100.2 Organization

The government of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh rests with the voting membership. Congregational meetings are held in the following manner - budget approval in the fourth quarter; annual election meeting in the first quarter; such other meetings as may be necessary.

The membership elects a Board of Directors to have general charge of the affairs and property of the Fellowship, to formulate policies and recommend actions for the consideration of the Fellowship and to administer the Fellowship in accordance with the bylaws. The Board of Directors meets at regular times each month.

Two councils, the Program Council and the Administrative Council, are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fellowship. Other committees have been created for special functions that may not be considered day-to-day operations.

The Minister is an ex officio member of all boards, councils and committees.

Staff persons employed by the Fellowship are responsible to the Board of Directors. Responsibility for general supervision of paid staff is assigned to the Minister.

Organizational Chart of UUFR Showing Governance and Staff Structures

100.4 Mission and Vision

UUFR Mission

We, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, are committed to building a more compassionate and just world by nurturing an enlightened and caring community which respects diversity, defends human rights and lives in balance with the environment. On our journey, we shall support and encourage each other to grow responsibly independent and collectively interdependent through shared worship, fellowship, education, service, and celebration.

UUFR Vision

We, the Congregation of UUFR shall:

• be a spiritual center for growth and learning.
• build self awareness, mindfulness of others and dedication to the world we live in.
• be inspired by our interconnectedness and oneness with the world.
• generously serve and respond to the needs of the community according to our individual and collective abilities.
  

100.5 Current Plan

Board Priorities for 2006-07

1. Create a group on membership retention.

2. Put a process in place for a new mission and vision statement, coordinated with a covenant.

3. Put a process in place to revise our governance.

4. Limit the discussion time that the budget takes.

100.7 Current Budget