Church Council And Committees

Listed below are the Church Council, ministry areas and committees at Trinity, including information about the purpose, chairperson and usual meeting times of each committee. If you'd like more information or have any questions about joining any committee, please contact the committee's chair or the church office.

Church Council
The Church Council provides leadership and direction for Trinity. Representatives are elected to the Church Council at the Annual Meeting. The 2012 Church Council members are:

Rich Weber (President), rich@trinitycedarburg.org
Carol Anderson (Vice President)
Nick Wood (Secretary)
Brant Anderson
Ed Burmeister
Deb Clifford
Colleen Helm
Greg Hoffmann
Meg Valdez

Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7pm

Cedarburg ELCA Mutual Ministry Team
Representatives from the four ELCA congregations in Cedarburg -- Advent, Faith, Immanuel and Trinity -- meet periodically to facilitate communications among our churches, find opportunities to learn from each other, and improve our mission activities.
Trinity representatives: Rich Weber, rich@trinitycedarburg.org, and Rosa Cyrier, rosa@trinitycedarburg.org.

Ministry Area: Worship
Ministry Area Coordinator: Carol Anderson

Worship Committee
Assists the Pastor and Music Director to develop meaningful worship services for the congregation.
Chair: Rich Weber
Meets: Usually monthly, on a Tuesday

Ministry Area: Education & Youth
Ministry Area Coordinator: None currently

Education Committee
Coordinates Trinity's educational program.
Chair: Dennis Schultz
Meets: As needed.

Scholarship Committee
Evaluates applications for scholarships given to active members pursuing post-secondary education.
Chair: Dave Klitz
Meets: As needed

Youth Committee
Works to develop and coordinate activities for the youth at Trinity.
Chair: Marty and Lisa Moser
Meets: As needed

Ministry Area: Fellowship
Ministry Area Coordinator: None currently

Fellowship Committee
Works to create opportunities for members of Trinity and of the community to get together for fellowship.
Chairs: Deb Clifford and Sharon Oberheu
Meets: Occasionally to plan fellowship events

Helping Hands Committee
The Helping Hands Committee hopes to share our Lord's love by serving members of Trinity who are in need. There are many ways for you to get involved with this ministry. Please let the church office know if you're willing to provide any of the following services:

• Cooking
• Baking
• Mowing
• Driving
• Providing respite care
• Being a friend
• Calling or visiting a shut-in or someone in the nursing home
• Otherwise responding to the needs of our church members

Ministry Area: Stewardship
Ministry Area Coordinator: Dave Klitz

Finance Committee
Assists in the development of the annual budget and ongoing financial needs.
Chair: Rob Butz
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm

Property Committee
Oversees the care, preservation and improvements of the church building and grounds -- a great opportunity for members of Trinity to share their talents as painters, carpenters, electricians, landscapers, etc.
Chair: Ron Sella
Meets: 1st Monday of each month, 7pm

Stewardship Committee
Emphasizes the importance of caring for all God has given us.
Chair: Dennis Schultz
Meets: As needed

Technology Committee
Coordinates solutions to the technological needs of Trinity.
Chair: Kim Viesselmann
Meets: 3rd Monday of each month, 7pm

Ministry Area: Mission/Outreach
Ministry Area Coordinator: Jeanne Mueller

Church & Society Committee
Coordinates activities that reach out to others in the community. Some of the activities include preparing and serving meals to the St. Ben's meal program in Milwaukee in partnership with Faith Lutheran Church in Cedarburg, collecting Christmas gifts to the Lasata Care Center, and various other needs that come to our attention.
Chair: Jeanne Mueller
Meets: As needed for projects

E-Team
The E-Team (more formally known as the Evangelism Committee) leads Trinity to extend Christ's hospitality to new members, visitors and all within our community. Outreach is provided through means such as brochures, this website and the Ministers of Hospitality program.
Chair: Dennis Schultz
Meets: Usually monthly, based on activities

Endowment Committee
Coordinates the church’s long-term investments, including the endowment and scholarship funds.
Click here to read a PDF of the Endowment Committee's brochure.
Click here to read a PDF of the application to request funds.
Chair: Jeanne Mueller
Meets: 1st Monday of the second month of each quarter, 7pm

Ministry Area: Administration
Ministry Area Coordinator: Rosa Cyrier

Personnel Committee
Sets policies and procedures regarding administration of the staff on behalf of the church.
Chair: Todd Luft
Meets: 1st Tuesday of the month

Staff Support Committee
Serves to support the staff with their needs and also serves as a liaison between staff members, the congregation and Church Council.
Chair: Scott Leppert
Meets: Usually quarterly