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Leadership

shared leadership is less like an orchestra and more like a jazz banD.
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– phillip c. schlechty

staff 

rev. tim emmett-rardin / pastor
olivia backal-balik / accompanist
milton westray / bookkeeper

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ADMINISTRATION
​Co-Lay Leaders: Beth Jemison, Kristine Morrow, Bethany Weed, Cord Whitaker 
Work with Pastor Tim to fulfill Calvary’s mission and vision, cultivate lay leadership, and provide additional support to the congregation

Church Council 
Chair: Lesley Curtis
Calvary’s overall administrative body, functioning as the equivalent of a Board of Directors with committee and lay leader representation

Finance Committee 
Chair: Annie Haviland
Proposes and oversees Calvary’s annual budget, and coordinates stewardship and fundraising efforts to support and strengthen Calvary’s mission and ministry

Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Chair: Jennine Miller
Calvary’s human resources team, providing oversight of and support for both pastoral and lay staff

Trustees
Chair: Holly Chowning
Supervise, oversee and steward Calvary’s property, which includes the church building and parsonage (located next door to the church)

Calvary Center for Culture and Community

Board President: Patricia (Pat) Pate
Separate nonprofit created by Calvary to manage church building use, maintenance and fundraising

MINISTRIES & MINISTRY TEAMS (in alphabetical order)
Choir / Music
Choir Coordinator: Aidan Selmer

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Community Care Team
Coordinator: Emily Johnson
Works with Pastor Tim to coordinate and provide specific supports for congregation members and the wider community
 
Fellowship Team
Coordinator: Sarah Byker James
Coordinates 2nd Sunday Potlucks and  other fellowship activities throughout the year


​Calvary Children & Youth
Coordinator: Kasperi Kimura

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New Sanctuary Movement Team
Coordinator: Pastor Tim
Supports Calvary’s participation in NSM’s work for immigrant justice -
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Outreach Team
Coordinator: Pastor Tim
Coordinates Calvary’s marketing efforts, including website, e-newsletter and social media

PA Interfaith Power & Light / Green Team
Coordinator: Sparrow Francis
Supports Calvary’s participation in PA-IPL’s work for ecological justice, and coordinates Calvary’s other efforts for environmental stewardship and justice - 
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POWER Interfaith Team
Coordinator: Pastor Tim
Supports Calvary’s participation in POWER’s work for racial, economic and environmental justice - 
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Reconciling Ministries Team
Coordinator: Pastor Tim
Supports Calvary's participation with Reconciling United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania (RUM-EPA) and the Reconciling Ministries Network - CLICK HERE for details

Story Circles
Coordinator: Amy Emmett-Rardin
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Young-ish Adults

Coordinator​: TBD
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Older Adults
Coordinator: Lorelle Becton

CONTACT

801 South 48th Street
​Philadelphia, PA 19143

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215.724.1702 or email

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