Pastoral Transition
Bishop Shelley met with the Epiphany church council in August 2021 to go over procedures and steps to begin the transitional process of time without a pastor. Based on Bishop Shelley's recommendation, Epiphany's church council decided to not have an interim pastor and lean on the leadership gifts of Pruney and Kim.
Our church's next steps in the process:
1. Pray for our church council, worship leaders Pruney and Kim, and the members who will be lifted up as part of our call committee.
2. The church council will appoint 2-3 people to write a Ministry Site Profile that will be available for candidates to read. All congregation members can share their insights on what Epiphany is as a church community. Bishop Shelley will provide edits for this Ministry Site Profile and the whole church has an opportunity to approve our Ministry Site Profile.
3. The church council will appoint a call committee that has diverse members of our church. The call committee will meet to have informal time to bond before reviewing the Ministry Site Profile, meeting with Bishop Shelley for education about this call process, and being given candidate profiles from Bishop Shelley.
This process of these first steps will take a few months. Bishop Shelley is available for questions, pastoral care needs, and to support Epiphany through this process; reach out to her at alaskasynodbishop@gmail.com. Please reach out to Epiphany council members for additional questions.
Our church's next steps in the process:
1. Pray for our church council, worship leaders Pruney and Kim, and the members who will be lifted up as part of our call committee.
2. The church council will appoint 2-3 people to write a Ministry Site Profile that will be available for candidates to read. All congregation members can share their insights on what Epiphany is as a church community. Bishop Shelley will provide edits for this Ministry Site Profile and the whole church has an opportunity to approve our Ministry Site Profile.
3. The church council will appoint a call committee that has diverse members of our church. The call committee will meet to have informal time to bond before reviewing the Ministry Site Profile, meeting with Bishop Shelley for education about this call process, and being given candidate profiles from Bishop Shelley.
This process of these first steps will take a few months. Bishop Shelley is available for questions, pastoral care needs, and to support Epiphany through this process; reach out to her at alaskasynodbishop@gmail.com. Please reach out to Epiphany council members for additional questions.
Our Church Council
The council typically meets every third Monday at 6:30pm, with some exceptions.
Rob Unger, Vice President
Angie Morris, Treasurer
Jennie Kelly
Donna Newcomer
Wayne Dahl
Mark Detter
Becky Conger
Donna Schanz
Willie Morgan
Faith and Life Groups
Members take turns doing upkeep of the church and taking leadership roles in worship.
Get involved in a Faith and Life Group by contacting one of the leaders:
Jan Whalen
Sara Goodreau
Lisa Martin
Worship Planning Team
The worship planning team meets two Saturdays a month at 9:30 AM.
Dr. Kathy Todd, pianist
Priscilla Gregg, Episcopal lay leader
Kim Michaud, Sunday school education and SAM candidate
Jan Whalen, confirmation education
Mutual Ministry Team
The Mutual Ministry Team meets quarterly to discern what is happening within the congregation as a whole, address concerns, and lift up open communication.
Steve Newcomer
Larry Kelone
Jennie Kelly
Betsy Caruthers
Maintenance Team
The maintenance team meets quarterly to discuss necessary repairs and regular maintenance of the church building and parsonage.
Wayne Dahl, chair and council representative
Jay Yunker
Cindy Unger
Steve Goodreau
Mike Bowden
Love How You Are Team
This group meets to explore how we as a congregation as welcoming to all people, especially LGBTQIA+ people.
Sam Foist-Swart, chair
Pruney Gregg
Jan Whalen
Jennie Kelly
Becky and Monica Conger
Lori Picken-Roach
Kim Michaud
For more information about the process of affirming LGBTQIA+ people, check out ReconcilingWorks.
Rob Unger, Vice President
Angie Morris, Treasurer
Jennie Kelly
Donna Newcomer
Wayne Dahl
Mark Detter
Becky Conger
Donna Schanz
Willie Morgan
Faith and Life Groups
Members take turns doing upkeep of the church and taking leadership roles in worship.
Get involved in a Faith and Life Group by contacting one of the leaders:
Jan Whalen
Sara Goodreau
Lisa Martin
Worship Planning Team
The worship planning team meets two Saturdays a month at 9:30 AM.
Dr. Kathy Todd, pianist
Priscilla Gregg, Episcopal lay leader
Kim Michaud, Sunday school education and SAM candidate
Jan Whalen, confirmation education
Mutual Ministry Team
The Mutual Ministry Team meets quarterly to discern what is happening within the congregation as a whole, address concerns, and lift up open communication.
Steve Newcomer
Larry Kelone
Jennie Kelly
Betsy Caruthers
Maintenance Team
The maintenance team meets quarterly to discuss necessary repairs and regular maintenance of the church building and parsonage.
Wayne Dahl, chair and council representative
Jay Yunker
Cindy Unger
Steve Goodreau
Mike Bowden
Love How You Are Team
This group meets to explore how we as a congregation as welcoming to all people, especially LGBTQIA+ people.
Sam Foist-Swart, chair
Pruney Gregg
Jan Whalen
Jennie Kelly
Becky and Monica Conger
Lori Picken-Roach
Kim Michaud
For more information about the process of affirming LGBTQIA+ people, check out ReconcilingWorks.