Committees & Mission Groups
We have committees and groups that bring us closer to the community and to help St. Paul’s.
Contact us for more information.
Artwalk
Leader: Audrey Stephens
Meets: Every 2nd Friday 6:00 pm
Description: Help us welcome Artwalkers of all types as they come and enjoy art, music, and refreshments.
Building & Grounds
Leader: Rebecca Bennett
Meets: 1st Wednesday 10:00 am
Description: Responsible for all aspects of maintenance both inside and outside of our building and grounds.
Capital Campaign
Leader: Barb Mannor/George Gibson
Meets:
Description: Conduct an extensive campaign to raise the funds necessary to overhaul the church’s heating and cooling systems.
Common Threads
Leader: Jan Bugbee
Meets: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 10:00 am
Description: Purpose is to knit for Special purposes: prayer shawls, baby blankets, Baptismal blanket, etc. Knitting knowledge is not required.
Inclusion
Leader: Quiara Dones
Meets: 2nd Sunday at 11:30 am
Description: St. Paul’s Ministry of Inclusion is comprised of a varied group of parishioners who strive to celebrate diversity with words and actions that advance God’s kingdom. We choose love over hate, and have a dedicated drive to learn and grow in the world around us.
Education
Leader: Tim Grant
Meets: As needed
- Adult Study group on Wednesday after 12:10 service.
- Children’s formation on Sunday mornings from 10 – 10:30 am.
- Nursery Available for children aged 1-3.
Description: The Education ministry is open and available to all interested persons.
Finance Committee
Leader: Jan Bugbee
Meets: 3rd Tuesday
Description: Monthly meetings are held to review church finances and to make recommendations to the vestry on significant expenditures.
Hospitality
Leader: Velecia Ford
Meets: As needed
Description: The Hospitality Committee is charged with providing reception services typically held in Barth Hall or the Parlor including funeral luncheons.
Liturgy Committee
Leader: Rev. Tom Manney
Meets: 3rd Thursday 3:30 pm
Description: The purpose of the Liturgy Committee is to meet monthly to plan worship services and review liturgical practices with an emphasis on maintaining vibrant and dynamic worship services.
Music
Leader: Holly Richardson
Meets (for rehearsal): Bell Choir Tuesdays at 5:00 PM, Chancel Choir Tuesdays at 7:00PM, Gospel Choir at 1:30PM on Saturdays
Description: The St. Paul’s music program seeks to enhance our corporate worship services and to praise the Lord through song.
Order of St. Luke
Leader: Donna Kusky
Meets: 2nd Thursday 11:00 am
Description: A local chapter of a national prayer-based healing group, OSL meets once a month in the Smith Library.
Community Outreach
Leader: Edythe Peake
Meets: 4th Thursday 2:00 pm
Description: To reach out to community organizations and neighbors to provide financial and volunteer assistance to those in need.
Pastoral Care
Leader: Rebecca Bennett
Meets: 3rd Monday 11:00 am
Description: Caring for others through sending cards for special dates, ordering cakes for special events, getting gifts and cards for shut-in parishioners, hosting funeral family hour and luncheons if requested.
Community Engagement
Leader: Leader: Walt Peake
Meets: Varies
Description: Community Engagement has embraced the Parish mission statement, and looks to it as defining our work: St. Paul’s parish proclaims the Gospel of Jesus, welcoming all, opening doors, and sharing gifts through worship, service, and engagement that builds community and advances the Kingdom of God.
Technology Committee
Leader: Walt Peake
Meets:
Description: We are committed to bringing the services of St. Paul’s to people who are unable to attend services, or are exploring multiple churches to find their home. We’re committed to the sights, sounds, and experience that is had at St. Paul’s whether virtually or in person with the sound system, stream, and digital bulletin boards, and whatever else may arise with the use of technology in today’s world.
Vestry
Leader: TaMara Oertel
Meets: Every 1st Wednesday 5:30 pm
Description: The vestry is the church’s board of directors. Vestry members are elected to three year terms at the annual meeting. The vestry is charged with making the church’s more difficult decisions, managing the church’s resources, and being the representatives to the congregation.
Campus Ministry
Leader: Rayna Hauter (Acting)
Meets:
Description: Serving college students where they are and where they are at in order to foster spiritual growth and life long interest in Christ’s ministry.
If you are interested in getting involved with one of our Groups or Committees, please Contact Us
