Carbondale FCC is a congregationally-governed body, practicing board meetings open to all. In keeping with the traditions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the ultimate authority of the local church rests with the congregation, and the actions of the The Board are at all times subject to review by the congregation.
Regular meetings are held at least quarterly and The Board conducts its affairs in harmony with the bylaws and constitution of the congregation. Board Meetings for 2019 will follow worship on:
Feb. 10; Mar. 24; Apr. 28; Jun. 2; Aug. 18; Sep. 15 (Start Financial Campaign to run 9/22 thru 10/13 & Nominating Committee begins); Oct. 27 (Budget Report & Nominating Report); Nov. 17 (Annual Congregational Meeting); Dec. 1 or 8 (if necessary)
The nine voting members of The Board currently are:
Chair– Dia Parr
Vice-Chair — Mary Nemetsky
Treasurer/Finance Avenue of Service Leader — Marcia Phelps
Financial Secretary – Al Parr
Congregational Care Avenue of Service Leader – Juli Claussen
Facilities Avenue of Service Leader – John Lenzini
Outreach Avenue of Service Leader – Vanessa Thomas
One representative of the trustees – John Phelps or Jak Tichenor or Tim Damian
Interim Minister — Karen Knodt
Elders and Deacons serve as lay leaders of ministry and are also elected by the congregation. Current Elders and Deacons are:
Elders
Martha Beck
Susan Benson
Suzanne Gorrell
Nancy Mallett
Karen Martin
Dia Parr
Al Parr
Gayle Pesavento
John Phelps
Marcia Phelp
Jak Tichenor
Donna Waller
Sharon Williams
Deacons
Christy Christensen
Lynda Bock
Katie Carl
Kathy Deutsch
Amy Dion
Eileen Trout Ervin
Chris Jennings
Tina Knight
Charles Mallett
John Nemetsky
Mary Nemetsky
Jodi Paul
Cathy Schlosser
Theresa Ullman
Carol Waldron
Roger Webb
Mike Williams