Policies, Procedures, and Covenants
Purposes, Long Range Plan, and Governance
- Purpose Statement (Affirmed November, 2011)
- CVUUS Long Range Plan 2021
- By-laws June 9, 2019
- Policy Governance Overview: An explanation of our move to Policy Governance
- CVUUS Governance Manual 011420 Updated Jan 2020
- How CVUUS Members Are Nominated to the Board (May 11, 2011)
Covenants
These covenants have been approved by the entire congregation at congregational meetings.
- Communications Covenant (2003)
- Calling to Dismantle Racism and Other Oppressions Covenant (March 5, 2023): We commit to journey toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community through our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.
Policies
The policies are approved by the CVUUS Board (excepting those marked as drafts or with no date).
- Church Closing Policy
- Email and Directory Policy (2003)
- COVID Policy – updated March 2022
- Financial Support To Attend District Conferences and General Assembly (June 2012)
- Fundraising Policy (June, 2013)
- Gift Acceptance Policy (March, 2012)
- Library of Things policies (2021)
- Materials Selection Policy (guide to selection of library and other materials; developed 2000, revised periodically)
- Minister’s Discretionary Fund (no date)
- Non-Payment of Pledges (a preface to policy discussion, no date)
- Pastoral Ministries Policy (February 2014)
- Personnel Policy Policy Manual (PDF, March 3, 2014)
- Privacy Policy (suggested resources)
- Restricted Giving and “Naming” (November 19, 2008)
- Safe Congregation Policy (March 31, 2012)
- Staff Hiring Policy (draft March 23, 2002)
- Website Policy and Guidelines (draft February, 2009)