Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team is committed to helping Friendship United Methodist Church fulfill its mission of sharing the love of Christ through discipleship.

Pastor Janice D. Herman

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    S. Martel Rickards, lll

    BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT

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    Velma Norwood

    FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

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    Ranea Bowe

    ADMINISTRATION BOARD/COUNCIL CHAIR

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    Candace Morgan

    PASTOR-PARISH RELATIONS CHURCH CHAIR

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    Joyce (Niecy) Rickards

    SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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    Tameka Gardner

    MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY