In the Lutheran Church (ELCA), the Congregation Council is the group of lay members elected by their fellow parishioners to serve with the Pastor as the leadership and governing body of the Church. Through monthly and other special meetings, the Pastor and Congregation Council are responsible to set and oversee the vision of ministry for the Church, and to conduct the business of the Church as required by Canon or civil law. All committees, commissions, or other church groups and their ministries come under the oversight of the Church Council.
Congregation Council members are expected to…
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Church Council (the 3rd Wednesday of every month)
- Pray daily for the church and its ministry
- Support and encourage the Pastor and Staff
- Maintain responsible communication (which excludes gossip or hearsay) with the congregation
- Participate in special events and gatherings of the parish as best as possible
- Serve on one of the committees of the Church Council
- Be a pledging member of the parish
- As much as possible, be a visible participant in regular worship of the parish
Members
Officers
President, Pedro Rivas
Vice President, Lloyd Waitschies / Liaison Property
Secretary, Robbin Mosier
Treasurer, Kay Winnett
Committees
Executive Committee
Members: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Pastor
Outreach
Chair: Mary Lou Waitschies
Parish Life
Chair: Kirsten Hughes
Parsonage
Chair: Cynthia Mays
Property
Chair: Chuck Long
Rules and Procedures
Chair: Pedro Rivas
Stewardship
Chair: Susan Crocker and Jean Rivas
Worship Planning
Chair: Robbin Mosier