Because our church life involves many different aspects, mission, and outreach, many people are doing many different things. To help us navigate those things, we have listed below are the Church Council Officers, a list of our various Boards and Committees, as well as who serves on them. Also, the dates reflect when their particular seats will be up for renewal.
Church Council Officers
Moderator, Jack Rickly, 2019
Treasurer, Robert Hargrove, Sr.
Clerk, Marcia Hartkopp-Ross, 2019
Financial Secretary, Ann Buonarota, 2019
Board of Trustees
Ann Buonarota, 2021, Chairperson
Ruth Braun, 2021
Robert Hargrove, Jr. 2020
Judy Russell, 2020
Peter Van Den Houten, 2020
Rosanna Jimenez, 2019
Jack Rickly, 2019
Michael DePalo, 2019
Board Summary of Responsibilities
The Trustees is in charge of Personnel, Finance, and maintenance of the Church grounds and the Parsonage. The Board has actual oversight of all Church property, but shall have no power to buy, sell, mortgage, lease, or transfer any property without a specific vote of the Congregation authorizing such action.
The Board arranges for the preparation of the Annual Budget and appoints at least two members to a Stewardship Committee to assist in raising the required budget monies.
The Board is also be responsible for the following committees: Stewardship Committee, Nominating Committee, Property and Grounds Committee, Budget Committee, Personnel Committee, and Finance Committee.
The Stewardship Committee
Robert Hargrove, Sr.
Ann Buonarota
Opal Horvat
Jack Rickly
Nominating Committee
Heads of all the Boards
Moderator
Pastor
Budget Committee
Ann Buonarota
Robert Hargrove, Sr.
Robert Hargrove, Jr.
Jack Rickly
The Personnel Committee
Ann Buonarota
Rosanna Jimenez
Finance Committee
Jack Rickly
Robert Hargrove, Sr.
Robert Hargrove, Jr.
Board of Deacons
Glenn Woertz, 2019, Chairperson
Robert Hargrove, Jr., 2021
Opal Horvat, 2021
Howard Vigusin, 2021
Robert Hargrove, Sr. 2020
Herbert Van den Houten, 2020
Jane Zimmerman, 2020
Jack Rickly, 2019
James Smith, 2019
Peter Van den Houten, 2019
Board Summary of Responsibilities
The Board shall plan all regular and special worship services, provide ushers, and provide for the sacrament of Holy Communion.
The Board shall assist the Pastor in the oversight of the spiritual welfare of the Congregation. It shall also assist the Pastor in conducting new member classes.
The Board shall be responsible for overseeing any cases of inappropriate behavior that may arise in the Church community.
The Board is responsible for the Music Committee.
Music Committee
Judy Russell
Julie Schmidt
Sally Bartlett
Board of Christian Education
Cindy Micucci, 2021, Co-chairperson
Judy Russell, 2019, Co-chairperson
Ruth Braun, 2019
Miriam Panganiban, 2019
Scott Foster, 2020
Christine DePalo, 2020
Carol Strom, 2021
Marcia Hartkopp-Ross, 2021
Bonnie Slockett, 2021
Board Summary of Responsibilities
The Board shall be responsible for the supervision of the Sunday School program for all children, youths and adults. It will work with the pastor in selecting the appropriate curriculum.
It is also responsible for the recruitment of Sunday School staff and nursery caregiver, assistance to the Pastor (or a Designated Youth Leader) with
Youth Fellowship activities, the coordination of educational and special programs and activities. It shall also provide assistance and support for the Pastor, as necessary, with the Confirmation program.
The Board is responsible for the selection, maintenance, and handling of all Small Group Ministries of the church.
Board of Outreach
Elaine Hargrove, 2020, Chairperson
Carolyn Schinkel, 2021
Howard Vigusin, 2021
Mary Mayer, 2021
Pat Flynn, 2020
Carole Lotito, 2020
Barbara Emer, 2020
Shelisa Foster, 2020
Arlene Moore, 2020
Jack Flynn, 2019
Opal Horvat, 2019
Board Summary of Responsibilities
The Board shall be responsible for shepherding all mission and outreach efforts of the Church. It shall promote missions and the exercise of Christian conscience in community affairs locally, nationally, and where needed. It shall promote and sustain the relationship of the Church with the United Church of Christ and with others on their spiritual and faith journeys.
It is responsible for communicating with the Members of the Congregation at times of family celebrations, illness, loss of a family member, or at any other times where spiritual care and support are indicated.
The Board is also responsible for advertising and the oversight and implementation of advertising strategies and endeavors to promote the Church’s mission and identity to the community-at-large.
The Board will oversee outreach efforts to attract and sustain new visitors to the congregation. Possible new members could be referred to the Board of Deacons for new membership classes.
The Board is responsible for the following Committees: Mission Committee, Outreach Activities Committee, Sunshine Committee, and the Just Peace Committee.
Mission Committee
When needed.
Outreach Activities Committee
When Needed.
Sunshine Committee
Howard Vigusin
Just Peace Committee
Mary Mayer
Carolyn Schinkel
Pat Flynn
Jack Flynn
Carole Lotito
Opal Horvat