Policy Based Governance

East Shore Unitarian Church follows a policy based governance structure.

“A congregation needs:

  • A unified structure for making governance decisions. The governing board represents the membership by articulating mission and vision, evaluating programs, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
  • A unified structure for making ministry decisions. Program leaders (paid and unpaid) work harmoniously to create effective programs with the support of a structure that delegates authority and requires accountability.
  • A firm and well-marked boundary, with active mutual communication and accountability, between governance and ministry.”

from Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership, by Dan Hotchkiss – p. 58.

ESUC Organizational Structure

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Charters

Board Committees
Financial Stewardship
–Endowment
Holly House Task Force
Nominating
Personnel
Policy & Governance
Right Relations

Core Teams
ACE Media Crew
Archives
Auction
Choir
Covenant Circles
Earth Based Celebrations
Earth & Social Justice Coordinating Council
East Shore Gallery
East Shore LIVE
Facilities
–Flower Team
Grounds
Memorial Garden
P-Patch
Finance
Lay Pastoral Ministry
Lifespan Integration Team
Membership
Seabeck
Connection Teams
Women’s Perspective
Mission Fund Drive
Outreach
Worship

Ministry Teams
Earth & Social Justice Coordinating Council
ANSWER Nepal
Beloved Racial Justice
Climate Action Ministry
Congregations for the Homeless
Crossroads Meals
Food Bank
Good Start Back to School
Holiday Giving Tree
Meaningful Movies
Partner Church – Khasi Hills
–Partner Church – Transylvania
Second Sunday
Women Helping Women
Caring Coordinator

Affinity Groups