Leadership Council
The leadership council is the governing body of the community elected by the membership and dedicated to fulfilling the mission of Mary of Magdala. The Council shall be responsible for making and implementing decisions on behalf of the membership - from financial decisions to outreach ministries. A clergy representative who has been invited to serve the community by the Leadership Council shall exercise leadership with respect to matters of theology, spirituality and liturgy.
The governing document is its constitution, approved in April, 2013 along with a Covenant signed by each member. The Leadership Council meets seven times annually on the second Monday of the month to chart the course of the community. (February, April, May, June, September, November, and December.) Meetings are open to any community member who would like to attend.
We welcome all your questions and comments! marymagdalaFC@gmail.com
Laity and ordained.
Guided by the Spirit. Leading from the heart
Leadership Council Membership
David Cloyd - Co-Chair
I have been a member of Mary of Magdala since its inception and currently serve on the leadership council . I am now retired and have time to dedicate to the life and success of this community. I have previously had a medical practice here in Fort Collins.
I am also involved with the Family Housing Network and serve on the Social Justice Committee as well as The World Wisdom Project. I have many interests including photography. I feel that my experience can continue to contribute to Mary of Magdala.
Lisa Jones
I want to Thank the community of Mary of Magdala for voting me on to the Leadership Council. I have been a part of the community since the planning stages and birth of our community I was drawn to the ECC because of its inclusive beliefs and yet allowing me to still practice the ritual of the and Catholic Mass and traditions I was raised in. The growth of our church is amazing and I want to be a part of that. I love the joint partnership we have ventured into with the 301 Faith Partners showing our ability to be part of a multi-spiritual community. I currently also am a member of ISAAC ,Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition , the 301 Faith Partners Immigration Task Force and a member of the MoM Social Justice Committee. I am looking forward to working with the leadership council and the community of Mary of Magadala in our spiritual growth.
Laura Templet
I was raised Roman Catholic in New Orleans. When I moved to Colorado, I attended the Roman Catholic Church until I heard about ECC and Mary Magdala Community. After attending the first service, I felt I had found my spiritual home again.
I grew up living across the street from the church in a parish near New Orleans not far from where I was born.
I love being part of the 301 Faith Partners community and I have tried to connect and contribute in ways when I have time. I
feel a connection to serve and attend the Social Justice Committee meetings and help when time permits. Two years ago
I had time in the summer to help plan and work in the community garden.
I appreciate that David Cloyd reached out to me to see if I was interested in serving on the Leadership Council and I feel honored to be accepted and part of that committee. As far as my personal life, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I still work part time at CSU in the Health Network as a mental health professional for CSU students. I have a female spouse of 25 years and we have adopted 2 girls from the Foster Care System. I also have two grown sons from a past marriage. I have 3 lovely grandchildren.
Mary Magdala ECC has been a touchstone for me and I feel that as an individual human the values and principles held by this community is aligned with my own. When I am not working, parenting or helping others, I enjoy cooking, writing,gardening, listening to music, spending time with granddaughters, traveling, and walking our family dogs.
Bruce Yeazell
Married for 50 years, three children and three grandchildren. B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Cincinnati. Associate Director for Procter and Gamble, now retired. Currently a volunteer driver for elderly and disabled with organization called SAINT, which always needs more drivers ( I can provide info on SAINT if interested in driving).
Kerrie Anderson - Co-Chair
I have been a member of Mary of Magdala since the beginning. I was on the steering committee. I love what this church offers to all focusing on the great commandment, Love God and love one another as you love ourself and as I have loved you. I think it is what drives our community.
I am currently chair of the Liturgy Committee and will continue to serve in that position. My past work background as a department head of a publishing company gave me decision making skills, staff supervision and education, yearly budget skills. I would be honored to serve again on the Leadership Council.
Mother Rosean Amaral, Pastor
The radical welcome and true hospitality spelled out in the ECC Constitution first drew me to Mary of Magdala. I served on the steering committee during our discernment period which led to joining the ECC. I am a lector, member of the Foot Washers and the Adult Education ministry, and an ordained priest with the Ecumenical Catholic Communion. Thanks to the open arms of the community, I am free to join my "YES!" to the many faithful who have come before me! My gratitude to all of you!
Reverend Jane Reina, Associate
Pastor
Jane says she is still touched by the Mary of Magdala Community. As a member for the last four years she says: “As soon I walked into Mary of Magdala for Mass, I could feel the prayerfulness of the community and that they ‘walked the talk.’ I had recently moved from New Jersey and was looking for a Catholic Community that was open, inclusive, and lived the Gospel. Mary of Magdala welcomed me, and more. I also wanted a church that was part of something larger, and Mary of Magdala is part of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion. I am home in an independent church that is connected to other independent churches in the catholic tradition, one that invites everyone to the Table of Christ.
Rosanna Bateman - Secretary
I found the Mary of Magdala community in 2019 and fell in love with it right away. You can find me most Sundays behind the piano, joining you in worship through music. I am married and have 2 adult kids. My husband, Ron, has been living and working in Idaho for the past 6 years and is in the process of retiring and moving home! Our daughter, Miranda, often joins me at mass. She and her husband both work in Fort Collins and live with us. Our son, Garrick, lives in Arvada.
I work full-time at CSU as an advisor in the art department. I've been active in the Mary of Magdala Crocus Group and am excited by the chance to further my involvement in our loving, blessed community.
Russ Johnson
Hi. My name is Russ Johnson. My wife and I are former J23 parishioners who have been in search of a new faith home/community for several years now and believe we have found it in Mary of Magdala. We were active in church leadership during our over 30 years at J23 serving as lead couple for marriage prep for over 2 decades and in co-leadership roles with the senior thanksgiving dinner. I also served on the parish building committee among other activities. I want to be an active member of the community and believe I have several skills that would be of value to the leadership council.
