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Fellowship & Involvement

There are many ways to get involved in the life of the church.

Gatherings

Come join us as we share good times together and get to know one another better! Visit our News page for upcoming dates and details.

First Wednesdays
Dinners held on the first Wednesday of each month (September to May) with time for prayer, sharing, and intergenerational fun!

Bible Studies
Bible Study Small Groups take place during the Spring and Fall.

Dunker's Day
An annual fundraising event open to the community featuring a pancake breakfast, bake sale, yard sale, live music, kids' activities, plant sale, and silent auction.

Disaster Relief
We have groups who travel each year to provide disaster relief.

Easter Egg Hunt
Always a favorite for kids and grown-ups alike, our annual egg hunt takes place on the church grounds, weather permitting.

Love Feast
During Love Feast, we repeat simple, meaningful acts of the early church. We wash each other’s feet, enjoy a meal together, and quietly share in communion. This is a time for spiritual reflection, as well as a meaningful time for us to come together as a church community.

Church Interest Groups

Be in touch with a group member if you are interested in participating.

Men's Fellowship
Open to all men in the church. The Men’s Fellowship meets the third Wednesday of each quarter at 6:00 PM (February, June, October). Each meeting includes a meal and a program of interest. Men's Fellowship also coordinates Chicken Barbecue Fundraisers at least twice a year. 
Chair: Bruce Bowman

Senior Adults
Open to all senior adults. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. Chair: Bob Armbruster.

Mary Martha Circle
Open to all women in the church. Meets quarterly on the second Tuesday at 9:30 AM (January, April, July, October)  Chair: Debbie Landes

Caregiving Team
The Caregiving Team's role is to be in touch with those who need a visit, a call, or an encouraging word. They meet periodically to establish priorities and spend most of their time working one on one with members of our church family. Team Members: Gail Gregory, Bruce Bowman, Bryan Quick, Ferral Quick, Marilyn Garber, Patsy Phillips, Ernie Landes, Debbie Landes, John Wampler.

​Audiovisual Team
This team helps us with the technology involved with our worship on Sundays and for special events.
Sound Team:Larry Layman (Scheduler), Galen Halterman, Frank Allman, Sally Shomo, and Levi Edwards.
​Video Team: Galen Halterman, Julie Sanger, Levi Edwards, Sydney Herz.

Appointed Positions

Church Board Members
​Chair: Larry Simmons
Vice Chair: Nancy Bowman
Treasurer: Katrina Huerth
Clerk: Sally Shomo

Nurture Commission:
Candy Smith (chair), Faith Ballew, Lavonne Fitzgerald

Stewards Commission:
David Smith (chair), Bob Armbruster, Claude Simmons, Amanda Simmons

Witness Commission
Frank Allman (chair), Joanie Layman, Paul Sanger, Nancy Bowman

Worship & Fellowship Commission:
Emily Edwards (chair), Alan Shull, Nancy Ralston, John Johns
Nurture Commission
The Nurture Commission focuses on Education and Youth Ministry. ​
  • Sub-Committees: Education Committee

Witness Commission 
The Witness Commission focuses on Marketing, Website, Social Issues & Peace, Caregiving Ministry, and Disaster Response. 

Stewards Commission 
The Stewards Commission focuses on Building & Grounds, Budget, and Legal Issues. ​
  • Sub-Committees: Building and Grounds, Legal, Offering.

Worship & Fellowship Commission 
The Worship & Fellowship Commission focuses on Worship Leaders, Music, Audiovisual, Decorating, Communion & Love Feast, Fellowship, History, Hospitality, and First Wednesdays. ​​
  • Sub-Committees: Pre-Service Music, Audiovisual, Decorating, Communion & Love Feast, Wedding Assistance, Fellowship, Historical, Hospitality, First Wednesday, Bereavement.

Let a board member or chair know if you are interested in serving in any of these appointed roles or groups in the future.

Thanks also to these individuals who help the church in so many ways...​
  • Nominating and Personnel Committee: Lauren Herz, Debbie Clark, Donna Wells, Hannah Simmons
  • Sunday School Secretary: Don Crickenberger
  • Ushering Co-Chairs: Bryan Quick and Ernie Landes​
  • Organist: Gaylon Hevener
  • Custodian/Maintenance: Sarah Farley
Staunton Church of the Brethren | 1615 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401 | 540-886-8655 | Contact Secretary