Committees & Groups

Please Note: Consistory leadership positions and position titles of employees are denoted in the membership listing for all committees and groups when the information is applicable to the committee or group.

Constitutional (Standing) Committees

These groups are all standing committees of the church, and are established and required per the current version of the Constitution of the church. Learn more about these groups by reviewing the church's Governing Documents which can be found on the "Governing Documents" page.

Christian Education (Sunday School) Committee

The Christian Education Committee (CEC) is tasked with leading all educational programs within the life of Friedens UCC. This includes, but is not limited to, Sunday School, Vacation Bible school (VBS), Confirmation classes, and Bible Study.

Per the church's Constitution, "The Committee shall develop and maintain the total Christian Education ministry of the church."

Chairperson: Debbie Shaffer

Members:

Debbie Shaffer
Dolores Johnson
Janice Hoffmaster
Jeri Reckley
Kelsey Feeg
Nickie Littlefield
Veronica Schoellkopf
Vicki Row

For questions, comments, or to get involved with CEC, please contact Janice Hoffmaster at chickenjan5@aol.com or the church office.

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Property Committee

The Property Committee is tasked with the maintenance and upkeep of the building and property owned by Friedens UCC. Various duties fall into this category including the promotion of accessibility, yard work, and more.

Per the church's Constitution, the committee "shall develop policy recommendations for the use of the church buildings, grounds, and facilities, as well as recommend and initiate property and equipment repairs and replacements."

Co-Chairpeople: Andy Samuelsen & Stan Degler

Members:

Amandus Reichert
Andrew Kline
Andy Samuelsen
Bill Whitehouse
Bruce Smith
Eric Schoellkopf
Henry Schlegel
Jeff Parkhouse
Jeff Shearer
Joey Feeg
Stan Degler

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Property Committee, please contact Andy Samuelson at akkbsam@gmail.com, Stan Degler at dldsmd@comcast.net, or the church office.

Music & Worship Committee

The Music & Worship Committee is charged to "provide a music program for all ages and provide guidance for choirs," per the church's Constitution. This effort is collaborative between committee members, the Pastor, and the Director of Music (if applicable).

Without a weekly choir or settled Director of Music, this committee is planning music selections for every worship service including hymns, guest musicians, and special musical offerings.

Chairperson: Corrine Dautrich

Members:

Bruce Smith
Corrine Dautrich, Pastor
Edwena Miller
Melinda Angstadt
Shirley Reigel-Ferreri
Teri Hoffman, Director of Music

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Music & Worship Committee, please contact Pastor Corrine or the church office.

Evangelism Committee (Inactive)

In recent history, this group's duties have been handled by Consistory and members of the staff and has not been a true committee in the way described in the church's Constitution.

The Evangelism Committee is tasked with keeping the church active and to have information updated regularly.

Per the church's Constitution, "The Committee shall be responsible for maintaining and following up on the Sunday attendance registrations, updating the church brochure, and for certain mailings."

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Evangelism Committee, please contact the church office.

Budget & Stewardship Committee (Inactive)

In recent history, this group's duties have been handled by Consistory and members of the staff and has not been a true committee in the way described in the church's Constitution.

The Budget Committee is primarily responsible for preparing a budget each fiscal year. This committee, per the church's Constitution, shall "insure the proper auditing of church accounts, and oversee the investment portfolio of church monies."

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Budget Committee, please contact the church office.

Other, Ad-Hoc Committees

These groups are all official committees of the church, however they are established by the Consistory for a defined scope of duties and typically have an assigned timeline for said duties.

Interior Design Task Force

In an effort to redefine Friedens UCC, a project to evaluate and redecorate our church's spaces was established and the Interior Design Task Force was established. This group is tasked with identifying new and welcoming purposes for each of the spaces around the building, as well as proposing new furniture, painting, decorations, etc.

This group will be disbanded when their project of redecorating the church building is completed. This group began in early 2023.

Chairperson: Linda Parkhouse

Members:

Corrine Dautrich, Pastor
Diane Degler
Dolores Johnson
Linda Parkhouse
Sue Smith

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Interior Design Task Force, please contact the church office.

2026 Nominations Committee

Each year, a Nominations Committee is established to begin recruiting nominees for currently vacant and opening positions on Consistory. The church's Constitution outlines that the outgoing members of Consistory are tasked with being apart of this committee and executing this work.

This group will be disbanded once the installation of Consistory members occurs in January 2027. This group is convened annually in the second half of the calendar year.

Chairperson: Craig Conrad

Members:

Andrew Kline
Bill Whitehouse
Craig Conrad
Kay Bertolet

Corresponding (Non-Voting) Member:

Corrine Dautrich, Pastor

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Nominations Committee, please contact the church office.

Groups & Teams

These groups are all informal/ unofficial components of the church, however they each play an integral role in the ministry and life of the church. Their informal status is only related to their establishment, but their contributions to the church's ministry are imapctful.

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is tasked with assisting the Music & Worship Committee in the preparation of worship spaces. This often includes seasonal changes with the liturgical calendar and the organization of materials for special services and the celebration of communion. Organization and preparation of communion elements is a regular duty of the Altar Guild.

Chairperson: Diane Degler

Members:

Amy Whitehouse
Betty Hoffman
Carol Miller
Diane Degler
Janet Levan
Kay Bertolet
Linda Schlegel

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Altar Guild, please contact Diane Degler at dldsmd@comcast.net or the church office.

Technology Team

The Technology Team oversees all things technology for the church. Management of the church's website, virtual worship, social media, etc. are all duties to be executed by this group.

Chairperson: Andrew Kline

Members:

Andrew Kline
Bill Whitehouse
Bill Mathues
Jamie Stevens
Jeff Shearer
Joe Bilski

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Technology Team, please contact Andrew Kline at techteam@friedensuccoley.org or the church office.

Mission Team

The Mission Team leads community outreach and support programs for the church. This is done in various ways via financial donations, events, programs, and much more. More information about specific intitiaves of the Mission Team can be accessed via the button below.

Chairperson: Amy Whitehouse

Members:

Amy Whitehouse
Andrew Kline
Betty Hoffman
Brian Ott
Carol Miller
Lisa Kelly
Sharon Weyant-Muir
Shirley Riegel-Ferreri
Sue Henne

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Mission Team, please contact Sue Henne at s.henne73@icloud.com or the church office.

Learn More About the Mission Team

Women's Guild

The Women's Guild is a very large and active aspect of the life of our church. The group has no official duties, although there are many recuring and annual events that they oversee including shoofly pie sales and the Church Bazaar.

President: Veronica Schoellkopf

Secretary: Brenda Knauer

Treasurer: Karen Shearer

Corresponding Secretary: Linda Schlegel

Members:

All women who are members of Friedens UCC

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Women's Guild, please contact Veronica Schoellkopf at v.schoellkopf28@gmail.com or the church office.

Hoagie Ministry

The Hoagie Ministry runs and organizes the popular once-a-month hoagie sales that occur during a select set of months each year. More information about the specifics of hoagie sales and the work of the Hoagie Ministry can be accessed via the button below.

Volunteer Coordinatiors: Linda Schlegel & Carol Miller

For questions, comments, or to get involved with the Hoagie Ministry, please contact Linda Schlegel at 610-987-3337, Carol Miller at 610-987-3504, or the church office.

Learn More About the Hoagie Ministry

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