Park Ridge Community Church is organized in a tradition of self-government as is the Congregational Church custom. We are affiliated with the United Church of Christ, but our community works autonomously to determine our worship practices, overall mission and outreach. As a congregation we establish the church budget, hire staff, and conduct the church's ongoing business.
Our church provides its members the privilege and duty of exercising their special talents which God has given them in service and fellowship opportunities. The following committees and groups provide for the overall care, management, direction, and deliver of services to the congregation.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee consists of twelve members of the Board of Directors, as specified in the by-laws; meeting every odd-numbered month to advise and aid the Officers and committees in all matters concerning the affairs of the church and conduction of its business. The Executive Committee is under the general direction & control of the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of the Church Officers, specific Chairs or representatives of committees within the church. The Board meets once every even-numbered month to handle all matters not specifically reserved in the by-laws to the members of the church or to the ministers.
Ushers
Teams of ushers, comprised of 5-6 men and women, serve for one month on a rotating basis. Ushers are responsible for doors, lights, altar candles, recording worship services, and more importantly, greeting and directing congregants and assisting newcomers, collecting prayer cards and Sunday tithes, among other duties.
Christian Outreach
Christian Outreach Committee identifies, promotes and coordinates service activities for the congregation. This committee consists of PRCC members who are dedicated to reaching out in faith and joining in loving service with others. This committee promotes direct personal involvement of church members in mission projects and service projects.
Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for the care and administration of the congregation’s finances. The Finance Committee meets monthly.
Membership
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to help visitors and guests to our Church feel welcome and to make sure the needs of current members are being met. The Membership Committee meets monthly.
Youth
A small group of adult members of the congregation oversee and support the activities of the middle and high school youth group.
Trustees
The trustees are responsible for the care and upkeep of the church building and other properties of the church. The Trustees meet monthly.
Social
The Social Committee plans and hosts various social events specifically for families or the entire congregation throughout the year. Events may range in scope and variety, such as Consecration Sunday Brunch, an Advent Potluck Dinner and Easter Sunday Breakfast.
Arts and Decor
The Arts and Decor Committee recommends and oversees improvements to the interior decor of the church, such as furniture and paint color selection.
Officers, Committee Chairs, Members of the Board & Executive Committees
2023-2024
Officers
Chair of the Congregation: Naomi Siebert
Vice Chair of the Congregation:
Dan Smith
Treasurer:
Anita Rifkind
Receipts Treasurer:
Tim Mauery
Attorney:
Sarah Chacko
Clerk:
Kate Joyce
Committee Chairs
Board of Directors:
Naomi Siebert
Executive Committee:
Naomi Siebert
Board of Trustees:
Chris Chandler
Finance:
Dan Smith
Christian Outreach:
Jamie Knoblauch
Creation Care:
Tricia Williams
Faith Development:
Sue Laurie
Membership:
Sara Born & Sue Douglass
Deacons:
Siri Nelson & Colleen Moriarty
Arts and Decor:
Marylynn Collentine
Senior Contact:
Julie Bruno & Kimberly Walters
Fellowship:
Candace McGuffey
Stephen Ministry:
Ginny Feurer
Staff Parish Relations:
Julie Smith & Susie Hollingsworth
Ushers:
Tim Lapp
Youth:
Andrea Goodwin
Board of Directors
Contingency Fund
Michael Maher
Endowment Fund:
Scott Hollingsworth
Capital Replacement Fund:
Eugene Jarvis
Memorial Gifts:
Stephanie Laginess
President of the Choir:
Bill Scharringhausen
Sunday School Facilitator:
Shelley O'Brien
Standing Committees
Publicity Committee:
Office staff
Nominating Committee:
Rev. Carol Hill, Kyrie Nelson, Tricia Williams, Dave Kapolnek, Sarah McCarty, Naomi Siebert, Sue Douglass, & Dave Swanson
Worship Committee Chair:
Rachel Lapp
Structure Committee Chair:
Chris Chandler