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.
Annual Congregational Meeting Documents
Horizon’s Approved FY2026-27 Budget
Horizon’s Slate of Candidates beginning July 1, 2026
MIDYEAR Congregational Meeting Documents
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.
Unified Governance
Horizon operates under a shared governance model, where lay leaders and paid staff co-manage all aspects of the church. The Board of Trustees and the Minister are accountable to one another, and both ultimately answer to the congregation. Groups are tied to one of seven Ministries, which are lay-led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The collective Chairs and Vice Chairs form the Central Council, which the Board of Trustees convenes and which both the Board and the Minister attend. The Central Council is where all information about church operations are discussed and disseminated.
The Central Council meets on the 2nd Monday of its convening months, which are August, November, February, and May. Here is the most recent (August 2026) Central Council recap:
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.