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

The Board Candidates are: 



Vicki Saulnier

Julia Schulz

Jamie Vazquez



Prior to the meeting date, you will have an opportunity to speak with the candidates in the Fellowship Hall following worship services on Sundays, February 23, and March 3.


Read the bios for each candidate here.



2026 Absentee Voting

Eligible members who cannot be present to vote at the congregational meeting may submit an absentee ballot. Any eligible voting member may cast a vote by absentee ballot for (a) any positions nominated by the Nominations Committee and (b) any agenda item that is not subject to amendment at the meeting at which the vote is to be taken. If an agenda item is amended at the meeting, that part of the absentee ballot will become void. 


Absentee ballots must be received at the church office no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Click here to access the 2026 Absentee Ballots. Absentee Ballots must be returned in a seal envelope with member's name printed and signed.

 

Contact the Nominations Committee with any questions or for a printed Absentee Voting Packet.

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