The Structure of First Congregational Church
The administrative body of First Congregational Church is made up of an executive Council and several Church Boards all of which consist of elected members and friends of First Congregational Church. The descriptions of these groups and their makeup is as follows:
Council
Council is comprised of the chairs of each of the Boards, three members-at-large, the moderator, two associate moderators and the pastor. Council provides overall coordination and management of the church. Specific issues such as the budget will be taken to a Congregational Meeting as the congregation, as a whole, remains the final decision making body.
Deacons
The Board of Deacons consists of 12 members who serve 3-year terms (4 are newly elected each year). They assist in leading worship; Organize inreach efforts to parishioners; Plan special programs such as the Lenten Series; and enhance the spiritual life of the church.
Trustees
The Board of Trustees consists of 12 members who serve 3-year terms (4 are newly elected each year). They monitor the budget which the congregation approves at its Annual Meeting; oversee the building and grounds; and provide administrative oversight for the Mayflower Learning Center.
Christian Education
The Board of Christian Education consists of 12 members who serve 3-year terms (4 are newly elected each year). They are responsible for shaping and carrying out Church School Curriculum and teaching; develop education opportunities for adults; and help shape Pilgrim Fellowship Youth program.
Outreach
The Outreach Board consists of 9 members who serve 3-year terms (3 are newly elected each year). They create opportunity for church to respond to persons with need in the local community as well as nationally and internationally. Such responses may be giving financial support or hands on work.
Membership and Church Development
The Membership & Church Development Board consists of 9 members who serve 3-year terms (9 are newly elected each year). They implement a greeting and follow-up program for visitors; Organize new member groups; and work with new members to help them integrate into the ongoing life of the church.
Stewardship
The Stewardship Board consists of 6 members who serve 3-year terms (2 are newly elected each year). They enables the congregation to be continuously mindful of its responsibilities as stewards and caretakers of all God's gifts and provide opportunities for the congregation to think creatively about its financing of the church.
Ministry Teams
We are currently moving much of our day-to-day service to ministry teams where members and friends commit to a year working in a area of their interest that will reduce membership on some boards and eliminate others.
