On August 23rd the CUC congregation congregation enthusiastically voted in favor of Rev. Jill VanderWal being called as our Senior Pastor! She has served our community well as Associate Pastor and we look forward to installing her into this new role after Presbytery approval in October.
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC)
APNC Updates:
10/05/2026
The search for an Associate Pastor is in the beginning stages. The APNC is meeting weekly to continue developing a clear and accurate church profile. The survey is still ongoing, but will close soon, allowing the team to complete the profile. With a thoughtful job description and church profile ready, the APNC will begin the nation-wide search for an associate pastor through the UCC process.
9/01/2026
The APNC concluded a training session, equipping them to fulfill their role as a nominating committee. With a clear plan of action, they will begin meeting regularly to discern which Denominational search process to pursue, create a clear and effective job description and posting, develop a church profile that accurately depicts our community, and initiate the search process.
8/25/2026
The congregation voted to establish a PNC for the role of Associate Pastor and approved the nominations for said committee.
The motion to establish a Pastoral Nominating Committee to conduct the search for an Associate Pastor Passed on Sunday, August 23rd.
