Given the significant changes Countryside has experienced over the last five years—from relocating to the Tri-Faith Commons to the departure of tenured clergy to the impact of the pandemic—members of the Church Council set priorities for 2023 to ensure a vibrant, healthy Church. The priorities included connecting with new and existing members, exuberantly welcoming visitors and friends, and thoroughly reviewing our governance structure.
On February 23, 2023, members of the Church Council took action to establish an independent task force to evaluate our current board structure and recommend changes, if appropriate, to enhance the effectiveness, adaptability, and alignment of the church’s governance structure with its mission and goals. The council’s action followed the work started by another committee in 2018 before our relocation to the Tri-Faith Commons. This document summarizes the task force’s key findings and recommended board structure.
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