St. Peters United Church of Christ

Committees and Organization

St. Peter's has many different committees which oversee both the day-to-day and special activities that the church participates in. Below the different committes and their purposes are listed. Most membership of committees is selected annually for 2-3 year terms depending on the committee and it's definition in the by-laws. For more information about any committee please contact the chair or other members.

Consistory
The consistory is the main governing board of the church and oversees most church operational decisions. Other committees typically report to the consistory. Consistory approves reports and budgets prior to the church's annual meeting. Members are elected to the consistory for 3 years at a time.

Consistory typically meets on the third tuesday of the month at the church.

President:	LiAnne Kitchen	Email
Vice-President:	Nick Voss	Email
Secretary:	Carolyn Yoos

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Trustees
A group who are members of the consistory, the trustees are in charge of verifying andd keeping track of the church's overall financial situation.

Members: Jim Acheson, Lee Eichhorst, Linda McCarthy

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Altar
The altar committee helps to keep our sanctuary ordered and beautiful.

Members: Mary Casey, Mary Limp, Ann Swearingen, Eloise Heller, Marcella Nance, Sandy Williams

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Bereavement Dinners
This group helps to plan and take care of individuals in need of bereavement assistance.

Members: JoAnn Malloch, Violet McDuffee, Mary Casey

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Board of Christian Education
The board of CE is tasked with guiding and furthering the Christian Education of all members of the church. Board of CE is made up of the pastor, the Consisotry President, 6 members of the congregation, and 2 youth representatives. Board of CE meets monthly at the church.

Chair:	Rhonda Schoudel	Email
Secretary:	Amy Durukan
Members:	Barb Jewett, Bonnie Joop, Jocelyn Voss, Cassandra Wentz, Maurine Sterret

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Building and Grounds
Building and Grounds is responsible for the upkeep of the church and parsonage property. This includes maintenance, and cleaniness.

Chair:	Mark Williams	Email
Members:	Jim Acheson, Kurt Eheart, Ed Kobel, Bill Limp, Mark Muller

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Church and Ministry
Church and Ministry is the liason between the congregation and the pastor. Additionally church and ministory acts as a review board for church personnel and maintains the policies and forms in effect each year.

Chair:	Nick Voss	Email
Members:	Fern Eheart, Jeff Jewett, Ann Swearingen, Gary Hollen

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Endowment
Endowment is tasked with maintaining the endowments provided by members of the church for specific church needs. Endowment will authorize the distribution of dollars from the funds.

Members: Jim Acheson, Lee Eichhorst, Linda McCarth, Gladys Hemp, Bil Kuhne

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Health and Wellness
The health and wellness committee is made up of the Parish Nurse. The committee is setup to provide a means for members of the congregation to have understanding of health issues and is a method for members to find consultation as necessary.

Parish Nurse: LiAnne Kitchen

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Historical
The historical records committee is setup to provide and maintain a complete and accurate history of the church, its membership, and activities.

Members: Mildred Luther, Judy Moller Vaiden, Virginia Zindars

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Hospitality
Hospitality is tasked with ensuring that visitors, guests, and members are treated with all due respect and courtesy. Hospitality is in charge of fellowship time and organizing the members of the consistory for bringing snacks to accompany coffee and drinks during the fellowship hour.

Members: The consistory oversees the completion of the fellowship hour. All church members help to make it a wonderful time each week.

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Memorial
Memorial helps to oversee the collection and distribution of funds bequeated to the church upon the passing of a church member. Memorial ensures proper thank you's are presented as well as appropriate distribution of funds takes place.

Chair:	Patty Kobel	Email
Members:	Emma Kidd, Celeste Honn
Consistory Liason:	Bobbie Burr

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Memorial
The music committee plans and schedules the musical direction for the church. Music liases between the congregation, the pastor, and the musical staff in order to ensure smooth direction.

Chair:	Phyllis Jones	Email
Members:	Celeste Honn, Sandy Williams
Consistory Liason:	Phyllis Jones

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Nominating
Nominations works to gather individuals to join the committees each year as members reach the end of their terms. Specifically nominations acquires interested members for the Board of Christian Education and the Constistory.

Members: To be determined each fall

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Stewardship
Stewardship is in charge of guiding the stewardship education of the members of the church through programs which will enhance giving of means and talents to others. Stewardship is also in charge of organizing the annual stewardship pledge drive in the fall.

Members: Jocelyn Voss, Nick Voss, Jim Tarr, Fern Eheart

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Womens Fellowship Board
Organizes events for the women of the church as well as most of the dinners and other events.

President:	Ann Swearingen	Email
Vice President:	Bernice Benn
Secretary:	Jill Acheson
Treasurer:	Gladys Hemp
Consistory Liason:	Gladys Hemp/Rhonda Shoudel
Members:	All Women of the Church

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Worship
The worship committee is organized to provide direction in the manner in which the church will worship during the regular services.

Members: ...

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WUG (Welcomers, Ushers, Greeters)
Coordinates to have welcomers, userhs, and greeters available at all worship services.

Greeters: Consistory
Ushers: Ed Kobel

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Other Church Duties

General Treasurer:	Bonnie Taylor
Craft Show / Cookie Sale:	Women's Fellowship
Kitchen/Dining Room:	JoAnn Malloch
Adult Library:	Gladys Hemp
Children's Library:	Gladys Hemp
Publicity:
Stitchers:	Cleo Pelg
Suppers: Sausage & Chicken Noodle:	by Committee
Tuesday Circle:	Mary Casey, JoAnn Malloch
Newsletter	Bonnie Taylor
Website	Nick Voss

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