Clerks and Committees

Oversees and nurtures the spiritual and pastoral life of the Meeting community.  This committee has two subcommittees, Ministry and Worship Committee and Pastoral Care Committee.
Co-clerks - Anne Liske: 802-497-0154, ministry-worship1@burlingtonquakers.org
Lynne Silva: 802-864-3746, pastoral-care@burlingtonquakers.org.

Oversees the worship and spiritual life of the Meeting, seeking to support and nurture God’s will in our lives. This committee has oversight of Meetings for Worship on Sunday mornings and Wednesday at noon. Other responsibilities include planning for religious education of adults, preparation of the annual State of Society Report, oversight of Shelburne Allowed Meeting and appointment of clearness and oversight committees for marriage, membership, and other matters requiring Friends to reach clearness for themselves and the community.
Co-clerks - Anne Liske: 802-497-0154, ministry-worship1@burlingtonquakers.org
and Rosemary Zimmerman: 802-999-0618, ministry-worship2@burlingtonquakers.org.

Provides for supportive care of all members and attenders. This care may include transportation, meals, and visits to the sick and hospitalized.  Pastoral Care also coordinates the provision of hospitality after Sunday Meeting for Worship and arranges workshops on topics of member interest.  Standing support committees appointed by the Pastoral Care Committee provide a sounding board and ongoing encouragement for individuals who are in challenging situations.  Temporary support committees are convened for a shorter time to help a person who faces a particularly difficult life situation.
Clerk - Lynne Silva: 802-864-3746, pastoral-care@burlingtonquakers.org.

Plans and implements First Day School, an educational program for the Meeting’s children and youth. This committee plans the curriculum and invites and oversees Friends work with the First Day School.
first-day-school@burlingtonquakers.org.

Coordinates communication among Friends within the Meeting.  This committee produces a newsletter and the directory of members and attenders. It manages the Meeting database, web site and email list serve and oversees the flow of printed information in the Meeting House.
Clerk - Pat Suozzi: communications@burlingtonquakers.org.

Develops and maintains the Meeting's collection of books and other media.
Clerk - Marcia Mason: library@burlingtonquakers.org.

Provides an interface between Meeting members and the larger community on issues of peace, nonviolence, equality and right-living. It strives to cultivate a deeper awareness of our connections with all of creation.
Co-clerks - Robin Lloyd: peace-justice-earthcare1@burlingtonquakers.org
and Spencer Smith: peace-justice-earthcare2@burlingtonquakers.org.

Oversees the use and maintenance of space in the Meeting House and Bassett House, as well as the grounds. The Property Committee also manages the four apartments on the property.
Clerk - Jim Geier: property@burlingtonquakers.org.

Works to ensure the fiscal soundness of the Meeting through development of the annual budget, appeals for donations, and disbursement of grants and loans.

A group between 18 and 35 years old (give or take a few years) who gather to enjoy each other and offer service together.
Co-clerks - Rosemary Zimmerman: 802-999-0618, yaf1@burlingtonquakers.org and Honor Goodrow, yaf2@burlingtonquakers.org.

Nominates members and attenders to serve as the Meeting's clerks and committee members.
Clerk - Christopher McCandless: gifts-and-service@burlingtonquakers.org

Convenes in the fall to forward a slate of nominees to serve on the Gifts and Service Committee. There is no standing clerk for the Naming Committee.