Church Committees
Committees at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church are based on the UMC Book of Discipline. Committee Members are nominated and serve for a term. The term end is designated by class year, noted in parenthesis.
Church Council
- Chair - Mark Earnesty ,
- Vice Chair - Matt Zurasky,
- Secretary - Kendall Martin
- Lay Leader, 5:00 – TBD
- Lay Leader, 8:30, Adam Sutton and Terri Wiseman (’20)
- Lay Leader, 9:45, Cyndi DeWitte and Dave Berry (’20)
- Lay Leader, 11:00 Hank McCaslin (’19)
- Trustees, Chair, Paul Prewitt (’19), Beckie Resio (Council rep)
- Staff Parish Relations Committee, Chair, JR Raybold (’21)
- Finance, chair, Dave Bertauski, Jr (’19)
- Seek, Larry Tubbs and Denise Gates (’19)
- Connect, Mona Lamb and Sherry Hession(’21)
- Grow, Heather and Doug Hares (’21)
- Serve, Mike Cotter (’21)
- Young Adult, Clay Murray (’21)
- Youth representative, Henry Counsell (’19) and Aaryn Boatwright (’19)
- Ex Officio Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud, Lead Pastor
Annual Conference Delegates
- John Mann
- Joanne Wilson
- Mike Cotter
- Alternates: TBD
Barnabas Ministries (CONNECT)
Bazaar (CONNECT)
Better Health Task Force (CONNECT)
Children's Ministry (GROW)
- Team Leader – Lori Govar (’19)
- Rachel Burner (2018)
- Rachel Beasley (2020)
- Carrie Bertauski (2020)
- Mary Young (2020)
- Demi Alas (2021)
- Allison Xanthopoulos (2021)
- Jillian Murray – staff
- Kim Carryer – staff
Communications Team (SEEK)
CONNECT
- Mona Lamb ('21)
- Sherry Hession (’21)
- 5th Sunday connect
- Ministry Moments
- Greeter and Usher Training and Scheduling
- Barnabas Ministries – Shirley Cullop
- Pastoral Care
- Prayer Shawl ministry – Nancy Swift
- Wednesday Prayer Service
- Wednesday night dinners: Don Becker
- Visitation Ministry: Homebound ministry: Shirley and Gene Barlow, ’17
- Spiritual Gifts: Barbara Simpson
- Stephen Ministry: Barbara Simpson
- Emmaus: Lynda Swanlund
- UMM: Larry Juhlin (see below)
- UMW: Janine Kuty (see below)
- Bazaar: Sharon Bradshaw
- Merry makers, Older Adult Ministries – Ronda Worcester, Jayne Manger
- Grief and Hospice support: Jenna Cooley
- Visitation Coordinator/Communion to Homebound coordinator – Jayne Manger
- Divorce Recovery
- Better Health Task Force – Mary McGhee-Pasternak
Finance and Stewardship - Meets 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30 Room 209
- Chair - Dave Bertauski, Jr (’19)
- Staff - Robert Baird,
- Church Council – Mark Earnesty (’21)
- Lay Leader, 5:00 – TBD
- Lay Leader, 8:30 – Adam Sutton/Terri Wiseman (’20)
- Lay Leader, 9:45 – Cyndi DeWitte/Dave Berry (’20)
- Lay Leader, 11:00 – Hank McCaslin (’19)
- Ex Oficio – Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud
- Foundation – Jerry Miller
- Staff Parish – JR Raybold (’21)
- Trustees – Paul Prewitt
- Stewardship - Lynne Richardson (’21)
- Staci Ryan (’19)
- Brooke Miller (’19)
- Christine Schroth (’20)
- Mike Sienkowski (’20)
- Bill Hession (’20)
- Don Becker (’20)
- Doug Holbrook (’21)
- Tim Gates ('21)
Finance: Foundation
- Chair - Jerry Miller (19),
- Vice Chair – team to discern
- Steve Stephenson (’19)
- Rob Billingsley (’19)
- Brenda Goodpasture (’20)
- Joanna Reynolds (’20)
