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Committees
Session Divisions and Committees
Church Administration Division
Challenges people with the privilege of responsible christian stewardship of money, time and talent. Establishes the annual church budget. Provides for the administration of the church's program. Provides for the management of the church's property. Following are committees of this division.Operations and Planning
Responsible for the overall administers of church operations and long-range planning.Personnel
Responsible for overall administration of church employees.Buildings and Grounds
Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and improvement of all church buildings, grounds, facilities and furnishings.Stewardship
Responsible for all phases of budget planning, the annual pledge drive and for reporting and evaluating the funds received and disbursed. It also interprets to the congregation the needs of the mission and ministry of the church.The following committees operate independently but report to Session through the Church Administration Division.
Heritage
Responsible for maintaining the tradition and history of our church. Sees that church records and memorabilia are preserved and shared so as to enhance the appreciation of our heritage as a congregation.Information Policy
Responsible for improving communication and coordination among the entities of our church and outreach to the community.Gifts and Bequests Advisory Council
Provide information and services to potential donors of gifts to the church to ensure gifts and bequests are used wisely at the wishes of the donor.Christian Education Division
Challenges our church's young people and adults through multiple programs of Sunday and midweek activities. These include church school curriculum, Bible study, faith expressions, family faith events, fellowship groups and vacation Bible school.
Fellowship & Nurture
Responsible for receiving and assimilating new members into the church fellowship; providing for the growth of members through personal and pastoral care and sharing in fellowship and mutual support; and keeping accurate records of the church's membership. Following are committees and boards of this division.Art
Arranges for monthly art displays and sponsors open house artist receptions for members of the community.Board of Deacons
Responsible for welcoming worshippers and overseeing the needs of the building in preparation for worship. Deacons reach out to people of the church and community in need and work in programs of assistance.In addition, the following services and programs are under the umbrella of the Fellowship and Nurture Division:
Counseling Center, Health Ministries, Men's Fellowship, Presbyterian Women, Stephen Ministry, Wednesday Works and Men's Prayer Breakfast.
Mission Division
Responsible for promoting the four General Assembly Special Offerings each year; for determining the direction of CPC's mission activities and expenditures within the framework of CPC, the Presbytery and the Presbyterian Church USA; and for providing oversight and active support to establish mission projects within CPC. Following are committees of this division.
Alternative Gift Market
The Market is held in November of each year to provide the opportunity to purchase handmade gifts so that the money goes back to the artisans making the products. In addition, certificates may be purchased to meet a variety of needs so that the money goes back to those in need.Hunger Relief Action
Considers actions to be taken by church members regarding issues of hunger, particularly as the affect children, locally, in the USA and in the world. Recommendation of Bread for the World and California Council of Churches are used to help make those determinations.Heifer International
Worship Division
Is responsible for overseeing both regular Sunday worship services, special services, and scheduling communion, baptisms, Advent, Lent and Holy Week services. Ministries that fall under the Worship Division include: the Drama Team, Liturgical Arts, Tech Team and all music programs such as the adult Sanctuary Choir, children's Angel Choir, English Handbells Choir, Orchestra, Celebration Singers and the Contemporary Music Team.
Other Committees
Nominating
Takes suggestions from many sources and recommends nominees for new Session classes and vacancies. The committee also recommends persons for chairs of Session divisions and persons to the Gifts and Bequests Advisory Council.
Liturgical Art
Considers and recommends artistic elements used in the worship services. Examples include vestments, hangings, decorations, etc., to be used in the sanctuary for worship
Last updated November 12, 2007