Congregational meetings.
The congregation has a primary voice in decision making, and several congregational meetings are called each year. These are chaired by the Chair of Church Congregation.
Church Council.
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 8.00pm at the church.
Church Council is responsible for sprititual leadership and administration on behalf of the congregation. It is an elected body of 25, plus the ministerial team, and any life elders who wish to serve on it. A majority of those elected must be elders.
Church Council Committees.
There are various Church Council committees that look after aspects of congregational life, and report to Council. Foremost among these are the four “On The Way Together’ groups, charged with the advancement of the spiritual and missional life of the church. These four groups are:
Community Hub -> Risking innovation & diversity: Supportive, liberating relationships
Inclusive Community -> Supportive liberating relationships; Spiritually inspired living
Community Outreach -> Generously living God’s love; Spiritually inspired living
Community of Faith -> Passionately expressing faith & Spiritually inspired living
Other Committees involved with the administrative life of the congregation are:
Worship Committee
Plans and prepares all aspects of worship services, and assist the ministers with the worship life of the congregation.
Pastoral Committee
Ensures that the church’s care and compassion is offered to all who come to the pastoral attention of the congregation.
Finance
Manages the church finances, and responds to the financial strategies as determined by the congregation.
Property
Manages the church properties, and responds to the material strategies as determined by the congregation.
Communications
Publishes a regular newsletter about the life of the congregation, and oversees the church web pages and electronic media.
Planned giving-Continuation
The Committee administers the Congregations’s planned giving programme using envelopes for weekly offerings. This programme is intended to assist people in the area of financial stewardship, and is built on the principles of giving regularly, proportionately and happily.
People wishing to join the programme, or to alter their involvement in any way, should contact the committee either directly or through the church office. The work of this committee is always handled discreetly and confidentiality is observed.
Youth Committee
Works with the youth of the congregation to assist them with the development and running of a variety of youth activities.
Elders Council.
All elders (approx. 45) meet as a group bimonthly. They assist the ministers in worship and the sacraments, giving oversight to various aspects of congregational life, such as welcoming and home visiting. All elders are members of Church Council Committees.
Bequests
There are many ways and different times that we can contribute to GWUC. It can be by a weekly, monthly or other regular giving.
But sometimes this can be difficult depending on our own personal financial situation. Also, in these dynamic times, we may be uncertain how to best provide for ourselves, but to share our resources. Providing for a bequest in your will is another way to assist your local congregation for many years.
If you are interested in this option please read the attached information.
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