We are an inclusive religious community–lifting hearts, broadening
minds and honoring the interconnected web of life.
We are a caring community promoting and providing robust religious and
intellectual exploration opportunities for children, youth, and adults.
We offer creative and inspirational opportunities for worship. We
nurture spiritual and personal growth and transformation, foster
diversity by reaching out to different communities, and practice justice
as individuals and as a community.
Board of Directors
Concerns can be addressed to the Board via
President - Debra Smith
(208) 724-7262,
Vice President - Judy Holcombe
(208) 853-1568,
Past President - Jane Breckenridge
(208) 841-4889,
Treasurer - Debbie Johnson
(208) 343-4577,
Secretary - Jim Bigelow
(208) 629-0321,
David Clopton
(208) 422-0550,
Bill Reid
(208) 336-1536,
Jay Wechselberger
(208) 871-3765,
Robyn Broyles
(208) 596-0767,
Committee Leadership
We have an Organization
Chart which describes the structure of our leadership and
committees. Contact information for committee leaders are in the BUUF
directory or available from the BUUF office, (208) 658-1710
Nominating Committee
Cathy Carmen
Committee on Ministry
Sue Stadler
Bylaws Committee
Loren Bergeson
Fellowhip Branch: Worship Strand
Janet Wyke, Acting lead
Sunday Services
Wanda Jennings
Greeters & Hosts
TBD
Music Committee
Tom von Alten
Hospitality and Food
TBD
Fellowship Branch: Education Strand
Cathy Carmen, Acting lead
Children's Religious Exploration
TBD
Adult Religious Education
Webb Van Winkle and Gena Delucci
Young Adults
TBD
Library
Carol Wechselberger
History Keepers
Charlotte Tompkins
Fellowship Branch: Stewardship Strand
Jay Wechselberger
Fellowship Connections Committee
Jay Wechselberger
Person-to-Person (P2P) Stewards
TBD
Volunteer Coordinator
Janette Young
Congregational Care Team
Kristen Cheyney and Diane Schwabe
Festivities
Karen Raese, Wanda Jennings, Anthony
Fellowship Branch: Our Home Strand
Don Schutte
Interior Design (and Art Exhibits)
Erin Logan
Landscape Committee
Mary Schartzman, Patrick Schow, and Jolene Schow
Justice Outreach Branch
Cathy Carmen, Acting lead
Hunger Task Force
Rick Groff and Sheila Ames
Rainbow Outreach
Michael Stevensen and Amy Stinnet
Partner Church Committee
Cynthia Alleman
Green Sanctuary
TBD
COMMITTEES REPORTING TO THE BOARD
Finance Committee
David Woito
- Endowment Committee
David Woito
Annual Giving Drive
Judy Holcombe
Communication Committee
Peer Team
- Task Force on Technology
- Web Presence
Tom von Alten
Information Technology Committee
Mitchel Bethel
- Database Management
Personnel Committee
Patti Raino
Bridge Event Center Committee
Suzanne Woodcock
Denominational Affairs
Janet Wyke and Elton Hall
Douglas Property
Judy Holcomb, Bob Wallace
Fundraising Committee
Claudia Fernsworth
Facilities Security Task Force
David Clopton
Physical Plant & Maintenance
David Clopton,
Gary Wyke, Warren Bean (Building Steward)