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Conference Leadership
At the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ, our volunteer leadership plays a crucial role in supporting and operating all our congregations. Our Conference Board of Directors is tasked with representing the interests of our congregations at the conference level.
These dedicated board members are nominated by our Nominating Committee and elected by the gathered Conference during our Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors consists of the Conference Minister, President, President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and twelve persons elected at-large, ensuring a diverse representation of voices and perspectives within our leadership structure.
Conference Officers
Rev. James Thomas
President
Mr. Robert Vodra
Treasurer
Ms. Charen Urban
President-Elect
Rev. Gordon Rankin
Conference Minister
Ms. Anne Engelhardt
Secretary
Additional Board Members
These persons elected at-large serve a three year term, renewable up to once.
Class of 2025
Rev. Gail Doktor
Ms. Joyce Larson
Mr. Glenn Vodra
Ms. Nancy Layton
Class of 2026
Rev. Cindy Bagley
Ms. Maria Emanuel
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Mr. Ed Ballam
Class of 2027
Ms. Kira Morehouse
Rev. Michelle DeCoste
Rev. Marlayna Schmidt
Rev. Kate Morse
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