Boards & Committees

DIACONATE (Board of Deacons)

Chair - Doreen Davis Fuhr

The Diaconate is focused on the spiritual life of the church and the nurture the Congregation. Our mission is to create, implement and maintain structures, programs and to foster attitudes of caring that provide a nurturing environment for each individual on their Christian pilgrimage. Additionally, we are responsible for provisioning for the worship services of the Church including preparation of the Communion Table. The Diaconate meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00PM.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chair - Tom Grabiel

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the finances of the Church and for the care and administration of the facilities and properties of the Church. Trustees meet on the second Monday of each month at 7:15 PM.

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Chair - Kathy Kipp

The Board of Christian Education oversees and supports all Children's programs including Sunday School, Logos, Vacation Bible School and childcare at all church events. The Board selects and approves program directors and hires the paid nursery care workers. The Board selects the curriculum and approves supply and equipment requests, and sets the general tone of the education programs. There are other opportunities to serve within Christian Education including: Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School teachers; LOGOS Program Staff including Administrators, Table Parents, Bible Study Teachers, Craft and Play Leaders, Kitchen Workers, Clean-up helpers.

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN MISSION

Chair - Dan Winton 

The Board of Christian Mission is responsible for participation of the Church in organizations and ideas that lie beyond the immediate congregational needs, extending the life of Christianity where we are called. The Marshallese congregation, which shares our facilities for their worship needs each Sunday afternoon in Mertz Hall, is one example of the extension of our mission.

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM

Chair - Vicki Ronaldson

This Board is responsible for extending the Christian message outside the church, inviting those outside the faith community to join us in the fellowship of our church. They are responsible for increasing and ensuring meaningful growth in the congregation's membership by developing programs to attract, identify and inform potential members and to encourage them to join the church.

FAITH TEAMS

Chair - Doreen Davis Fuhr (as Chair of the Deacons)

Faith Teams are groups who get together to pray and have fun doing the work of the church. These are Spirit-guided seasonal fellowship groups who do the service work required for the support of such things as: worship services, all-church gatherings, and seasonal events by committing to intentional relationship. Faith Teams are short-term seasonal commitments (approximately 3 months) for service in one of the following seasons: Advent & Christmas, Ashes & Resurrection, Pentecost & Revival, Retreat & Thanksgiving. All ages are welcome.

LOGOS - Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:45 pm

LOGOS is our Wednesday afternoon program that fosters and nurtures relationships among our faith family. A program designed for all ages, it focuses around the creation of an atmosphere of Christian learning, sharing, worship and fun for children and teens. It includes four components: games and arts & crafts, worship skills and music, Bible study, and dinner. Participants include congregation members and guests from the surrounding communities. Adult involvement is critical to the success of this program and creates an atmosphere of community and fellowship. Opportunities exist for Bible study teachers, worship skills leaders, team leaders, cooks, kitchen helpers, table parents, clean-up crews, and assistants to various projects. We encourage adults who have no young children, as well as those who do, to get involved. Ideally, this is an all-church gathering, supporting and nurturing our relationships with one another as we learn and grow together, supporting the life of Christ's Church.

FELLOWSHIP

After each Sunday worship service, the fellowship time on the patio is a great way to greet old friends and make new ones. Sincere interest in the lives of others strengthens the faith family of our Church. Fellowship Service includes the provision of snack food and the serving of coffee. Detailed (and easy-to-follow) instructions are available for anyone interested in sharing their time in this way.

ADULT CLASS

Bible Study

One of the ministers presents a lecture-style class that provides in-depth study. Announcements will be made in the Sunday Worship bulletin for the next class series.  Contact Pastor Chip or Pastor Heather for additional information.

WOMEN'S BREAKFAST - Third Monday of the month at 8:00AM Cocos Corona del Mar

This woman's only gathering meets for breakfast and congenial conversation that centers on a thought-provoking topic presented by one of the lay leaders or ministers. All women are welcomed. It is a wonderful way to get acquainted.

EMERITUS FELLOWSHIP - Meets monthly. Dates and times to be announced.

Congregation members and guests of all ages are invited to join in these monthly social gatherings. events will be announced in the worship service bulletins.

DISCIPLINES CLASS - Sundays 9:00 - 9:45 AM Church Parlor

The class consists of congenial but sincere discussion of the disciplines or spiritual attitudes that nurture the Christian life.

RETREATS

Retreats are scheduled at various times during the year and are announced in the Sea Star and the weekly bulletin. Yearly retreats include the Men's Retreat, and the Women's Retreat. If there is a retreat topic of particular interest to you, please let us know.

The retreats provide a learning experience and a strengthening of our church faith family ties in a relaxed environment.