Operation of the Fellowship

The Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton is a Lay-Led Congregation. This means that the membership is responsible for every aspect of the operations of the congregation. This includes scheduling the yearly calendar of Sunday Service presentations and attending to the day-to-day governance of the Fellowship. Additionally, members of the congregation arrange for the maintenance of our safe and welcoming building. In all that we do as a congregation, we are mindful of our commitment to our Eight Unitarian Principles, along with our Covenant of Right Relations.

A slate of nominations for Committee Chairs and Board members is developed each spring. Elections are held in June at our Annual General Meeting. Everyone involved in the life of the Fellowship is encouraged to consider committee and board service.

Committees deal with various aspects of our congregation, including Sunday Services, Fundraising, Social Action and Publicity. The Chairpersons of committees actively seek the aid of other members to help carry out their responsibilities. Committee chairs meet regularly with their board representatives.

The Board of Directors of the Fellowship consists of the President, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary and up to four Directors at Large. Board meetings are open to any member of the congregation. Board agenda are posted the Sunday before the Board meeting and Board minutes are available in the office of the fellowship. These are also distributed to the Board and Committee Chairs.

Copies of our By-Laws, which spell out the responsibilities of Committee Chairs and Board members are available in the Fellowship Office and on this website.