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.