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Governance

The governance of Plymouth consists of the following eight boards. Chairs of these boards plus the Officers constitute the Church Council.

Children, Youth & Families: Oversees religious education policy, curriculum, staff, childcare, youth activities, intergenerational and family programs. Staff Liaison: Paula Northwood, Jo Holcomb Board Member Position Description

Deacons: Holds responsibility for worship, membership, adult education, global connections, personnel and spiritual retreats. Staff Liaison: James Gertmenian Board Member Position Description

Fine Arts: Initiates, coordinates and nurtures programs in the performing, literary and visual arts. Staff Liaison: Philip Brunelle Board Member Position Description

Member Care: Assures that members of the congregation are supported in times of illness and transition. Develops programs for education on health issues and care for our elderly members. Staff Liaison: Catherine Crooks Board Member Position Description

Membership: Coordinates all current membership functions and addresses long-range membership-related issues, such as member recruitment and retention, congregational growth and diversity. Staff Liaison: Jeffrey Sartain Board Member Position Description

Outreach: Addresses social justice issues, especially of people in the Plymouth neighborhoods (Stevens Square/Loring Heights, Whittier and Downtown). Staff Liaison: Connie Marty Board Member Position Description

Stewards: Responsible for hospitality, fellowship and communication among members and friends of Plymouth. Staff Liaison: Karen Hartz Board Member Position Description

Trustees: Oversees stewardship, budget, real estate, investments, facilities and personnel. Staff Liaison: James Gertmenian and Karen Hartz Board Member Position Description

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Mission Statement

Plymouth Congregational Church is a progressive faith community grounded in the Christian tradition. In mutual care and with respect for our diverse understandings of God, we seek to embody the radical love and justice found in the life, teachings and spirit of Jesus.

 

Mission Statement

Board minutes are restricted to Plymouth members. If you are a member and would like to see them online, please email a request for the password. Minutes also are available in the church library.

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Officers
Moderator: Michael Monten
Clerk: Steve Wellvang
Treasurer: Jim Van Iwaarden
Property Manager: David Hanson
Archivist: Mary Welfling
Leadership: Marcia Cushmore*
Strategic Plan Implementation: Lynn Moline*
*Members at Large

Board Chairs
Children, Youth & Families: Peter Vitale
Deacons: John Bennett
Fine Arts: Hope Esparolini and Elsie Martin, co-chairs
Member Care: Jane Duncan
Membership: Mary Heller and Bill Reed, co-chairs
Outreach: Erik Thorsell and Kim Lutes, co-chairs
Stewards: Ed Sootsman and Beth & Rob Reinhart, co-chairs
Trustees: Karen Canon

 

The Governance Committee
As outlined in the Strategic Plan, the moderator has convened a committee to examine the governance process at Plymouth and make suggestions for improvement. The committee will use various means of communicating its progress to the congregation. If you'd like to contact any or all members of the Governance Committee, you can reach them by phone or e-mail. The committee members are:

Lani Bennett
651-457-2199
lanibennett@comcast.net

Dave Buran
612-926-3434
burandavid@gmail.com

Claire Kolmodin
952-937-8499
cakolmodin@msn.com

Nancy Siska
952-476-4648
nsiska@hughes.net

Dobson West
612-374-9094
dobsonwest@spellcapital.com
dobsonwest@msn.com

Betsy Cussler
952-922-2299; cell: 612-636-6333
betsycussler@comcast.net