Ministry to the Church - Governance

Church Council
The Church Council is responsible for envisioning the future of the church, coordinating church activities, adopting policies and giving oversight and providing evaluation of the total church program. The congregation elects the members. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.

• Mark Hersman - Moderator
• Beth Kromer - Vice Moderator
• Catherine Miller - Church Clerk
• Deborah Dunster - Treasurer
• Craig Long, Member-at-Large
• Mary Lee Kieffer, Member-at-Large
• Jeanie Egbert, Member-at-Large
• Kate Dalton, Member-at-Large
• Vacancy, Member-at-Large
• Allie Villa, Youth Member-at-Large 

Prudential Commission
This committee is responsible for the care and management of our church property, and for oversight of the church budget, including investment and disbursement of special funds. The Prudential Commission also oversees the administration of personnel policies and procedures. The congregation elects the members. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.

• Dan Wilson - Chair
• Nick Portolese - Secretary
• Ginny Krutilek - Member
• Bill Smyth - Member
• David Wickham - Member
• Vacancy - Member
  

Delegates 
Elected by the congregation. Our representatives to the Northern California Nevada Conference (NCNC) of the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the Bay Association of the NCNC.

• Jennie Van Heuit and David Borglum

Nominating Committee
Determines requirements, responsibilities, and needs of the elected positions for use in nominating the best qualified people to these positions. Meets as needed.

• Pam VandeKamp
• Amy Hersman
• Hilma Kargoll

History Ministry Team

• Ann Johnsen and Ginny Krutelik, Coordinators

Financial Secretary

• Deborah Dunster

Parish-Pastor Relations Team
Seeks to understand the pastor’s perspective, hopes, and needs; conveys to the pastor their understanding of the congregation’s life; and monitors the quality of the relationship between the pastor and the congregation. Meets quarterly.

• Shirley Middleton
• Mark Hersman
• Barbara Gibson
• Bill Smyth
• Catherine Miller
• Nancy Mace
   

Personnel Sub-Committee
A sub-committee of the Prudential Commission that oversees personnel policies, job descriptions, salary, and performance issues of church staff. Meets as needed.

• Annette Cook
• Suzanne Bernhard

Stewardship Ministry Team
Plans and executes annual stewardship campaign, and fosters the integration of faith and spirituality with our financial giving.