UALC Church Council
Congregational Meetings
Upcoming:
Spring Congregational Meeting
Our next meeting will be April 27, 2025. We will hear updates from Pastor Steve and Church Council, and members will vote on the nominees for Church Council and Nominating Committee.
Questions? Email council@ualc.org.
Nominated Council and Nominating Committee Members
Lindsay Notwell
Council Vice-Chair
Term: 3-Year
Years Attending UALC: 10
Spouse: Mary • Children: Jim, Alex
Campus: Lytham Road
My Prayer for UALC: It is my prayer that UALC can continue to thrive as an Oasis of God’s kingdom, sharing the love of Jesus at both of our campuses, nourishing the faith of our existing members and attracting new ones into His fold.
I’d like you to know this about me: I am a lifelong Lutheran as is my wife, Mary, whom I married over 40 years ago. We have two married sons and one grandson on the West coast. I retired at the end of 2023 from a career in technology, and enjoy traveling (for fun and babysitting, not for work anymore), photography, and fly fishing.
Jay Mirtallo
Council Member
Term: 3-Year
Years Attending UALC: 30+
Spouse: None (widower) • Children: Nathan, Sara
Campus: Mill Run
My Prayer for UALC: I pray that our deliberations are guided by the Holy Spirit and our thoughts, actions and deeds are true to His Word.
I’d like you to know this about me: I am an avid Columbus Crew fan and like to travel, attend the symphony or visit the art museum. I also like spending time with my children and meeting friends for coffee or lunch.
Emily Ness
Council Member
Term: 3-Year
Years Attending UALC: 44
Spouse: John • Children: Jackson, Carly, Natalie, Ellie
Campus: Mill Run
My Prayer for UALC: That we will continue to seek the Lord first in all we do and through unity live out His will through love and in service to each other and the world around us.
I’d like you to know this about me: I love UALC and community it has provided me almost all my life. Both campuses have poured into my life in a variety of ways. It has been a beautiful place to grow in my faith, learn how to share Jesus and help others developing mature relationships with our gracious God.
Gerald (Jerry) Cable
Nominating Committee
Term: 2-Year
Years Attending UALC: 47
Spouse: Judy • Children: 4 Children, 10 Grandchildren
Campus: Lytham Road
My Prayer for UALC: A growing desire to follow Jesus who is revealed in the Holy Scriptures
I’d like you to know this about me: I became a follower of Jesus 47 years ago. I enjoy the UALC family and the many opportunities to serve over the years.
Dan Like
Council Member
Term: 3-Year
Years Attending UALC: 30
Spouse: Lindsay • Children: Jack, Lauren
Campus: Mill Run
My Prayer for UALC: I pray that God continues to bless and guide us all to be a source of love and light for each other and our community that we have the privilege to serve.
I’d like you to know this about me: UALC has been the foundation and a source of so much love and guidance for me and my family for nearly 30 years. I have witnessed what God and UALC have done for my mother, my children and Lindsay and me through the difficult and joyful times. It is a true honor and an answer to a prayer to have an opportunity to give back to UALC that has and continues to give so much to me, Lindsay, Jack, and Lauren.
Taylor McClintock
Council Member
Term: 1-year
Years Attending UALC: 10
Spouse: Jack McClintock • Child: Thomas John
Campus: Both!
My Prayer for UALC: I pray that we embrace loving our neighbor so boldly and compassionately that they would encounter God and the living water he has to offer them.
I’d like you to know this about me: Since coming to know and love Jesus in 2013, UALC has been a formative part of my walk with Christ. I met my ambitious equal, Jack McClintock, and married him at Lytham Road in 2014. We've been pursuing passion projects and businesses together ever since, including GP Creative, Thread Media House, and various other endeavors, on mission to inspire and equip deeper connections. I am a writer, traveler, reader, and mother of a lively toddler who would LOVE to meet you and be your friend.
Kendra Chandler
Nominating Committee
Term: 2-Year
Years Attending UALC: 23
Spouse: Brian • Children: Luke, Ella, Molly, John, David
Campus: Mill Run
My Prayer for UALC: I pray that we will continue to seek Holy Spirit guidance as we love and serve others within and outside of our church, in Jesus’ name.
I’d like you to know this about me: I look forward to seeing familiar faces at Mill Run each week; it truly feels like a family to me. If I haven’t met you yet, I hope to meet you soon!
Current Council Officers and Members
Council year runs from July 1 through June 30 each year.
Roy Gilliam
Chair
Term Ends: 06/2026
Dan Overmyer
Member
Term Ends: 06/2025
Lindsay Notwell
Member
Term Ends: 06/2026
Steve Turnbull
Senior Pastor
Jane Leach
Vice Chair
Term Ends: 06/2027
Marcie Seidel
Member
Term Ends: 06/2025
Steven (Steve) Espe
Member
Term Ends: 06/2027
Aaron Thompson
Executive Pastor
Steve Mellum
Past Chair
Term Ends: 06/2025
Terry Gustafson
Member
Term Ends: 06/2026
Carol Davis
Member
Term Ends: 06/2027
Lee Anne Otto
Church Secretary
Lisa Igel
Member
Term Ends: 06/2025
Kristen Henry
Member
Term Ends: 06/2026
Kent Usher
Member
Term Ends: 06/2027
Council Meetings
The Council Business meeting is open to the congregation. It takes place on the third Tuesday of the month. Please refer to the UALC Calendar to confirm specific dates and locations.
Congregational Meetings Recap
October 2024 Congregational Meeting Recap:
At the October 6, 2024 Congregational Meeting we heard updates from Pastor Steve and Church Council, along with seeing photos of the Lytham Road Campus renovations. Members also unanimously approved the annual budget.
Meeting minutes will be available on the homepage of myUALC (log-in required).
April 2024 Congregational Meeting Recap:
At the April 28 Congregational Meeting, we voted and elected the new members of Church Council and Nominating Committee. We heard an update on the church budge projections and the Together campaign progress. View the Mid-Year Impact Report here for a snapshot of ministry happening this year. Meeting minutes will be available on myUALC.
If you have questions regarding the meeting, email council@ualc.org.
January 2024 Congregational Meeting Recap:
At the January 28 Congregational Meeting, we voted and approved the Call Committee's recommendation for Aaron Thompson to serve as a UALC Pastor. We heard an update on the Together campaign progress and saw photos of the Lytham Road Campus construction. We also celebrated the ministry of Pastor Dave and Pam Mann for their 50 years of service to God at UALC.
If you have questions regarding the meeting, email council@ualc.org.