The authority of the church comes from the congregation. Members meet once a year to vote on a budget and carry out other church business. The meetings are open to everyone and are held in the Parish Hall. Day-to-day operations are overseen by a member-elected board of trustees that meets the first Wednesday of each Month to discuss church issues.

Our Church is a member of the North East District (NED) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) in Boston, Mass. Our congregation, like other Unitarian Universalist congregations, acts independently of the UUA. We voice our opinions on national and international issues through an annual referendum held by the national association.

Governance

Board Covenant

We, the members of the Board of the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford covenant to:

  • Speak Truth in Love by being honest and direct, but also kind and compassionate.

  • Pursue Right Relationships by building connections that are healthy, respectful, and grounded in trust.

  • Adhere to the Seven Principles of the UUA.

  • Recognize that each Board Member is fully human, with strengths and vulnerabilities, and, with love, joyfully support each other and the Congregation.

2026-2027 Board of Trustees

  • Board President Randa Thomas, wearing an orange baseball cap and a bright yellow t-shirt reading "Giving Life" looks intensely at the camera while carrying a pair of flags.

    Randa Thomas - President

    I imagine we’re all in a church for connection– to community or to the Divine– and for growth in spirit or knowledge. A few years ago I was fortunate to participate in a 2-year program for UU social justice leaders across Maine. Our final assignment was to name our social justice calling. I felt that my call is to help others to find their place and path toward being connected and creating justice. In my 25 years at UUCSB, I have grown in my confidence in myself, my faith and my place in the world. I want to be a part of helping us all to strengthen and celebrate our connections in every way we can.

  • Tim Black, Board Vice-President, dressed in suit and tie, looks warmly at the camera.

    Tim Black - Vice Pesident

    I agreed to join the Board, after some serious recruitment, because I want to help the church as it has helped me. The Sunday after the 2024 election I felt a compelling call to attend UU services to settle my soul. I attend the church to sit and be with friends, to find peace and quietude, to sing familiar hymns, and to hear inspiring sermons. I have found this joy at UUCSB and am eager to contribute my recompense. As a judge for more than 30 years, I believe that I have lessons to share about the beauty of quietude, tolerance, mercy and love.

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    Mogens Ravn ~ Treasurer

    Bio Coming Soon!

  • Matt Hokanson ~ Secretary

    For my first two years at UUCSB, I've been mostly volunteering behind the scenes, supporting various technical projects and lending a hand where needed. Joining the Board of Trustees feels like a natural next step toward more visible engagement with this community.

    As a newer member, I hope to offer some fresh perspective, and I'm looking forward to putting nearly two decades of professional experience to work, whether that means navigating complex discussions or supporting the board's administrative work. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve this congregation in a more formal capacity, and I look forward to learning more about how the church operates.

  • Elisha Cicio

    Bio Coming Soon!

  • Teague Cotton smiles at the camera.

    Teague Cotton

    In 2023, UUCSB welcomed me and my then not-quite 3 year old daughter. We have found friendship, fellowship, and continue to be nurtured by this community. Serving on the Board allows me to give back a little of what I have received. I welcome your energy, comments and friendship, and as all the BOT members have an open door policy with our congregation. I look forward to seeing you and getting to know you, better. 

  • Anna Flanagan

    Bio Coming Soon!

  • A woman with short hair and lovely smile looks at the camera confidently

    Jean Horton

    I have been attending this church for 40 years! 

    The people are warm, caring and wonderfully supportive. 

    I hope to be here for many years to come.

  • Myra Robinson looks warmly at the camera in front of a backdrop of summer time trees.

    Myra Robinson

    In the thirty-five+ years since I joined the church, I have done just about everything BUT serve on the Board of Trustees (BoT). I have led Committees, Coffeehouse, Choir; I was even Church Secretary at one point. When it came to the BoT, though, I guess I always figured “better minds than mine” had it under control. But, over the past few months, I have contemplated the term congregational church… it means we run it ourselves; and that takes work. Sometimes it takes sacrifice. So, when my turn to serve came around this time, I said, “Time to grow up and step up, Myra!”  And, I’m so glad I did! I don’t know what took me so long to see the light, but now that I have, I’m excited to walk this journey with other members of our wonderful community. As a Member-at-Large, I vow to listen to your ideas & concerns and take them to the Board for review; and to vote on issues with our UU principles in mind. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of (finally) serving on the Board!