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»Organization
The government of this church is
vested in its members who, as the congregation, exercise the right of
control in all of its affairs. While this church is an autonomous body, it
is associated with the
Pacific Northwest
Conference and the
United Church of
Christ at the national level.
Church Council The Church Council acts on behalf of the
congregation, and meets monthly. (The entire congregation conducts church
business meetings about twice a year.) The Church Council is made up of
representatives of the church's various Boards, plus various Church
Council officers. The work of the Church Council includes coordination and
evaluation of the overall church program, establishment of revised and new
directions for the church, and long range planning. The Council also establishes personnel practices,
administers the church's property and funds, and enters into contracts on
behalf of the Church.
Church Boards The
Boards of the church are usually made up of 6 - 12 people who meet on a
monthly basis to carry out the purposes and priorities of the church. Some
examples of Boards include the Worship and Music Board, the Facilities and
Equipment Board and the Mission Board. For more information on how Boards
operate, or to get information about joining a board, please refer to Lay Leadership.
Our Priorities In
2004 the congregation engaged in a year-long discernment and planning
process which resulted in the adoption of a set of priorities to guide our
work together through 2009. Our church priorities address our commitment to
ministries that unapologetically make real the radical message of Jesus, and
help equip us to live out his teachings. |
