Committees and Community Participation

First Universalist Parish of Chester has various ministries and programs in which members and friends participate.

Board of Trustees
A democratically elected group of officers that oversees church policy and finances.

  • President – Jon Hart

  • Vice President – Barbara Windham

  • Secretary – Beverly Hart, firstparishnewsletter@gmail.com

  • Treasurer – Buffy Boke

  • Member at Large – Melody Reed


Finance Committee
Evaluates and recommends investment, fundraising and other revenue efforts of the church

Membership and Communication Committee
Coordinates communication within the church and outreach to those in the area who might have an interest in joining our community

Principles in Action
We put our principles in action by taking a monthly offering to support social service and social action organizations, such as the Chester Andover Family Center, the Community Asylum Seekers Project, Vermont Interfaith Power and Light, SEVCA, and the Vermont Foodbank.

Property Committee
Oversees the physical well-being of this historic building

Worship Committee
Coordinates Sunday services, secures supply ministers as needed, and plans the Christmas family service

Church members and friends also:
Engage in social action, including local charitable support, special collections and petitions for various causes. Meet throughout year in afternoon or evenings for fellowship, workshops, or group discussion on a variety of topics.

Committee and Program Representatives

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Fellowship – Stephanie Rowe, Marcia Pease-Grant, Gretchen McCabe, Wendy Schwarz, Barbara Windham, Melody Reed
Maintenance and Grounds – Scott Wunderle
Membership and Communication – Nena Nanfeldt, Will Danforth, Judie Raffety, John Holme, Barbara Windham
Newsletter – Beverly Hart (Firstparishnewsletter@gmail.com)
Website – Lauren Ingersoll
Facebook – Melody Reed
Worship Committee – Barbara Windham, Gretchen McCabe, Jon Hart, Buffy Boke