Manual of Operations: Congregational Life Committee

1. Authority

“. . .and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near." (Hebrews 10:24-25)

2. Membership

At least one elder from the Session; other members of the congregation; and pastor as ex officio member, no vote.

3. Duties

a. Strengthen the expression of Christian fellowship within the church through monthly Fellowship Dinners. Responsibilities include the set-up and clean- up for the dinners, arranging for the program, and publicity.

b. Oversee any Fellowship Time before or after Sunday worship. (Assign groups responsibility, develop creative approaches, etc.)

c. Oversee, plan, and carry out the Annual All-Church Picnic.

d. Plan for and encourage activities and programs that would promote the fellowship and life of the congregation.

e. Work with the church secretary on the monthly newsletter, The Belltower; promote its use as a tool for enriching the congregational life and devise any changes that would be of benefit to the life of the congregation.