Church Leadership and Staff

Currently Searching for a Pastor

Our church, nestled at the foot of the beautiful Shawangunk Mountains, seeks a Pastor who loves nature, community, and spiritual growth. We envision a leader who shares God’s love and brings and sustains energy in our worship and outreach. The ideal candidate will honor tradition while welcoming new ideas, embrace our growing diversity, and build strong relationships across generations. We seek someone who will continue to grow and nurture our church family and in time become a visible, compassionate presence in the local community. If you feel called to lead a faithful, energetic church into its next season of growth and service, we would love to hear from you.

To apply please email resumes and/or questions to personnel@refgunkchurch.org

Church Staff

​Dawn Amthor – Minister of Music
Wilma Gilbert – Organist
Ann E. Smiley - Pianist Megan Morrissey - Secretary

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.

Consistory

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 Deacon?

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 :
Daniel Crispell
Stephanie Downs
Lisa Stoker Kate West