The church is governed by a Board made up of nine Directors. Church members are nominated for the Board by our Nominating Committee, and elected by the church members at our annual meeting held in June each year. Officers serve a 1-year term for a maximum of 4 terms. Directors serve a 2-year term for a maximum of 2 terms. The responsibilities of the Board are described in Article VII section 7.3 of our Church Bylaws.
Board Meetings are typically held at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
The Board recognizes that we are in the midst of a unique period in our community and the life of our congregation. To that end, we want to hear from you. What are your concerns? How can we best respond to the challenges in our communities? What do you think the Board should be aware of? Do you have a comment or question you would like to share with the Board? If so, please fill out the form below to share your concerns, make recommendations, and ask questions. Your input will be sent to a database for the Board to review. If you would like to email our leadership directly, you can email revluke@uurochmn.org or president@uurochmn.org.
We encourage you to take a few moments to share your thoughts and help us better serve our community. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
Term Ends June 2025
Term Ends June 2025
Term Ends June 2025
Term Ends June 2027
Shared Ministry is our church’s governance model in which the mission of our church is shared among lay leaders and professional staff. Our mission, rooted in Unitarian Universalist values and principles, is guided by the members of the church who elect our Board and call our Minister. In turn, the Board empowers teams made of church leaders and staff to envision how the spiritual, physical, social, financial, and justice goals of our church can be met most effectively. As members of the teams, staff takes care of administrative responsibilities, freeing up teams to focus on the mission of our church – to foster spiritual growth and practice justice.
View our 2025-2026 Shared Ministry Leaders HERE
The church is governed by a Board made up of nine Directors. Church members are nominated for the Board by our Nominating Committee, and elected by the church members at our annual meeting held in June each year. Officers serve a 1-year term for a maximum of 4 terms. Directors serve a 2-year term for a maximum of 2 terms. The responsibilities of the Board are described in Article VII section 7.3 of our Church Bylaws.
Board Meetings are typically held at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
The Board recognizes that we are in the midst of a unique period in our community and the life of our congregation. To that end, we want to hear from you. What are your concerns? How can we best respond to the challenges in our communities? What do you think the Board should be aware of? Do you have a comment or question you would like to share with the Board? If so, please fill out the form below to share your concerns, make recommendations, and ask questions. Your input will be sent to a database for the Board to review. If you would like to email our leadership directly, you can email revluke@uurochmn.org or president@uurochmn.org.
We encourage you to take a few moments to share your thoughts and help us better serve our community. Your feedback is invaluable to us.

Paul Trewartha-Weiner
Board President
president@uurochmn.org
Term Ends June 2025

Aleta Borrud
Board Vice-President
Term Ends June 2025

Brianna Berg
Board Secretary
Term Ends June 2025

Jamie Bingner-Care
Board Treasurer
Term Ends June 2025

Laurel Podulke-Smith
Member at Large
Term Ends June 2026

Jodi Edmonson
Member at Large
Term Ends June 2026

Stephanie Evans-Hanson
Member at Large
Term Ends June 2027

John Tacinelli
Member at Large
Term Ends June 2026
Shared Ministry is our church’s governance model in which the mission of our church is shared among lay leaders and professional staff. Our mission, rooted in Unitarian Universalist values and principles, is guided by the members of the church who elect our Board and call our Minister. In turn, the Board empowers teams made of church leaders and staff to envision how the spiritual, physical, social, financial, and justice goals of our church can be met most effectively. As members of the teams, staff takes care of administrative responsibilities, freeing up teams to focus on the mission of our church – to foster spiritual growth and practice justice.
Shared Ministry Leaders 2025-2026 (shared in the fall of 2025)