COMMITTEES

“Doing the work of God from the heart, rendering service…” —Ephesians 6:7 2015

Diaconate

The diaconate oversees the spiritual health of the congregation, serves communion and brings it to shut-ins, supervises the Helping Hands ministry, provides pulpit supply when the pastor is away, provides the tape ministry of services, initiates special mailings and programs for Advent and Lent, and offers the Seder meal on Maundy Thursday.

Christian Education

Bethany considers Christian Education to be a life-long process from birth through old age. The Christian Education Committee provides leadership in nursery care and Sunday School for toddlers through junior high. It also oversees the youth groups, provides occasional adult education classes, and works closely with the pastor to support families.

Stewards

The Stewards educate the congregation about our call to be responsible stewards of the earth, our financial resources, talents, and time. The Stewards coordinate the yearly Pledge Drive in the fall, the consecration of pledges, and celebratory “Bethany Men Who Cook” brunch at the conclusion of the pledge drive, as well as the Talent and Treasure Auction each September.

Trustees

The Trustees’ primary responsibility is to take care of the physical buildings of Bethany Church.

 

They supervise upkeep, repair projects, and insurance, and work to keep Bethany looking great.

Outreach

 The Outreach Committee (formerly known as the Missions Committee)  initiates and supervises many local and global outreach ministries. As a member of the United Church of Christ (UCC), Bethany Church gives to Our Church's Wider Mission to support the programs of our Vermont Conference and the denomination. Special offerings are received annually for One Great Hour of Sharing, which gives worldwide assistance following disasters; Neighbors in Need, which is focused on specific needs within the United States as well as local needs; and for the past two years during December offerings have been received for the UCC Christmas Fund, which helps support retired UCC clergy and their spouses who are facing financial challenges.

Ad Hoc Committees

In addition to these standing committees whose members are voted in at Annual Meeting, there are other ad hoc committees and groups which form around a single concern or project.

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