The Parish Life Council

Celebrating Our Life Together                

The purpose of the Parish Life Council is to employ hospitality, the arts, and congregational events and celebrations to build toward inclu­sive community at Immanuel Church.

Click here for the 2011-2012 Calendar of Events.

The Council is supported by three coordinators:

• The HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR does much of the work that says, “Welcome!” to the members and friends of Immanuel.  The coordinator recruits hosts for the weekly coffee hours and plan and host events like the Christmas dessert buffet.  The hospitality coordinator is Judi Gunn.

           To view the Coffee Hour Host Schedule, click here.

• The FINE ARTS COORDINATOR plans events that express the faith through music, art and drama.  Concerts, exhibits, and theater outings are offered.  The fine arts coordinator is Leslie Davis.

• The SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORS organize events that enhance our life together with seasonal gatherings such as the September Ice Cream Social, a Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the church, and a pre-Lent Pancake Brunch.  Outings and picnics also give members a chance to enhance the bonds of community through friendship -- and fun!  The special events coordinators are Jilaine Bauer and Martha Mainland.

The Council is comprised of the coordinators and several members at large from the congregation:  Jilaine Bauer, Leslie Davis, Judi Gunn, Christine Karpowicz, Martha Mainland, Justin Mayer, Sally Pearson, Phylis Ravel, Keith Sverdrup, Barbara Sverdup Stone, and Jeff Teerink.  Interested persons are invited to serve on the council for a two-year term; members are also recruited to help with particular projects of the Council on a one-time basis.  The Parish Life Council seeks to maximize involvement and participation.  If you're interested in serving on the council or helping with a specific program, don’t wait for a formal invitation, let one of the coordinators or ministers know.