Huguenot Memorial Church

Committees


Worship & Music

Purpose: to provide oversight and nurture for regular and special services of worship that will inspire and lead the people of God in joyful, committed response to God's love in Jesus Christ, through scripture, exposition, music, prayer, sharing, and the administration of the Sacraments.

Mission

Purpose: to provide study and action opportunities that support the congregation’s involvement in a Christian witness to the larger community and world beyond Huguenot Church. Responsibilities are focused on two primary emphases: (a) meeting local and world-wide needs through participation in voluntary assistance activities and projects within Westchester County (e.g. "HOPE Soup Kitchen") and beyond, whereby each member is encouraged to serve as time, energy, and skills permit; (b) engaging in social witness to the Gospel through teaching, study, discussion, and active engagement, in order to raise the consciousness and activity level of the congregation with respect to the pressing social issues of our time (e.g. peacemaking, social justice, human rights, criminal justice, hunger, gun control, etc.).

Finance & Endowment

Purpose: to oversee matters related to the financial life and health of Huguenot Church; work with the Treasurer and Business Manager to accomplish the necessary fiscal operations of the Church, including preparing and presenting to Session an annual operating budget and securing an annual audit; managing the Church’s investments/endowment in a prudent and accountable manner.

Stewardship

Purpose: to educate, encourage, and challenge the congregation to effectively and properly utilize of all of their God-given resources (time, talent, money, etc.) for the building up of the Church as the Body of Christ as the demonstration of the Kingdom of God on earth; conduct an annual pledge campaign under advisement of the Session.

Christian Education

Purpose: to develop and supervise the total educational program of the Church, from nursery through adult, including its youth ministry programs and Confirmation/Commissioning Class. It is recognized that the Bible is the basic textbook of the Church, providing the primary teaching material for its educational program. Christian education takes place in a variety of settings. The Session is responsible for the provision of space and equipment. It shall confirm the choice and appointment of all persons who are to serve in the educational program as teachers and child care volunteers. The Session also approves the curriculum and educational programs planned by the Christian Education Committee.

Membership

Purpose: to insure that evangelism and hospitality become all-pervasive and indispensable parts of the congregation's life and witness, to the end that the Church may grow numerically and spiritually. This committee conducts “Invite a Friend” Sundays periodically and has responsibility, with the Pastor, for the New Member Orientation process, which leads to active church membership for adults.

Buildings & Grounds

Purpose: maintain the Huguenot Church property and facilities in a safe, healthful, and attractive condition for the overall mission and program of the Church. Present to Session from time to time proposals for upgrading and enhancing our property and facilities, with emphasis on energy efficiency and proactive environmental stewardshi

Nominating

Purpose: as a constitutionally-defined committee of the congregation, its purpose it is to identify and nominate, for election by the congregation, persons for the offices of Elder and Deacon.

Fellowship

Purpose: to enrich the life of Huguenot Church by planning and directing inter-generational social events and activities, including the Huguenot Mixer, Annual Spring Picnic, and other gatherings; help develop new initiatives which foster spiritual growth and fellowship, e.g. a Presbyterian Men’s Group.

Personnel

Purpose: to provide support and to determine accountability for each member of the Huguenot Church staff; conduct annual performance reviews for each staff member and offer confidential counsel when needed.

Huguenot Nursery School

Purpose: Huguenot Nursery School is a private, non-profit preschool, founded by Huguenot Memorial Church to provide a quality nursery school program for Pelham and its surrounding communities. The school is non-sectarian and is open to all. Members of Huguenot Memorial Church and siblings of children with prior attendance are given priority in admissions. The school is governed by a Board of Managers, which is a Committee of the Session of Huguenot Memorial Church.

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