Worship & Music

Purpose:
The purpose of the Worship and Music Committee is to provide 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:
The purpose of the Mission Committee is to provide study and action opportunities that support and involve the congregation in a Christian witness to the larger community and world beyond the Church.  Responsibilities are focused on two primary emphases:

Meeting Local and World-Wide Needs through participation in voluntary assistance activities and projects within Westchester County (e.g. "Common Ground") and beyond, whereby each member is encouraged to serve as time, energy, and skills permit.

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:
The purpose of the Finance and Endowment Committee is to oversee matters related to the financial life and health of the Church.

Stewardship
                 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Stewardship Committee is 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, and the demonstration of the Kingdom of God on earth.

Christian Education

Purpose:
The purpose of the Christian Education Committee is to develop and supervise the total educational program of the Church, from nursery through adult.

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.  The Session also approves the curriculum and educational programs planned by the Christian Education Committee.

Membership

Purpose:
The purpose of the Membership Committee is 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.

Buildings & Grounds
               
Purpose:
The purpose of the Buildings and Grounds Committee is to maintain the Church property and facilities in a safe, healthful, and attractive condition for the overall mission and program of the Church.

Nominating

Purpose:
The Nominating Committee is a Constitutionally-defined committee of the congregation, whose purpose it is to identify and nominate, for election by the congregation, persons for the Offices of Elder and Deacon.

Fellowship

Purpose:
The purpose of the Fellowship Committee is to enrich the life of the Church by planning and directing inter generational social events and activities.

Personnel

Purpose:
The purpose of the Personnel Committee is to provide support, and to establish accountability, for each member of the Church staff.

Huguenot Nursery School

Purpose:
Huguenot Nursery School is a private, non-profit preschool. It was 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.