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Bored? Not on our Board?


The Board of Trustees holds a role that rarely draws attention, and it deserves recognition all the same. Nine trustees, together with our senior minister, carry the responsibility of holding the present and future of this Center in trust. They meet monthly, review policy, weigh decisions with care, and safeguard the community many of us call home.

Board service asks for time, discernment, and a willingness to think beyond any single Sunday toward the long arc of this community's life. Our trustees bring exactly that. Their meetings are open to the public, a choice that reflects transparency and trust in the membership they serve.

Thank you to every trustee who has given hours of thought and care to the direction of this Center. This community moves forward because of the stewardship they offer.



Recruitment Begins This Month

This month opens the recruitment phase for the Board of Trustees. Three seats will come open in 2027, and the search for the members who will fill them starts now. Serving as a trustee offers a deeper connection to this community and an opportunity to give and receive in equal measure.

Trustees serve three-year terms. Candidates are asked to have been a member of the Center for at least one year, and to already express love for the Center through some form of volunteer service and a regular, identifiable giving practice. Board service deepens spiritual practice as much as it strengthens the Center itself.

An Invitation

If you feel a pull toward this kind of service, this is a good time to explore what it might mean for you. Board meetings take place on Zoom and remain open to the public, so you are welcome to attend and see the work firsthand before applying.

Reach out to info@cslsr.org for information on the recruitment process, the application, and the schedule of upcoming public meetings.

Thank you to everyone who has served, and to everyone considering service now. This community is held in good hands.




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