Ministry Teams

We believe every member of the church is a minister (and every person, for that matter, is an expression and vehicle of God’s love). Our members carry out countless ministries, some known to us and others not.  We also have many “ministry teams” where small groups of participants in our congregation work together to provide a ministry, either within the church or to the world beyond the church, or both.

Below are links to a few of our ministry teams followed by a list of all the teams and the contact person for each.   If you feel called to be part of one of these ministries, or would simply like to know more about the activities of a team, either click on the link below, or call the church office at 413-253-3456.

LGBTQIA+ O&A (Open and Affirming) Ministry Team
This team focuses on welcome and full inclusion of LGBQT folks in the life of the church and beyond, and invites heterosexual individuals to become more knowledgeable and effective allies.

Earth Ministry Team
This team invites and challenges members of our congregation to take effective action in caring for God’s creation in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges.

Anti-Racism Ministry Team
The ARMT seeks to help the congregation live out our commitment to be a force for the elimination of racism and white privilege.

Peace-builders Ministry Team
This team witnesses for peace and invites the congregation to be ministers of love, justice and peace in our lives and beyond.

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SPIRITUAL LIFE FOUNDATION

 Deacon Ministry Team  –  Nancy Luce

 Healing Circle Singers  –  Dorothy Cresswell

Music Ministry Team  –  Marilyn Billings

Time Out for Time Inward  –  Betsy Howlett, Katie Tolles

Zoom Vespers – Mary-Alice Austin

TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING FOUNDATION

Growing in Faith Together Ministry Team  –  Vicki Kemper

Bible Study  –  Vicki Kemper

Youth and Family Ministry Team  –  Vicki Kemper

MINISTRY IN THE WORLD and SOCIAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION

Alive With Purpose Ministry – Cathy Kay

Anti-Racism Ministry Team  –  Marylou Sullivan

Earth Ministry Team  –  Betsy Krogh

Interfaith Opportunities Network – Dorothy Cresswell, Katie Tolles

Mission Ministry Team  –  Anne Stanek

Not Bread Alone Ministry Team  – Anne Stanek

 LGBTQIA+ Open and Affirming (ONA) Ministry Team  –  Dorothy Cresswell

 Peace-builders Ministry Team   –  Katie Tolles

COMMUNITY LIFE AND CARE FOUNDATION

Men’s Kinship Group – Nick Grabbe

Merry Musical Team  –  Katie Tolles

Prayer Shawl Ministry Team  –  Cynthia Wade

Welcoming and Membership Ministry Team  –  Marla Killough

STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES

Auditors  – Fred Goodhue, Marylou Sullivan 

Cranberry Fair Ministry Team  –  Nancy Milch, Nancy Spencer, Anne Stanek

Human Resources Ministry Team  –  Ralph Faulkingham

Investments Ministry Team  –  Ed Stanek

 Loaves and Fishes Ministry Team  –  Sara Aierstuck

 Memorial Garden Ministry Team  –  Betsy Krogh

Planned Giving Ministry Team  –  Linda Smith

Property Ministry Team  –  Jon Thompson, Doug Marshall