Committees of Session
These Committees are established by Session and have an essential roles in the life of the church.
Celebration (Worship): The Celebration Committee works with the pastor and music staff to help plan our Sunday morning service. We oversee the various components of Celebration: communion, lay leaders, music, flowers. We encourage the use of visual and performing arts to enhance the worship experience at MPC. See the Celebration page for more information. Jim Allardice, Chairperson.
Capital Campaign II: this section is being updated; new details comong soon.
Finance Committee: The Finance Committee prepares and presents the annual budget to Session and reports quarterly on the financial condition of the Church. Committee members share in doing financial and accounting tasks throughout the year. Al Peters, Chairperson.
Welcome and Membership Committee: We create programs to welcome newcomers to our church family and supervise programs to prepare those interested in exploring formal membership. We help facilitate involvement within the church family for new members and provide a welcoming, inviting presence at Sunday celebrations and events. Bill Neely (Membership), Debbie Fallehy (Welcome), Chairperson.
Health and Reconciliation Team: The Health and Reconciliation Team (HART) looks for ways to address any unresolved feelings and issues over staffing changes, building renovation, etc. A copy of the committee’s April 2008 report to Session that describes the team’s work and summarizes recommendations from a consultant hired to help us move forward, is available from Stan Stevens.
Nominations: Lee Aurich.
Personnel: Francie Chan.
Stewardship: This small committee oversees the annual pledging of financial support by members and friends of the church. Carrie McKiernan, Chairperson.
Clerk of Session: Susanne Lea.
Phone numbers and email are in the online Directory.