The Reformed Church of Shawangunk
1166 Hoagerburgh Road
Wallkill, New York 12589
845-895-2952

Email: refgunk@frontiernet.net
Web: www.shawangunkreformed.org

The Reformed Church of Shawangunk is a member of the Reformed Church of America the oldest denomination in the United States . We are in covenant fellowship and adhere to the structure set to help each church govern itself while impacting a broader community as a fellowship of reformed churches. The Reformed Church of Shawangunk is governed by a Consistory.

-What is a Consistory?

A consistory is the governing body of a local church. Its members are installed minister/s of that church serving under a call, and the elders and deacons currently installed in office. A consistory is a permanent, continuing body which functions between stated sessions through committees.

A consistory combines the ministerial functions and governmental powers of the offices of the minister, elder, and deacon in the service and supervision of a local church. The whole body acts as the representative of the congregation. The elders, together with the minister/s, constitute a board of elders with specified responsibilities and powers. The deacons constitute a board of deacons with specified duties and authority.

Elders are confessing members of the local church who have been inducted into that office by ordination in accordance with the Word of God and the order established by the Reformed Church in America .

Current Ministers (Elders):
Jake DeVos - Vice President
Bud DePuy - Building & Grounds Committee Chair
Dan Myers - Personnel Committee Chair
Edwina Overton – Worship Committee Chair/Christian Education Chair

Rev. Jose R. Ruiz - Pastor
Sarah Williams – Minister of Music
Wilma Gilbert – Secretary/Organist
Anne Smiley - Pianist
Jerry Jillson – Sexton