In keeping with one of the distinguishing features of the United Church of Christ, St. Pauls is entirely self-governing. All governing authority is vested in the Congregation, which it then delegates to the Church Council and the Pastoral Staff. The Church Council membership consists of four officers, the Chairs of the Standing Minisitries, and five “At-Large” members, and governs St. Pauls jointly with the Staff through its committees.

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Officers of the Congregation

• President | Ben Emmrich
• Vice President | Greg Basil
• Treasurer | Allen Heinemann
• Secretary | Karen Lyons

Standing Ministries of St. Pauls

• Giving & Finance Ministry – Chair  | Allen Heinemann
• Church Buildings and Grounds Ministry – Chair | Ron Koepke
• Worship & Adult Faith Formation Ministry – Chair | Carrie Bruggers
• Activism & Advocacy Ministry – Chair | Katie Alrutz
• Care & Connection Ministry – Chair | Jenny Benefield
• Communication Ministry – Chair | Nathan Chamberlain
• Youth Education Ministry – Chair | Molly McGrath

At-Large Council Members

• Nathan Chamberlain
• Beatrice Jaji
• Todd Coe
• Annie Johnson

Representatives to the Chicago Metropolitan Association of Illinois Conference United Church of Christ

• Rick Peterson