Lay Leadership
Our congregation is self-governing — anyone can serve; anyone can lead. We have the freedom to create programs and activities, serve the wider community and spend money in ways that make a difference. Our leadership board, called the Session, guides the congregation in collaboration with the staff. The Deacons provide compassion and support to members of the congregation in need. The Nominating and Engagement Team helps individuals discern how to engage in the life and leadership of the church, nominating people to assume leadership roles. Together, we discern God’s call and live out our faith.
The Board of Deacons
Session
The Board of Deacons
The Deacons are responsible for leading the congregation’s care of its members. Often this effort focuses on our elder members, many of whom are homebound or face other challenges. However, Deacons facilitate the care of the whole congregation and have systems to respond to the needs of all ages. If you would like to learn more about the Deacons or any of its ministries, please email the office.
Current Board of Deacons
Deb Mackay: Co-president, Grants & Awards, Easter Flowers, Memorial Receptions
Lynn Douma: Co-president, Care Packages for Students
Krys Fischer: Secretary, Prayer Chain
Julie Johnson: Treasurer, Prayer Chain
Penny Heubach: Memorial Receptions, Easter Flowers, Memorial Garden
Michele Johnson: Act Now Coordinator
Charlie Kurtz: Rides to Church, Care Contacts, Memorial Garden
Connie Lindberg: Nominating Committee Representative, Care Kits for Drop-ins
Pam Nelson: Grants & Awards, Easter Flowers, Card Ministry, Rides to Church backup
Ada Zepeda Ramirez: Easter Flowers, Memorial Receptions
Kathleen Vellenga: Episcopal Homes Ministry, Card Ministry, Care Kits for Drop-ins, Communications
The Session
The Session is the governing board of the church, representing its members. In collaboration with the ministers, it discerns God’s call for the congregation, makes policy decisions, and oversees and supports all the activities of the church through various committees and teams as needed. If you would like to learn more about the Session or any of the ministries of the church, please email the office.
Current Session Members
Officers
Sue Hall, Vice-Moderator
Sheila Hatchell, Clerk
Chris Kemp, Treasurer and Administration
Session Members
Cathy Latham — Administration
Dana Bedingfield — Congregational Care and Connection
Becky Rice — Congregational Care and Connection
Margo Dickinson — Wider Community Impact
Rick Hedrick — Worship and Faith Formation
Tim Ward — Worship and Faith Formation
Rich Passmore — At-large