All Congregational Meetings

In-Person & Online

Everyone may attend. Members* may vote.  

Only Yes/No votes will be accepted.

In-Person: Everyone will exit the worship service onto the Sanctuary Patio
(toward the fountain) and return via the Social Hall (so a quorum can be counted).

Online: Everyone will exit the worship zoom and then re-enter using the Zoom Link
(so a quorum can be counted).

Quorum = 37 Members in attendance (2025).

* As per the Bylaws, Voting Privilege. Only members of the Church who have been members for at least thirty days and have made a pledge or financial contribution of record to the Church during the preceding twelve months may vote or be counted for the purpose of establishing a quorum at membership meetings of the Church.  

Meetings are operated under Martha’s Rules of Order, which the Board adopted on 11 Feb 2025.

Annual Meeting: June 8, 2025, After Worship (NOON)

Annual Meeting Agenda

• Proposed Budget
  • Budget Explanation
• Slate: Board of Trustees (3 year term)
  • Susan Coppock: I have history with the church back to 1963, when my parents were members. I have never missed a Christmas Eve service at the church since 1963. I became an official member when I moved back to the Davis area in 2013, after being away for college and 30 years of teaching in public schools. I am currently serving as the Board Secretary. This has given me considerable insight as to the workings of the church. I am also currently the Kitchen Team Lead. I was asked to take a 3-year board position and am happy to do so.
  • Liz King has been a pledging member of UUCD since 1997 and has served on many committees and task forces. In recent years that has included Nominating, HR, and Celebrations of Life. She is about to complete a three-year term on the Board of Trustees, and has agreed to serve one more year to complete the term of a Trustee who resigned.
  • Dr. Jose Torres, from Puerto Rico, conducted immunological research on viruses as a professor at UC Davis for 20 years. He teaches immunology, cancer and virology to medical and undergraduate students there. He is also the co-founder and president of a start-up biotechnology company focused on the immunological treatment of cancer and the development of cancer vaccines. He has a wonderful wife and is raising two amazing children. He is passionate about global health, holistic medicine and conserving the natural environment. He is committed to preserving endangered tortoises and and lizards, organic farming and studying Native American lithic technology, He considers the Unitarian Universalists his community and welcomes the opportunity to serve on the board.
• Nominating Committee (2 year term)
  • Emily Burstein: I’m honored to be asked to join the Nominating Committee, where I would focus on recruiting diverse and qualified candidates to guide the future of UUCD.  I became a member in 2013.   I was on the Board 2020-21 through 2022-23, including 18 months as vice-chair with two years on Nominating Committee.  I coordinate the Deep Listening group program and have facilitated many DL groups.  I am thankful for the many deep connections I have made in those groups.  I have been a Worship Associate with Rev Beth and Rev Angeline.  I retired in 2018. I have three adult children who are my greatest teachers.
  • Mark Eschbach looks forward to the opportunity to serve the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis in aiding in building leaders within our church and supporting existing leadership via our nominating committee.  He has volunteered with multiple organizations to support leadership development and leadership practice; being awarded the second highest leadership award in Scouts BSA, Woodbadge, in 2018.  Mark began his UU journey at the Elk Grove UU Church, joining our Church in 2012.  Mark serves as one of the leaders making the Memorial Day Campout happen, regularly volunteers with grounds and youth, and served on the Search Committee bringing us Rev. Angeline.
• GA Delegates: Pat Moore-Pickett, Lisa Oakes, Jill Pickett, Scott Steward,
  Val Syverson, One more spot available!  Apply here!
• Direction for our Delegates attending General Assembly

Your UUCD Board will need a new Secretary to attend monthly meetings and take notes of official business starting in August, 2025. If you would like to serve in that position, please contact Karen Urbano for further information. office@uudavis.org