Church Leadership


CHURCH COUNCIL

The Church Council is the governing body of the church. Chairs of each ministry, the treasurer, financial secretary, recording secretary, lay member to Annual Conference, plus 9 at-large members sit on the Council, which meets monthly.

Co-Chairpersons: George Gull (geg3@cornell.edu) and George Preston (grp5@cornell.edu)


FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

Supervises the budget, tracks income, spending, the Fall Stewardship Campaign, and any fundraising activities. Includes at-large members as well as the church treasurer, financial secretary and other ex officio members.

Chair: Pat Woodworth (woodwrth@ithaca.edu)


STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Hires, evaluates, counsels and supports staff. Offers the staff opportunities for spiritual and professional growth. Responsible for identifying and recruiting persons to the ordained ministry. Evaluates the parsonage.

Chair: Alice Meilman (alicemeilman@gmail.com)


LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Meets throughout the year to identify people’s spiritual gifts and help connect them with the ministry opportunities at St. Paul’s. Trains and recognizes volunteer leaders.

Chair: Pastor Beckie Sweet (pastor@stpaulsithaca.org)


TRUSTEES

Responsibilities include bequests, legacies and trusts, insurance, property maintenance, sale and acquisition, building programs, other legal responsibilities, and governmental regulations.

Chair: Tim Sullivan (trsull49@gmail.com)


Click HERE for the current church leadership roster:
The roster includes contact information for St. Paul’s committee chairs and members.