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GOVERNING BOARDS

CHURCH COUNCIL

Generally coordinates the work of all boards and acts as an interim committee between congregational meetings
Consists of the Moderator, co-chairs of the Diaconate Board, chairs of Trustees, Missions, Christian Ed., and Music Boards; Church Historian, Church Representative, Women's Felowship President, and Pilgrim Fellowship representative (not currently).
Is responsible for recommending new minister to the congregation upon recommendation of Pastoral Search Comm.; appoints annual Nominating Committee
Responsible for compilation and publication of church's annual report
Appoints delegates to local, state, and national meetings
Calls special meetings for congregational votes
Constructs and interprets the church's constitution and bylaws

Responsible for acquisition, control, management. improvement, and disposal of all church property and the collection, conservation, and disbursement of church funds
Audits Treasurer's books
12 members with four standing committees: Property, Personnel, Special Events, Finance

15 members with five standing committees: Worship, Communion, Friendship, Visitation, Ushering
Responsible for the religious activities and spiritual growth of the church in close cooperation with the minister
Ministers to elderly, shut-in, and ill members of the congregation
Helps to welcome new members
Provides ushers, greeters, candlelighters, communion servers, and other personnel necessary to the church service
Provides for the coffee hour following Sunday services

Investigates and promotes all mission activities of the church locally, nationally, and abroad
Consists of nine members
Provides fresh food assistance to local food pantries
Prepares a special mission budget and disperses available funds throughout the year

Consists of nine members
Establishes, promotes, and supervises the religious education program for the church's children and adults
Sponsors Jesus' birthday party in December
Helps to plan the Lenten programs
Provides for teacher training
Works to assist the leadership for the Pilgrim Youth Fellowship
Provides the supervisory board for Small World Preschool
Assists with other special planning during the church year including youth Christmas and Easter programs
Plans and executes Vacation Bible School and summer Sunday school sessions

Consists of five members
Is responsible for the creation, promotion, and supervision of all church music activities including vocal choirs, bell choirs, special music, and the hosting of guest musicians
Prepares music budget to provide for directors' compensation and the purchase of sheet music, and other supplies
Oversees and arranges for proper maintenance of the church's instruments including the organ, grand piano and Clavinova
Assists in the hiring process for church organist and choral directors

Consists of seven members
Responsible for collection and preservation of all matters and documents of historical importance to the church
Maintains the church archives and assists with requests for historical information by church members and by others from outside the church

Currently consists of two church circles: Alliance Circle which meets in the daytime and the Margaret Nairn Guild which meets in the evening
Sends representative to the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches annually
Provides funding for various charitable programs
Provides for special fellowship among the women of the church

Represents the church at Burlington Area Council of Churches' functions and assists in promoting interdenominational understanding among the various local churches
Attends, when possible, state and national meetings of Congregational churches