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

Moderator: Richard Swanson

Moderator-Elect: Barb Adams

Past Moderator: Rachel Boon

Member-at-Large: Heather Groben, Deb Ledesma

Church Secretary: Debbie Synhorst

Board of Deacons: Carolyn Sabroske

Board of Membership: Luke Bowers

Board of Trustees: Dave Everett

Senior Pastor: Jared Wortman

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: Melinda Collins

Vice Chair: Randy Breese

Secretary: Jane Hemminger

Members: Matt McCoy, Jim Ferguson, Mary Gillaspey, Debbie Jayne, Marilyn Stone, Donna Paulsen

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: Jennie Knoebel

Secretary: Kevin McLean

Members: Michelle Barker, Stephen Bloomberg, Liz Ellingson, Amy Garza, Molly Dolan, Shayla McCormally, Karli Mays, Bobbie Monner, Keith Petersen, Caitlin Sulentic

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: Scott Morrison

Secretary: Sue Davis

Members: Poly Welp, Karen Barnhizer, John Zauche, Colette Louthe, Haley Ahlquist Boyd, Anita Fleming-Rife, Paula McManus

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: Cindy Adams

Vice Chair: Matt Hardin

Secretary: Sandee Lyons

Members: Mary Daily Lange, Robb Hill, Maggie Tillman, Alison Cate, Jackie Norris, Niki Fisher, Eric Schlehuber

Mission: to assist Plymouth members and friends to grow in our capacity to love God and one another. Looking to follow the example of Jesus, the Board of Congregational Care will focus on opportunities for Plymouth to eat, pray, play, journey, laugh, cry and live meaningful lives together.

Chair: Jon Merkle

Vice Chair: Jodi Gruening

Secretary: Mary Ann Beard

Members: Shana Johnson, Mary O’Brien, Gerry Gregersen, Robin Heinemann, Chris Lewis, Sarah Ramsey

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: Carolyn Sabroske

Vice Chair: Jackie Saunders

Secretary: Jim Pierson

Members: Perry Klein, Pam Duffy, Debi O’Connell, Karen Ross, Scott Cornelius, Eric Hyde, Lisa Kamphuis, Karen Rasmussen, Mike Baldwin, Mark Haverland, Ronald Klipfel, Marilyn Laughlin, Cathy McMullen, Barbara Yankey, Scott Bixby, Peter Welch, Nancy Williamson, Fritz Craiger, Nancy Lynch, David Isch, Ellen Pierson, Sharon Welch

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: Luke Bowers

Vice Chair: Tela Robinson

Secretary: Linh Ta

Members: Diane Graham, Lori Brinkley, Ann Hoeppner, Becky Cady, Paula Kerman, Linda Krause

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: Benjamin Kleene

Secretary: Carol Stratemeyer

Members: Nancy Cobb, Cynthia Mercati, Sarah Parrott, Sue Secor Parker, Linda Bryant, Linda Oleson, Steve Billingsley, Kristen Boldt, Chuck Smith, Sandy Tagte

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

Chair: Ruth Staplin

Secretary: Shari Simmons

Members: Emily Johnson, Don Worrell, Kay Riley, Laura Todd, Catalina Smaniego, Judy Stark, Nick Zhan

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: Dave Everett

Vice Chair: Lori Fenton

Secretary: Tom Downs

Members: Dan Warren, Jim Green, Jack Porter, Jay Eaton, Sally Pedersen, Annette Weeber, Jenni Kothavale, Alex Moon

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: Spencer Cady

Secretary: Mickey Carlson

Treasurer: Ted Oberlander

Members: Jan Burch, Bob Burnett, Dave Vaudt, Brian Pattinson, Beech Turner

Grant Committee Chair: Libby Jacobs

Investment Committee Chair: Nora Everett

Investment Committee: Adam Claypool, Franklin Model, Steve Jacobs, Laura Meier, Dick Swanson