586-264-4777 9am-1pm Monday - Thursday | Worship every Sunday @ 10 A.M.
586-264-4777 9am-1pm Monday - Thursday | Worship every Sunday @ 10 A.M.
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Ordained in 2016, Reverend Dr. Lazzara began serving as Pastor at St. Paul UCC in 2017. Prior to serving as Pastor, as a Licensed Psychologist, he worked in both educational and clinical settings followed by private practice. Working with children, adolescents, and adults, he remains passionate about advances in the fields of Psychology, Research, and Behavioral Health.
The Congregation of St. Paul UCC maintains the belief in an open and affirming approach to worship. Due to his work with families from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds, Reverend Lazzara shares this inclusive conviction that all are welcome to the table of the Lord. Members and guests alike are welcome to partake in Holy Communion, receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, and be anointed with oil. This open embrace of Christ Jesus is the foundation of our worship.
Maria Momeyer is the Office Administrator of St. Paul. She performs all secretarial duties and additionally acts as the Financial Secretary and newsletter editor. Maintaining our tax and official records, she also is responsible for building and equipment maintenance and is the videography manager. She produces all our worship material, and has been part of the St. Paul team for 12 years.
Thomas M. Rzonca was born and raised in St. Clair, Michigan. A graduate of Sacred Heart Seminary high school, he received his Bachelor of Music degree in theory and composition from Wayne State University (WSU) in 1975 after studies at St. Clair Community College. He was certified as a music therapist through WSU in 2002. Tom directed music in five Churches in the Archdiocese of Detroit prior to assuming directorship of sacred music at St. Paul in 2016. He is responsible for the overall music program at the church, including providing music for worship services, guiding the selection of music for these services, and the development of a choral music program. He has aided the music programs of 35 churches throughout metropolitan Detroit and the thumb. Tom is a member of the National & Local Association of Pastoral Musicians and serves on the board and is past secretary of the Michigan League for Crippled Children. He is proficient in organ, piano, and guitar.
The Consistory is the governing body of St. Paul. Members of the Consistory are elected by the congregation. Composed of ten members serving one year terms, it represents a cross section of the congregation. Married, single, with and without children, individuals who have been members of the church for their entire lives and those who have joined recently, all with a variety of theological perspectives – the Consistory also represents the diversity of our congregation. It makes all decisions regarding the welfare and conduct of the church, including purchases and expenditures, investments, strategic planning and human resource decisions. It works with the Pastor to ensure a meaningful worship experience . The Pastor is an Ex Officio (non-voting) member. Meeting monthly, this body is also responsible for calling congregation meetings for large expenditures and substantive questions which the congregation as a whole must decide. All standing committees report to the Consistory. These include the Worship Committee, Women’s Fellowship, Pastoral Relations, Christian Education and Formation, and Website. The Consistory has four officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, who also serve one year terms. All terms on the Consistory can be renewed for additional years.
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