Committees comprised of St. James members oversee and carry out a multitude of tasks, covering a wide range of interests and services.
All committee work is approved and guided by the St. James Congregation Council. Church members are welcome to serve on most committees. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please reach out to the committee chair or contact the church office.
Art & Design Committee
Chair, Becky Brown
The mission of the Art and Design Committee is to maintain the décor of the church so that it is conducive to worship.
Christian Education Committee
Chair,
The mission of the Christian Education Committee is to teach the Good News of Jesus Christ in this congregation, providing diverse opportunities for learning for Christians of all ages.
Creation Care Taskforce
Chair, Kay MacDowell
The mission of the Creation Care Taskforce is to share educational resources and ideas with the congregation about to better care for our environment. Little acts can lead to big differences. They also coordinate recycling efforts for batteries, corks, pens & markers.
Early Learning Center Governance Committee
Chair, Barbara Vossler
The Child Care Governance Committee ensures that the Child Care Center carries out its mission. The primary responsibility of the Committee is to recommend policies and plans of the Child Care Center to the Congregation Council.
Endowment Fund Committee
Chair, Lucinda Bringman
The Endowment Fund oversees the financial performance of our endowment investment with the ELCA, and determines projects and programs that will be supported by the endowment funds. Applications for request of funds are due quarterly.
Evangelism Committee
Chair, Anne Gomer
The Evangelism Committee encourages members of the congregation to reach out to others in the community. They coordinate mid-week dinners during Advent & Lent and Dinner Groups for additional fellowship opportunities. They also host new member classes periodically throughout the year.
Finance Committee
Chair, Bill Shoemaker
The mission of the Finance Committee is to further the mission of St. James Lutheran Church by reviewing and reporting on its financial resources and expenditures.
History & Archives Committee
Chair, David Flesner
The mission of the History and Archives Committee is to preserve, protect, and maintain the permanently valuable archival records of St. James Lutheran Church and to oversee the development of historical interpretations of the life of the congregation.
Library Committee
Chair, David Flesner
The mission of the Library Committee is to build, maintain, and make accessible a useful and meaningful collection of Christian materials that reaches out to all ages.
Mission Fund Committee
Chair, Claire Anderson
The purpose of the Mission Fund Committee is to solicit suggestions from members of the congregation about organizations or programs to be considered for support, to evaluate the suggestions, and to make specific recommendations to Congregation Council for the distribution of monies in the Mission Fund to support the local and worldwide mission of the church.
Mission Support Committee
Chair, Jan Keefer
The mission of the Mission Support Committee is to further the mission of St. James Lutheran Church through the encouragement of individual discipleship and the faithful use of time, talents, and resources.
Personnel
Chair, Jim Dunlop
The Personnel Committee oversees the staff and all written policies of the church. They also determine the personnel budget on an annual basis. Each pastor also has a Mutual Ministry Committee that they may confide in for guidance.
Property Committee
Chair, Brad Smith
The mission of the Property Committee is to maintain, improve and keep up the church and associated properties.
Kitchen Committee, a subcommittee of Property
Chair, Lyne Aurand
The mission of the Kitchen Committee is to provide a safe kitchen with simplistic functionality for all groups using the kitchen.
Landscape Committee, a subcommittee of Property
Chair, Lyne Aurand
The mission of the Landscape Committee is to engage the St. James community in the stewardship and beautification of the church landscape.
Reconciling in Christ Committee
Chairs, Shirley Armstrong, Baird Tipson, Sarah Tipson
The RIC Committee leads the congregation as our status as a Reconciling in Christ Congregation through Reconciling Works. They also participate in the annual Gettysburg Pride event.
Social Ministry Committee
Chair, Priscilla Shuba
The mission of the Social Ministry Committee is to reach out into the congregation and community to identify social needs and to respond with faithful ministries.
World Outreach Committee
Chair, Sherri Alms
The mission of the World Outreach Committee is to act on behalf of the congregation in supporting and advancing the work of faith, active in love, in locations outside of the United States. The committee fulfills this responsibility according to the word proclaimed in Mark 16:15 and Matthew 25:40.
Worship & Music Committee
The Worship and Music Committee assists the Staff and Council in planning and evaluating the worship services of the church, so that they are conducted regularly, in accordance with the liturgical practices of the ELCA.
Youth Ministry Committee
Chair, Kyle Smith
The mission of the Youth Ministry Committee is to provide extensive ministry opportunities for the youth of St. James Lutheran Church.
Resources
Motion Request Form for Council
Please email completed form to current council president.
Endowment Fund Application
Please email completed form to current endowment chair.
St. James utilizes an online church directory for all member contact information. If you do not have access to the app, please contact the church office to receive information and guidance on using the app.