Volunteer Opportunities - Committees
The ministry of the Society relies upon the congregation's members for its' success. Service on a committee or on the Board of Trustees is one important way that members make a contribution to the congregation's ministry. If you are interested in serving on a particular committee or would like to be consider for a place on the Board of Trustees please contact the Society's office and the Office Administrator will direct your interest.
Aesthetics
The Aesthetics committee helps to create a more visible and aesthetically pleasing building and finds ways to honor the artistic talents of our congregation's members.
Buildings and Grounds
The Buildings and grounds committee works with the congregation's Facilities Manager to maintain the building and landscape. The committee helps to coordinate bi-annual work parties.
Finance
The Finance committee works with the Treasurer to oversee the annual budget preparation. It also meets regularly to consider the long-term financial health of the congregation and the best investment strategies for the congregation's funds. The committee is without a current chair.
Membership
The Membership committee ensures that visitors feel welcome, provides information to newcomers and welcomes new members into the congregation. The committee works with the Membership Coordinator to staff the Sunday Welcoming Teams and to coordinate regular Newcomer Orientation. The Membership committee also coordinates First Sunday Lunch, Circle Suppers and Coffee Hour.
Ministry
The Committee on Ministry works with the minister to promote the ministry of the congregation. It assists the congregation in understanding and evaluating congregation's ministry.
Nominating
The Nominating Committee brings a slate of nominees for the Board of Trustees to the Annual Meeting. The chair rotates among members.
Pastoral Associates
The Pastoral Associates work directly with the minister to meet the pastoral needs of the congregation. Pastoral Associates visit, provide transportation and coordinate assistance to members of the congregation who are sick, shut-in, lonely or in need of assistance.
Religious Education
The Religious Education Committee works with the Director of Religious Education to oversee the congregation's religious education program. It helps with the program's design, assists in teacher selection and training, evaluates the program's successes and challenges and promotes the program to interested visitors.
Stewardship
The Stewardship Committee works on projects to increase gifts of time, talent, and treasure. It organizes the annual every member canvass and nurtures year-round stewardship awareness within our congregation.
Worship Associates
The Worship Associates help lead worship on Sunday. Worship Associates do readings, ask for the offering, lead meditations, occasionally give homilies, make announcements and help with sermon research. As a team the Worship Associates also plan for four worship services each year. Applications for the program are considered in the spring.