The Church Council is defined as “a body of lay delegates chosen or elected from the congregation and charged with supporting the pastor.” Our Council also reaches out to the congregation.
The Council is also responsible for determining the Pilgrimage 2012 Mission Spending Plan.
Pilgrimage is a very tight knit family, one member supporting another and vice versa. Here are the names and responsibilities of our Council Members.
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Gabriela M. - Council President. She leads our church’s governing body and provides input and guidance to various committees and project groups. She also serves as head of the Executive Committee. |
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Amy J. - Vice President. Assists the Council President and presides at meetings in her absence. The VP is often involved with special projects and initiatives. |
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Sylvia G. - Treasurer. Maintains records of financial receipts, payments and balances. Disburses funds and advises on the preparation of the annual budget. |
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Paul S. - Financial Secretary. Receives and deposits all offerings and other funds. Also keeps records of contributions and pledges. |
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Sharon G. - Clerk. Keeps minutes of all official church meetings and handles most correspondence. Maintains a current list of members along with information on births, baptisms, marriages and deaths. |
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Janet D. - Christian Education Committee Chair. With the Pastor’s help, she organizes and guides the educational ministry of the church for children, teens and adults. Primary focus is Sunday school, VBS and confirmation instruction. |
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Juliann H. - Deacon Chair. The Deacons serve as liaisons between the congregation and the Pastor, maintaining regular contact and advising of any pastoral needs. Deacons also assist the Pastor in administering the sacraments. |
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Angela G. & Dana M. - Parish Life Committee Co-chairs. Parish Life plans social and recreational activities that foster the spirit and promote a sense of Christian community among Pilgrimage family and friends. |
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Geoff H. - Church Property Committee Chair. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the church buildings, property and equipment. Also advises on the need for any repairs and upcoming improvements. |
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Vacant Positions. - Stewardship Committee Co-chairs. Work with the Pastor in leading members and friends in support of the church’s activities through their commitment of time, talent and financial resources. Also prepare annual budgets and advise in matters concerning stewardship and fund raising. |
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Kathy M. & Noel R. - Missions Committee Co-chairs. They help members translate Christian ideals into social action and involvement through various mission and service projects locally, regionally and globally. |
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Jim K. - Worship Committee Chair. Assists the Pastor with worship planning and helps schedule readers, ushers and greeters. Organizes the decoration of the church for holidays and other special events. |
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Glen V. and Caroline M.- Communications & Evangelism Committee Co-chairs. Working with the Pastor and Council, they plan and execute key communications efforts within and outside the church. They also help promote and publicize special activities and events. |
