As we begin our second year under the Simplified Accountability Structure (SAS) of church governance, we welcome three new Leadership Board Members. The board primarily focuses on setting the overall vision and direction of the church, making strategic decisions, and establishing goals. While making decisions, the board remains accountable to the wider church membership. Board members serve for three years. Introducing the 2025 Leadership Board:

Julie Kubek, Jim Slagle, Michael Houff, Maria Shurik, Rev. Heidi Welch, Kathy Louttit, Matt Gabor, Kristi Eberhardt, and Alan Scheufler. Not pictured: Deb Watkins

The Leadership Board meets monthly, typically on the second Thursday evening of the month. You are welcome to attend. Minutes are also taken at each meeting, and a Leadership Board report is shared in our monthly newsletter The Good Word.

Another way to connect with the Leadership Board is to attend a quarterly Town Hall Meeting after church in Fellowship Hall. At this meeting, we share a light lunch and have the opportunity to hear from the Leadership Board and ask questions. The Joyful Gathering Team provides lunch and a fun activity for kids. Our 2025 Leadership Board Town Hall Dates are:

• Sunday, January 26
• Sunday, May 4
• Sunday, August 3
• Sunday, November 9

Your RSVP helps us prepare the right amount of food.