In carrying out the Mission of of UUJXN, we have Councils and Task Forces which support our community:

Ministry Council

The Ministry Council meets monthly to coordinate the ministries of UUJXN. The Ministry Council focuses on all aspects of our Mission including:

• Services and Programs to include Sunday programs and religious exploration;
• Membership to include welcoming guests and the new member and friend process;
• Member Engagement to include caring for members and friends in need and remembrances;
• Community Outreach to include engaging our community;
• Social Justice to include organizing social action events for friends and members.

Anyone who wishes to support the ministries of UUJXN is invited to contact the Ministry Council, its Co-Chairs, Rev. Jim Becker (Snowdancer) and Vacant, President-Elect, or participate in monthly meetings. All are welcome to attend!

Calm Council

The Calm Council supports a healthy and safe church community by providing guidance to resolve interpersonal conflict among members, friends, and/or groups and uphold the UUJXN Behavioral Covenant. Please contact the Calm Council if you would like support in conflict resolution or allegations of violations of the Behavioral Covenant. The CALM Council consists of three members in good standing, who are not on the Board, elected annually at the Spring Biannual Meeting. Calm Council members are: Kristen Golden, Patrick Moore, and T. J. Theollyn.

Leadership Development Council

The Leadership Development Council supports the development of quality leadership with the UUJXN and provides a slate of candidates to fill all elected positions. Please contact the LDC if you are interested in serving as a leader or need assistance in your role serving the congregation. LDC members are the Past President and three non-Board members: Eric Wood (Chair), Patricia Ice, Evelyn Moore, and Gwen Peavey.

Ministerial Relations Council

The Ministerial Relations Council supports the needs of the minister and communication between the minister and the congregation. The Ministerial Relations Council also conducts an annual evaluation of the minister-congregation relationship for promoting the mission and ministry of the UUJXN. MRC members are non-Board members appointed by the Minister and the Board President: Dianna Albertson, Tom Kersen, and Seth Wheatley, III.

Personnel Council

The Personnel Council hires and supervises all staff of the UUJXN. The Personnel Council develops and revises the duties and responsibilities for each position as well as determines appropriate staff compensation. Please contact the Personnel Council if you need more information about staff positions with the UUJXN. Personnel Council members consists of the elected officers of the Board: Eric Wood, Beth Philipp, Stacy Callender, and Sue Moss.

Building the Future Taskforce

The Building the Future Taskforce was established to coordinate building renovations with the selected architecture firm and contractors. Please contact the Building the Future Taskforce if you have input for the design and needs of the UUJXN facilities. Taskforce members are: Stacy Callender and Eric Wood.