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of Spiritual Life and Formation Ministry of Spiritual Life and Formation This ministry team will partner with church staff to ensure that this church is a place of spiritual sustenance and growth for all who are on a faith journey, seeking meaning and purpose in life. It will focus on worship and spiritual formation (Christian Education) for all ages. This ministry team will support worship and spiritual formation opportunities that are accessible in all senses to all; intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally. This ministry will include the committees listed below along with Interest Groups and Ad hoc Teams involved in worship planning, prayer, and spiritual formation, Diaconate, Music and Arts, Drama, Youth Ministry, Church School, Adult Spiritual Formation, Prayer Ministry, Stephen Ministry and others as created. Diaconate Vicki Moore, Don Hayes, Anne McCune, Bob Yacubian, 1. Membership The Diaconate will consist of twelve (12) members of the Church elected by the members of the Church. 2. Duties a. Cooperate with the Minister(s) in promoting the spiritual life of the Church and community. b. Act upon applications for transfers and terminations of membership in the church and report to the Church Clerk all action taken in connection with Church Membership. c. Assist the Minister(s) in administering the Sacraments. d. Provide greeters and ushers. e. Review regularly, with the Minister(s), the contents of the Order of Worship. f. Be responsible for maintaining adequate pulpit supply in the absence of the Minister(s). g. Oversee and support Stephen Ministry. Music and Arts Alice Bernet, Phinie Faux, Dan Harris, Marcia
Beaumont, 1. Membership This committee will consist of four (4) persons elected by the members of the Church. 2. Duties a. It will be responsible for the Ministry of Music and Art Programs, consulting with the Director of Music, the Minister(s), and other Committees of their Ministry for guidance and suggestions. b. It will coordinate programming through its Ministry Coordinator with other committees. c. Be responsible for the maintenance of the musical instruments, equipment and library. Youth Ministry Jane Trombi, Kathleen Joyal, Carrie Hoffman, Kelly Ringland 1. Membership This committee will consist of four (4) persons elected by the members of the Church and up to a total of four (4) youth of middle and high school ages appointed by the elected members of the committee to serve on the committee with vote. 2. Duties a. It will be in charge of programming for middle and high school youth. This programming may also include older elementary age and young adult activities when appropriate. b. Programs may include but are not limited to: faith journeys, retreats, fund raising, service projects, mission trips and Church camp activities and joint programs with local, Conference and national youth ministries. Church School Linda Mangones, Carol Sands, Laura Thomas, vacant (1) 1. Membership This committee will consist of four (4) persons elected by the members of the Church. 2. Duties a. It will be in charge of the Church School program for infants through Confirmation. b. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Selection of curriculum, recruit and train Church School teachers, arrange for child care and plan for Vacation Bible School. c. Oversee relations with the United Church of Christ Cooperative Nursery School. Adult Spiritual Nancy Woods, Mike Haines, Peter DeMoya, Rose Kundanis 1. Membership This committee will consist of four (4) persons elected by the members of the Church. 2. Duties a. It will be responsible for providing the programming that facilitates and enhances faith development across a wide spectrum of topics, including Bible study. Programming may include young adults, when appropriate. b. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Choosing appropriate topics for attention, recruiting faculty for programming and advertising of programs. Family and Intergenerational Gwen Smith, Darcey Zecha, Marty Hennum, Diana Sommer 1. Membership This committee will consist of four (4) persons elected by the members of the Church. 2. Duties a. It will coordinate the planning and organizing of intergenerational worship, fellowship, drama, educational and mission opportunities and work to meet the needs of all types of families and family structures in the congregation. Interest Groups Ushers and Greeters 
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