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COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner: Amy Good
The Communications Commission is responsible for overseeing all forms of
communication within and on behalf of the parish, respecting the various
constituencies involved, and for making sure they are implemented. These forms
include Sunday bulletin announcements, the website, the Grapevine, the Liverpool
Review, The Diocesan Messenger, Neighbors North, and publicity notices to local
media and publications. They involve written articles and photographs for
publication and display, as well as the parish website. The Communication
Commission is also charged with looking into new ways to communicate St.
Matthew's beyond the walls of our church.
EDUCATION
Commissioner: Bill Balduf
The mission of the Education Commission is to provide quality Christian
education for children, youth and adults through adult education offerings,
Sunday School and nursery, youth activities of both an educational and social
nature, and the promotion of diocesan youth and adult programs, all with the
intention of preparing our members to participate in the life and worship of our
church and to understand and live out the Christian faith and life.
WELCOMING
Commissioner: Larry Mathews
The Welcoming Commission exists to help our parish proclaim the good news of
Christ as evangels to all persons and to enhance the growth of St. Matthew's
Parish by seeking, welcoming and mentoring new and inactive persons to Christ as
members of St. Matthew's Parish. The Welcoming Commission leads our efforts to
connect with the wider community and to welcome and integrate newcomers' into
the life of the church.
IN-REACH
Commissioner: Kate Croyle
The Mission of the In-Reach Commission is help the parishioners of St. Matthew's
to enjoy and care for one another. The In-Reach Commission will plan and
implement events for the parish throughout the year that foster the development
of interpersonal relationships and fun events so that the parish community is
strengthened. The Commission will also help the congregation meet the needs of
parishioners who are going through significant life events.
FINANCE
Commissioner: Mark Miller
The mission of the Finance Commission is to develop and implement a sound
financial program for St. Matthew's Parish consisting of a preliminary annual
budget, records, and monthly reports including the work of the tellers, an
annual audit, and supervision of the work of the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer
and the Financial Secretary.
OUTREACH
Commissioner: Lee Wheeler
The mission of the Outreach Commission is to glorify God and to assist St.
Matthew's parishioners in addressing those human needs to which we feel we can
respond and make a positive contribution, through faith and good works,
primarily focusing on neighboring communities while remembering those in need
around the world.
PROPERTY
Commissioner: Jim Sullivan
The mission of the Property Commission is to give continuing oversight of parish
property and equipment and to implement preventative and corrective maintenance
and provide long-term planning of the same.
DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner: Chris Atherton
The mission of the Development Commission is to design and implement ways of
enhancing the income of St. Matthew's parish, by helping the parish meet the
financial needs of ministry. Areas of development include: promoting
stewardship within the parish by inviting members to return to God a portion of
their time, talent and treasure in support of the mission and work of St.
Matthew's Parish, designing and directing the annual pledge campaign with
commitment to the tithe as the goal of pledged giving, promoting and encourage
giving to the Capital Campaign, educating the parish on planned giving and to
promote the same, overseeing memorial gifts, and various fundraising
activities.
WORSHIP
Commissioner: Jackie Gates
The Worship Commission is an advisory body to the rector/ vicar charged with
overseeing the worship of the parish in its various aspects. The commission
helps to plan the worship services, to schedule service participants, to provide
training for participants, to evaluate worship events, and to assist in any
other way that may be helpful for providing quality worship at St. Matthew's
Church, under the direction of the rector.
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