Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)
There are many different ways to serve within the church. Prayerfully consider where God is calling you to use your time and talents. Contact the Nominating Committee if you’d like to serve on an elected board, or contact a committee chairperson to get involved.
The Session is a body of fifteen members, elected by the Congregation and ordained as ruling elders, who provide leadership for our congregation. Ruling Elders are also the chairs of other church committees.
Session recognizes the need to continually communicate with our membership, and we welcome your suggestions for communication exchange. Session member contact information is listed in the Church Directory, so it is easy to communicate directly with your church leaders. Take a few minutes to send a message to a Session member, the pastors, or the church office, and let us know what you think. We want to hear from you!
Moderator: Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Kovacs
Clerk: David Hutton
2024: Mark Kennedy, Amy Oaks, Cynthia Schwanz, Stephanie Stevens, Cheryl Thurber
2025: Jeffrey Bolognese, John Dittman, Mokube Ewane, William Henderson, Susan Jaeger
2026: Melissa Lambdin, Norman Lazarus, Howie Nixon
Our Deacons care for the needs of our local community through food drives as well as for the needs of our church family, providing meals, rides to appointments, visits to homebound members, memorial service assistance, and prayer requests. Deacons are elected and ordained to 3-year terms.
Moderator: Tom Enokian
2024: Hollie Einolf, Maryann Johns, Jen Lockard, Kristen MacNeal, Kathy Shanley
2025: Tom Enokian, Amadeus Guchhait, Lum Offutt, Sharon Pound, Betsy Zink
2026: Chuck Field, Jane Kennedy, Rick Santos, Sue Schultise, Charre Symms
The Child Care Council provides oversight for the CPC Family Child Care Center, and serves as a liaison between the center and the congregation.
Co-Chairs: Rich Johns & Jessica Renn
2024: Donna Dittman, Rich Johns, Diane McCarter
2025: Betsy Hall, Jessica Renn, Johanna Santa Rita
2026: Nancy McLaughlin
The Envision Grants Board awards and administers Envision Grants.
Chair: Laurie White
2024: Brewster Renn, Reid Spearman
2025: Mary Blanchard, Linda Meyer
2026: Joel Hutton, Wendy Kronmiller, Laurie White
There are a few elected positions that are not on boards. The Church Treasurer oversees the accuracy of accounting practices. The Pledge Secretary records pledges and donations by church members and friends.
Church Treasurer: Hemi Lee Gallagher
Pledge Secretary: Jadie Mayes
Associate Pledge Secretary: Keith Glennan
Ruling Elders chair the other committees of the church. Anyone is welcome to join a committee.
Adult Education Committee
The Adult Education Committee plans many educational opportunities to explore and grow in faith, including topics and speakers for Adult Education on Sunday mornings and offerings for Thursday morning Bible study.
Chair: Susan Jaeger
Buildings & Grounds Committee
The Buildings & Grounds Committee manages the running and upkeep of the buildings and grounds of the church.
Chair: Keith Glennan
Email: buildingsandgrounds@catonsvillepres.org
Christian Education Committee
The Christian Education Committee oversees the youth education and youth group activities of the church.
Chair: Jeff Bolognese
Creation Care Team
The Creation Care Team provides awareness of environmental issues, education on environmental stewardship and the spiritual basis for the care of creation. The team is transforming our church grounds with a woodland sanctuary with native plants and more than 70 new trees.
Chair: Ron Gunderson
Digital Committee
The Digital Committee is a sub-committee of the Outreach Committee and handles the website and other digital communications.
Chair: Vickie Lord
Fellowship Committee
The Fellowship Committee organizes refreshments after worship services as well as church-wide events.
Chair: Stephanie Stevens
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee handles the budget of the church.
Chair: Bill Henderson
Email: finance@catonsvillepres.org
Mission Committee
The Mission Committee strives to serve those in need at home and abroad. We engage the entire congregation in mission projects throughout the year to benefit a variety of organizations.
Chair: John Dittman
Email: mission@catonsvillepres.org
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee nominates members to serve on the elected boards and positions.
Chair: Melissa Lambdin
Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee welcomes the wider community into Catonsville Presbyterian.
Chair: Debbie Davis
Peace & Justice Committee
Our work for justice is an expression of our calling to be peacemakers and advocates for the powerless and marginalized.
Chair: Cheryl Thurber
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee oversees the staff of the church.
Chair: Cynthia Schwanz
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one care to hurting people in the congregation and community.
Stephen Leaders: Dorothy Boulton, Charre Symms, and Reid Spearman
Email: StephenMinistry@catonsvillepres.org
Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee encourages members to use their resources for God’s work by pledging money to the church and volunteering their time and talents.
Chair: Open
Worship Committee
The Worship Committee oversees worship services at Catonsville Presbyterian.
Chair: Dottie Marshall