🌟 Extravagant Welcome in Action

🙋‍♀️ The Greeters and Ushers Ministry offers more than directions and bulletins — they embody Holy Covenant’s open-hearted hospitality, creating sacred moments of belonging for all who enter.

Diane Catanzaro

Diane leads the Greeters and Ushers Ministry at Holy Covenant UCC, where she helps set the tone for the warm and inclusive welcome that defines our congregation. With grace and quiet dedication, Diane ensures that Holy Covenant is always ready to extend an extravagant welcome to all — from first-time visitors to longtime members. Her ministry reflects our belief that hospitality is not just a gesture, but a sacred act of love and belonging.

🙋‍♀️ Greeters & Ushers Ministry at Holy Covenant

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:2

🌟 A Ministry of Welcome and Connection

The Greeters and Ushers Ministry Team offers more than directions and bulletins — they embody Holy Covenant’s open-hearted hospitality, creating sacred moments of belonging for all who enter.

Every greeting, every smile, and every gesture of service reflects our mission to be a church where all are truly welcome. Whether you’re guiding a visitor to their seat, offering communion support, or sharing Sunday’s bulletin, your presence matters.

👐 What the Greeters & Ushers Team Does

Warmly welcome all who arrive for worship and events
Provide guidance, seating assistance, and accessibility support
Distribute service bulletins and assist with worship logistics
Offer hospitality to first-time guests and returning members alike
Support a spirit of inclusion and connection from the moment someone enters

💠 Ready to help us share God’s extravagant welcome?

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Our Greeters and Ushers Ministry Team

Leadership

Diane Catanzaro, Team Lead
Shakti Subramanian, Consistory Liaison
Rev. Christopher Czarnecki, Ex Officio

Greeters

Akeera Czarnecki
Jackie Freeze
Kathy Habel
Laura Hankins
Anne Hayes
Eileen Howe
Carl Johnson
Phyllis Johnson
Suzanne Lamorey
Von McQueen-Simmons
Barb Schneller
Dave Shimberg
Pam Shimberg
Patricia Unger
Caroline Utz
Deborah Winston
Cathy Whitley
Jay Whitley

Ushers

Kevin Edwards-Knight
Jackie Freeze
Jim Hong
Eileen Howe
Suzanne Lamorey
Tom Magraw
David Shimberg
Pam Shimberg
Patti Unger
Larry Winston