Community Church of Sebastopol

United Church of Christ

Come and Find the Quiet Center

1000 Gravenstein Hwy North               823-2484

Contacts

Church Officers

  • Moderator: Carole Hudlow
  • Vice Moderator: Darryl Fenley
  • Clerk: Barbara Deedler

Church Boards and Committees

Adult Ed

Gail Thomas, Adult Ed coordinator. Adult Education considers themselves a 'virtual' committee as most of their meetings and decisions happen via email. Committee members include: Warren Brisbin, Rosemary Manchester and Harry Sullivan.

Apple Pies

Kathy Bell and Kathy Matthies co-chair our Apple Pies Event, this year August 9-12 as we prepare hundreds of Gravenstein apple pies for the Gravenstein Apple Fair.

Between Women

Marie Cotton and Virginia Hughes are the best contact persons for Between Women.

Christian Education

Lead by Kristen DelMonte, Associate Pastor, Christian Education meets quarterly to plan the Sunday School curriculum and prepare for special events. Committee members include: Pam Ammondson, Kathy Bell, Karna Dawson, Pat Dilley, Mary Felton and Rachel Knuth. Click here to see more information on the Sunday School programs.

Church Council

Comprised of a representative from each board and committee, the Church Council also includes four Members-at-Large. Gene Nelson lends his expertise to Council along with Moderator Carole Hudlow, Secretary Barbara Deedler and Vice Moderator - Darryl Fenley. The council generally meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month.

Diaconate

We have four teams that work under the Board of Diaconate:

  • Hospitality, contact Rev. Nelson
  • Parish Care, coordinator Barbara Whitson
  • Sunday Morning Worship, coordinator Lisa Dawson

Members-at-Large

If you ever have anything you would like to have presented before the Church Council, or have any concerns about the church, we have four Members-at-Large that can help. Contact: Terry Beck, Sharon Elder, Bobbie Johanson or Susan Nestor.

Any of these members will be able to provide the help you need, or direct you to the person or committee that can assist you.

Memorial & Endowment

Memorial & Endowment income is used for extraordinary expenses, worthwhile projects and to enhance the missions of our church. The Memorial & Endowment committee meets on an as needed basis to consider grant requests. Members include David Benefiel, Jim Coconas, Chris Evans, John Henel, Brian Purcell, Norm Stupfel and Jerry Warren. Click here for more information on Memorial & Endowment funds and how to apply for a grant.

Mission & Outreach

Mary McMillan chairs the Mission & Outreach committee. Members include: Fran Begun, Paula Berndt, Keith Blackstone, Pat Furber, Alvin Hukins, Chris Jenkins, Ellen Stillman, Harry Sullivan, Norma Watson and Suzanne White.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating committee will meet several times towards the end of the year to bring together a list of potential candidates for our boards and committees, as well as our church officers. Members include: Lisa Dawson, Darryl Fenley, Mark Stevens and Harry Sullivan.

Personnel Committee

Personnel committee members include: Kathy Bell, Bobbie Johanson, Rich McChesney and Judy Peterson.

Board of Trustees

Dave Madsen is the chair of the Board of Trustees, generally meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Members include: Terry Beck, Tom Dilley, Marc Felton, Tom Hentschke, Bob Holland, Mike Matthies, Dan Rasmus, Gail Thomas, Roger Wilson and Greg Yaylian.

Youth Committee

Lead by Associate Pastor Kristen DelMonte, the Youth committee meets to plan a multitude of events that involve our youth - from the Easter Egg Hunt to the special Advent Event & Luncheon. Members include: Steve Bradley, Scott Carlson, Lisa Dawson, Marge Holland and Bernie Hovden.