Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing, amending, interpreting, and enforcing Chapel policies in accordance with the by-laws. The Board also delegates responsibility, authority, and accountability to the minister and board committees. The Board is composed of members who are elected by the congregation for staggered three-year terms. The Lead Minister is an ex officio, non-voting member of the board. 


The Board meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in Adams Hall. Meetings are open to anyone in the Eliot community. 

Contact the Board of Trustees: board@eliotchapel.org


Sara Fleming

Sara Fleming

Board Chair

Carole Glauser

Carole Glauser

Board Chair Elect

Kalen Ponche

Kalen Ponche

Board Secretary

Susan Bell

Susan Bell

Board Treasurer

Chuck Schuder

Chuck Schuder

Board Member

Steve Swift

Steve Swift

Board Member

Bob Becker

Bob Becker

Board Member

Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor

Board Member

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Board Briefing


The Board of Trustees met January 16, 2024 in Adams Hall. We celebrated the news from the search team: they recommend Rev. Krista Taves be our called minister! The members of the church will consider this recommendation at a special meeting on March 3.


Only people who are members in good standing are able to participate in the vote. All members should plan to check the membership rolls (on the bulletin board outside Adams Hall) to make sure they are in good standing as soon as possible. The deadline to fix membership is February 12 – please contact Brian Franklin, Director of Administration, to make arrangements at admin@eliotchapel.org. The pathway to becoming a member includes meeting with a minister and signing the membership book. Members in good standing have made a financial contribution of record in the past 12 months or received a waiver in case of financial hardship from the Lead Minister. 


Treasurer Sue Bell offered an update to the Board on attendance. The number of people attending in the sanctuary has grown to an average of 134 people a week as of November 2023 compared to 111 people a week in November 2022. Attendance at Religious Education for children is also growing. We are projecting to end the year with a planned deficit of $45,000. 


The Nominating Committee planned to host a wine-and-cheese and leadership night at Eliot to discuss church governance. Eliot is moving to a "Mission-Based governance" model which will offer us more partnership in decision making between the Board of Trustees and the lead minister. 


Rev. Krista reported to us that inactive members are returning and rejoining the church. 


Some upcoming church events everyone should note include: 

  • March 3 Pledge drive kick-off and special vote to call Rev. Krista Taves
  • April 6 Eliot Talent Show: 5-6pm dinner, 6-7:30 talent extravaganza
  • April 27 Eliot Trivia Night 


Question or concern? Email us at board@eliotchapel.org.

News from the search team: they recommend Rev. Krista Taves be our called minister!

More Board Briefings

01 Mar, 2024
Ministerial Vote on Sunday, March 3
16 Feb, 2024
Ministerial Vote: March 3, 2024
31 Dec, 2023
December 2023
30 Nov, 2023
November 2023
20 Oct, 2023
The Board of Trustees met October 17 for a board meeting.
30 Sep, 2023
The Eliot Chapel Board of Trustees met Monday, September 25 in Adams Hall for our September meeting.
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