Our Leadership
In the United Church of Christ, we believe in the ‘priesthood of all believers’. This goes back to Martin Luther who, in 1520, introduced the revolutionary idea that all Christians can participate equally in the life and ministry of the Church. We believe that a strong laity is essential for a strong church and work to develop the talents of all our members. While we do ‘set aside’ certain persons by ordination to recognize their special gifts for ministry, we encourage all of our members and friends to be active and responsible for our shared ministry.
Interim Pastor: Reverend Bruce Ervin - pastor@boisefirstucc.org
Intern: Jenny Jahn
Administrative Staff
Communications Manager: Mary Guinard - church@boisefirstucc.org
Church Musician and Assistant Choral Director: Derek Schaible
Choral Director: David Burton
Director of Handbell Choirs: Paula Weitemier
2024 Church Council
Moderator: Devon Merling-Woodworth
Vice-Moderator: Jim Girvan
Clerk: Julie Stutts Baker
Treasurer: Carol Bearce
Financial Secretary: Melissa Lane-Hoffstetter
Committee Chairpersons
Chair of Deacons: Ginni Neil
Chair of Christian Education: Jen Nelson
Co-Chairs, Stewardship & Finance: Brody Aston and Polly Franz
Chair of Justice, Witness and Mission: Jessica Aston
Co-Chairs, Worship Arts: Georgia Girvan and Ashley Howell
Chair, Buildings and Grounds: Ian Barkley
Chair, Business & Personnel: Martin Mayo
Members at Large: Ronna Sundell and Ken Weitemier