For a complete list of programs, events, and opportunities: Catalog of Opportunities
Please feel free to join any group or ask any questions of a committee. Each year a committee looks for volunteers to lead our church for the coming year. Our current catalog of committees and activities is coming soon!
Here is just a short list of the volunteer leadership in the church:
EDUCATION I - CHILDREN
Staff: Annette Siminski 248-625-1611
The purpose of the Education I - Children committee is to organize and expand programs for the children of our church.
EDUCATION II - YOUTH
Jody Tobias 248-625-2186
This committee works toward providing programs and opportunities for the youth of our church to develop personal faith in Christ.
EDUCATION III - ADULTS
Abby Whiteford 248-625-3611
This group provides ministry of opportunities for adults through Bible studies, Christian fellowship, prayer vigils and other spiritual growth activities.
Team Leaders
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| Speaker Series - Jan Lewis |
248-693-0884 |
| Career Transition - Linda Beckmeyer |
248-625-9064 |
| Church Library - Helen Phillips |
248-529-3555 |
| Beyond High School - Becky Keagy |
248-625-3348 |
| Spiritual Formation - Sharon Sherrow |
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| Parents Circle - Carrie Gilkerson |
248-462-2251 |
FINANCE
Riley Dollens 248-618-0483
The Finance Committee meets monthly to review budgetary issues. They are responsible for handling the annual stewardship campaign and compiling the budget.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Suzanne Tinka
248-620-3255
The Hospitality Committee assists in the welcoming programs of the church, which include greeting, ushering and welcoming new members into the life of the church.
KITCHEN
Marian Emery 248-620-2004
The Kitchen Committee coordinates use of the kitchen including maintaining equipment and ordering supplies.
MEMORIALS
Sharlene Miller
248-625-2223
This committee manages expenditures of funds donated to the church in memory of loved ones. It meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9 am from September through May.
MEN OF THE CHURCH
Jay Bleim 248-625-0875
Our purpose is to make all men feel welcome at CUMC. Every man is a part of this group and invited and encouraged to attend our monthly Men's Breakfast. Yearly activities include Adopt-A-Highway, Classic Car Show, Salvation Army Bell Ringing and more.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC
Lori Bailey 248-922-0689
The purpose of the Music/Worship Committee is to review various areas of worship and music in our church and make recommendations to worship teams and Administrative Council.
NOMINATIONS/LEADERSHIP
Staff: Pastor Rick 248-625-1611
This committee is responsible for selecting church leadership.
SCHOLARSHIP
Anne Evans 248-625-2647
The Scholarship Committee awards scholarship monies to high school seniors and those returning for higher education.
STAFF/PASTOR/PARISH RELATIONS
Bob Keagy
248-625-2753
This committee supports the professional needs of our congregation by supporting, maintaining and developing the staff of our church. It is responsible for hiring, reviewing and nurturing the church staff. This committee meets monthly.
STEWARDSHIP TEAM
Wayne Wills 248-627-2338
This team helps our church family examine and then react to how we handle the assets and gifts God has given to us all. Through education, we explore three major categories: time, talents and resources.
TRUSTEES
Keith Phillips 248-529-3555
This committee is responsible to oversee, maintain and supervise all local church property. It is responsible, in conjunction with the pastor, for all use of the church buildings and grounds. Committee meetings take place the second Monday of each month at 7 PM.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Holly Stowers & Suzanne Tinka 248-625-7031
Every woman at CUMC is encouraged to attend one of our circles. We currently have four circles to meet the diverse needs of our congregation. Circle meetings have devotions, prayer, fellowship, speakers and time for mission projects. Plus, we have a lot of fun!