Congregational Teams

Congregational Teams & Governance

There are many ways to share in the life and ministry of this beloved community. Please consider joining one of our governance teams as we seek to create a sanctuary for all, and serve our neighbors around the block and around the world.

Council

The Union Church in Waban is governed by a council of elected congregants. Council meets monthly to make operational decisions as well as future visioning and strategic planning.

Contacts:
Jaap van Reijendam, Co-Moderator
[email protected]

Susan Hunt Stevens, Co-Moderator
[email protected]


Building & Grounds

This team helps preserve and protect our beautiful sanctuary, buildings, and grounds; prioritizes repairs; promotes green conservation decisions; and determines priorities for our outside areas.

Contact:
Judy Nagle
[email protected]


Children & Youth Ministry

Our Children and Youth Ministry Teams nurture the faith formation of children, youth, and families through programming, youth groups, and service opportunities. They seek to build intergenerational community and support families with opportunities to gather, connect, learn, serve, worship, and pray.

Contact:
Rev. Amy Clark Feldman, Associate Pastor for Youth and Families
[email protected]


Deacons

The Deacons support the spiritual work of the church; assist the pastors; prepare the sanctuary for all services including communion and special services; and are aware of and lead outreach to members and friends of the church including all issues of care and concern.

Contact:
Jim MacDonald
[email protected]


Worship 

The Worship Team consists of representatives from Council, Deacons, Youth and Children’s Ministries, the music director, the pastors, and others at-large from the congregation who gather to craft meaningful and inclusive worship.

Contact:
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
[email protected]


Human Resources

Our Human Resources Team supports a variety of issues relating to staff.

Contact:
Molly Owen-Kiritsy
[email protected]


Technology 

Our Technology Team assesses, refines and manages the church website and social media in order to connect and inform members of the church and the wider community. The team leads the church in creating meaningful online experiences for those joining worship services remotely.

Contact:
Alex Brown
[email protected]


Mission

Our Mission Team organizes, supports and promotes a variety of opportunities to serve, learn, advocate, and reflect upon “doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with our God.” Please see our Mission pages for opportunities to join specific mission teams and activities.

Contact:
Kevin Johnson
[email protected]


Reception/Coffee Hour

Reception after our worship service is more than just a coffee hour! It is a wonderful way to break bread together and connect socially with one another. Hosting reception is an opportunity to lay the table for our congregation.

Contact:
Susan Hunt Stevens
[email protected]


Stewardship

Our Stewardship Team manages and invests the funds of the church; leads the solicitation of funds for the support of the church; and, with the Treasurer, prepares the budget for submission to the annual meeting of the church.

Contact:
Kent Wittler
[email protected]


Teaching Parish

In years when the church has a ministerial student intern, this group meets monthly with our student to support and enhance their ministerial learning.

Contact:
Frank Laski
[email protected]