Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing, amending, interpreting, and enforcing Chapel policies in accordance with the by-laws. The Board also delegates responsibility, authority, and accountability to the minister and board committees. The Board is composed of members who are elected by the congregation for staggered three-year terms. The Lead Minister is an ex officio, non-voting member of the board.
The Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm in Adams Hall. Meetings are open to anyone in the Eliot community.
Contact the Board of Trustees: board@eliotchapel.org
Jennifer Stauber
Board Chair
Ann Lemon
Board Treasurer
Rebecca Taylor
Board Secretary
Bob Becker
Board Ombudsperson
Matthew Hull
Board Chair Elect
Kathy Brunts
Board Member
David T. Cox
Board Member
Steve Jarrett
Board Member
Interested in attending an Eliot Chapel Board of Trustees meeting? Click here to review Board meeting visitor information.
Members: Find monthly documents like board meeting minutes and the treasurer's reports on our new Member Resources page!
December 2025 Board Bits
Thoughtful Question: Brian asked: What aspect of our Unitarian Universalist identity feels most vital right now, and how is the board helping it flourish? The discussion that followed was a good reminder of the importance of board service.
Property updates: The board toured meeting rooms 004, 005, and 006, which were recently updated (special thanks to Jan Erdman and Mary Quinn). They are gorgeous and welcoming! We look forward to using them for future BOT Meetings.
Proposals for UUA General Assembly Discussion: The board voted unanimously to support a request from First Parish Brewster to include three proposals related to ministerial review processes on the 2026 UUA General Assembly discussion agenda. The proposals are (1) Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC) Policy Review, (2) Fair Compensation During Suspension, Presumption of Innocence, and (3) Clarify Suspension Authority.
Rolling Roadmap progress: The board checked in on the Rolling Roadmap, noting that the monthly Lead Minister’s report is an excellent source for details about progress towards our goals. We would like to make sure all our members know how to find these reports (and more!) on the membership section of the website.
Open Question Conversations: Matthew and Bob summarized what was heard during our 1st Open Question discussions, noting a consistent theme of desiring more community here at Eliot. We look forward to continuing to dig into our Open Questions and to deciding on our next Rolling Roadmap goal, based on these conversations.
Reminder - Board of Trustees meetings are open to all! We would love to have you join in our discussions.
More Board Briefings
Envision the Future! Read about Eliot's strategic planning via the Rolling Roadmap.
