Our Church Governance

The congregation of Cathedral of Hope is a community of people from many religious and spiritual backgrounds and experiences. We are a diverse community that emphasizes inclusion and welcome.


In keeping with the heritage and policy of our denomination, the United Church of Christ, Cathedral of Hope is a congregational church, governed by the will of the congregation through elected governing boards that establish and supervise our policies and programs. 

Notice of Congregational Meeting

Annual Congregational Meeting | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10:30am | Sanctuary


 Mark your calendar for the Cathedral of Hope Annual Congregational Meeting on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30am. At the meeting, members who are eligible to vote will cast ballots to fill open positions on the Board of Stewards.


Tentative Meeting Agenda

Welcome

Call to Order

Opening Prayer

Certification of Quorum

BOS Candidate Forum & Vote

Financial Report

Q&A

Close

Serving on the Board of Stewards

Governance plays an important role in our church. Our Board of Stewards will have three positions to be filled at our March 14, 2026 Annual Congregational Meeting. We are recruiting members who are qualified according to our Bylaws and Leadership covenants to fill those positions.


If you have an interest in or feel called to serve in this important leadership position, the Nominations Committee is open and available to visit with you and shepherd you through the process.


Steps to Apply for Board of Stewards Positions - Application Information Available Here

 

  1. Review the requirements and expectations for serving on the Cathedral of Hope Board of Stewards.
  2. Open and complete the online Board of Stewards application, or download the application to fill out by hand.
  3. If you prefer to mail in your application, it must be received no later than Sunday, February 8 at 2pm CST. Please send it to: Nominations Committee Chair


Cathedral of Hope

5910 Cedar Springs Rd
Dallas, TX 75235-6806

 

If you have any questions about the aforementioned steps, please send an email to the Nominations Committee or stop by the Nominations Committee table after the Sunday morning services or before the 1:30 p.m. service January 25, 2026 through February 8, 2026.


Meet Our Board of Stewards

Click images below for board member's short biographies.

Board of Stewards Standing Committees

A formal committee structure is laid out in the CoH Bylaws; a structure which is designed to foster communication and diversity in participation. There are currently seven standing committees: Bylaws, Building and Grounds, Development, Finance, Membership, Personnel and Strategic Planning.

 

Standing Committee members are appointed by and accountable to the Board of Stewards. All voting members of a Standing Committee shall be active members of the Church who demonstrate a willingness to serve in an advisory role to the Board of Stewards and work cooperatively with the Board and the Standing Committee in support of decisions made.

 

Please read the Standing Committee Descriptions and Policy revised November 26, 2018 if you have an interest in serving on a committee, and if you qualify, print out and complete the Committee Interest Application.

 

For processing, email the completed form to   Rev. Dr. Andria Davis, or drop off the completed form at he church office to the attention of Rev. Dr. Andria Davis.


Current Standing Committees


Governance Important Links

 

 


Board of Stewards Meeting Minutes and Recordings

2026 Meeting Minutes

2025 Meeting Minutes

2024 Meeting Minutes