Governance

Ladera Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination. Ladera connects to the UCC regionally through the Northern California Nevada Conference and the Santa Clara Association.

Local church governance is based on principles of the Congregational tradition. Ladera is self-governed and free to act in accordance with the collective decisions of its members. Church Officers, Council, and Committee/Team members are elected annually.

Church Council

The Church Council, composed of church members nominated and approved by the congregation, is led by an elected Moderator. The Council is the governing body of the church and is responsible for the management of all church-related activities. They usually meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Church Committees

Our various committees help the church to run smoothly. If you would like information about a church committee or team, please email church@ladera.org.

  • Children’s Program
  • Community Engagement
  • Endowment
  • Facilities
  • Investment
  • Mission & Service
  • Nominating
  • Pastoral Relations
  • Personnel
  • Social Justice
  • Stewardship
  • Worship Team: Audio Visual
  • Worship Service Volunteers

Documents

Constitution (last updated 2018)

Special Projects

Site Plan

LCC COVENANT FOR WORKING TOGETHER AS A LOVING COMMUNITY

  • We work to create an environment of respect and support for one another and to foster open communication. We value our diversity of ideology, both spiritual and temporal, and realize that each of our personal visions / opinions / passions is one of several valuable viewpoints.
  • We recognize that each of us is acting in good faith. Communication is a human endeavor and misunderstandings may occur. We will resolve these in the spirit of love and forgiveness.
  • As individuals, we accept our responsibility to express ourselves openly and directly so that our opinions and ideas can benefit the decision-making process.
  • We will actively seek broad input of opinions and ideas.
  • We will listen to the opinions expressed by others with respect and openness, realizing that their opinions are held with the same passion and belief as we hold our own.
  • We will take satisfaction from having our viewpoints seriously considered and lovingly heard, rather than from prevailing in our position.
  • We will be open to considering that a better outcome may involve a melding of differing points of view.
  • We recognize that valuing diversity can result in decisions that may reflect views other than our own.
  • We will be intentional in our decision-making process, and strive for consensus.