Committees

Staff-Parish Relations Committee – to address the staffing needs of the congregation, including both clergy appointments and lay job positions.

Trustees – to oversee the maintenance of the physical buildings and properties of the church, and to supervise the investment of endowments and bequests

Finance – to address the budgetary needs of the church related to its ministry and mission in the community and the annual conference, to oversee the income and the spending of money given to the church, and to design an annual program of stewardship

Lay Leadership – to recruit and train volunteers for the various committees and task forces of the congregation.

Education Committee – to develop a comprehensive program of Christian education for all ages and all members of the church

Worship Committee – to assist with the design and function of the various worship services of the church to enhance the congregation’s experience of the sacred

Missions – to involve the congregation in ministry with Christians beyond the walls of the church building

Fellowship – to provide opportunities for the congregation to grow in love and friendship as they play, feast, and celebrate together

Health Ministries Committee – to assist the parish nurse in designing programs and recruiting volunteers to address the health care needs of the congregation

Memorials Committee – to receive memorial contributions, send letters of acknowledgement, , and select appropriate use for contributions received

Bereavement Committee – to provide a meal or reception for families who are grieving the death of a family member

Hospitality Task Force – to develop methods for welcoming and involving new people in the life and ministry of the church

Social Justice Task Force – to inform the congregation of current, social justice issues and to encourage action and involvement in resolving the issues

Youth Council – to assist the youth directors in developing

Decisions

Most decisions relating to the ministry and operation of the church are made by the church council that meets on the second Thursday of Jan., March, May, July, September, and November at 7:00 pm. The church council is comprised of the chairs of the church’s committees and task forces (listed below), the lay leaders of the church, and elected at-large members of the council.

Some decisions are required to be made by charge conference action. A meeting of a charge conference is scheduled with the Central district superintendent who presides over the meeting, or who assigns an active elder to preside in his absence. Decisions made by the charge conference generally relate to the sell or purchase of property, the construction of new buildings, the endorsement of candidates for ordained ministry, the election of church officers, the removal of members, and the compensation of clergy.

Finally, some decisions are made by annual conference or general conference action. These decisions are recorded in the Book of Discipline and in the Journal of the Annual Conference. The current edition of the Book of Discipline and the Conference Journal are available in the church office.