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 2026-2027:

Beth Armstrong – Interim President

Meghan Smith – President-elect

Martha Rice Sanders – Clerk

Chris Campanile – Treasurer

Prudential Committee Directors 2026-27:

Paul Ritaulo – Community Life and Heritage

Pam Pond – Social Justice

George Shuessler – Spiritual Development

John Dooley – Stewardship

Hillary Salmons – Strategic Planning

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:

• Joyce Boober
• Andy Ochiltree
• Rick Pond
• Tim Burns
• Sally Cassels
• Laura Spear

Right Relations Advisory Committee:

• Jay Glasson, Chair