Lay Leadership
By definition, a church of the congregational heritage depends on gifted and generous members of the congregation to lead and shape the life of the community, in a trusting partnership with its pastors. At First Church we are blessed with strong lay leadership on our various committees, ministries, and task forces. We believe that everyone in our community, new and familiar, has something important to offer, and we aim to help everyone who wishes to have active involvement in the church to find just the right place for their strengths and gifts. Every Fall the Nominating Committee works to help identify their gifts and areas of interest, and to help them find ways to be more involved at First Church. The Committees and Boards that currently make up our governance structure are as follows:
- The Board Of Deacons
- Jazz 5:30 Leadership Team
- The Stewardship Committee
- The Investment Committee
- The Buildings and Grounds Committee
- The Missions Committee
- The Just Peace Committee
- The Shelter Oversight Committee
- The Fellowship Committee
- The Board of Christian Education
- The Nominating Committee
Officers include:
- The Moderator
- The Treasurer
- The Controller
- The Clerk
- Member-at-Large of the Executive Council
Committee Chairs and Officers for 2006 are as follows:
| Moderator |
|
Gaylen Morgan
|
| Clerk |
|
David Kidder |
| Treasurer |
|
Brian James
|
| Associate Treasurer |
|
Margaret Gooch
|
| Deacons |
|
Jennifer Stuart
|
| Christian Education |
|
Mark Destler
|
| Buildings & Grounds |
|
Guy Stuart
|
| Fellowship |
|
Jane Matthews and Laurie Friedman
|
| Just Peace |
|
Carol Wilson-Braun |
| Missions |
|
Gay Harter and Sunessa Shetler
|
| Nominating |
|
Beth Spaulding and Lindsay Miller
|
| Shelter Oversight |
|
Anita Anger
|
| Stewardship |
|
Joanne Paul and Pam Pacelli
|
