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Leadership Teams:
Leadership Teams take the place of the former Commission system. Each team should be chaired by someone not on the Chapter. Chapter members serve as liaison to encourage the ministry, ensure mutual support, and see that the Ministry Area is focused on our Core Values. Leadership Teams will include leaders of the various ministries in that area, and others who are not involved in specific tasks. The Leadership Team sets over-all priorities and reviews how the ministries are doing.
Sets priorities for maintenance and improvements to our buildings and grounds, identifies what projects should be hired out and which should be addressed by parishioners or staff, reviews bids and addresses long-range maintenance needs. Meets monthly at present.
Works with Associate Pastor Susan Haynes to develop excellent Children’s Sunday School and Youth Ministry programs.
Help our congregation to put our light on a lampstand that the community may know and receive the Good News of God’s love through Jesus Christ. Oversee various means of advertising and communication including the website, advertising, communication of special events and programs, brochures and literature for visitors.
With the Dean, creates and oversees the parish budget and makes recommendations for Chapter action. Oversees any auditing procedures as they relate to the financial state of the parish. Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm.
Assists the congregation in discerning God’s will for St. James, and then develop long-range plans to carry forward God’s mission.
Oversees programs and projects that enhance the well being of the parish family as it seeks to grow in faith and community. Develops and sustains opportunities to welcome newcomers and incorporate then into the life of the parish. Ensures that there is excellent communication throughout the congregation.
“Praising God for the diversity of His creation and the unity of His purpose, we embrace our mission to love and serve Jesus Christ by loving our neighbors as ourselves. As members of the St. James community, our specific commission is to love the Lord through responsive and respectful service to our brothers and sisters in need. We also educate ourselves and the congregation about how best to meet those needs, with particular attention to our responsibilities as an urban parish ministering to the downtown community. Working together, we strive to ‘be the change we want to see,’ speaking and acting with loving respect, listening for God’s word in one another, and trusting in the Holy Spirit to guide and sustain us as we endeavor to build the Kingdom of God.” (adopted 1/2/05)
Associated programs and ministries, with contact persons:
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Encourage responsible and faithful stewardship of time, talent and treasure, develop a year-around stewardship program, and lead the Fall Pledge Drive.
Develop and coordinate excellent Cathedral worship, through Altar Guild, our varied Musical offerings, and extensive congregational participation in worship through lectors, LEMs, ushers, oblationers, etc.
These teams provide opportunities to serve, learn, grow, and minister directly in and through the Cathedral of St. James. New participants are always welcome. Call the contact person listed with questions, to learn more, or to become involved.
Acolytes
(Tom Gresik)
Youth and adults who serve as crucifers, torchbearers, etc.
Alpha
(Tracy Rose)
A central part of our adult Christian formation program
More information about Alpha & “A Life Worth Living”
Altar Guild
(Mary Lehman)
Help prepare the altar and vestments for worship
Bible Study - Tuesday morning Prayer Breakfast
(Deacon Joe Illes)
Bible Study - Sunday mornings (9:15-10:00 AM)
(Tracy Rose)
Bible Study - Wednesday evening
(Deacon Joe Illes)
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
(Fred Buechner)
Men’s group for evangelism and service
Cathedral Bookshop
(Volunteer Needed)
Children’s Sunday School (help needed)
(Pastor Susan Haynes)
Choir
(Steven Wietstock)
New members always welcome!Coffee Hour Coordination
(position open)
Cursillo
(Sharon McGowan)
an ecumenical renewal movement
Daughters of the King
(Tammy Eggbeer)
Women’s ministry of prayer and service
Foyer Groups
(Barbara Gresik)
Folks who meet monthly for food and fellowship
Friends of Cathedral Music
(Hal Culbertson)
Garden Team
(Robert Sones)
Greeters
(Peg Stoelting)
Welcome everyone at worship, at the door
Hilltoppers (55+)
(Norm Dales)
History & Archives
(John Krueger, Fred Buechner)
Hospitality
(Gen Sones)
Help with receptions and other social events
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
(Deacon Joe Illes)
Serve the Chalice at Communion
Lectors
(Fred Buechner)
Read Scripture lessons at worship
Music Direction/Choir
(Steven Wietstock)
National Cathedral Organization
(Wyatt Mick)
Newsletter - Editor
(Joni Carlson)
Newsletter - Distribution
(Myra Anthony)
Newsletter - Design
(Cheri Birtcher)
Nursery
(Pastor Susan Haynes, Matthew Martindale, Leah Philippsen, & Adam Noecker)
Oblationers
(Helen Daly)
Bringing forward the bread and wine at worship
Order of St. Luke (healing ministry)
(Nancy Demler)
St. James Instruments
(Steven Wietstock)
youth and adult symphonic instruments
St. James Praise (contemporary music group)
(Steven Wietstock, Rick Hilliard, Nancy Noecker)
Screen Door Ministry
(Michael Swadener)
take baked goods to new visitors
Shortcakes on the Blacktop
(Cassandra Baer, Lynn La Pierre)
Sign Language Class
(Erica Vitale)
Silent Friends
(Celeste Hilliard)
Food for parish families with illness, etc.
United Thank Offering
(Nancy Noecker)
Ushers - 8:00 AM
(Wylie Wright)
Ushers - 10:15 AM
(David Anthony)
Vegetable Buddies
(Dan Demler)
Assist the soup kitchen at 1st UMC
Youth Ministry
(Pastor Susan Haynes)
