Recognizing that it takes many hearts to achieve a shared vision, our Church operates under the guidance and with the assistance of several boards and committees. Each Board and Committee is comprised of one church member who serves as the Chair, and other church members who are elected to serve a two or three-year term. The number of committee members is dictated by our Church Constitution, and prospective members are voted into their prospective Board or Committee at our annual congregational meeting, held on the second Sunday in January.
Below is a list of our Boards and Committees, as well as a short generalization of some of their goals and objectives.
Board of Deacons
The Board of Deacons is comprised of seven members who oversee the general religious and spiritual direction of our congregation. The Deacons work closely with the Pastor to assist and direct such things as the order of worship on Sunday mornings, the implementation of Communion on Communion Sunday, and the welcoming of new members into our congregation.
Board of Christian Education
The Board of Christian Education is comprised of nine members who oversee the spiritual education aspect of our church, including but not limited to our Sunday School program, Bible Study, Youth Group, and many other educational experiences relating to our faith (Book clubs, visits to the Abbey of the Genessee and Quiet Meadows, etc.).
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is comprised of nine members who care for the building and grounds of our church and parsonage to maintains a safe, beautiful, and well cared for facility.
Board of Christian Stewardship
The Board of Christian Stewardship is comprised of 6 members who organize and assist with the financial gifts we give as a church, including heading up our local church’s contribution to greater UCC missions such as Neighbors in Need, One Great Hour of Sharing, and the UCC Covenant Share. The Board also assists the church financial officers with pledge drives as needed.
Board of Community Life
The Board of Community Life is comprised of 9 members who team together to head up events such as the church-wide Birthday Bash, the Halloween Party, our annual Blanket and Tool drive, and many other church-wide events. This board also volunteers their time to ensure that our fellowship hour following Church service is supplied with coffee and refreshments, as well as members to serve and clean up.
Endowment Committee
The Endowment Committee is comprised of four members who assist the financial officers with matters considering benevolence and other gifts given to our church.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee oversees the finances of the church and is comprised of a member of the Board of Trustees, Board of Christian Stewardship, Memorial Committee, Endowment Committee, Financial Secretary and Treasurer.
Flower Committee
The Flower Committee oversees the decoration of the altar on Sunday mornings, as well as the caring and maintenance of the plant life in our church.
Memorial Committee
The Memorial Committee is responsible for receiving, acknowledging, and recording financial gifts given in memory of someone in the congregation. The committee, when asked, will help families choose a suitable memorial. All monies, given to the Memorial Fund belong to the congregation and require a vote of the Church Council or congregation in order to spend.