- Florence Ridderhof (’20)
- Corey Hewson (’21)
- Bob Pickett (’21)
- Tom Ullrich (’21)
Finance: Stewardship
- Chair: Lynne Richardson
- David Bertauski
- Rob Billingsley
- Ron Stapleton
- Paul Prewitt
- Walter Sheffield
- Doug Holbrook
- Jim Kavina
- Cyndi DeWitte
- John Mann
- Steve Cooley
GROW
- Chair - Heather and Doug Hares ('21)
- Preschool Director - Becky Patrick (staff)
- Sunday School Superintendents - Don & Mary Grace Becker
- Scouting Chair - Charlie Maurer
- Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) - Allison Xanthopolous
- Children's Ministries and Programs - Lori Govar (chair), Jillian Murray (Staff),
- Upward Basketball - Lori Govar / Adam Sutton,
- Kids with Purpose - Rachel Burner
- Confirmation Coordinator - Katherine Counsell
- Youth and Youth Missions - Melissa Eagleton, Amy Dotto (Staff)
- Adult Small Groups and Studies
Hospitality
- Sunday Fellowship Coffee - Bob LaChance, Marci Dishman
- Receptionist Coordinator - Bonnie Cooper
- Funeral Receptions - Mary Grace Becker
- Wedding Coordinator - Mary Grace Becker
Lay Leaders - Meets 2nd Monday each month, 6:30 in Room 209
- Chair – Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud
- Associate Pastor – Rev. Josh Hagstrom
- Larry Tubbs (’19)
- Diane Cotter (’19)
- Becky Brooks (’20)
- Joanne Wilson (’20)
- Marci Dishman (’20)
- Susanne Martin (’21)
- Allison Xanthopoulos (’21)
- Doug Porter (’21)
- Lay Leader, 5:00 – TBD
Lay Leader, 8:30 – Adam Sutton, Terri Wiseman (’20)
Lay Leader, 9:45 – Cyndi DeWitte/Dave Berry (’20)
Lay Leader, 11:00 – Hank McCaslin (’19)
Lay Servant Ministers
- Denise Gates
- John Mann
- Bob Pickett
- Larry Tubbs
Merry Makers (CONNECT)
Music Ministries
- Children’s Praise - Jennifer Leja (staff)
- Children’s choir – Jennifer Leja
- Angel Choir – Jillian Murray (staff, but this as volunteer)
- Hand bells – David Kirven (staff)
- Youth Choir – Jennifer Leja
- Youth Praise Band – Kenny Smith (staff)
- Family Choir – David Kirven
- Sanctuary Choir – David Kirven
- Praise Team – Jennifer Leja
Nominations
- Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud
Pastoral Care (CONNECT)
Prayer Shawl Ministry (CONNECT)
Preschool & Preschool Board (GROW)
- Board Chair - TBD by the Preschool Board
- Vice Chair - Jenna Cooley (’20)
- Director - Becky Patrick (Staff),
- Staff - Rev. Gina Anderson-CloudWilliam Boatwright (’19)
- Amber Dawson (’19)
- Laura Ellis (’19)
- John Leonard (’20)
- Melanie Haus (’20)
- Mary Grace Becker (’21)
- TBD (’21)
- Brooke Miller (non-voting)
Scouting (GROW)
- Boy Scout Team Leader - Charlie Maurer,
- Cub Scout Team Leaders - Marcia and Neil Dishman,
- Girl Scout Team Leader - Leigh Sutton, and Rachael Orzechowski
SEEK
- Chair - Larry Tubbs ('19),
- Chair - Denise Gates (19),
- Steve Douglas
- New Visitor Follow up
- Evangelism: Jeff Smith
- Communications: Print, Social Media, Website and online
- FUMC-101
- Dinner with Pastors
- Welcome Station
SERVE
- Chair - Mike Cotter,
- Angel / Dove Tree - Pat Blosser, and Diane Manchester
- Campus Christian Community, UMW student rides to services - Tina Renninger,
- Community Dinners - Michelle Ewer,
- Disaster Recovery Teams/UMVIM - Doug Boggs,
