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Church Council

According to the Constitution of LCH, the Church Council “shall have general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, and in particular its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.” The duties of the Council are described in the bylaws.

Membership

The Council is made up not more than twelve voting members elected by the congregation and all called pastors (unless prohibited by state laws governing non-profit corporations). Members normally serve staggered three-year terms. Current members are listed below along with the month their terms end and their committee liaisons. Click on any member’s name for a picture and personal information.

Name (Office)Term EndsCommittee Liaison
Jeff Lilley (Pastor)   Youth
Mary Fastenau (Co-President) December 2012 Social Ministry
Michael Formby (Co-President) December 2013 Mutual Ministry
Olivia Castro (Vice President) December 2014 Communication, Ministry Planning
Jim Niermann (Secretary) December 2012 Ministry Planning
Fred Benco (Treasurer) December 2014 Finance
Paul Benco December 2014  
Randy Castello December 2014 Worship & Music
Karen Fay December 2013 Stewardship
Lori Nishimura December 2013 Learning Ministry, OYEA
April Smith December 2013 Property
Jerelyn Watanabe December 2014  

Meetings

The Council generally meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The table below shows meeting dates for the current year; the member responsible for devotions and dinner each month; and links to agendas, minutes, and reports from recent meetings.

DateHostAgendaMinutesReports
September 20 Fred Benco Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF) Reports (PDF)
October 18 Jim Niermann Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF) Reports (PDF)
November 15 Mike Formby Agenda (PDF) Minutes Reports (PDF)
December 20 Jeff Lilley Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF) Reports (PDF)
January 18   Agenda (PDF) Minutes Reports (PDF)
February 21 Olivia Castro Agenda (PDF) Minutes Reports (PDF)
March 20 Olivia Castro Agenda Minutes Reports
April Karen Fay Agenda Minutes Reports
May Mike Formby Agenda Minutes Reports
June April Smith Agenda Minutes Reports
July Jim Niermann Agenda Minutes Reports
August Mary Fastenau Agenda Minutes Reports

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