Each year, per our bylaws, our congregation nominates and elects at its annual congregational meeting its leaders. The following leaders will serve on the Church Board, which is charged to “concern itself with broad matters of congregational life and health, theology and ministry, long-range planning, policy, administration and finance.” Each of the positions we are receiving nominations for are for a two-year term (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026).
Vice-Moderator leads the Board when the Moderator is absent and may lead or represent the board on administrative teams, such as the personnel and nominating teams, and others as determined by the Board. Joann Johnson's first term is completed at the end of 2024. She is eligible to be nominated for an additional term.
Treasurer oversees the finances of the Church and works with the Stewards, Financial Secretary, and others on the Finance Team. Gordon Thayer's first term is completed at the end of 2024. He is eligible to be nominated for an additional term.
Member-at-large (two positions) – These members of the congregation, who are active in the life of the church, support the work of the Board with two to three ad hoc responsibilities during the year. Julia Reynolds and Bruce Williams are completing their current terms and will not be seeking an additional term.
Other Board Members currently serving through 2025: Cristina Mahon -- Moderator; Caitlin Miskelly -- Secretary; and Emily Lovell and Ben Nelson -- Board Member At-Large.
In addition to our Board leaders, our Bylaws call for the leadership positions listed below to be elected by the congregation. Each of these positions is also for a two-year term, January 2025 through December 2026.
Elder (seeking up to 6 persons to serve) one in whom, like the pastoral staff, the congregation entrusts the spiritual life of the of its members and friends for prayer, guidance and service. Elders serving through 2025 are Jake Miskelly, Kathy Spare, Rachel Chappell and Celeste Scott. Serving as Elders Emeritus is Patsy Nix. Randall Bean and Shirley Stone are completing their current terms and will not be seeking an additional term. Lynnette Thayer and Rachel Nelson's third terms are completed at the end of 2024, they are term limited. Elders whose terms are completed at the end of 2024 and are eligible to be nominated for an additional term are Mary Turner and Bill Stout.
Financial Secretary – The Financial Secretary is responsible for recording all financial gifts to the church, manage the counting, and provide reports to members, friends, and the Finance Team. Richard Austin's second term will be completed at the end of 2025.
Steward (seeking 1 person to serve) – The Stewards manage and distributes the church’s enduring gifts (endowment and memorial funds). Mark Turner, Janet Wright and Sue Cullers' first terms are completed at the end of 2025. Dave Peters' first term is completed at the end of 2024. He is eligible to serve an additional term.
Your comments are held in strict confidence by the Nominating Team. Please return completed paper nomination forms to the church office on or before 11 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024. If completing electronically please electronically submit by Monday, October 21, 2024. Thank you for your participation.