Church Leadership and Staff
The Reformed Church of Shawangunk is a member of the Reformed Church of America; the oldest denomination in the United States. We are in covenant fellowship and adhere to the structure set to help each church govern itself while impacting a broader community as a fellowship of reformed churches. The Reformed Church of Shawangunk is governed by a Consistory.
What is a Consistory?
A consistory is the governing body of a local church. Its members are installed minister/s of that church serving under a call, and the elders and deacons currently installed in office. A consistory is a permanent, continuing body which functions between stated sessions through committees. A consistory combines the ministerial functions and governmental powers of the offices of the minister, elder, and deacon in the service and supervision of a local church. The whole body acts as the representative of the congregation. The elders, together with the minister/s, constitute a board of elders with specified responsibilities and powers. The deacons constitute a board of deacons with specified duties and authority.
What is an Elder?
Elders are confessing members of the local church who have been inducted into that office by ordination in accordance with the Word of God and the order established by the Reformed Church in America .
Current Elders:
Bud Depuy
Tiffanie Downs
Carol Parker
Current Elders:
Bud Depuy
Tiffanie Downs
Carol Parker
What is a Deacon?
Deacons are confessing members of the local church who have been inducted into that office by ordination in accordance with the Word of God and the order established or recognized by the Reformed Church in America .
Current Deacons :
Paul Mader
Mark Diamond
Jill Troychock
Bill Day
Current Deacons :
Paul Mader
Mark Diamond
Jill Troychock
Bill Day
Church Staff
Cathy Bruce - Minister
Dawn Amthor – Minister of Music
Wilma Gilbert – Secretary/Organist
Ann E. Smiley - Pianist
Committees
Worship
Elder Carole Parker, Chair
Faith in Action
Elder Edwina Overton
Youth and Education
Elder Tiffanie Downs
Communications
Deacon Jill Troychock
Personnel
Elder Edwina Overton, Chair
Buildings & Grounds
Elder Bud Depuy
Finance
Paul Mader, Chair
Historical Committee
Karen Hansen, Chair
Heritage Forever Endowment Fund (HFEF)
Elder Dan Myers
Elder Carole Parker, Chair
Faith in Action
Elder Edwina Overton
Youth and Education
Elder Tiffanie Downs
Communications
Deacon Jill Troychock
Personnel
Elder Edwina Overton, Chair
Buildings & Grounds
Elder Bud Depuy
Finance
Paul Mader, Chair
Historical Committee
Karen Hansen, Chair
Heritage Forever Endowment Fund (HFEF)
Elder Dan Myers
