Committees
From The First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles
The Church has a number of different committees that are open to all members. Below are summaries of the committees as well as the members of each committee.
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Christian Education
Members:
- Judy Gelston, Chairperson
- Kristen Bernazzani
- Atsje Biver
- Christina Caldwell
- Jill Marshall
- Dolores May
- Marna Plank
- Stephanie Rudnick
- Lynda Fauler, DCE, ex-officio
Description: This committee plans and reviews the Christian Education Program, consisting of Church School, youth and family fellowship, educational activities, and mission trips. The CE committee works with the Director of Christian Education to ensure educational programs meet the needs of the congregation.
The Christian Education Committee meets monthly at the church. We invite all those that are interested in the Christian Education Program to join us. Come for a meeting, see what we are all about.
Christian Education also arranges speakers for the monthly adult forums. One of our regular favorite speakers is Larry Weiss. You may visit his website at [1].
Finance
Members: In these financial times, the Committee is comprised of the Session who are also the Trustees of the Church.
- Skip Plank
Description: This committee reviews and approves all expenditures and investments and works with the Treasurer. Meetings are held monthly.
Membership and Outreach
Members:
- The Membership and Outreach Committee needs members!
Description:
The Membership and Outreach committee plans and reviews the fellowship and evangelism activities, including coffee hour. Meeting are held monthly.
Memorial Gifts and Stewardship
Members:
- Gustav Niebuhr
Description:
The committee plans all stewardship fund raising and reviews memorial gifts. Meetings are seasonal (Fall)
Mission
Members:
- Todd Marshall, Chair
Margaret Tiedemann Susan Meyer Pat Oxford Jan Sterling Judy Krieger Joan Tarolli Jean Graham
Description: The Mission Committee recommends to Session the Church's leadership in mission.
The meetings are monthly.
Minutes
Nominating
Members:
- John Jackson & Phyllis Clark
Committee Elected by the Congregation
Description:
Committee membership is elected by the congregation, plus two Session members. Meetings are seasonal (Fall).
Personnel
Members:
- Cindy Hummell
Committee comprised of all members of the Session
Description:
The Personnel Committee reviews all staff performance and relations. The meetings are at least quarterly.
Property
Members:
- Dave Rottger
Description:
The property committee plans and reviews building maintenance and repairs. They also interface with the custodian. The meetings are monthly.
Worship
Members: Tom Lambdin Margaret Tiedemann Peggy Bennett
- Bill Nichols, Chair
Description:
The committee plans and reviews various aspects of Worship at First Pres Skan. to coordinate with the planning of the Music Staff and worship leadership of the Pastor.
