Covenant of Right Relations Team (CRRT): Provide support in maintaining covenantal relations when there are tensions or conflict through consultation, facilitating constructive dialogue, mediation, education, and skill building.

Trustees: Control and manage investment of permanent funds.

Religious Education Action Team (REAT)

Social Justice Action Team (SJAT)

Plan and supervise the maintenance, enhancement, and preservation of Church structures, landscaping, and interior spaces.

Manage the financial and human resources of the church in order to create a solid foundation to fund its building and property maintenance, programs, staff, and faith initiatives. This team oversees the hiring, evaluating and termination, if necessary, of all Church staff. Responsibilities include fundraising, budget development, financial audit, oversight of income and expenditures, and helping the congregation understand the costs of fulfilling its purpose and the responsibility of each Member to contribute financially to support of the Church.

Plan worship services to provide spiritual nourishment, inspiration, and intellectual challenge to Members. Areas of involvement include the planning and organization of Sunday services, intergenerational services, special services appropriate for holidays or significant events, concerts and other music or arts events to enrich and inspire the lives of the members.

Create a warm and welcoming community where Members, newcomers and visitors come together to strengthen relationships and spiritual growth through learning, fellowship, and fun. Charged with coordinating social events, Sunday Coffee Hour, workshops for new and existing Members, and thought-provoking adult learning opportunities to promote our Unitarian Universalist principles and explore our interconnectedness within and outside of our church.

Provide caring support and opportunities for deeper connection and spiritual growth to all in the congregation as we move together through the joys and challenges of life’s journey. Under the oversight and guidance of the Minister, the component groups of the Action Team shall collaboratively and proactively undertake the lay ministry of the Church through ways ranging from individual crisis assistance, referrals, educative programs, support groups, and covenant groups.

Develop and implement programs to support the religious exploration and spiritual development of children and youth, as well as the volunteers who serve them. Responsibilities include determining goals and objectives for the RE programs, reviewing curricula, budget recommendations, recruiting and orienting volunteers, planning and hosting extracurricular RE events, providing input regarding multigenerational services, and supporting the professional leadership of the RE program.

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Provide leadership, coordination, and resources to carry out community service and social justice initiatives that are consistent with the purpose of the church and fulfill our commitment to the greater community.

Worship and Music Action Team (WMAT)

Music Team

Buildings and Grounds Action Team (BGAT)

Interiors Committee

Community and Hospitality Action Team (CHAT)

Membership Committee

Social Events Committee

Adult Programs

Finance and Human Resources Action Team (FHRAT)

HR Committee

Stewardship Committee

Planned Giving Committee

Rentals Team

Pastoral Care Action Team (PCAT)

Lay Ministry

Volunteer Service Network

Covenant Group Steering Committee

Children and Family Support Committee

7 Action Teams

Congregational Administrator

Dir. of Community Engagement

Minister, Administrator,

Dir. of Community Engagement

Dir. of Community Engagement,

Children’s Program Mgr.

Minister,

Music Director

Minister

Minister, Dir. of Community Engagement

Staff

Support

Sub-Groups

Action Team

Duties

Officers of the Church

Program Council President: presides at all meetings of the Membership, PC, and CT, signs contracts on behalf of the Church, acts as the official representative of the Church, submits an annual report to the Membership and shall have such other powers as the PC or the Membership shall authorize by resolution.

Program Council Vice President: President-elect and assumes the powers of the PC President whenever they are unavailable or unable to act on behalf of the Church and circumstances require that action be taken.

Parish Board Chair: presides at all meetings of the Parish Board and meetings of the Membership or CT if the PC President is unavailable, submits an annual report to the Membership.

Parish Board Vice Chair: assume the powers of the Parish Board Chair whenever they are unavailable or unable to act on behalf of the Church and circumstances require that action be taken.

Secretary: shall keep an accurate record of all matters considered and actions taken at meetings of the Church Membership and of the PC.

Clerk: keeps an accurate record of all matters considered and actions taken at meeting of the Parish Board and, if the Secretary is unavailable to perform this function, to perform the duties of the Secretary at the meetings of the Membership. The Clerk shall also receive and retain with the official records of the Church copies of minutes of meetings of the CT, the PC and Action Teams.

Treasurer: shall have charge of all funds except those of the Trustees and shall maintain the financial records of the Church. The Treasurer shall periodically prepare interim reports as requested by the CT, PC or Parish Board, and shall prepare reports for the Membership at the Annual Meeting.

Organizational Structures of Follen Church

Ushers

Welcoming Congregation Committee

Environmental Justice Task Force

Follen Racial &

Economic Justice Team

Immigration and Sanctuary Group (ISG)

Books for Chelsea

Nursery

Food Insecurity

Sunday Morning RE

Caring for Aging Family Support Group

Women’s and Men’s Groups

Jewish Heritage Group

RE Staff & Volunteers

Coming of Age Program,

Leaders & Mentors

Follen UU Youth Program,

Youth Advisors

Our Whole Lives Program,

Leaders

Gallery Committee

Music Director

Assistant Music Director

Music Staff

Director of Community Engagement

Communications

& Data Coordinator

Sunday Staff: Facilities Assistant and AV Tech

Youth

Programs Coordinator

Nursery & Early Childhood Staff

Ministerial

Intern

Summer Services Childcare

Childrens

Programs Manager-