Governance

CONGREGATIONAL MISSION Statement

Greater Nashville UU is committed to congregational governance according to the Governance and Ministry model detailed in Dan Hotchkiss's book Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership.

In it, he explains that the Board is accountable to the mission of the congregation for the wise use of congregational resources to advance that mission.

In January of 2017, after a 6 month process of discussion, review, and consultation, the congregation adopted a new mission statement.

This mission guides the congregation now as we work to become ever more welcoming and more deeply engaged in making Nashville a kinder place to call home.

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The transforming power of love is our core belief.
We embody a sanctuary of compassion, integrity, and respect.
We champion justice, equity, and peace.
— THE MISSION STATEMENT OF GREATER NASHVILLE UU

Congregational Covenant

Our work together at Greater Nashville UU is guided by the commitments we make to each other and to the communities that surround us. Unitarian Universalists are people of covenant. Covenant is an old word that means a promise. It’s the promise we make about how we want to be in community together. It’s a promise to keep trying. It’s a promise to acknowledge when we fall short. It’s a promise to do better.

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We covenant together to make a welcoming community,
To walk together in the way of truth and love,
To seek the life of the spirit, as it is known by each person,
To support each other in thought, word, and deed,
As we work to build a better world.
— Greater Nashville UU Covenant

Governance Events & Announcements


Governance Management

PERSONNEL

The Personnel Committee is a Board Committee that provides oversight for staff and benefits.

Operational Protocols

The Board in cooperation with paid and volunteer staff develop operational policies for the congregation.

NOMINATING

The Nominating Committee is a Board Committee that identifies and helps develop leadership talent.

FINANCE

The Finance Committee provides technical expertise to the Board in the development of financial  policies.