Ministry Groups & Teams

The Fellowship Ministry Team plans, schedules, and implements a variety of fellowship events and activities for people with multiple interests of ages. Our team is FUN, and new members are always welcome!
Contact Mary (below) to be added to the group email!
For more info:  Mary Gunderson at marycgunderson@gmail.com 

If you have gifts for artistry or are simply interested in helping TAPC deepen its faith and spirituality through creative exploration and expression ranging from visual arts to movement, poetry, music, and public art projects, this new team is for you! Our upstairs art space has provided a blank canvas for children, youth and adults to learn iconography, watercolor, psalm writing and more. Come share your ideas!

For more info: Senior Pastor Katie Crowe at kcrowe@trinityave.org

Entrusted with overseeing the financial health of the congregation along with the Session, the Finance Ministry Team monitors our monthly and annual income and spending, develops means for financial communication within the congregation, and helps ensure that resources are available for mission and capital needs.
For more info:  Richard Blankenship at richard.p.blankenship@gmail.com

Starting around 1987, the TAPC endowment has grown to include about 30 funds that support the church facilities and expand ministries to the congregation and the community. Preserving and growing the principal, the team serves as stewards of the money entrusted to the church, ensuring that funds are utilized faithfully.
For more info: Deirdre Gordon at deirdre.w.gordon@gmail.com  or Steve Unruhe at hookunruhe@gmail.com

To learn more about estate planning and other ways to give, download our helpful PDF here!

As part of our commitment to faithful stewardship and best practices, each Sunday a team of volunteers counts and records our Sunday morning financial offering and readies it for bank deposit.  Signing up to be a counter means raising your hand to be part of a team of three counters who meet on rotation- usually once every few months- after worship to process receipts (time varies on collection- typically averaging 40 minutes). 
For more info and/or to volunteer: Susan Ross at sross@mossandross.com 

The Property Ministry Team cares for TAPC’s buildings, grounds, and operating systems, ensuring our campus is safe, functional, and welcoming. They handle routine maintenance, oversee major repairs and installations, and manage projects guided by a professional reserve study. Working within the portion of our budget dedicated to facilities, the team also develops an annual Capital Expenditure Plan to steward resources wisely. If you want to help keep our campus running smoothly for all who use it, this is the team for you!
For more info: Kenneth Luker at k.luker@archibene.com

This team is responsible for reviewing personnel policies and supporting TAPC staff needs as they serve the congregation, functioning like a Human Resources team for the church. If you would enjoy supporting the development of our staff and workplace processes and environment, your gifts would be welcome!
For more info: Mike Dodge at michaelrdodge@yahoo.com

Our TAPC ushers play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere each Sunday morning. They greet people at the door with warmth, help folks find their way, assist with seating, and ensure that newcomers feel comfortable, included, and oriented within the church. If you have a heart for hospitality, we’d love for you to jump on the Welcome Wagon at TAPC!
For more info: Danny Deckard at ddeckard81@gmail.com and Bill Wicker at wwicker3@gmail.com

Elected by the congregation on three year terms, the LDMT meets seasonally to receive recommendations for nominating potential new members of Session and the Diaconate.
For more info: Pastor Katie Crowe at kcrowe@trinityave.org

Ordained officers of the church responsible for the governance and administration of the church according to the Book of Order and civil laws. Ruling Elders (named after a measuring stick, as they help measure the church’s faithfulness) are elected annually to three year terms.
For more info: Clerk of Session, Caroline Armacost, at trinityaveclerk@gmail.com 

Ordained officers of the church who support ministries of hospitality, caregiving, strengthening congregational connections, and justice. Deacons are elected annually and serve three year terms.  
For more info: Ralph Gunderson at gunderson2065@gmail.com and Cindy Kinney at cndknn53@gmail.com 

This team, supported by the Deacons, visits those in our congregation who are homebound or in a hospital or care facility to pray with them, engage in conversation, and help them stay connected to the life and spirit of TAPC. The structure is similar to the meal and transportation support teams, with a list of volunteers who can be contacted as volunteer needs arise. Send an email to Jennifer McGovern to be placed on the list to receive opportunities. This rich ministry will bless you as much as those you visit!
For more info: Jennifer McGovern at jmcgov@mindspring.com 

Are you willing and able to transport members to and from church on Sunday mornings, for volunteer opportunities, or to medical appointments during the week? This team connects volunteers with those congregants in need of transportation, enabling them to participate in and contribute to the life of the church. Share your contact information, and you’ll be notified as part of a group when needs arise.
For more info: Jennifer McGovern at jmcgov@mindspring.com