Governance, Committees, and Church Documents

Live Oak UU is a California nonprofit religious organization, established May 29, 2009 (though we began meeting in November 2008).

The Board of Trustees is the legal representative of the church and is responsible for finances and for overseeing the work of the church, including operations, programs, and planning. Our Board has 4-5 members. According to our bylaws, board members will serve 2-year terms and may run for election to the board for a second consecutive term. Current board members are:

• Jay Roller 
• Darlene Pagano 
• Roger Hallsten
• Angie Watson-Hajjem 

Congregational Policy

The authority of the church rests in the congregation, not in a church or denominational hierarchy. Congregational meetings (minimum of two/year) are defined in our Bylaws. The Board of Trustees or a group of members may call a special meeting of the Congregation for discussion or decisions on issues of interest. Members of the congregation in good standing may vote in elections, on the budget, and other decisions that arise. Live Oak voluntarily participates in the Unitarian Universalist Association and in the Pacific Central District of Unitarian Universalist Congregations.

Official documents will be posted below, including minutes of monthly Board meetings. Our Board of Trustees meets regularly on the 1st Thursday of each month (though sometimes December and/or a summer month are skipped). Board meetings are open to all members and friends. Meetings -- and items to be discussed -- will be announced ahead of time. Email info@uuliveoak.org for the location of the meeting or other information.

Organizational Structure

Live Oak's organizational structure is based on our mission (We create loving community through worship and service to others.) It is our intent that any project we take on, any committee or task force formed, will help us fulfill our mission, by a) building community, b) providing worship or faith development, or c) serving others outside our fellowship. See how we are doing that.

Current Committees/Teams and Members

• Caring Committee
  • Nancy Balassi, Sally Kennedy, & Jay Roller
• Finance Committee
  • Roger Hallsten, Chair; David Fry,  & Mary MacKay
• Membership Committee
  • Lisa Fry, Chair; Darlene Pagano & Roger Hallsten
• Music Committee
  • Judith Heller & Sally Kennedy, Co-Chairs
  • David Howitt, Pianist & Music Director
• Nominating Committee
  • Roger Hallsten, Sylvia Balding, Kate Hand
• Outreach Team
  • Lisa Fry & Darlene Pagano
• Personnel Committee
  • Kathryn Duke, Roger Hallsten, & Jay Roller
• Worship Team
  • Richard Stromer, Chair
  • Worship Leaders:  Mary MacKay, & Richard Stromer
  • Worship Associates: Jim Freschi, Kathryn Duke, Peter Hand, Darlene Pagano, & Jay Roller

Documents (Minutes, Policies, and Other Important Documents)

Note: All the links below are to PDFs.
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