August Board News
UUCB’s involvement in the 2027 UUA General Assembly in San Jose and takeaways from the 2026 GA, Freestone property sale status, offering mission and purpose-discernment workshops, disposition of three bequests, distinguishing between governance and operational committees, and introduction of a five-year capital budget and possible caregiving pilot program were among the topics at the August 5 Board meeting.
Board of Trustees July 2026 News
After reviewing the concluding report and recommendations from the Freestone Discernment Task Force, the Board voted on July 8 to list the Freestone property for sale and engage the services of a Realtor. The task force had spent time listening to and engaging with UUCB groups and members about the congregation’s November 2026 vote to either sell or donate the property. A significant majority of congregants expressed a greater preference for selling rather than donating the property.
The Board will consider the question of use of sale proceeds at a future date.
Board of Trustees June 2026 News
Next Board of Trustees Meeting July 8, not July 1
July 8 Board Freestone discussion/action: At the July 8 Board meeting, the only item is discussion and possible action on whether to sell or donate the Freestone property – after reviewing a report from the Freestone Discernment Task Force on perspectives gleaned from its congregational engagement.
2026 UUA General Assembly: Board-appointed delegates are: Evelie Delfino Såles Posch, Lonnie Moseley, Melissa Rosales, and Cordell Sloan.
Communications: Membership & Engagement Manager Charis Domador reported on UUCB’s digital and analog communication methods, what they contain/how they are used, and viewing/audience statistics, trends and outcomes – to inform collaboration with the Board on strategic communications goals.
Greater Richmond Interfaith Council (GRIP) Donation: Compiled funding from the Board discretionary account to add to Social Justice Council contribution for a total UUCB donation of $2,000 this year.
Conflicts of interest disclosure: Three Trustees reported they have teenage family members who work/have worked part-time in UUCB’s Sunday childcare and/or youth program.
