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

Notice of Congregational Town Hall

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Zoom | 11:00pm

 

Active members are invited to participate in the Special Town Hall to further understand and ask questions about the Board's Prospective Financial Agreement.


The link to the Town Hall can be found here. Registration is Required.

Information about the Perspective Financial Agreement  will be emailed to Active Membership on Thursday, September 10, 2026 and will be available in hard copy at the church starting Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Notice of Congregational Annual Meeting

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Sanctuary | 10:30am

 

Active members are invited to participate in the Special Congregational Meeting to further understand and ask questions about the Board's Prospective Financial Agreement. The preliminary agenda (Bylaws section V.D and E) is as follows:


Tentative Meeting Agenda

Call to Order

Opening Prayer

Certification of Quorum

Presentation of Prospective Financial Agreement

Questions from Active members

Vote (Requires affirmative vote equal or greater than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast.)

Church Report

Adjournment




2026 Absentee Voting

Eligible members who cannot be present to vote at the congregational meeting may submit an absentee ballot. Absentee Ballots will be available beginning on Saturday, September 19, 2026 following the Congregational Town hall. Absentee Ballots can be found:

  • On the church website for download, or
  • In person at the church

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