The congregation-elected Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for governance by creating policy and long-term strategy. This is accomplished by the Board or Committees of the Board, which often include non-elected volunteers. Meetings are generally held once a month and Meeting Minutes are published.

Our organizational structure is made up of five major Councils (teams):

• Administration
• Ministry
• Community Within BUF
• Community Beyond BUF
• Growth and Learning

Led by the Minister and a representative from the Board, representatives from each of the Councils form our Operations Team. This team is responsible for carrying out the intentions of the Board.

Administration Council

Areas of responsibility include:

• Finances
• Building and Grounds
• Communication
• Information Technology

Ministry Council

Areas of responsibility include:

• Sunday Services
• Music
• Pastoral Care
• Healthy Relationships
• Community Ministry

Community Within BUF Council

Areas of responsibility include:

• Membership
• Hospitality
• Volunteers
• Chalice Circles
• Affinity Groups

Community Beyond BUF Council

Areas of responsibility include:

• Social and Environmental Justice
  • Action Teams
• Local Community Partnerships
• Denominational Affairs
• Interfaith Connections

Growth and Learning Council

Areas of responsibility include:

• Adult Religious Education
• Children and Youth Religious Education
• Religious Education Teachers
• Parent Support

Click here to see the charted Areas of Responsibility and Authority.