Governance & Organization
Democracy is one of our primary values. Each Unitarian Universalist congregation is autonomous in its own governance and may choose its own structure. At Horizon, we use a governance-by-policy model.
Board of Trustees
Members of the congregation elect a board of seven trustees, including a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Each position is for a two-year term. This board sets policies and guides the vision of Horizon. Leadership News from your board.
Policies of Horizon’s Board of Trustees
Governance Task Force
The Governance Task Force is an ad hoc advisory committee appointed by Horizon’s Board of Trustees. This committee was initially charged with researching and advising the Board on the governance structure of the church, and proposing a new model of governance. After completing this charge in 2025, the Governance Task Force has been re-charged by the Board to help with implementation of the newly adopted Unified Governance model. The committee is accountable to the Board, with the Board retaining the authority to make decisions regarding governance.
The Governance Task Force will be working with church leaders over the 2025- 2026 church year to develop the necessary processes and tools to implement the Unified Governance model. Current plans are for full adoption of this church operations model during the beginning months of the 2026-2027 church year.
If you have any questions for the Governance Task Force, you may email them at gtf@horizonuu.org.
Operations Staff
The day-to-day operations of Horizon are managed by paid staff and non-paid members. Rev. Chris Rothbauer, who is our full-time paid minister, is the chief of staff.
Office personnel includes an administrator and bookkeeper. Worship personnel includes a music director and piano accompanist. Educational personnel includes a Director of Religious Education and childcare professionals.
Many activities and groups at Horizons are led by volunteers. Programs for children and teens are overseen by the Director of Religious Education. The Worship Committee is led by the minister.