Committees Requiring Membership

Diaconate

A Deacon is an active member of the church, elected by the congregation to help the minister promote the SPIRITUAL LIFE and FELLOWSHIP of the church. Responsibilities: Coordinate and participate in the CARING MINISTRY of our church by: Contacting and visiting the sick, infirmed, elderly or other members of the Church who need care. Preparing…

Finance

Purpose To provide oversight over the financial resources of the Church To assist the congregation in budgeting process To provide support for the Treasurer and Collector Typical Committee Tasks/Activities Drafting an annual budget Monitoring investment portfolio performance Reviewing treasurer’s and collector’s reporting Monitoring financial performance in relation to the budget Maintaining financial policies and procedures…

Minister Parish Relations

A three member team responsible for supporting and maintaining an open and healthy relationship and communication between the congregation and the Ministry Team.

Nominating

Purpose To prayerfully consider how best to match people and their skills with positions of responsibility within the church. Encourage congregants to utilize their talents and abilities in the mission and ministries of the church. Typical Committee Tasks/Activities Identify the skills and talents of the members of the church family. Determine where in the church…

Personnel

Purpose To represent the congregation on personnel related matters and provide support to the church staff and the committees that provide oversight for the paid staff positions. Typical Committee Tasks/Activities Accountable for all personnel administration activity, except for specific actions that may be assigned to others (such as MPRC). Create, maintain and review personnel policies…

Property

The Property Committee is charged with the management and maintenance of the meetinghouse and the parsonage. The committee members view this work; and the tasks are multiple and varied, with an outlook of mission outreach We desire to keep our meeting house and parsonage clean, neat, safe and fully operational so that all can worship…

Stewardship

Purpose To conduct an annual Stewardship Campaign (with a goal of each member and friend completing an “Estimate of Giving” card). Provide continuous stewardship education including but not limited to encouraging commitment of God-given time, talent and resources (money) to the church, society, and the environment. Typical Committee Tasks/Activities Meet at least once per month…