Session of ​FPC-BC

The Session is the governing board of the church. It consists of 18 ordained elders in 3 classes. Each elder is assigned to a subcommittee. The subcommittees of Session are: Christian Education, Congregation Life, Mission Interpretation and Stewardship, Trustees, and Worship & Music. Each subcommittee is then made up of 2 elders and 4 members at large.  ​

Christian Education

The Christian Education Committee is responsible for the development and oversight of church programs of education and nurture in the congregation. The Committee is also charged with the spiritual health and care of the congregation. It is therefore incumbent upon the Committee to use every available opportunity through special programs and small groups to add to and enhance the spiritual life of the congregation.

​The Committee develops and recommends to Session a ministry of education for children, youth and adults that meets the needs of the congregation, giving adequate attention to issues of spiritual life, Scripture, social concern and the Presbyterian Church. The Committee provides all necessary training for the most effective use of the resource staff. The oversight of the church library, church nursery and media center is the Committee’s responsibility.
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​Mission Interpretation and Stewardship

 The Mission Interpretation and Stewardship Committee (MIS) is responsible for directing the proclamation of the Gospel, the outreach of the church in ministry and service, mission interpretation and stewardship.

​The Committee plans, recommends to Session, and administers a year-round program of mission interpretation and stewardship commitment. It recommends to Session the annual division and designation of self-allocation funds to governing bodies; reviews and makes recommendations to Session on all other mission programs and/or projects; recommends action requests for special offerings and conducts solicitation drives for special offerings. The Committee acts as a liaison to all community service and ecumenical groups.
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Congregational Life

The Congregational Life Committee (CLC) oversees and coordinates special events and the activities of fellowship and/or service groups to the end that the group life of the congregation will work to the building up of the church and extension of the love of Christ.

• The Committee plans, recommends to Session and administers a program of new member recruitment, orientation and assimilation consistent with Session policy
• The Committee supervises the administration of the official records and membership rolls.
• The Committee recognizes and presents a fifty-year member pin to persons who have been active communicant members of this congregation for fifty continuous years.
• The Congregational Life Committee organizes annual and special congregational meetings. The Committee facilitates congregational events in cooperation with other boards and committees of the church.
• The Committee plans, recommends to Session and administers a program designed to bring the activities of the church to the attention of the community. In meeting this responsibility the Committee supervises all church publications and commercial advertising.

Worship and Music

The Worship and Music Committee (WAM) reviews and recommends to Session matters pertaining to the public worship of God, including special services. In meeting this responsibility the Committee is to provide supervision of scheduling, coordination, preparation and celebration of the sacraments and seasonal observances (Advent wreath, Lenten and Advent concerts). The Committee also is responsible for recruitment, training and direction of the Board of Ushers, acolytes, liturgists and sound system volunteers, and oversees the Pew Minders.

The Committee works with the music staff to develop a ministry of choral and instrumental music with persons of all ages. It is responsible for the care and use of choir robes, music, instruments and vestments owned by the church. The Worship and Music Committee schedules chime playing volunteers. Learn more about our Worship through Music.

Trustees

 The responsibilities of the Trustees fall into four categories: Facilities, Finance, Endowment and Memorials, and Personnel. 

• Facilities: The Trustees have full responsibility for the supervision, care, maintenance and improvement of the properties, buildings, grounds, mechanical equipment and systems, office equipment and supplies, custodial equipment and supplies, and furnishings owned, leased or rented by the church.
• Finance: The Trustees have responsibility for overseeing financial operation of the church including monitoring and analyzing income, expenditures, investments and other financial considerations.
• Endowment and Memorials: The Trustees, or sub-committee thereof, develop policies pertaining to the Endowment and Memorial Funds.
• Personnel: Through the work of its Personnel Committee, the Trustees have responsibility for the recruitment and development of a church staff adequate to meet the needs of ministry within the church’s financial means, and for interpreting staff needs to the congregation.