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Our Session is composed of ten (10) Ruling Elders and the Pastor. Pati Maier is Clerk of Session.
Our current Ruling Elders are organized into classes, representing the year their term is complete.
Class of 2008 |
Class of 2009 |
Class of 2010 |
Doug Fink |
Cynthia DeVore |
Karen Gausman |
Pati Maier |
Kathleen Vellenga |
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Paul Martin |
Denise Fosse |
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Laurel Watt |
We organize much of our work through these Commissions:
| Worship | Doug Fink and Chuck Watt |
| Congregational Nurture | Karen Gausman and Sheryl Anderson |
| Christian Education | Kathleen Vellenga and Mary Gienger |
| Social Action | Cynthia DeVore |
| Building | Paul Martin and Shelley Robshaw |
| Welcoming | Laurel Watt |
| Personnel | Karen Finney |
| Stewardship | Bob Pepper and Denise Fosse |
| Nominating Committee | Ernest Lloyd and Mary Lou Gilstad |
Responsible for our worship service, including our music and nursery care for young children during service. Sunday Morning Worship is a time for fellowship, sharing of news and prayer concerns, and celebration of God's blessings. We strive to make our worship reflective of our community experiences. Come join us!
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Responsible for all sort of church events, including the monthly potluck dinners after worship, evening get-togethers, and summer fun.
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Responsible for Sunday School, Confirmation & Youth activities. We have Sunday School for all ages -- from toddlers through great grand parents! And we regularly have inter-generational events so that we can share our faith across the ages!
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Responsible for our on-going mission activity in the community and world. Our church is involved in many different activities -- Clothing Center and Liberty Plaza (a low-income housing project which was built by DAPC) to name a few. In addition, our members are active outside the church in many social programs.
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Our wonderful building is the home to many different organizations and meetings -- a Hmong congregation worships on Sunday, various "A" groups meet during the evenings, and Bill's Pantry (which provides food for people living with HIV) utilizes the space for organizing the weekly distribution. Such a diversity of uses requires constant attention!
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This Commission is focusing on four areas:
For more information about the church, information about visiting, and information about membership, contact Aicha Nebo at 651-653-1523, or click here to send an e-mail.
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Responsible for managing our staff, including hiring, reviews and salary.
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Stewardship manages the financial resources of the Church, including the General Account, the Organ Fund, and Special Gifts. We also oversee the Endowment Fund and the Memorial Fund. We promote the annual Pledge Campaign and three special Offerings throughout the year.
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This commission works to identify and invite leaders and doers from the congregation to become actively involved, through membership on boards, commissions, and committees in carrying out the mission of the church.
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