PBUUC, like every Unitarian Universalist congregation, is self-governing. We elect our leaders, call our ministers, and fund our church.  We support and help fund our denomination, the Unitarian Universalist Association.  They in turn support us with leadership, consultants, curriculum, and provide a national UU presence. 

PBUUC relies on several elements and teams of members to function:

• Board of Trustees:  The Board holds the legal and fiduciary responsibility for governing PBUUC.
• Articles of Incorporation:  The legal document incorporating a religious congregation requesting tax-exempt status.
• Church By-Laws:  The legal document that describes how the church governs itself.
• Nominating Committee:  The Nominating Committee identifies candidates to fill seats on the Board of Trustees, the Legacy Fund, and the Nominating Committee. Candidates are voted on by the membership at our Annual Meeting in May or June of each year. The Nominating Committee is also sometimes asked to help with recruiting people for other senior leadership roles in the church.