There are many opportunities to serve at Faith United Protestant Church.  Listed below are the Council and Ministry positions.  If you have questions, please contact the appropriate chairperson.
Ministries

Worship and Music
The Ministry assists the ordained staff in planning, coordinating, and evaluating innovative, inspiring, and dynamic worship services, including liturgy and music, based on the sound theological practices that emerge in the United Protestant tradition. The Ministry provides ushers, greeters, nursery, acolytes, communion needs, sound system, and chancel preparation, as needed for the service.  This Ministry also coordinates the musical offerings by the adult, youth, and bell choirs.  Chair:  Sylvia Gay

Building and Grounds
The Ministry's function is to oversee the use, occupancy and care of real and personal property of the church.  With the guidance of the facilities manager, Building and Grounds works to assure a high standard of both functional and aesthetic services.  Standing committees include Grounds and the Columbarium and Memorial Gardens.  Chair:  Vaughn Van Dolah

Care and Nurture
With pastoral leadership and ministry of the laity, the Ministry oversees the providing of on-going care and nurture to Faith members and constituents and the assimilation of new members. It nurtures a philosophy of stewardship of service among all members through a comprehensive volunteer program for the work of the church in the local as well as larger world.  The Ministry provides hospitality as needed for funerals, special occasions, and Sunday morning refreshments.  Standing committees include, Lay Caring, Christian Service, and Spiritual Gifts.  Co-Chairs:  Cheryl Black and Doris Warren

Christian Education
With guidance and direction from the professional staff, the C.E. Ministry oversees the educational opportunities for all age groups at Faith.  It provides a broad range of programs incorporating applications of Christian teachings and principles to contemporary lives.  The Ministry develops and oversees programming such as Sunday School, Adult Education, and Bible Study.
Co-Chairs: Jan Vinson and Jennifer Washington  (top)

Fellowship
This Ministry develops and nurtures a deep sense of Christian fellowship among all ages by offering and overseeing a variety of programs and activities to meet the social and recreational needs of the people of Faith Church.  The standing committees include Adult Social Activities, Student Fellowships, Spiritual Enrichment, and Faith Theater. Chair:  Jacque Klippenstein

Financial
The Financial Ministry is responsible for all fiscal matters of Faith United Protestant Church from determinint the annual budget and planning the pledge campaign to deciding on the disbursement of funds.  The standing committees of the Financial Ministry are Finance, Endowment, Fundraising, Benevolence, and Memorials.  Chair:  Barry Klippenstein (top)

Reaching Out
The Ministry raises awareness of the congregation to needs in the community and the larger world and develops policiees and programs to help meet these needs.  The standing committees include Mission/Social Justice, Communications/Marketing and New Member.
Co-Chairs:  Peggy Wing and Linda Lulewicz


At-large members
The four at-large members represent the congregation as a whole and serve on one or more committees.  One at-large member may also serve on the United Protestant Council. (top)

COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Nominating Committee
This committee prepares a slate of candidates from among members of the church for election to the Church Council and Ministries.  Chair: Bonnie Clark

Personnel Committee
This committee reviews and evaluates the performance of the pastor and all other paid staff with the pastor.
Co-Chairs:  Ginny Anderson & Sharon Platt

Pastoral Relations Committee
This committee serves as support to the pastor and as an ombudsman between the membership and organizations of the church and its pastoral staff.  Church Council membership is not necessary to serve on this committee.

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