Guilds & Committees Chairpersons listed with each ministry.
There are many opportunities for involvement in our guilds and committees.
Generally speaking, "committees" are leading and decision-making
groups and "guilds" are direct service and ministry groups. Guilds
and committees meet to further develop their work, to dream dreams,
see visions and collaborate with God and one another to help those
dreams and visions become realities.
St. Mark's guilds and committees are organized in clusters, each
with a vestry liaison. All of this is detailed, along with contact
information, in the St. Mark's Handbook. (pdf)
Buildings & Grounds Cluster Mark Riley, Vestry Liaison
A Buildings and Grounds Committee plans
and oversees the maintenance and refurbishment of the church and
rectory buildings and grounds to assure that our buildings are inviting,
hospitable, safe spaces for all people who use them. Wally Stegmann, Debbie Stegmann
A Gardening Guild provides general care
of the flowers, shrubs and lawn. Care for the Memorial Garden and
routine maintenance of the church grounds on a weekly basis. This
guild also assists in identifying projects for the fall and spring
parish workdays.
Bill Hurbaugh
Flag Guild.
Jim Sherer, Bill Hurbaugh, Mark Riley
Faith and Spirituality Development Cluster Ted Mather, Vestry Liaison
This cluster develops and implements a comprehensive approach to
the Christian formation and nurture of children, youth, young adults
and adults in the parish. We recognize the responsibility of the
parish as a whole to assist all the members in their growth and development
in the knowledge and love of God. See also Programs
& Events.
Children's Programs
Church School: Jeff Wilson
Journey to Adulthood: Teresa Austin
Vacation Church School: (mid-August): Liz Davis, Jeanie Wilson
Special Events : Kerri Mather,
Lynne Loomis Price
Gifts of the Spirit : Children's Outreach programs and activities
Adult Programs
Adult Forums : Tom Crotty, Kay Achar
Education for Ministry : Leadership Opportunity Available
Life at St. Mark's : Leadership Opportunity Available
Via Media : Leadership Opportunity Available
Listening Hearts : Leadership Opportunity Available
Created and Called : Leadership Opportunity Availablev
Stewardship Committee The word "stewardship" is
simply defined as "all that I do with
all that I have all of the time." This committee supports and develops
the understanding and practice of Christian stewardship among members
of St. Mark's community through a year-round program of education,
program planning and implementation. Margot
Fisher or Pat Phillips
Walser
Green Team This group leads the parish in understanding and responding
to environmental concerns. Leadership Opportunity Available
Worship Cluster Rich Dobson, Vestry Liaison
The Altar Guild prepares the altar for
weekly worship and cares for the altar and worship supplies of the
parish. Doris Mardirosian, Liz Hibbard.
The Acolytes Guild assists in offering
the liturgy on Sundays and feast days. Jeffrey Kist, Devan Hibbard
The Lectors assist in reading lessons.
The Lay Readers and Chalice Bearers Guild assists
in leading the worship of the parish through officiating at Morning
and Evening Prayer, reading lessons, leading prayers and bearing
the chalice. Betty Jordain
The Ushers Guild assists
worshippers by providing bulletins, programs, finding seats, answering
questions and receiving the collection. Rich
Kearney, Steve Rosignolo
The Pastoral Care Team involves members
of the parish in the ministry of care and calling, extending the
capacity of the faith community to support its members in times of
particular need. Marsha Mackey
Administration
and Finance Cluster Wilma Pruden, Vestry Liaison
A Finance Committee assists the Vestry
with planning and managing the financial life of the parish. These
plans include: capital funding, funding the annual budget and ongoing
program and maintenance of St. Mark's. The committee also helps communicate
to the parish how to implement a responsible financial plan for our
common life. Tom Crotty
A Counters Guild counts, records and
deposits collected weekly funds.Inez
Saley
The Office Guild assists the parish secretary
with administrative projects.
Communal Life and Hospitality Cluster Jeff Wilson, Vestry Liaison
A Communal Life Committee oversees the
planning and offering of events that foster fellowship among parish
members and extends this fellowship to the larger community.
Margot Fisher
LARC (Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic Covenant) plans
and implements activities and educational projects in support of
the ecumenical covenant among the Anglican, Lutheran and Roman Catholic
parishes in Teaneck. Betty Jordain
The Outreach Committee provides leadership
and direction for extending St. Mark's involvement, support and caring
to the larger community and creates opportunities for members of
St. Mark's to express their Christian vocation. Liz
Hibbard or Linda Cushman
A Welcoming Committee develops and implements
an intentional program of hospitality and welcome that offers new
members ready access to and understanding of St. Mark's parish life. Yanna Huls
Greeters and Junior Greeters assure the
hospitality of the parish is offered to everyone, especially guests
and visitors new to St. Marks. They may invite you to have refreshments,
to attend our education hour and help you with a tour of the building.
Elaine Coleman
A Hospitality Guild assures that the church,
especially the kitchen, narthex (area between front door and church
door) are ready for Sunday morning and other parish events.
Barbara Kist
Communication Cluster Wilma Pruden, Vestry Liaison
The Communication Cluster works to coordinate and further develop communication
to the parish through our website (www.stmarksteaneck.org, our email newsletter (The Voice Online ),
a variety of parish mailings and the Sunday service leaflet.
