Official Board

This group governs our congregation. It often operates as 2 teams with distinct responsibilities:

the Mission Committee and the Stewardship Committee

Official Board Chairperson: To be appointed

Secretary of the Board: Wendy Cartwright

Mission Committee

The Mission Committee gives leadership in the care and oversight of the spiritual life and the interests of the congregation, stewarding this responsibility on the congregation’s behalf. Most importantly, it provides spiritual leadership to Hope Springs UC so that the congregation may live out its mission as a community of Jesus Christ.

Chris Grose
Wendy Cartwright
Laura Alessio
Lesley Weaver
Shannon Cartwright
Staff representative: Nicole Ensing

Stewardship Committee

The Stewardship Committee gives leadership in the day-to-day use and care of Hope Springs UC’s financial and property resources. It works in concert with the Mission Committee, ensuring that these valuable resources are used to support the mission of the congregation. It also works with the Trustees, which has authority over the investments and protection of the congregation’s property.

Mike Alessio
Jim Fairles: Treasurer
Robert Koeslag
Sue Shifflett
Carolyn Skimson

Ministry and Personnel Committee

The Ministry & Personnel Committee tends to relationships between the congregation and its staff members. Responsibilities include: oversight of staff work, position descriptions, staff evaluations, remuneration, conflict management, making some hiring recommendations.

John Williams
Dorothy Smith
John Wilkie

Board of Trustees