First Congregational Church of Wilmette

United Church of Christ, 1125 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Congregational Leadership

2008 - 2009


The Congregation

The members of First Congregational Church are the governing body of the congregation.  Members of the Congregation meet twice annually to conduct the business of the congregation, and at other specially called meetings as needed


Congregational Meetings:

  • Sunday, January 18: Annual Budget Meeting, following Worship
     Proposal and Acceptance of 2009 Budget

  • Sunday, May 17: Annual Business Meeting, following Worship
     Election of new officers for 2009-2010


The Board of Trustees

The FCCW Board of Trustees is responsible for the stewardship of the church building and finances, as well as management of the church between annual meetings.  The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7:15pm in the Library Lounge. 


Class of 2009

Steve Austin, Past Moderator
Ann Brundage
Trish Nealon

Class of 2010

Gretchen Alexander, Moderator
Lynn Ledford
Suzie Van Cleave

Class of 2011

Tom Hirsh
Jordan Peters
David Martensen

John & Ann Molyneaux, Church Treasurers

Subcommittees of the Board of Trustees:

  • Personnel Committee:
    Ann Brundage, chair
    Gretchen Alexander

  • Steve AustinStewardship Committee:
    Charles Ieuter
    Lars Greiner
    David Miller
    Donna Williamson

  • Facility Committee:
    Robin Baugher
    David Burnham
    Jeff Riemer
    Suzie Van Cleave


The Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee proposes a slate of Trustees and Nominating Committee members to the congregation each May.  The Nominating Committee works with the Staff and Ministries to assist members in finding ways to volunteer and serve in the congregation. 

Mike Hoover (2nd year, chair)
Peg Kocian
Jeff Mathis
Margie Boyd
Judy Gibson
Carla Lindsay
Merry Juell
Jenny Higgins
Susan Morris



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