Seeking Board Members

Pursuant to the provisions and requirements of ARTICLE 11 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Section 11.5. Nominations and Elections of Board Trustees of the Center for Spiritual Living Common Ground Bylaws, a Nominating Committee has been established to vet and interview all candidates in preparation to nominate a slate of qualified candidates to serve on our Board of Trustees. The members of this Nominating Committee are Rev. Rafe A. Ellis – Chair, Robin Farinholt – Board of Trustee Member, and Dr. Phil Eldred – Laity Member.

We will be voting on applicants to fill three (3) openings on our Board of Trustees during our Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Please prayerfully review the attached information before completing the QUESTIONAIRE FOR CANDIDATES.

If, after prayerfully considering the scope of the service and commitment, you feel called to serve as a Trustee of the Center for Spiritual Living Common Ground, then please complete and return the 2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEE APPLICATION no later than January 8, 2026.

Complete the application online or complete the paper application attached to this letter and return it to Rev. Rafe in a sealed envelope addressed the CSLCG Nominating Committee.

On behalf of the CSLCG Nominating Committee, we look forward to reviewing your completed 2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEE APPLICATION and learning more about your call to service.

In gratitude for the gift of YOU,

Rev Rafe