In the tradition of the Congregational Church, members carry the power of the church as they assemble in a congregational meeting. However, congregational meetings cannot function effectively in making the myriad decisions which are required to operate a church the size of Plymouth, and so congregational meetings are reserved for making major decisions, such as calling a Senior Minister or Associate Ministers and approving the annual budget.
The Church therefore has established a Congregational Council made up of four elected officers (Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Treasurer and Secretary) and thirteen elected non-officer members. The Congregational Council acts for the Church except for the matters that are reserved for congregational meetings. This includes overall planning and evaluation of Church programs, exercising general oversight of the administration, property and finances of the Church, and appointing members to Council committees.
Congregational Council members are elected to two-year terms, and serve up to two consecutive full terms.
To find out more, please contact Catie Wilson at catiew2@hotmail.com or Bob Turner at bobt9876@gmail.com.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Castle Facilitator of Lay and Community Ministry, 206-622-4865 x. 22 or jcastl e@plymouthchurchseattle.org.