The Deacons
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 use resources in ways that make a difference. Together, we discern God’s call and live out our faith.
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 send an email to: mpucengage@gmail.com.
Deacons 2026
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
Abby McKenzie: Act Now Coordinator, Easter Flowers, Communications
Pam Nelson: Grants & Awards, Easter Flowers, Card Ministry, Rides to Church backup
Ada Ramirez: Easter Flowers, Memorial Receptions
Kathleen Vellenga: Episcopal Homes Ministry, Card Ministry, Care Kits for Drop-ins, Communications
Life Transitions
Putting Your Life in Order: A Gift From One Generation to Another
Macalester Plymouth United Church provides a 3-part series to help church members through life transitions, including end of life planning.
This series is a follow-up to the church’s publication – “In Life and In Death, We Belong To God: A Planning Guide”, which is freely available for download here.
Series Topics
