Committees are where tasks are accomplished, but they are much more than that -- they often provide the space and time to build and nurture spirits as well.  A Committee Fair is held each fall to publicize the work of these groups, but the committees below welcome new members at any time.

Each committee has a Church Council liaison. Click here  for the 2011 Council liaison reporting schedule. Minutes of some committee meetings can be found under "Downloads" at left.

Please note: Rev. David Blanchard is an ex-officio member on all church committees. While he may not be able to attend all committee meetings all the time, please include him in committee meeting reminders and minutes.


Budget and Finance (funding our vision, planned giving, financial policies): Dave Weissbard, chair; Pat Glover, Council liaison

Buildings and Grounds (maintenance, beautification of building, landscaping, long-range planning): Pete Beekman, chair; Gary Hoose, Council liaison

Caring Circle (meals and visits for those who are ill or shut-ins, transportation, memorial service receptions):  Suna Stone-McMasters and Esther Oey, co-chairs; Todd Moe, Council liaison

Fellowship (provide opportunities for fostering fellowship, building
connections, and having fun!): Pete Beekman, chair; Tom Pynchon, Council liaison

Investment (monitoring portfolio): Dave Weissbard, chair; Pat Glover, Council liaison

Library (maintaining the Coots Library): Judy Gibson, chair; Galen Pletcher, Council liaison

Membership (welcoming newcomers and helping everyone feel connected):  Stevie Michaelson and Stacey Banfield-Hardaway, co-chairs; Robin Collen, Council liaison

Memorial (maintaining Memorial Garden, issues of death and dying): Kathy Wyckoff, convener; Oscar Sarmiento, Council liaison

Music Committee: Betsy Kepes, chair; Todd Moe, Council liaison

Outreach (publicity in the wider community, website): Carol Pynchon, chair; Oscar Sarmiento, Council liaison

Religious Education (programming for nursery through high school): Sarah Bentley-Garfinkel, chair; Erika Barthelmess, Council liaison

Social Action (social justice and community service): Mark Berninghausen and Pat Turbett, co-chairs; Carol Gable, Council liaison

Staff Relations (serves as liaison among the congregation, the minister, and the church staff; recommends staff policies, salary, and benefits to Council; completes annual review of staff): Helen Hutchinson, convener; Walt Conley, Council liaison

Stewardship (cultivating generosity, annual pledge drive):  Bart Harloe, chair; Tom Pynchon, Council liaison

UShare (congregation-wide social action project to improving food security and nutrition in our local communities): Maria Corse, chair; Gary Hoose, Council liaison

Worship (lay-led Sunday services): Doug Rubio, chair; Galen Pletcher, Council liaison


In addition to the committees, several individuals coordinate other aspects of church life, and welcome help:

Archives:  Evelyn Barton

Greeters: Stevie Michaelson

Social Hour Hosts: Judy DeGraaff

Church & Community Program: Kathy Curro & Betsy Kepes