Leadership Committees
Building and Grounds: Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly at 10:00 am
Dennis Jacobs*, Jim Nussbaumer, Mel Causer, Mike Dempsey, Michael Moon, Dot Rohrbaugh, Bill Solms, Chuck Bonza
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey
The Building and Grounds Committee is responsible for all aspects of our property maintenance. This includes the building inside and out as well as all aspects of our ground. Grounds includes the parking lot and lighting, physical landscaping, and irrigation. Building aspects include electrical, network, sound system, plumbing, painting, appliances, air conditioning and heating, utilities and insurance.
Christian Education Committee: Meets 1st Monday monthly at 10:00 am
Jennifer Workman*, Nancy Johnson, Jim Daugherty, Sue Yowell, Fred Thibodeau
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey
Columbarium Committee: Meets 3rd Thursday monthly at 3:00 pm
Bill Smith*, Mike Warren (Session Representative), Brian Rood (Session Representative), Verlene Thorp.
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey, Tia Shultz
The Columbarium Committee is appointed by Session. The committee oversees maintenance and operation of the grounds and equipment and ordering nameplates, urns, and engraving. The Columbarium is for the inurnment of cremated remains of members of PCCR. Use by others is allowed by recommendation of the committee and approval by Session. The Columbarium is financially secure and is sustained by sales income; no income comes from the Church budget.
Finance Committee: Meets 2nd Monday monthly at 9:30 am
Mimi Hardendorf*, Steve Wilson, Jack Boatman, Jay Harroff, Ginny Page, Mike Warren, Brian Rood
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey, Tia Shultz
The Finance Committee is charged with the accounting, budgeting, revenue, and expense control of the church. This committee proposes to the Session budget and stewardship programs that will maximize the value of the various income sources. On a monthly and annual basis, this committee provides a financial condition report to both the Session and the congregation.
Foundation: Annual meeting is held the 2nd Thursday in February at 1:00pm. Also meets the 2nd Thursday in April, July, & October at 1:00 pm.
Bruce Ellingwood (President)*, Susan Landers, Audrey TeSelle, Mel Causer, Steve Wilson, Tim Hull
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey, Tia Shultz
The Foundation was formed to carry out the purposes of the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. Foundation Funds may be used for any legitimate church purpose, except operational budget expenses or expenditures which would reduce the Foundation’s permanent endowment. Foundation funds are separate from the church operations budget and are professionally managed by the First National Bank of Omaha. The Foundation Board meets with the First National Bank of Omaha on a quarterly basis to review investment results.
Hospitality: Meets last Monday monthly at 9:30 am
Terry Brigham* (Session Representative), Lois Ellingwood, Amy Fox, Anne Jacobs, Kathye Osborne, Diane Palmer, Judy Portman, Kathy Sherrod, Grace Stephen, Carol Rood, Jane Verm, Deborah Webb, Carol Whiteneck, Fran McKinney, Leslie Causer, Rebecca Chopp
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey
The Hospitality Committee designs and sets up church activities, bringing fun and fellowship to our church family. From Pie Socials to Harvest Festivals and from All-Church Picnics to Palm Sunday Brunches, committee members work hard to plan and carry out events.
Membership: Meets first Monday monthly at 1:00 pm
Diane Palmer* (Session Representative), Darin Workman, Jan Tenzer, Judy Schaffer
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey
This committee is in charge of promoting new membership and welcoming visitors and guests.
Mission and Outreach: Meets 2nd Wednesday monthly at 10:30 am
Dale Bonza* (Session Representative), Betty Meyer (Secretary), Karen Daugherty, Carol Nussbaumer, Lisa Plaut, Barb Slicker, Renee Warren, Jane Verm, Evelyn Wilson, Dave Thomas, Nancy Almond
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey
The purpose of the Mission and Outreach Committee is “to inform, involve and excite the congregation about mission.” Internationally the committee supports 2 co-mission teams in Africa and Peru. With our giving to the PC/USA Special Offerings we support a broad range of projects, and in the Estes Valley we work with local agencies to care for our neighbors. The congregation is involved with hands-on projects and educational sessions.
Personnel Committee: Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly at 1:00 pm
Fred Thibodeau* (Session Representative), Jim Jonell, Robert Sherrod, Pat Waltermire, Rebecca Chopp
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey
The Personnel Committee works with the Pastor, who is the Head of Staff, on personnel matters including hiring, job descriptions, annual reviews, and budget recommendations. The committee prepares the Annual Terms of Call for the Pastor, which is approved by the congregation, and also prepares and maintains church policies pertaining to personnel matters.
Worship and Music Committee: Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly at 3:00 pm
Kent Meyer (Session Representative), Dave Evans, Stan Osborne, Dot Rohrbaugh, Jan Boatman, Tim Hull, DarinWorkman, Bruce Ellingwood
Staff Support: Pastor Christine Dempsey, Rich Dixon, Patti Dolezal, Larry Gillum
The Worship and Music Committee is an advisory committee to the Session and the pastoral and music staff, tasked to review and offer suggestions for weekly worship, and assist the planning of special services as needed. We maintain church policy on weddings, memorials, and maintenance and use of musical instruments. We coordinate ushers and their responsibilities, and oversee the budget for upkeep of bells, pianos, organ, and purchase of music and supplies.
*Committee Chair