About CCPC
A warm welcome to you from the members and friends of Christian Community Presbyterian Church (or “CCPC” as we are known throughout the area)! At CCPC is a Christian congregation that seeks to worship God,grow in faith and community, and place our gifts in the service of Jesus Christ.
At CCPC you will find:
- Inspiring worship with thought-provoking sermons and uplifting music
- Energizing missions with opportunities to serve locally and abroad
- Creative classes for all ages to grow in faith and Christian discipleship
- Relevant ministries to develop joyful and caring friendships
We believe spiritual growth is manifested through the practical application of the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Mission Council is the link between the resources of CCPC and the needs of the local, regional, national, and world communities. We at CCPC are called to minister to those who have never had the opportunity to experience God’s love and grace, to those who are poor in spirit, and to those in need of a helping hand or an encouraging word in times of trouble.
The congregation seeks God’s presence through preaching of the Word, prayer and music. While both of the two Sunday services shares a common understanding of worship, it is expressed through different music. The early service at 9:30 a.m. is a more contemporary one featuring the Worship Team and Cornerstone Choir. The traditional service at 11:00 a.m. features the Chancel Choir and organ.
We have a strong commitment to Christian education with an active Sunday School for pre-school through adults. Children and Youth ministries emphasize lessons in practical Christianity and offer a Vacation Bible School each summer. Our adult program provides diverse activities from Bible study to provocative forums on current issues.
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Membership
We rejoice whenever individuals conclude they have been led to formally and publicly join Christian Community Presbyterian Church. This decision may take shape over a matter of months, even many months, while as people become acquainted with and involved in our life and work.
Periodically there are classes on foundations of church membership. In these classes, participants learn about the history, form and functioning of the Presbyterian denomination as well as CCPC. Membership requirements are the very simple ones set forth in the Presbyterian Church: Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a commitment to support the work of the congregation.
Staff Members (Pictures and bios)
Senior Pastor |
James Brassard |
Pastor Emeritus |
H. Richard Neff, S.T.D. |
| Pastoral Assistant | Margaret Hallau ccpcpa@verizon.net |
Administrative Secretary |
Robin Seekford |
Music Director |
Susan Ricci Rogel |
Worship Team |
Kevin Clemence |
Coordinator of Youth and Family Ministry |
Kristen Zachies |
Coordinator of Ministry to Children and Their Families |
Rebecca Coleman ccpckids@gmail.com |
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CCPC SESSION
The basic form of church government is the Presbyterian Church (USA) is representative democracy similar to that of the United States except that we are unicameral rather than bicameral. Instead of Senators or Representatives, our church is governed by Elders who are elected by the members of the congregation to serve for three-years terms. Collectively these Elders form the basic church governing body called the Session. One-third of the session is elected every year. The session has responsibility to govern most elements of church life from worship to building maintenance. Exceptions to that general statement are that the congregation's active members must approve sales and purchases of real property, hiring new ministers, and the annual terms of call (a type of contract) for their inisters(s).
Moderator - James Brassard - Ensures that meeting of the Session and Congregation are conducted in good order.
Clerk of Session - Jan Bridger (Secretary of Corporation)- Records actions of the Session and Congregation and maintains church membership records.
President of the Corporation - Joe Fonjoe
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Elder Roster
| Class of 2012 |
Class of 2013 | Class of 2014 |
|---|---|---|
Priscilla Bouic |
Jan Bridger | Debbie Armstrong |
| Peter Farney | Laurel Cox | John Backus |
Allison Harriman |
Joe Fonjoe | Susan Brutout |
Bob Hiller |
Jane Mellow | Cyd Radden-LeSage |
| Anita Pesses | Sharon Youngdahl |
Paul Sell |
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Deacon Roster
| Class of 2012 |
Class of 2013 |
Class of 2014 |
|---|---|---|
Jo Bolig |
John Butler* | Shirley Cooke |
Lisa Botluk |
Karen Cable | Melodie Dziduch |
Sandy Dorsey |
Marie Farney | Nancy Honeyford |
Shirley Doyle |
Beth Janeczek | Peggy Oates |
Bob Schrott |
Miriam Salsbury | Evonne Tang |
*Moderator of the Board of Deacons
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Session Committees
* denotes chairperson
Committee |
Elders |
|---|---|
Stewardship |
Joe Fonjoe*, Cyd Radden-LeSage |
Parish Life |
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Children's Ministry |
Peter Farney*, Debbie Armstrong |
Mission/Social Justice |
Jane Mellow,* Susan Brutout, John Backus |
Adult Education |
Priscilla Bouic* |
Youth |
Allison Harriman*, |
Building & Grounds |
Paul Sell* |
Finance |
Joe Fonjoe*, Cyd Radden-LeSage |
Nominating |
Debbie Armstrong*. Anita Pesses |
Outreach & Evangelism |
Anita Pesses*, Laurel Cox |
Worship |
Sharon Youngdahl* |
Personnel |
Bob Hiller*, Sharon Youngdahl |
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Higher Church Government
The Presbyterian Church (USA) is a connected church in that we attempt to be connected with the mission of every other Presbyterian Church in the United States through our form of higher church government. To help do this each congregation is a member of local area Presbyteries that are part of regional Synods that are all part of the National General Assembly. A structural analogy in secular government would be town, county, state, and national governing bodies. Representative to church governing bodies are elected at the next lower level so that, for example, the Session of our church elects commissioners to National Capital Presbytery. These higher levels of church government are composed equally of lay persons and clergy so that their is equality in governance between lay leaders and clerical leaders.
Please note that the National Capital Presbytery that we are a part of meets at:
National Presbyterian Church
4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
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