What are you seeking?
- We long for mercy
- We long for community
- We long for God
- We need a good word
- We need connection
- We need moral reminders
- And we believe we are not alone.
Who We Are
At Boulevard, we believe in the priesthood of all believers – that ordained clergy and church members alike are called to share God’s love and mercy in word and deed. Everyone has unique gifts, and we hope you’ll find a place to share yours here.
OUR STAFF
Rev. Tiffany Komasara brings 30+ years experience working for and serving with nonprofit and community organizations to her ministry. Tiffany earned her Master of Divinity Degree from Capital University’s Trinity Seminary in 2015 and was ordained in the PC (USA) that same year. Prior to attending seminary, Tiffany worked as an attorney and prior to that worked in the Columbus arts community. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts and law degrees from Capital.
When not at church, you’ll find Tiffany out listening to or making music, hitting the bike trail or kayaking when the weather is good, or meeting folks for coffee or a meal at one of Grandview’s many fine eating establishments.
Jeanette Gonzalez, Office Manager, staffs the church office Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jeanette tackles her many tasks with joy and grace, and would be glad to assist you with getting connected to our church.
Our church finances are managed by Valerie Bosworth. Valerie works full time for the CPA firm Schmidt and Associates.
Our music staff includes Choir Director Darius McBride and organist Tom Kolar.
You can read more about Darius and Tom on the Music Ministry page.
CHURCH OFFICERS
Our church is governed by its members. All members are eligible to be called to serve on Session, the church’s governing board, or the board of Deacons – those set apart for the service of care and compassion. The church’s Nominating Committee is tasked with discerning leaders called to serve on these boards. Terms are for three years, and may be repeated once. Our current leadership roster includes:
2025 SESSION
Tim Harvey – Clerk of Session, Personnel Committee Chair
Merri Bame – Outreach Committee Chair
George Els – Property Committee Chair, Worship and Music Committee Member
Kevin Hicks – Mission Committee Liaison, Nominating Committee Co-Chair
Martha Hills – Faith Development Committee Chair
Beth Walli – Nominating Commitee Co-Chair, Worship and Music Committee Member
Linda Wilton – Worship and Music Committee Chair
LaMar Zigler – Finance Committee Chair, Outreach Committee Member
BOARD OF DEACONS
Kyme Rennick, Moderator
Carol Agler
Jane Conner
Sue Harvey
Alex McCormick
Michael Schmidt
Kim Welter
What We Believe
At Boulevard, we believe that everyone is a child of God. You will never look into the eyes of someone who is not worthy of love and redemption. We believe that God is love, repentance means to change, and salvation comes both individually and communally when our willingness to surrender to God’s will manifests in the healing of all creation.
As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., we adhere to the tenets of the reformed faith, which you can read about here.
We believe God is still speaking, and that we know God’s word through the witness of Scripture which we strive to read literately, not literally. Faith is a journey, not a destination, and when you become part of our community we trust you will find a range of opinions and a willingness to accept your own. Relationship with Jesus Christ is our highest aspiration, and we find him in the faces, hearts and minds of one another.
Our Staff
Rev. Tiffany Komasara brings 30+ years experience working for and serving with nonprofit and community organizations to her ministry. Tiffany earned her Master of Divinity Degree from Capital University’s Trinity Seminary in 2015 and was ordained in the PC (USA) that same year. Prior to attending seminary, Tiffany worked as an attorney and prior to that worked in the Columbus arts community. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts and law degrees from Capital.
When not at church, you’ll find Tiffany out listening to or making music, hitting the bike trail or kayaking when the weather is good, or meeting folks for coffee or a meal at one of Grandview’s many fine eating establishments.
Jeanette Gonzalez, Office Manager, staffs the church office Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jeanette tackles her many tasks with joy and grace, and would be glad to assist you with getting connected to our church.
Our church finances are managed by Valerie Bosworth. Valerie works full time for the CPA firm Schmidt and Associates.
Our music staff includes Choir Director Darius McBride and organist Tom Kolar. You can read more about Darius and Tom on the Music Ministry page.
Our History
Since 1925, Boulevard Presbyterian Church has grown from “the little white church” on the corner of Northwest Boulevard and Second Avenue, to become home for the people of Grandview Heights and beyond who seek to live out their faith by serving God and neighbor in active hands-on ways.
Boulevard began forming in the 1920’s, when the Grandview-Arlington community was a fast-growing suburban area. God called committed individuals to provide a church home in this growing community. As a result, the “little white church” was built on our present site, and was dedicated to God’s glory on November 15, 1925.
Following the end of the Second World War, the growth of Boulevard required a much bigger building. The original wood-framed church was moved to the rear of the lot and work on the new sanctuary began in June, 1950 and was completed in December, 1951. A new Education Wing was added in 1958, and the original church building was sold to another faith community and moved to the East side of Columbus.
For over 60 years, Boulevard Presbyterian Church has been the home of Boulevard Preschool, serving our community by offering more than just childcare to families of all faiths and walks of life.
Faith Formation
Boulevard Presbyterian Church offers Sunday morning opportunities for all ages to grow in their faith and experience community. From our Children’s Moments in worship to our mission-focused classes, Boulevard offers thought-provoking discussions, book studies, hands-on experiences, bible studies, guest presentations, and fellowship opportunities for all ages.
Intergenerational learning activities, like our annual bean soup kit assembly, are often offered after worship on the first Sunday of the month. Classes for children and adults are planned for most other weeks. See the calendar for details.
Membership
What does it mean to “belong?” At Boulevard, we welcome all on the journey to live a more authentic, loving and meaningful life. We are by no means perfect, but we are all made better through Christ’s perfect love and grace.
Whether you are young or old, a dyed-in-the wool church-goer or someone on the outside looking in, it is our calling and our joy to welcome you into our family of faith. We strive to be welcoming to a wide range of people, and we hope that you’ll find folks here that share your interests as well as those who teach you something new. The one thing we all share is a desire to learn more about Jesus Christ and participate in the work and worship of our congregation.
If you are looking for a faith family, a place to call home, and community that seeks to do more than just “go to church”, we invite you to join us in worship and service and consider becoming a member of our congregation.
To learn more about membership, please contact Pastor Tiffany at [email protected]
Careers
Are you tech-savvy and comfortable behind a soundboard? Boulevard seeks to hire a regular audio-visual engineer to operate our relatively simply audio and live-stream system. This is a Sunday morning 9:15 – 11:15 position, paid at a competitive hourly rate. Review the position description here and email your resume Attn: Personnel Committee to [email protected]
We are all longing for something - connection, truth, love, a chance to show our gratitude. At Boulevard, we find these things and more when we worship, serve and grow together.
