Ministries
The work of the church is coordinated and organized by ministries. A ministry is a group of volunteers who come together for a common purpose. Pastors and staff attend ministry meetings as appropriate.
Christian Education Ministry – Selects curricula and recruits teachers, oversees nursery and youth ministry, oversee the Adult Education group. (Chairs: Lewie Mitchell, Sharon Josefson)
Community Life Ministry – Organizes and encourages community-building events (meals, coffee hour, etc.), coordinates work of some congregational organizations. (Chair: Sally Winkelman)
Missions and Social Action Ministry – Provides financial help to those in need, educates the congregation about the needs and issues it is working to address, encourages the congregation to become involved in addressing these needs and issues, provides direction and support to those in the congregation who coordinate activities to address these needs and issues. The Ministry seeks to support the weak and help the afflicted while honoring all people. (Chair: Haley Wilson)
Stewardship Ministry – Educates congregation about stewardship of time, money and talents, coordinates annual stewardship campaign. (Chair: Jack Mahoney) Trustees Ministry – Responsible for personnel, building and grounds, and financial management. (Chair: Jeromy Cannon) Worship – The Worship Ministry is responsible for fulfilling the following from our church vision statement: to hold worship services…that refresh us, engage us, and enable us to go out into the world to do God’s work, while serving others. And from the mission statement: to affirm God’s presence in our midst and in the world. The Worship Ministry is responsible for worship planning, communion, special services, the music program, ushers, greeters and liturgists. (Co-chairs: Susan McNeal Bulak, Joan Lausier)
Council of Ministries
The Council of Ministries is our church governing body that oversees the programs, building and initiatives of First Congregational of Naperville. The council members are elected by the church membership and serve terms varying one year to multiple years. The Council meets monthly to discuss programs and support church-wide visioning. It includes representatives from each ministry, the clergy, and the council leadership.
"I am grateful to be part of this church because of the many friendships I've made while serving on various ministries and helping move Christ's love and justice forward in this world."
