Mission: Executive Committee members represent the interests of Plymouth’s full congregation as expressed in its mission and strategic plan.

Chair: Pam Duffy

Vice Chair: Darrel Mullins

Secretary: Emily Pontius

Members: Pastor Jared Wortman, Judy Stark, Lisa Merkle, Rachel Boon, Greg Kenyon

Mission: It shall be the duty of this board to: supervise, promote and interpret the benevolence activities of this Church; promote representation of Church members in decision-making bodies of the denominational and ecumenical agencies to which funds are given; and advise the Board of Trustees in the most effective use of benevolence resources by presenting a budget at the time designated by the Board of Trustees.

Benevolence: The disposition to do good; good will kindness; charitableness; the love, of mankind, accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness.

Chair: Maggie Tillman

Secretary: Jeanne Lyle

Members: Mike Baldwin, Karen Barnhizer, Randy Breese, Melinda Collins, Tom Drake, Robin Maharry, Janie Wine, Linda Shelley

Mission: It shall be the duty of this board to: recruit, train and place the volunteer Christian Education staff; establish Christian Education curriculum and procure necessary material and equipment; establish and execute programs of activities for various groups of young people and adults; and have general supervision of those auxiliary education programs which serve the community and are sponsored by the Church.

Chair: Tracy Codel

Vice Chair: Rachel Bruns

Secretary: Alice Fuglsang

Members: Chloe Bodenhammer, Jen Fox, Heather Groben, Joe Hotek, Emily Leder, Jess Patterson, Lina Reinders, Jennifer Wigton

Mission: The Board of Christian Social Action grows in love of God and neighbor by exploring the relationship between our Christian faith and contemporary social issues, stimulating dialogues, and initiating and inviting action in response to Christ’s teachings of compassion for others within Plymouth Church and beyond.

Chair: Lauren Linnenbrink

Vice Chair: Erin Riker

Secretary: Marti West

Members: Holly Craiger, Jim Ferguson, Michael Glover, Brian Leckrone, Scott Morrison, Mary Nelson, Artis Reis, Barb Yankey

Mission: To assist all members and friends of Plymouth Church in understanding the principles of Christian stewardship; encourage all members and friends of the congregation in their growing commitment to the practices of Christian stewardship; develop an ongoing program to receive statements of intention (pledges) to provide financial support for the ministry and mission of the Church; review the manner in which persons fulfill their stated intentions, responding where deemed appropriate; and maintain a channel of communication with other boards and committees to assure an effective stewardship emphasis.

Chair: Dave Everett

Vice Chair: Deb Ledesma

Secretary: Steve Jacobs

Members: Emily Abbas, Barbi Hamor, Rob Hill, David Johnson, Lee Konfrst, Alissa McKinney, Chuck Offenburger, Sally Pederson

Mission: It shall be the duty of this board to assist the ministers in ministering to the spiritual interests of the church and community. They shall, with the ministers, have charge of the religious activities of the church, except as otherwise expressly provided in these Bylaws; assist in the preparation and administration of the sacraments, and in caring for the poor, the sick, the sorrowing and the stranger. They shall provide for the Church services in the absence of the minister, and shall provide for the temporary supply of the pulpit, the compensation to be determined by the Board of Trustees. They shall receive the open collections; and shall appoint the ushers. They shall perform the duties relative to the office of the Senior Minister.

Chair: Judy Stark

Vice Chair: Christine Woods

Secretary: Adam Danielson

Members: Barb Adams, Lucy Anderson, Carroll Bennick, John Bunz, Becky Cady, Adam Danielson, Sue Davis, Betty Fosburgh, Jeff Grimes, Norma Hirsch, Dixie Hoekman, Ann Hoeppner, David Isch, Perry Klein, Sharon Lahn, Anita Lindfield, Fred Maharry, Cathy McMullen, Jim Pierson, Susan Pohl, Karen Ross, Lorenzo Sandoval, Tom Schoelerman, Carol Sieck, Marilyn Stone, Bill Wedeking, Kiran Kothavale

Mission: The Board of Membership will promote the welcoming nature of Plymouth Church in the community; encourage, recruit, integrate, and instruct prospective and new members on the life and opportunities provided by membership and to encourage participation in church activities; assist in the growth of Plymouth membership by facilitating, initiating, and supporting opportunities for all persons who wish to join Plymouth; to provide opportunities for caring and support of members and the community.

Chair: Lisa Merkle

Vice Chair: Elaine Van Dyck

Secretary: Taylor Crawley

Members: Dani Christensen, Rick Hollis, Heidi Janecke, Darin Johnson, Dave Kidder, Lorraine May, Kathleen Murrin, Beth Stelle Jones, Ruth Townsdin

Mission: To develop, organize, promote and evaluate a comprehensive program of music and arts to provide an integral contribution to the overall mission of the church; provide music and art for the worship services of this church; and foster spiritual growth and enrichment of the Plymouth membership through music and the arts.

Chair: Dan Warren

Vice Chair: Elizabeth Belden

Secretary: Carol Stratemeyer

Members: Cynthia Bahls, Jason Crowley, Mark Gruber, Melissa Johnson, Susan Lees, Kate McLean, Julie Nolan, Caroline Peterson, Christine Polson

Mission: Plan, implement, and encourage diverse opportunities for spiritual growth, enrichment, and faith formation for adults. The board will maintain Plymouth’s library.

Chair: Neil Fagan

Vice Chair: Anna Osborne

Secretary: Joy Wilhem

Members: Kristin Boldt, Larissa Hadley, Rick Miller, Craig Shives, Cheryl Sypal, Don Worrell

Mission: It shall be the duty of this board to: have charge of the property of the Church and manage its financial, business and contractual affairs; establish compensation for all employees, based on the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, prepare and submit to the Church Council, for approval or amendment, a budget of the estimated revenues and expenses of the Church; provide for an annual audit of the Church’s financial records, elect the treasurer of the Church as provided in Article VII, Section 5; supervise matters pertaining to insurance; designate the depository for Church funds; and act on fundraising requests as provided in Article VIII Section 1(i).

Chair: Rachel Boon

Vice Chair: Wade DeWald

Secretary: Katharine Murthy

Members: Wendy Bellus, Jim Green, Irene Hardisty, Amber Leon, Benton Maas, John Sabroske, Chuck Smith, Linda Sullivan, Dick Swanson

Mission: The Foundation was formed in 1979 for the purpose of soliciting and accepting “contributions, gifts, funds, devices and bequests of personal or real property which along with the income therefrom, shall be held, administered, and expended exclusively for the use and direct benefit of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ and the furtherance of its purposes.”

President: Hallie Still-Caris

Vice President: Spencer Cady

Secretary: Mickey Carlson

Grant Chair: Libby Jacobs

Members: Jan Burch, Bob Burnett, Nora Everett, Beech Turner, David Vaudt

Foundation Treasurer: Chris Sidwell

Board of Trustees Liaison: Dick Swanson

Ex Officio/Investment Committee: Adam Claypool, Franklin Codel, Steve Jacobs, Laura Meier, Dick Swanson, Brian Pattinson.