Organization

Officers of the Church (2025)

  •     Moderator – Mary Woodall Jappe
  •     Clerk – Katherine DeSilva
  •     Treasurer – Bill McDavitt
  •     Financial Secretary – vacant
  •     Auditor – vacant

Committees—and ways to get involved at the church and help be a leader

The Hospitality teams prepare a welcoming coffee hour reception once every two months. This is a chance to serve a plate of food to members of the church who otherwise eat alone, plus, the children appreciate it. Contact Margaret Newsome.

The ushers welcome newcomers, offer a kindly handshake, and share the bulletins and some good news with newcomers. Contact Chris Dorman.

The Choir sings on Sundays: anthems, prayer responses, and special offerings. They rehearse Thursday nights. If you read music, you are welcome to sit with your family and step into the choir at the anthem, robe or no robe. Contact Susannah Burch.

The Board of Trustees oversees the legal, financial, property, and personnel issues of the church. Meets the first Monday of the month. 2025 chairs: Liz Krafchuk and Beth Viehmann.

The Diaconate attends, with the Minister, to the spiritual needs of the church and community, serving the sacraments, and attending to the elders and the sick. Meets second Sunday of the month. 2025 chair: Chris Blagg.

The Board of Finance attends to the stewardship campaign, supports the fundraisers, works with the treasurer and financial secretary to set the budget, and supports the counting of the offerings and pledges.  2025 chair: Chris Dorman.

The Music Committee promotes musical activities within the church, and recommends candidates for the position of choir director and organist. 2025 chair: Debi Welling.

The Board of Education meets on Mondays at 4:30 once a month on Zoom, and plans for children’s programs and activities. Contact Rev. Stacey Keane-Blagg.

The Committee on World Ministries (formerly Missions) meets once a month, and offers outreach through service, meals, and a broad welcome, both locally, and overseas. 2025 chair: Joan Longwell.

The Altar Committee coordinates the altar’s sacred articles and flower arrangements and seasonal presentations. 2025 chair:

The History Committee meets once a month on a Thursday, collects and preserves articles connected with the Church’s history,  and teaches the church about our rich history. 2025 chair: Donna Gordon.

The Memorials Committee accepts gifts and recommends long-term acquisitions to the church. 2025 chair: Mike Eldredge.

The Scholarship Committee offers youth who have joined the church, either through confirmation or through an adult membership liturgy, financial support for education past high school through the chance to receive grants for books and other expenses. 2025 chair: Jan Colter.

The Women’s Guild meets on the third Tuesday of the month for social activities, a meal, games, sisterhood, and some fun. 2025 chair: Donna Gordon.

The Nominating Committee. 2025 chair: Chris Dorman.

The Bylaw Committee. 2025 chair: Rev. Tom Lenhart.

Delegates to the Annual Meeting of the Southern New England Conference of the UCC. 2025: Jan Colter, Katherine DeSilva

Contact the church office if you would like to get in touch with any of the officers or chairs.