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 Wednesday 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
Jennifer Stauber
Board Chair
Ann Lemon
Board Treasurer
Rebecca Taylor
Board Secretary
Bob Becker
Board Ombudsperson
Matthew Hull
Board Chair Elect
Kathy Brunts
Board Member
David T. Cox
Board Member
Steve Jarrett
Board Member
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Members: Find monthly documents like board meeting minutes and the treasurer's reports on our new Member Resources page!
February 2026 Board Bits
THOUGHTFUL QUESTION:
Matthew asked us to consider, “If a friend of yours talked to you the way you talk to yourself, would you stay friends with yourself?”
FINANCES:
The Board discussed the overall financial health of our church.
- 2025-26 Pledges: Incoming pledges are on target. We are halfway through the church year and have received 53% of pledges made for 2025-26.
- 2026-27 Pledges: Pledge drive starts March 1st and runs through the 29th, with our goal being a conservative (5%) increase over last year.
BOARD CHAIR-ELECT:
Matthew Hull was unanimously confirmed to serve as Chair for the 2026-27 church year.
UPCOMING EVENT:
March 24, 6:30 pm – “SO…WHO DECIDES THAT? A Conversation About How Eliot Works (And Why It Matters to You)“
Nom Com and the Board are planning a fun event with a practical purpose, to explain how decisions get made at Eliot, and how YOU (yes, you) can get involved!
OPEN QUESTIONS SERIES:
Question #3 – “What resources shall we commit to center and expand love?”
The Board spent some time brainstorming Q#3 in our OPEN QUESTIONS series, about what resources we have at & how we might wish to commit them in the future.
More Board Briefings
Envision the Future! Read about Eliot's strategic planning via the Rolling Roadmap.
