Church Council

The Church Council serves as the lay leadership of the congregation, consisting of nine members along with the Pastor. This council is entrusted with a variety of responsibilities essential to the life and mission of the church. They provide guidance on ministry initiatives and ensure they’re in alignment with the church's constitution and the ELCA Virginia Synod guidelines.

Members of the Church Council serve on a three-year rotation, with elections occurring at the annual meeting each January. During their tenure, council members also serve as chairpersons for various committees, facilitating the functionality and organization of church activities.

The Church Council meets on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM. These regular meetings provide a structured opportunity for discussion, decision-making, and the planning of future church activities.

We’re thankful for all members who volunteer their time and efforts to serve in Church Council.

2026 Council Members

President

Doug Wolfe

Vice President/Personnel

Kathy Manning

Secretary

Renee Vinciguerra

Members

Beth Souder

Buz Buzby

John Kingry

Maggie Sonnenberg

Mike Weirich
(Treasurer)

Paul Contrado
(Financial Secretary)

2026 Committee Leads

70th Anniversary

Beth Souder

Evangelism/Christian Education

Maggie & John Sonnenberg

Endowment

Beth Souder

Finance

John Kingry

Hospitality

Renee Vinciguerra/Cheryl Wolfe

Memorial

Cheryl Wolfe

Personnel

Kathy Manning

Seniors

Nancy Moore

Website & Social Media

Maggie Sonnenberg

Property

Buz Buzby

Social Ministry

Renee Vinciguerra/Cheryl Wolfe

Worship & Music

Kathy Manning

Scholarship

Cheryl Wolfe

Tellers

John Kingry

Mutual Ministry

Pastor Lucas Cochran

Our Mission

Our Saviour Lutheran Church together in Jesus Christ is freed by grace to live faithfully, witness boldly and serve the community joyfully.