- Food Pantry - Rob Belcher, and Trish Vaughan,
- Food Pounding, Mike Cotter,
- Highland Support Project (Guatemala Mission) - Trish Vaughan,
- Heritage Park - Homework and STEM - Fanya Morton,
- Hugh Mercer Elementary School & Homework Helpers - Sandy Howson,
- Legal Aid Works Sponsorship - Bill Botts,
- Lucha/Immigration - Bill Botts,
- Micah - Diane Cotter,
- Micah Breakfasts - various
- Micah Cold Weather Shelter - Mike Cotter,
- Micah Cold Weather Shelter Drivers - Mike Cotter,
- Micah Community Dinner Drivers - Michelle Ewer,
- Micah Furniture Bank - Bill and Sue Botts,
- Micah Lunch Program - Gerry Madigan,
- Mission Control - Tina Renniger,
- Prison Ministry – Upper Room
- Rebuilding Together -- Doug Boggs,
- Refugee Settlement Support - Bill Botts,
- School Dressing Days - Jean Himmel,
- S.O.K.S. Camp - Fanya Morton,
- UMCOR Kits
- At Large
- Gwen Reilly
- Tyrone Washington
Staff Parish Relations, SPRC - Meets 3rd Tuesday each month, 6:30 in Room 202
- Chair - JR Raybold (’21)
- Sue Kavina (’19)
- Angela Kim (’19)
- John Blosser (’19)
- Beth Rhodes (’20)
- Steve Cooley (’20)
- Paula Zero (’21)
- Lisa Foeman (’21)
- Lay Leader, 5:00 – TBD
- Lay Leader, 8:30 – Adam Sutton/Terri Wiseman (’20)
- Lay Leader, 9:45 – Cyndi DeWitte/Dave Berry (’20)
- Lay Leader, 11:00 – Hank McCaslin (’19)
Stephen Ministry (CONNECT)
- Stephen Leader - Barbara Simpson
- Staff Representative
Sunday School (GROW)
Trustees (Board of Trustees) - Meets 1st Monday of each month, 6:30 Room 209
- Chair - Paul Prewitt
- Vice Chair - Ed Levis (’19)
- Paul Prewitt (’19)
- Bob Bos (’19)
- Glenn Goodpasture (’20)
- Tony Schroth (’20)
- Chris Silkensen (’20)
- Mike Wilson (’21)
- Beckie Resio (’21)
- Linda Bonshire (’21)
Trustees Heritage Committee / John J Johnson Archives
- Chairs - Margaret and Bill Mock,
- Kelly Blosser
- Janet Davis
- Lynn Gambell
- Bob LaChance
- Barbara Williams
- Doug McDonald
- Lynda McDonald
- Carolyn Parsons
- William Rhoades
United Methodist Men, UMM (CONNECT)
- President - Larry Julihn
- Vice President - Bob LaChance,
- Treasurer - Sandy Wiseman
- Devotion Leader - Bob Pickett,
United Methodist Women, UMW (CONNECT)
- President - Janine Kuty,
- Vice President - Carol Kuty
- Secretary - Betsy Corcoran
- Treasurer - Jean Himmel
- Gladys Cocke Circle - 1st Thursday, 10:00 AM at Fellowship Hall; Charlotte Edge,
- Mary Ellen Stephenson Circle - 2nd Thursday, 7:30 PM at member’s homes; Nancy Sentipal,
- Wesleyan Circle - 1st Tuesday, 2:00 pm, Room 202 - Nancy Swift,
- Acts Circle - Denise Gates,
Visitation Ministry (CONNECT)
Walk to Emmaus
- Lynda Swanlund,
- John Mann,
Wedding Coordination (CONNECT)
Worship Committee (CONNECT)
- Chair - Lisa Simmermon (Altar Guild),
- Staff - Rev. Robb Almy,
- Alter Guild/Worship (preparation)
- Beth Como
- Martha Long
- George Long
- Sandy Howson
- Scott Howson
- Maxine Moore
- Bob Moore
- Acoltye Coordinators
- 8:30 - Julie Seaux,
- 11:00 - Don Becker
- Communion Steward - Mona Lamb
- Flower Calendar - TBD
- Lead Wedding Coordinators
- Usher Coordinators
- Greeter Coordinators
Youth Ministry Team (GROW)
- Team Leader - Melissa Eagleton ('19)
- Staff - Amy Dotto,
- Kristen Johnson
- Carol Knott
- Adam Sutton
- Tyler Newton
- Mark Haus