The Church Council met on Nov. 17 via Zoom.
The Council heard a report from Robin Turner, budget chairperson. After a robust discussion, the Council voted to accept the 2022 budget of $1,548,592 as presented by the budget committee. If pledges do not meet expectations, the Council will consider further action.
The Council approved a motion to renew the church’s contract with Gathering Ground and to continue to serve as Gathering Ground’s institutional umbrella for fiscal management, nonprofit status and other support.
The Council approved a motion to renew the contract between UCUCC and the UCC Child Care Programs and to update the governance section of the contract, removing the requirement that all Child Care Programs board members be UCUCC Church members.