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 2018 will follow worship on:
Feb. 4 March 4 April 29 June 3 Aug. 19 Sept. 23
Oct. 21 (2019 Budget Finalized/Nominating Committee Report)
Nov. 11 OR 18 (Annual Congregational Meeting Following Thanksgiving Potluck)
Dec. 2 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
Lynda Bock
Juli Claussen
Suzanne Gorrell
Dia Parr
Al Parr
Gayle Pesavento
John Phelps
Marcia Phelps
Marleen Shepherd
Jak Tichenor
Donna Waller
Sharon Williams
Deacons
Christy Christensen
Kathy Deutsch
Eileen Trout Ervin
Chris Jennings
Tina Knight
John Nemetsky
Mary Nemetsky
Jodi Paul
Cathy Schlosser
Theresa Ullman
Carol Waldron
Roger Webb
Mike Williams