Church (operational) policies with links to pdf files

Below is a list of church (operational) policies with approval dates. Categories and numbering were established by the Board of Trustees prior to 2016. Red underline of numbers indicates policies that were approved by the Senior Minister (SM) under Policy Governance procedures adopted in 2023; these are available on the website from the main Governance webpage. Dates of last approval by Board or SM are indicated for each policy. Direct links to pdf versions of most Board-approved policies are provided for policies marked by an asterisk.

1. Board, congregation and general policies

1.1 -Safe Congregation (church) Policy (04/13/2013) – Review is in progress starting August 2026 by ad hoc Board Committee.

1.2 -Archives Collection Management Policy – SM 4/4/2025

1.3* Virtual Meetings and Voting by email -Board-6/23/2026

1.4 - Church-sponsored Groups (09.26.18) – to be reviewed by Board

1.5- Removing Members Policy – SM 9/27/2023

1.6- Living our Values (LOV) Team – SM 9/27/2023

1.7- Youth Group Event Safety Policy & Permission Form – SM 3/1/2023

1.8- Chestnut Grove bylaws - no approval date

2. Building and grounds policies

2.1* Facility Use Policy – Board 7/21/2026 (renamed from ‘Building Use Policy’)

2.2* Interior Design Policy - 6/23/2026