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Governance
Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo

Governance The Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo is a freestanding congregation in the tradition of “congregational polity.”  The congregation is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association, and pays a “fair share” membership in that association, as well as in the Central East Regional Group of the UUA.

The congregation is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, and is legally and financially independent of any denominational authority.  The congregation operates as a legal not-for-profit entity incorporated in the State of New York and is governed by congregationally adopted ByLaws.

The Board of Trustees leads the congregation in a model called “policy-based governance” in which their primary responsibility is to provide leadership to the minister, staff, and congregation through a clearly articulated and coherent mission, vision, outcomes and policies.  These are published in a Board of Trustees Policy Book, which is a living document open to refinement as conditions may require.  Based on the policies, a set of processes and procedures are developed to guide day to day operations.

The work of the congregation is carried out by Ministry Teams that are supported by the Minister and Staff, and whose activities are responsive to the Mission, Vision and Outcomes established by the Board of Trustees.
695 Elmwood Avenue, ​Buffalo, NY 14222 (map), Phone: (​​​716) 885-2136
​Email:  Office@buffalouu.org
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