Administration and Commissions

The Community Church of Pepperell

In Essentials, Unity - in Non-Essentials, Liberty - in All Things, Charity

Our Church is run by its lay people who serve on the boards and commissions of the church. Each year at the Annual Meeting the ministry commission replaces members. Here is a list of our commissions and their function according to our By-Laws.

Church Council

Consists of the moderator (chair of the council), the administrator and five members-at-large serving as regular members; and serving as ex-officio members; the pastor (without vote), the clerk (secretary of the council), the six commission chairpeople; the Community Church Women’s Guild representative, and any other representatives appointed by a recognized auxiliary group of the church.

Stewardship

Provides for the care, maintenance, and improvement of church property, buildings and equipment; oversees finances including preparation of the annual budget, oversight of its operation, management of unbudgeted expenses and handling of loans and invested funds; determines policy for the use of facilities and equipment; maintains necessary insurance coverage; provides for stewardship education and interpretation; plans and conducts an annual appeal for funds in support of the budget; establishes or maintains a church endowment policy; solicits, selects, and accepts and maintains records of memorial and designated gifts; and oversees the operation of the church office.

Worship

Oversees and supports the worship and spiritual life of the church; plans and/or promotes activities that encourage spiritual development; assists in planning worship services and in the preparation and administration of the ordinances/sacraments; provides for music, flowers, worship supplies and worship aides (greeters, ushers, lectors, child care coordinators, etc); provides for regular fellowship hours following worship; and procures pulpit and pastoral supply during pastoral absences.

Membership

Plans and oversees the church’s ministry of service and caring for church and community members; organizes and maintains a ministry of pastoral visitation; provides periodic opportunities for fellowship coordinating hospitality and child care as needed; promotes the development of small groups within the church; provides training for new members in the meaning and significance of the church and it’s membership; encourages the participation of inactive church members and annually recommends revision of the membership rolls; develops policies and plans programs to encourage church growth

Ministry

Organizes, implements, and promotes the volunteer ministry program within the church; develops and maintains resource data on member’s interests, gifts, and talents; selects and nominates candidates for elective positions, oversees the selection and recruitment of persons to appointive positions and fills vacancies in elective positions; maintains job descriptions for church positions; provides orientation, training, and recognition for church ministry volunteers; and assesses periodically the need for review and/or revision of the church’s structure and/or mission statement.

Outreach

Gives guidance to the church’s mission in the community and the world; provides for the means of mission education, interpretation and empowerment; promotes special mission offerings; nurtures understanding and action in regard to contemporary social, economic, and political issues relating to justice and peace; encourages community ministries by members and church groups; and fosters denominational and ecumenical cooperation.

Education

Guides the educational ministry of the church in accordance with the church’s educational and theological principles; determines and implements policy; coordinates the programs and the work of various educational groups (e.g., Sunday school, youth ministry, adult studies, camps and conferences, etc.); offers training and support for teachers and leaders; provides, promotes, and maintains a library of educational resources; and, supervises the use and maintenance of audio-visuals.

Church Administration

Pastor	The Reverend Priscilla Lawrence
Church Council	Moderator: David Crouse; Clerk: Sky Minckler
Flower Chairperson	Donna Bupphaves
Treasurer	Patrick MeLampy
Collector	Richard Parker
Secretary	Linda Mangini
Sexton	Heather Plunkett
Pastoral Relations	John Dennis, Holly Gaudette
Women's Guild	Sarah Bosley

Council Members at Large

Rosemary Connors
Lynne Kenison
Lynn Davidson
Linda Newell
Jim Plunkett

Stewardship

Paul Vieira - chair
Chris Russell
Robert Lindgren
Bill Minckler
Richard Douglas

Worship

Faun MacDonald - chair
Phyllis Ingram
Martha Resch
Emily Skelton
Donna Bupphaves

Membership

Jill Buchholz - chair
Dang Bupphaves
Joanna Reagan
Melissa Ribaudo
Elizabeth MeLampy

Ministry

Bruce Tourtellot - chair
Richard Buck
Peter Mangini
Lisa Buchholz
Valerie Eaton

Outreach

Eric and Cathy McCulley - co-chairs
Emily Francis
Bruce Newell
Barbara Forslind
John Francis

Education

Mike Resch - chair
David Gale
Betsy Keeney
Pamela Mariano
Deb Dennis