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Church operations are conducted by volunteer committees.
Involvement in committee activities is an important way of contributing
to the life of our church and determining its current and future
direction. Newcomers also find that joining
a committee is an excellent way to get to know people and make
the personal connections that strengthen our community.
The Standing Committee is the central governing body, responsible
for directing the affairs of the church. It meets monthly and
as necessary for special situations.
- The Music and Worship Committee coordinates music and congregational
participation in the worship services.
- The Religious Education Committee organizes and runs the church
school program, and develops adult discussion groups and presentations
on topics of general interest.
- The Membership Committee welcomes visitors and new members,
helps keep
members connected with church life, and coordinates coffee hours
and bi-monthly pot-luck lunches.
- The Ministerial Relations Committee facilitates dialogue between
the congregation and its minister by discussing emerging concerns
and exploring new suggestions.
- The Finance Committee monitors the financial health of the
church and prepares the Annual Budget for the congregation.
The Theodore Parker Church is supported by the contributions
of its members and friends, income from renting the parish house
to various community groups, and proceeds of fund-raising events.
- The Property Committee cares for our buildings and grounds.
It is responsible for maintenance, repair and landscaping, for
supervising the work of the administrator, and for overseeing
the use of the premises by authorized groups.
- The Building Restoration Committee plans and manages projects
to repair and restore the community's historic edifice and stained
glass, and writes grant proposals to support those projects.
- The Canvass Committee organizes the annual spring canvass
drive and dinner and trains canvassers to meet with church members
and friends to elicit their comments about the previous year
and their ideas about goals and programs
for the coming year. Financial pledges are encouraged during
the canvass.
For more information about committees, contact
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