If you are interested in reaching out to a ministry, committee chairperson or group leader and their email or phone number isn't listed, please call the church office at (219) 663-7803 to get their contact information.

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Pastor

Tom Clark
Email: tom.clark@inumc.org

Worship Music

Cheryl Lucas, Worship Musician

Church Office

Linda Rich, Administrative Assistant
Email: cofsumc@gmail.com

Church Council

Missy Buehrer, Chairperson
​Debbie Courtney, Council Secretary

Finance

​Jane Wright, Chairperson
Rosie Penrod, Treasurer
Barb McIlvenna, Finance Secretary

Trustees

Pam Hugus, Chairperson
Bruce VanKempema
​Edwina Diehl
​Harold Steiner

SPRC

John Schmidt, Chairperson
George Carl
Debbie Courtney
Kathy Koval

Communications & Media

Rebecca Grochowski, Chairperson
Linda Rich
​Missy Buehrer

Lay Leader

Mike Greene

Youth/Young Adult

Raina Penrod, Youth Representative

Outreach Committee

Leader: Missy Beuhrer
The outreach committee seeks to build relationships with our neighbors, local organizations and churches, creating a sense of community and enabling us to share our gifts and the love and grace of Jesus. 

NWI No Child Hungry

Director:  Gretchen Mercer
Helping local students who are food-insecure. Many students rely on the food they receive during the school week to sustain them through the weekend. Every weekend during the school year, NWI No Child Hungry provides Buddy Bags, kid-friendly sacks of food (non-perishable breakfast, lunch, dinner and treat. Each student who participates receives two (2) bags to cover Saturday and Sunday. You can reach Gretchen at (219) 730-5928.​

Tech Booth Ministry

Mike Greene, Leader
Ayne Greene
Chris Buehrer

Morning Star Circle

Leader:  Gloria Carl
Morning Star Circle meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 9:30 am. The groups goal is to encourage women to gather for fellowship, prayer & spiritual growth. Participation provides opportunities for service in the church, neighborhood, nation and world. Please call the office for contact information.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Leader:  Gloria Carl
The prayer shawl ministry shares their handmade gifts of comfort with those in need, whether they be recuperating, grieving or simply need a reminder that they are loved. Let us know if you knit or crochet and are interested in participating.

Pastoral Care

Leader:  Pastor Tom Clark
Administering compassionate care and visitation for individuals who are hospitalized, home-bound or in need. Please feel free to reach out to the Pastor or to the office if you have any questions or concerns.

Prayer Group

After services on Sunday morning, join us in the sanctuary at the railing to pray for our congregation, community and world.