Presently she works with our National Staff as the Steward for Administration of the Stewardship Council of the United Church of Christ. Jan Hoskin - Director of Education Jan Hoskin has been the Director of Education at O.C.C. for 10 years. Jan organizes and supervises the educational ministry of the Church from baptism into adulthood. She works with the Board of Education in many areas of ministry including Sunday School, Youth Ministry , Adult Education , New Membership Classes, Leadership Training, and special activities such as Vacation Bible School and Advent Workshop. In addition, Jan supervises the Church sponsored Olmsted Community Preschool, which offers weekday educational experiences for three, four and five year-olds in our Church and community.
Education is a vital component in developing one's faith.
Jan's ministry is to provide the best possible opportunities for education to our diverse and growing congregation. This ministry, developed by Fairview Health System, is in place to meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of our parishioners. For ten hours each week, especially Thursdays, Pat is available as a referral source, teacher and support person. As a Registered Nurse with a social work degree, Pat is an advocate of holistic wellness for all. Home visits, along with health programs, newsletter articles, and bulletin boards are scheduled around her office appointments.