Church Organization

Last update: 29 August 2010

 

[top of page] Staff

Our staff members are the ones who really make things happen. They can all be contacted through the church office.

Interim Pastor The Rev. Linda Hey
Director of Music Ministries Lisa Boucher
Office Manager Kathy Crouse
Sextons Dick Wheeler, Maureen Skeirik

[top of page] Church Teams & Committees

The ministry of Pilgrim Church is organized into functionally equal teams, with specialized responsibilities: Worship Team, Member Care Team, Education Team, World Care Team, Operational Stewardship Team, and Ministry Oversight Team.

These are brief descriptions of each Team. Leaders of the Teams are volunteers who are elected during the annual church meeting by the assembled congregation. Some Teams have subcommittees (as listed), which consist of members appointed by the respective Team. For information, concerns, or questions, see the Team leader.

Worship Team

Design, implementation, and oversight of worship services, including music, liturgy, greeting/ushering, technical support, and decorations.

Team Leader: Sandy McClarren

Education Team

Design, implementation, and oversight of the educational needs of all age groups in the church.

Team Leader: Denice Vartabedian

World Care Team

Design, implementation, and oversight of community service projects, support, and opportunities, including oversight of personal assistence fund, and interactions with (and support of) local agencies.

Team Leader: Deb Ryder

Operational Stewardship Team

Responsible for the business functions and maintainance of the church and its property.

Subcommittees: House, Budget, Pledge Campaign, Safe Church, Personnel Coordinator, Little Pilgrim School

Team Leader: Lee Carvalho

Ministry Oversight Team

Evaluate, plan, and develop the ministries of the church. The Ministry Oversight Team consists of the Leader of each Team, and also other specific representatives such as the Clerk, and Treasurer. The Leader of the Ministry Oversight Team also serves as Moderator.

Subcommittees: Pastoral Search, Nominating, Memorial, Chartered Organizational Representative (BSA), Pastoral/Parish Relations, Stewardship

Team Leader: Mark Maris (Moderator)

Endowment Committee

Responsible for the receipt and administration of all gifts, legacies, and bequests of personal property and trust funds of the church.

Chair: Don McClarren

[top of page] Church Groups

The following church groups have specific purposes, for missions and/or fellowship. For information, concerns, or questions, see the contact person listed for the group. Be sure to refer to the church calendar for accurate meeting times, or ask the contact person.

Worship Ensemble

Organized choral group that sings in worship services, and on many special occasions throughout the year. New members are always welcome.

Meetings: Regular rehearsals on Sunday mornings following worship.

Contact: Lisa Boucher

Pilgrim Ladies

Adult women’s group. Social events, discussions, crafts, mission work.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday morning of each month.

Contact: Sandy McClarren

Thrift Shop

The wonderful folks who run the church Thrift Shop. Any help is always welcome; good organizational skills are a plus. :-)

Contact: Kathy Crouse

V.I.P.s

“Vintage Interactive Pilgrims”, our Senior discussion group. If you have an A.A.R.P. membership card, or you're eligible for one, then you have the qualifications for this group. :-)

Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoons of each month.

Contact: Bob Barber

[top of page] Associated Non-Church Groups

These are non-religious groups that are associated with, and/or sponsored by, the church.

Note: The content on these sites is not maintained or controlled by Pilgrim Church, and we assume no responsibility for that content.

Boy Scout Troup 19

Troop 19 is a local troop of the Boy Scouts of America, located in Nashua, NH and sponsored by Pilgrim Church. Their website has full information about programs and event schedules.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB)

In 1954, Guiding Eyes for the Blind was founded upon a simple and beautiful premise; to enrich the lives of blind and visually impaired men and women. Since that time, Guiding Eyes has graduated more than 6,000 guide dog teams.

Bill and Alice LeBlanc, of Pilgrim Church, have been active in raising and training guide-dog puppies for GEB for many years, and routinely bring the dogs to church as part of their training.

GEB periodically holds evaluation meetings at Pilgrim Church.