Boards

Church Officers

There are four church officers who serve specific roles in overseeing church business. The Moderator, currently Judy Parks and the Moderator Elect, Vaughn Klopfenstein, together oversee the Church Council and conduct the business meetings. Treasurer Eldon Pugh receives and distributes church funds, and serves on the Board of Trustees. Church clerk Carol Paul records the minutes of the Annual and Town Hall meetings and oversees the official church records.

Members: Judy Parks, Moderator; Vaughn Klopfenstein, Moderator Elect; Eldon Pugh, Treasurer; Carol Paul, Clerk

Church Council

The Church Council is our primary advisory and policy-making body. Its members are drawn from the members of the other governing bodies in the church - one from the Diaconate, one from the Board of Trustees , one from Christian Education, one from Mission Outreach, one from Long Range Planning, one from Music & Worship, one from Communications- along with two at-large members elected by the congregation.

Members: Judy Parks, Moderator; Vaughn Klopfenstein, Moderator Elect; Carol Paul, Clerk; Eldon Pugh, Treasurer; Esther Christensen, Kay Henry, Mark Liabo, Vicki Lyle, Cindy Nicholson, Rick Robertson, Jane Schumacher, Barb Taylor, Larry Taylor 

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trusees oversees the church property and finances, and is responsible for the real estate owned by the church, including maintenance and care of the facilities and grounds. Primary duties include preparing the church's annual budget and organizing the annual stewardship campaign. There are 11 members, each elected to 5-year terms.

Members: Nancy Welsh, Chair; Ed Beatty, Mark Culver, Steve Murphy, Eldon Pugh (Treasurer), Bob Sedlacek, Jessica Weaver, Mike Wilson, Michelle Woode, Bill Yeisley  

Diaconate

The Diaconate has general supervision over the spiritual affairs of the church. It works with the minister to promote and carry out the ministry of the church, including all spriritual matters, visitation of those who are ill or homebound, and administering the sacraments (communion and baptism). It also administers the disbursement of funds for the needy. There are 28 members, with seven elected to four-year terms each year by the Congregation.

Members: Corenne Liabo, Kate Hawkins, Sarah Benesh, Co-Chairs; Chris Robertson, Secretary; Carol Schaub, Treasurer; Mary Bergum, Lauren Crippes, Carol Cuhel, Rick Davison, Mary Ann Dawson, Dick Eyman, Nancy Erickson, Terry & Elaine Gunzenhauser, Kay Henry, Jane Hutchins, Jim & Dawn Moriarty, Diana Neppl, Tom Neuhaus, Jean Oxley, Margaret Pugh, Ruth Roberts, Maria Shebetka, Marcia Whiteford, Molly Williams