Deacons

The Board of Deacons assists the Pastor in matters of worship, church membership and the general spiritual well being of the church and community.

BOARD OF DEACONS

1. A Board of deacons consisting of nine members shall be elected from the membership of the congregation, three of whom shall be elected at each Annual Congregational Meeting and serve a term of three years. The Nominating Committee shall seek the best possible persons for the vacancies keeping in mind that diversity is desirable.
2. The Church Clerk shall serve ex-officio.
3. A chairperson shall be elected by the members at the first regular meeting.
4. The Board of Deacons shall cooperate with the Pastor in matters of worship, church membership and the general spiritual interests of the church and community.
5. The Board of Deacons shall assist the Pastor in administering the Sacrament of Holy Communion and prepare the elements for the service of Holy Communion.
6. It shall be the duty of the Board of Deacons to supervise and arrange for flowers at all church services; to provide for greeters, ushers, and acolytes for all services; to befriend and visit the sick, shut-ins and newcomers to the community.
7. The Board of Deacons shall report regularly to the Church Council and annually to the membership at the Annual Congregational Meeting.