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Reverend Dr. Richard L. Baker, Jr.

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2026-2027 Session

Class of 2027

Caelan Ford

Mike Newman

Julie Schrodi

Dick Stevens

Class of 2028

Graham Bailey

Laura Bascom

Heather Sharp

Dennis TenWolde

Class of 2029

Sarah Garrette

Patrick Gill

John Jahoda

Sally Swartz

The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Baker, Jr., Moderator
The Reverend John W. Neely
The Reverend Nancy S. Hodgkins

The Reverend Dr. Caitlin T. Deyerle
Clerk of Session: Becky Bower

 

2026-2027 Board of Deacons

Class of 2027

Shelly Davies

Leah Randall

Eric Scholl

Scott Spangler

Linda Teague

Class of 2028

Paul Agiro

Martha Bell

Sara frease

Kim Mayhew

Sam Morgan

Sharon Norton

Class of 2029

Ann Bailey

Linda Brown

Effie Sue Kemerley

Mark Kennison

Fred Labs

Sandra Swanson

Standing Committees

Building and Grounds

Chair:  John Jahoda

2027:    Joan Bernstein, Kathryn Lake, Carol Roe

2028:    Jim Berkshire, Jeff Garrette, Mark Kennison

2029:    Andrea Hirtle, Betty Hoevel, Ernie McCallister  

Staff:    Richard Baker, Tim Francis, Wayne King

Centennial Task Force

Co-Chairs: Kay Berg, Georgie Woessner, Elder: Dennis TenWolde

3C:    Dave Boezi, Rachael Boezi                         

Staff: Richard Baker

Education and Practice Committee

Chair:  Caelan Ford, 2nd Elder: Patrick Gill

2027:    Mike Toerner, Stephen Vining, JD Whitlock

2028:    Jenna Bertke, Sarah Kiewitz, Ellie Wilson

Staff:    Nancy Hodgkins, Kylie Hettinger

Fellowship Committee

Chairs: Graham Bailey, Heather Sharp

2027:    Sarah McKnight, Milo Simpson, Brian Swartz

2028:    Audrey Bonar, Jen Dembiczak, Casey Gill

2029:    Melody McCallister, Marsha Pippenger, Mark Skeans

Staff:    Kylie Hettinger, John Gummel

Hospitality Committee

Chair:  Laura Bascom, 2nd Elder: Julie Schrodi

2027:    Sharon Burns, Julie Johnson, Terry Johnson, Marsh Stevens

2028:    Karen Armstrong, Sherri Baxter, Melissa Francis, Robin Stevens

Staff:    Caitlin Deyerle

Mission Committee

Chair:  Sally Swartz

2027:    Peg Conley, Brent Manley, Kristen Raisch

2028:    Terry Biers, Robbie Nash, Bill Potter

2029:    Isaac Agiro, Valerie Claggett, Jennifer DeVries

Staff:    Nancy Hodgkins, Jenne Gross, Mission Resident

Nominating Committee

Chair: John Jahoda

Deacon: Sharon Norton

Members: Paul Bascom, Laura Pippenger, Gloria Pugh, Eric Scholl

Personnel Committee

Chair:   Dick Stevens, 2nd Elder: Mike Newman

2027:     David Leach, Sarah Sessions, Tori Statt

2028:    Peter Davies, Don Nowak, Gloria Pugh

Staff:    Richard Baker

Stewardship and Finance Committee

Chair:  Dennis TenWolde, 2nd Elder: Sarah Garrette

2027:    Mike Armstrong, Matt Fuqua, Drew Statt

2028:    Mark Conrad, James Deyerle, Christina Noh

Staff:    Richard Baker, Caitlin Deyerle, Tim Francis

Worship, Music and Fine Arts Committee

Chair:  Brian Sharp

2027:    Josh Bodey, Brian Sharp

2028:    Roger Bailey, Sarah Simpson

2029:    Ann Barr, Eric Knorr

Staff:    Richard Baker, John Neely, Music Resident 

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