There are nine committees of Session, including Building and Grounds, Christian Education, Communications & Marketing, Fellowship, Finance & Administration, Outreach, Personnel, Stewardship, and Worship.
COMMITTEES OF SESSION
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Acts as building managers to monitor and maintain necessary upkeep of the church building and grounds. Performs or authorizes/arranges for minor electrical, plumbing, painting and other general repairs and maintenance work. Seeks session approval for major work items.
Building and Grounds Committee:
Dave Solper, chair
Pete Blashka
Ken Solper
Kevin Kabacinski
Floyd Bucher
George Hubbard
Mary Belanger, staff
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Provides educational opportunities for the congregation’s children, youth, and adults/families. This includes Sunday School, a Christmas pageant, youth group, and confirmation class in conjunction with the pastor. In addition to regular adult groups (Commoners, Esther Circle, Pres Folk, Men’s Breakfast), special intergenerational events and activities are offered. Continues to be more inviting to our neighbors.
Christian Education Committee:
Debbie Gauthier, co-chair
Ken Sann, staff, co-chair
Kathleen Ford
Bobbi Holl
Loni McCormick
Brenda Hubbard
COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
Supports both external communication to our community as well as internal communication with our congregation. Leads in efforts to generate and facilitate branding for the events, ministries and identity of First Presbyterian Church. Manages digital and traditional communication/marketing activities including social media posting and monitoring, and website, email, and newsletter content/production.
Communication and Marketing Committee:
Phil Mikulsky, chair
Teresa Schoffelman
Taylor Wittman
Connie Greenawald, staff
FELLOWSHIP
Sponsors a number of events and activities throughout the year, such as Fat Tuesday, Easter breakfast, church picnic, church chix, and the church softball team. Responsible for supplying the church kitchens with paper products, coffee, lemonade, sugar and creamer. Replaces kitchen items such as pots and pans as needed.
Fellowship Committee:
Ann Argall, co-chair
Loni McCormick, co-chair
Roberta Brand
Bruce Deadman
Nancy Siewert
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Monitors and records all church receipts and expenditures. Approves income statements and balance sheets before they go to session. Manages all endowment investments and disbursements. Reviews all endowment expenses and designated accounts.
Finance and Administration Committee:
Beth Ryder, chair
Mary Steeno
Mary Barlament
Jim Jansen
Greg Dietzen
Carol Houston, staff
OUTREACH
Promotes the support of several local mission activities for the congregation, such as efforts for Tank Elementary School, the Mauthe Center at UWGB, the neighborhood picnic at the Cup O’ Joy Christian coffeehouse, and the Presbyterian Food Pantry. Provides information and encourages giving to the four special denominational offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. Interprets the mission work of the PC(USA) and encourages participation on mission trips.
Outreach Committee:
Deb Shober, chair
Stephanie Fahringer
Mary Ginnebaugh
Jane Bies
Suzanne Jonas
PERSONNEL
Provides fair, effective leadership for the church staff that encourages an efficient and harmonious atmosphere for the staff and congregation.
Personnel Committee:
John Early, chair
Jay Rietz
Judy Knutzen-Nerad
STEWARDSHIP
Leads First Presbyterian Church in helping our members understand and fulfill each of our personal stewardship commitments to God. Accomplishes this through teaching and action, and the annual pledge campaign.
Stewardship Committee:
Nancy Kwaterski
Kirke Ryder
Ross Early
Tom Schoffelman
WORSHIP
Ministers to the spiritual growth and well-being of members and friends of First Presbyterian Church by promoting an uplifting, nurturing worship experience.
Worship Committee:
Amy Wittman, chair
Nancy Siewert
Mary Steeno
Patcee Bucher
Allan Russell, staff
Bob Nickel, staff
Sunday Worship at 10am
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