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Church Committee
This is the governing body of the church between congregational meetings. Advises the Minister on general direction of the church activities. Reviews the annual budget and makes recommendations to the congregation. Coordinates the activities of the church and appoints special committees as necessary. Responds to unique matters of concern that do not fall within the scope of existing committees. Plans congregational meetings. Consists of the chairs of committees, the officers of the church, and the ministerial staff.
Term of office - one year, beginning in February
Moderator – Paul Mahoney
Christian Education
Responsible for developing philosophy and policy concerning Christian education within the church and for planning and implementing educational opportunities for all ages in a manner compatible with that philosophy.
Term of office - three years, beginning in June
Chair – Trish Siefer
Diaconate
Leads the spiritual affairs of the church in cooperation with the Minister. These responsibilities include worship, pastoral duties, caring for the membership, support of the church as a teaching parish, and outreach to encourage lay participation in each of these responsibilities.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Chair – Charity Tremblay
Fellowship
Plans fellowship events for the congregation.
Term of office - two years, beginning in June
Chair – Pat Nelson
Finance
Prepares annual budget for the church, supervises financial affairs and manages church funds. Keeps Church Committee informed of financial condition of the church.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Chair – Charlie Wittenberg
Library
Oversees the church library and promotes its use. Coordinates the purchase of books with church programs. Runs bi-monthly “Reading the Spirit” book discussion group.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Contact persons – Marty Wolf and Mary Lou Esposito
Membership
Responsible for maintaining, nurturing and enhancing membership. Develops ways to attract, identify and welcome new people to the church.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Chair – Sue Henderson
Memorial Gifts
Acknowledges memorial gift contributions and advises Church Committee on receipt and expenditure of memorial funds.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Chair – Jean Swindell
Mission
Guides the church’s mission program and decides how to allocate these funds.
Term of office - three years, beginning in June
Chair – Richard Pasley
Music and Other Arts
Develops and implements programs in music and the other arts.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Contact person - Kathy Molony
Nominating
Prepares nominations for all officers and elected committees of the church. Maintains and revises, as necessary, a Manual of Position Descriptions.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Chair – Rich Hollingsworth
Pastor Parish Relations
Liaison between the ministerial staff and the congregation.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Chair - Thad Jackson
Personnel
Fills vacancies in several staff positions. Evaluates all staff positions with respect to total needs of the church and reviews salaries and benefits.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Chair – Amy Pasley
Property
Responsible for the care and custody of the physical property of the church, including the manse.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Chair – Hank Haff
Social Concerns
Guides the church’s Christian response to current issues of justice and social concern. Works with the Mission Committee on hands-on mission projects such as CropWalk and food offerings and sponsors educational forums.
Term of office – three years, beginning in June
Chair – Pete Nelson
Stewardship
Conducts the Stewardship campaign, and monitors progress of pledge receipts.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Contact person – Bill Page
Woman's Union
Plans fellowship events and programs for the women of the church.
Term of office - three years, beginning in February
Contact person - Betsy Levering
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