About Us | Leadership
Christ Congregational Church is governed by its Constitution and by-laws. The Executive Council is the general body that oversees the church and its work. Comprised of the ministerial staff, Director of Music, Chairs of the Boards, Clerk of the Rolls, Treasurer, Moderator-Elect, Financial Secretary, Past-Moderator, youth member, Communications Officer and three at-large members, it is convened by the Moderator who is the lay leader of the church. The Moderator and Chairs of the Boards are elected at the annual meeting of the congregation each June. The Executive Council meets once a month. View the Executive Council meeting minutes here.
The Boards and Committees contribute time and effort to particular areas of church work. Boards meet one time a month and deal with general responsibilities over some aspect of church life. Members agree to serve three-year terms. Committees are narrower in focus; members serve as needed. Our congregational goal is to have every member feel a part of the work and mission of the church.
CCC encourages its members to share their time and talent as well as their treasure with the church. The church thrives through the support of its members. You may not be available to serve on a Board, but there might be other activities that are of interest to you. If so, please contact the church office.
Moderator - Tim White
The Moderator is the lay leader of the church. The Moderator leads the meetings of the Executive Council, attends conference meetings, serves as an ex officio member of the various church boards and committees, convenes congregational meetings and advises the ministerial staff when requested. The term of service is one year following a year of serving as the Moderator-Elect and one year as past-Moderator.
Message from the Moderator:
Welcome to Christ Congregational Church (UCC) in Silver Spring, Maryland where we honor and celebrate people of all races, cultures, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identity. We appreciate your time exploring the many facets of our congregation’s life on this website from worship, social action to building community. We are a church of the community, for the community reaching out to the wider Washington, DC area into the world. I encourage you to explore the tabs “About Us” and “For Our Visitors” first. Take a look at our many ministries and active calendar. If you are not familiar with the United Church of Christ, delve into www.ucc.org.
We are in our second and final year of transition where we have intentionally embraced exploration, introspection and prayer as we move from a senior minister’s service of twenty-three years to a new Senior Minister. We are led in this time with clarity, purpose and spiritual guidance by our Interim Senior Minister Reverend Susan A. Henderson. In our discernment, we formulated a Strategic Vision, asking “what is God calling us to be and do as a local congregation and a congregation of the United Church of Christ?” This year we look to build on this vision, on the vibrancy of the congregation, preparing for a new ministry and, importantly, what it means for you as you embrace your spiritual journey through question and fellowship. This is an exciting time in the life of Christ Congregational Church and the United Church of Christ!
No matter who you are, no matter where you are in life's journey, you're welcome here!
If you have any questions, please contact me moderator@christ-ucc.org or call our Senior Minister.Peace, Tim
Moderator Elect - Cyndy Wright-Johnson
The Moderator-Elect assists the Moderator in fulfilling the tasks associated with the Moderator's position. The term of service is one year.
Auditor - To Be Filled
The Auditor shall examine the accounts of the treasurer and the financial secretary and file a report in the church’s Annual Report.
Church Clerk - Tom Gustafson
The Church Clerk records minutes for the Executive Council and congregational meetings, and is responsible for distributing them to the church office, web site and members of Executive Committee. The Church Clerk notifies the congregation of Congregational Meetings, special meetings and the Annual Meeting.
Communications Officer - Jackie Walters
The Communications Officer is responsible for planning and implementing activities to improve communications within the church in order to ensure that all are aware of activities and programs and to build a sense of participation, and for planning and implementing communications activities to inform the wider community and the general public as appropriate.
Clerk of the Rolls - David Main
The Clerk of the Rolls keeps a register of the members of the church, recording their addresses and dates and modes of reception and removal; keeps a record of baptisms, marriages, and deaths; issues letters of transfer when requested; as well as an accurate record of total church membership and weekly worship attendance.
Treasurer - Dan Pence
The Treasurer, elected for a term of two years, pays the bills of the church as directed by the Board of Trustees, keeps account of all receipts and disbursements and prepares and submits various reports to the congregation and federal and state authorities. The Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, may contract with some trust companies, national banks, and the conference of the Corporation of the General, to invest endowments, legacies, trust funds and securities in legal investments.
Assistant Treasurer - Mary Carnahan
The Assistant Treasurer, elected for a term of two years, assists in the duties of the Treasurer and assumes these duties in the absence of the Treasurer.
Financial Secretary - Greg Muncill
The Financial Secretary, elected for a term of two years, receives all payments to the unified budget and other offerings, keeps an accurate account of gifts received from each pledger and furnishes pledgers with periodic statements. The Financial Secretary deposits all monies to the church's bank account.
Archivist/Historian - Jeanne Young
The Church Historian keeps an account of important events in the life of the church, with special attention to historic services and meetings.
The Church Archivist maintains, revises, updates and publicizes the archives of the church.
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