Our Church is run by its laypeople who serve on the boards and commissions of the church. Each year at the Annual Meeting the ministry commission replaces members. Here is a list of our commissions and their function, according to our By-Laws.
Church Council
Consists of the moderator (chair of the council), the administrator, and five members-at-large serving as regular members; and serving as ex-officio members; the pastor (without vote), the clerk (secretary of the council), the six commission chairpeople; the Community Church Women’s Guild representative, and any other representatives appointed by a recognized auxiliary group of the church.
Education
Guides the educational ministry of the church in accordance with the church’s educational and theological principles; determines and implements policy; coordinates the programs and the work of various educational groups (e.g., Sunday school, youth ministry, adult studies, camps and conferences, etc.); offers training and support for teachers and leaders; provides, promotes, and maintains a library of educational resources; and, supervises the use and maintenance of audio-visuals.
Membership
Plans and oversees the church’s ministry of service and caring for church and community members; organizes and maintains a ministry of pastoral visitation; provides periodic opportunities for fellowship coordinating hospitality and child care as needed; promotes the development of small groups within the church; provides training for new members in the meaning and significance of the church and its membership; encourages the participation of inactive church members and annually recommends revision of the membership rolls; develops policies and plans programs to encourage church growth.
Ministry
Organizes, implements, and promotes the volunteer ministry program within the church; develops and maintains resource data on member’s interests, gifts, and talents; selects and nominates candidates for elective positions, oversees the selection and recruitment of persons to appointive positions and fills vacancies in elective positions; maintains job descriptions for church positions; provides orientation, training, and recognition for church ministry volunteers; and assesses periodically the need for review and/or revision of the church’s structure and/or mission statement.
Outreach
Gives guidance to the church’s mission in the community and the world; provides for the means of mission education, interpretation and empowerment; promotes special mission offerings; nurtures understanding and action in regard to contemporary social, economic, and political issues relating to justice and peace; encourages community ministries by members and church groups; and fosters denominational and ecumenical cooperation.
Stewardship
Provides for the care, maintenance, and improvement of church property, buildings, and equipment; oversees finances including preparation of the annual budget, oversight of its operation, management of unbudgeted expenses, and handling of loans and invested funds; determines policy for the use of facilities and equipment; maintains necessary insurance coverage; provides for stewardship education and interpretation; plans and conducts an annual appeal for funds in support of the budget; establishes or maintains a church endowment policy; solicits, selects, and accepts and maintains records of memorial and designated gifts; and oversees the operation of the church office.
Worship
Oversees and supports the worship and spiritual life of the church; plans and/or promotes activities that encourage spiritual development; assists in planning worship services and in the preparation and administration of the ordinances/sacraments; provides for music, flowers, worship supplies, and worship aides (greeters, ushers, lectors, child care coordinators, etc); provide for regular fellowship hours following worship, and procures pulpit and pastoral supply during pastoral absences.
CHURCH COUNCIL
Pastor: TBD – search committee in place
Church Council Moderator: Michael Green
Clerk: Andrea Hoppel
Treasurer: Carol-Anne Taddeo
Secretary: Joy Steward (temporary)
Sexton: Jim Plunkett
Outreach
Betsey Keeney
Linda Sutherland
Heather Plunkett
Bruce Tourtellot
Stewardship
Richard Douglas - chair
Gary Myers
Jim Plunkett
Phil Gaffey
Our commissions and their functions.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Education
Lauren Miroshnikov
Membership
Joanna Reagan - chair
Jake Myers
Scott Nadeau
Linda Wilder
Ministry
Melissa Ribaudo - chair
Dang Bupphaves
Becky Torpey
Council Members at Large
Rosemary Connors
Merle Green
Ross McDougall
Jean Morse
Bill Goodhue
Pastoral Relations
John Dennis
Holly Gaudette
Linda Sutherland
Worship
Faun MacDonald - chair
Debbie Dennis
Leslee Gragg
Janice Green
Joy Steward
Flower Chairperson
Jennifer Gavrichev
Follow us on facebook.