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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.
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.
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.
| What is a Deacon? |
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 Elders (Ministers):
Jake DeVos - Acting President
Bud DePuy - Building & Grounds Committee Chair
Dan Myers - Personnel Committee Chair
Timothy Robinson - Stated Clerk
accordance with the Word of God and the order established by the Reformed Church in America .
Current Elders (Ministers):
Jake DeVos - Acting President
Bud DePuy - Building & Grounds Committee Chair
Dan Myers - Personnel Committee Chair
Timothy Robinson - Stated Clerk
| Church Staff |
Rev. Jose R. Ruiz - Pastor
Sarah Williams – Minister of Music
Wilma Gilbert – Secretary/Organist
Anne Smiley - Pianist
Jerry Jillson – Sexton
Sarah Williams – Minister of Music
Wilma Gilbert – Secretary/Organist
Anne Smiley - Pianist
Jerry Jillson – Sexton
Deacons 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 or recognized by the Reformed Church in America .
Current Deacons (Ministers):
Carole Parker – Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
Jerry Jillson - Missions Chair
Adrienne Crawford
Vicky LaGatutta
accordance with the Word of God and the order established or recognized by the Reformed Church in America .
Current Deacons (Ministers):
Carole Parker – Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
Jerry Jillson - Missions Chair
Adrienne Crawford
Vicky LaGatutta
| What is an Elder? |
| Our Mission We are a family called of God in Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, to worship and faithfully carry out His ministry to God's people and to the world so loved by Him. |
| Church Leadership & Staff |
| Consistory Elders Bud DePuy Jake DeVos Dan Myers Timothy Robinson Deacons Carole Parker Jerry Jillson Adrienne Crawford Vicky LaGattuta Staff Rev. Jose R. Ruiz Pastor Sarah Williams Minister of Music Wilma Gilbert Adm. Assistant Jerry Jillson Sexton Ann Smiley Pianist Wilma Gilbert Organist |
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| The Reformed Church of Shawangunk 1166 Hoagerburgh Road Wallkill, New York 12589 Email: info@shawangunkreformed.org Website: www.shawangunkreformed.org 845-895-2952 |
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