Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee, also known as the “PruComm,” is the governing board of the church. It is composed of six officers — President, President-elect, Past President, Clerk, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer — and six other voting members of the church.

Four committee members serve as liaisons to the four ministries of the church: Spiritual Development, Community Life and Heritage, Stewardship, and Social Justice. They provide support and communication to the groups, committees, and leaders under each ministry umbrella. An additional member oversees the First U strategic planning process.

The PruComm sets policy and long-term goals, establishes committees, hires professional staff other than the minister, manages the operating budget in accordance with the by-laws, and performs other necessary duties.

Members are elected to three-year terms. Officers are elected annually to one-year terms. Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer are renewable annually.

Prudential Committee officers:

Karen Silva – President

Hillary Salmons – Past President

Sam Cole – President-elect

Kate Niles – Clerk

John Dooley – Treasurer

Chris Campanile – Assistant Treasurer

Prudential Committee members:

Katy Killilea – Community Life and Heritage (Term ends 2026)

Lisa Voutes – Social Justice (2025)

Meaghan Smith – Spiritual Development (2024)

Andy Wilby – Stewardship (2023)

Dana Borrelli-Murray – Strategic Planning (2025)

Nominating Committee:

The six-member Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying and developing church leadership. Members are elected for two-year terms. In addition to recruiting for elected positions, they help identify committee chairs.

Nominating Committee members have an understanding of the structure and work of the organization, leadership needs, and the special qualifications needed for elected and appointed positions.

Current Nominating Committee members:

• Sheena Tompkins (2025)
• Rebecca Alberg (2025)
• Sandy Schacht (2025)
• Jon Henson (2026)
• Nancy Dooley (2026)
• Chris Belleau (2026)

Right Relations Advisory Committee:

• Jay Glasson, Chair