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Approved by the Congregation 10-16-2016 Foothills Unitarian Church unleashes courageous love in Northern Colorado and beyond by embracing our diversity, growing our faith, and awakening our spirits to the unfolding meaning of this life.

Approved by the Congregation 12-20-2018 Joyful Resilience Collective Courage Deepening Belonging Transcendent Wonder

Approved by the Congregation 12-20-2018 We, the members of Foothills Unitarian Church, commit to create and sustain a healthy, vibrant religious community where: Foothills is a vital part of the lives of its people, providing abundant opportunities for relat...

We understand our sources of accountability and authority to include the following categories: Our Congregation Future congregants The Unitarian Universalist faith, including other UU Congregations and the Association People we serve (beyond our Congre...

On behalf of the Foothills Unitarian Church congregation, we proclaim that our principles and values unequivocally commit our faith to comprehensive ministry encompassing human dignity, liberation, and flourishing as divine mandates flowing from our core theol...

The Senior Minister is the chief executive and spiritual leader of Foothills Unitarian Church, responsible for leading the ministry and managing church operations in alignment with Board-defined Ends and Policies. Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall: Serv...

The Board delegates its authority to manage the work and resources of the Church, except as expressly defined by these policies, to the Senior Minister as the Board’s official connection to church operations.

The Senior Minister shall not cause or allow actions or practices that violate any applicable laws, regulations, or professional codes of conduct, or that compromise the ethical integrity of the church. Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall not: Fail to ens...

To uphold clarity and consistency in applying the Church ByLaws regarding membership status, the Board delegates authority to the Senior Minister to define the meaning of a “prolonged period of inactivity” as referenced in the ByLaws. Accordingly: The defini...

The Senior Minister shall not allow inadequate protection, retention,or access to church records. Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall not: Fail to preserve essential historical records, nor historical documents related to shared experiences important for ...

With respect to staff and volunteers, the Senior Minister shall not allow conditions that are inhumane, unfair, unsafe, or unprofessional, or that fail to uphold principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, inclusion, or equity. Accordingly, the Senior Minister...

With respect to members and guests, the Senior Minister shall not allow environments -- on site or online -- that are unsafe, exclusionary, inaccessible, or lacking in accountability and care, nor fail to consider long-term spiritual development and engagement...

The Senior Minister shall not fail to provide systems for resolving grievances and complaints by staff or members, in a fair, timely, and transparent manner, nor fail to uphold accountability through proper escalation. Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall no...

In the wake of any ministerial, staff, or lay leader misconduct, the Senior Minister tends to the health of the Congregation as a whole through pastoral work informed by principles of restorative justice, honesty, transparency, compassion, respect, and persona...

The Senior Minister is accountable for the organization’s financial performance and condition. This includes the planning, budgeting, and prudent management of the Church’s financial and material assets. The Senior Minister shall: Ensure that financial pract...

2.4.2.1 Operating Budget Each fiscal year, the Senior Minister shall propose an operating budget to the Board that is aligned with the church’s Vision Interpretation. The Board affirms the proposed budget before it is presented for a congregational vote. The b...

2.4.3.1 Spending Authority The Senior Minister is responsible for all spending and account management. They may delegate authority to staff while retaining overall accountability. Deviations from the budget exceeding $50,000 must be reported to the Board.  ...