Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Association

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The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees conducts the affairs of the Association and carries out policies and directives, acting for the Association between General Assemblies. The Board is composed of the Co-Moderators, who chair the Board, the Co-Financial Advisors, ten trustees elected at large, and two youth trustees. The President of the Association is the member of the Board without voting privileges. The Board meets monthly throughout the course of the year.

The Board approves new congregations; defines rules for Association membership, General Assembly (GA) procedures, ministerial and religious educator credentialing, and delegate accreditation; sets the business agenda for General Assemblies and schedules the time and location; proposes amendments to bylaws and rules; appoints members of board committees and officers of the Association; nominates candidates for Moderator; adopts the annual budget; oversees investments; appoints study commissions as required by the bylaws; and creates policies to promote openness and transparency and to establish the boundaries and goals governing the work of the staff and committees.

Contacting the Board

The UUA Board of Trustees welcomes communication, comments, questions, and suggestions. If you would like to contact the Board, including to request time on the agenda at an upcoming board meeting, please email board-contact@uua.org. Emails will receive an acknowledgement and will be reviewed by Board members at the next available opportunity, recognizing that Board members are volunteers. Smaller questions and comments may receive a response within a week, while more detailed or substantive questions and comments are typically discussed at the next monthly Board meeting.

If you have an urgent need, contact Stephanie Carey Maron at scarey@uua.org.

Packets, Minutes, and Reports

News and Announcements

Nominations for Election at General Assembly 2024

The Nominating Committee submitted the following slate of nominees to the Board of Trustees. The election for these positions will take place at General Assembly (GA) 2024.

Photos and biographies for each candidate will be added to this page at a later date.

Board of Trustees

  • Emily Koriath - position #6 (3-year term ending at GA 2027)
  • John Simmonds - position #3 (3-year term ending at GA 2027)
  • Rev. Sam Trumbore - position #8 (3-year term ending at GA 2027)

Commission on Appraisal

  • Rachel A. Feltner (1-year term ending at GA 2025)

Nominating Committee

  • cristy cardinal (3-year term ending at GA 2027)
  • Andreas Rivera Young (3-year term ending at GA 2027)

The Election Campaign Practices Committee carries out the UUA's election campaign policies.

Complete Board Announcement List