Church Governance
All Universalist Unitarian churches are governed by “congregational polity.” This form of governance means that each local congregation has the power and responsibility to establish its bylaws, set its own mission, call and hire its own clergy, and elect a Board of Trustees to oversee policy and financial matters.
GOVERNANCE
Board of Trustees
The congregation of First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau elects a Board of Trustees to function as our governing body and a Minister to serve as our spiritual leader.
Our Philosophy Of Governance
The Board of Trustees’ intended leadership style is consultative and inclusive. We expect all leaders to practice open decision-making, healthy conflict management, and mutual support in their respective roles.
The Board’s focus shall be on the long-term mission and well-being of the congregation, not on administrative detail. As much as possible, the board shall delegate management decision-making and devote its attention to:
- Discerning and articulating our congregation’s mission and vision of ministry;
- Setting goals and strategies;
- Creating written policies to guide our congregation’s ministry;
- Monitoring and evaluating our congregation’s leadership, including that of the board.
At least once yearly, the congregation meets to approve a budget for the next calendar year and make any other necessary congregational decisions as set out in the church bylaws.
Meet The Board
Your current Board of Trustees includes:
- Sheryl Hemp, President (wishemp@aol.com)
- Jeff Leigh, Vice President (jeff.leigh88@gmail.com)
- Brian Stezenski-Williams, Secretary (BS-W@outlook.com)
- Randy Jefferson, Treasurer (rpj1115@yahoo.com)
- Dawn Ashenbrenner (dawn1969@yahoo.com)
- Kara Hall (kara.h.hall@gmail.com)
- Karen (Monarski) Scharpf (krmon12@gmail.com)
Monthly Meetings
All interested members and friends are welcome to the Board of Trustees meetings. Monthly board meetings are held at First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted).
2023 Board Agendas & Minutes
The Board’s agenda is posted seven days before each meeting. Meeting agendas and minutes are listed below. Minutes appear after they are approved at the next month’s board meeting.
Board of Trustees meetings are held at UU Wausau on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted). All interested members and friends are welcome to the Board meetings.
Board Agendas & Minutes
The Board’s agenda and minutes of past years are available as PDFs in full-year zip files. Click to download!
Board of Trustees meetings are held at UU Wausau on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted). All interested members and friends are welcome to the Board meetings.