How We Support Our Church
BCC offers a multitude of varied activities and commitment levels for members and friends of the church to help support our congregation and its surrounding communities. Read about the involvement of our Support Teams, which are the foundation of our church. If you are interested in connecting with any of these teams, please contact the church at office@brookcc.org.
Leadership Team
The Leadership Team works with Rev. Laura to envision, support, and enable the work of BCC. The team represents church members, listens to their needs and interests, and acts on their behalf. To reach out to any member of the Leadership Team, contact the church office at office@brookcc.org.
2025-26 BCC LEADERSHIP TEAM (16 members)
Pastor:
Rev. Laura McLeod
Steering Committee:
Cathy Benjamin & Linda Wickstrom, Co-Moderators
Robin DeVilbiss & Andrea Emling, Co-Vice Moderators
Fe Petterson, Treasurer
Martha Balfany, Clerk
Support Team Coordinators:
Shawn Wurtzbacher, Buildings & Grounds Coordinator
Ruth Robertson & Bonnie Scott, Fellowship Co-Coordinators
Bonnie Ilhardt, Member Engagement Coordinator
Connie Sandell; Mission Outreach Coordinator
Laura Crouse, Mission Response Coordinator
Bill Petterson, Spiritual Development Coordinator
Jim Emling, Technology Coordinator
Barb Wood, Worship Coordinator
Mission Life Teams
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Our Mission Outreach Team identifies and organizes hands-on service opportunities, including participation in local service projects, collecting items related to service projects, and trips outside of our local community.
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Our Mission Response Team identifies and organizes mission opportunities/events that involve financial donations in response to need, including the Mission Gift Festival, Loose Cash Offerings, and UCC special offerings.
Click here to go to the Missions Team page. Questions? Contact the church at office@brookcc.org
The foundation of missions is to 'Be the Church'. (See graphic at bottom of page for specifics)
Spiritual Life Teams
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Our Worship Team works with the Liturgical Arts Team and staff to plan and implement weekly and special worship services.
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The Worship Team helps plan and implement special services such as funerals and weddings, as well as Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter opportunities. The team assigns volunteers to serve as ushers or liturgists or to help with communion prep and changing of the paraments for the seasons of the church.​
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Our Pastor and the Liturgical Arts Team enhance weekly worship services through visual arts, music, drama, and liturgy to deepen our understanding and connection to the Bible text / spiritual life lesson through the seasons of the church.
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​Our Spiritual Development Team develops and provides programs, learning opportunities and activities for all ages to enhance the faith formation and development of spiritual development. Adult education opportunities include book studies, programs on timely and pertinent topics, and an annual women's retreat.
Faith Formation support includes:
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Nursery – Care for infants through 4 years of age during the worship hour by staff (available every Sunday). Our Nursery is staffed by two Nursery Attendants (background checked and First Aid/CPR trained). When you come in, a Greeter will direct you to the Nursery Care Room. The Nursery Attendant will check-in your child and ask for your cell phone number, just in case the need arises to contact you during worship.
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Our Children’s Church - Our curriculum is hands-on, mission-based, and includes multigenerational activities. Children and youth of BCC members and visitors are encouraged to join in on Sunday mornings during the worship service.
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Confirmation – Faith formation classes are held for young people exploring becoming full members of the church through declaration of faith. Each youth is assigned a mentor.
Questions? Contact the church at office@brookcc.org​
Community Life Teams
Our Community Life Teams care for the needs of our members/friends through fellowship activities, personal support when needed, and opportunities to engage actively and financially.
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Our Fellowship Team carries out Sunday morning activities such as recruiting hospitality hosts and procuring needed supplies. The team assists with special events and social activities that involve fellowship.
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Our Membership Engagement Team recruits volunteers to welcome visitors and guide them through the visitor and membership processes. The team helps discover member interests to enhance engagement. The team is responsible for the Stewardship campaign.
Activities that engage members and visitors/friends include:​
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BCC Buddies for New Members
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Caregivers Coffee & Conversation
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Chair Yoga
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Greeters & Visitor Hosts on Sunday mornings
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Hospitality for after worship and special events
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Hospitality Hosts
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Meditation group​
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Ushers
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Walking in Faith group
To learn more about church activities, click here. Questions? Contact the church at office@brookcc.org
Stewardship of Resources Teams
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Our Buildings & Grounds Team works with the Property Manager to consider, anticipate, prioritize, and address needs of the church property and the rental property relative to bids, contracts, property maintenance, and facility usage. Questions? Contact Property Manager Gary Kovach at office@brookcc.org
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Our Technology Team works with staff to manage computers, printers, and the website. The team manages the A/V equipment, worship slides, and audiovisual assistants during worship. Questions? Contact the church at office@brookcc.org
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Our Special Funds Team works in partnership with the Treasurer to maintain financial records for the Memorial Garden Fund, Heritage Fund, Memorial Fund, and Investment Fund, and to respond to requests. Questions? Contact the church at office@brookcc.org
Music Ministry Team
Our Music Team provides music for Sunday worship and other services & events throughout the year. Musical groups include Chancel Choir, Hand Bells, Praise Band, and occasional performance by special musicians. With the Gary McWithey Concert Series we offer several recital opportunities per year. Click here for the 2025 concert schedule. We do open our doors to small performance groups who might be looking for a venue.
​For information on facilities and availability, contact the church at office@brookcc.org. For information on musical offerings, contact Justin Kamp (justin@brookcc.org) or James Grzadzinski (james@brookcc.org)
