Commissions

Outreach

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The Outreach Commission is responsible for activities helping people in need outside of the congregation itself. Outreach has always been a central part of our ministry. The Commission meets approximately four times a year to determine which projects and programs it can support.

The second Sunday of each month has been designated as Outreach Sunday, to share information about our activities and supplement the funds provided through the general budget. Special fund-raising events are also organized on an ad hoc basis to raise additional funds, often in response to a crisis. For the past several years, the Africans in our congregation have organized an “Africa Night” event featuring food, music, and dance to raise funds for a project in Africa – one of our most lively events of the year.

Priority is generally given to projects where the parish in general, or one or more of its members, has a personal connection.

Support is given in four general areas:

Hands-on ministries in Geneva
Disaster response
Development projects
United Thank Offering

Inreach

The Outreach Commission is responsible for activities helping people in need outside of the congregation itself. Outreach has always been a central part of our ministry. The Commission meets approximately four times a year to determine which projects and programs it can support.

The second Sunday of each month has been designated as Outreach Sunday, to share information about our activities and supplement the funds provided through the general budget. Special fund-raising events are also organized on an ad hoc basis to raise additional funds, often in response to a crisis. For the past several years, the Africans in our congregation have organized an “Africa Night” event featuring food, music, and dance to raise funds for a project in Africa – one of our most lively events of the year.

Priority is generally given to projects where the parish in general, or one or more of its members, has a personal connection.

Support is given in four general areas:

Hands-on ministries in Geneva
Disaster response
Development projects
United Thank Offering

Volunteer

Worship Services

This Commission collaborates with the Rector, Deacon, and Music Director to ensure that people are scheduled as helpers for the services. If you feel called to serve as one of the following, please volunteer below, and specify in your message for which task you'd like to donate your time.

Below is a list of possible positions of service:

Acolytes
Communion Servers
Lectors
Intercessors
Ushers/Greeters
Altar Guild/Flowers
Coffee-Hour & Breaking Bread Servers
Licensed Eucharist Ministers
Music Participant

Volunteer

Welcomer

If you are a people person and want to help us make sure that Emmanuel is a place of warmth and welcome, please consider giving an announcement during our Sunday Service to newcomers. We aim to start the welcoming process by engaging visitors and organizing a process to introduce them to the church.

Many people on this commission are also able to participate in other commissions, as the time commitment is relatively small. We schedule a rotation of welcomers, and would love to have you join us.

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Fellowship & Events

Do you love a good party? Are you well-connected to community Christian events? If yes, then this is the commission for you. This group organizes and plans events intended to foster fellowship, support, and good old fun both within the Emmanuel Community and otherwise. This commission will often collaborate with our Communications Commission to promote upcoming events. Please consider bringing your creative ideas and giving time to this worthy cause.

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Communications

The Communications Commission is interested in all things regarding how we stay in contact with our members, the larger community, and how we attract visitors. Experience in community relations, website development, social media, and publishing is appreciated, but not required. This commission donates time and talent to spread the word of the good works being done at Emmanuel and aims to utilize efficient, modern strategies to aid us in our mission.

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Building & Grounds

This important commission aims to keep our church in great shape both inside and out. A philosophy of constant maintenance is needed to care for our beautiful gardens and historic structures. If you have experience in gardening or are interested in trying it out, please consider volunteering. For those with building maintenance experience or a willingness to lend a hand, your assistance is greatly appreciated. Please consider giving generously to this commission.

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Stewardship

Emmanuel’s finances begin and end with Stewardship. All that we have belongs to God and is entrusted to us to use for God’s purposes. This commission interacts with the parish to inspire annual giving. The annual Stewardship Campaign is an initiative to collect pledge commitments for financial budgeting. This commission would be well-suited to those with fundraising experience.

Stewardship and the Annual Stewardship Campaign are distinct concepts. Stewardship is a way of living in which the parish and all its members should be growing all year and every year. The annual Stewardship Campaign provides a yearly opportunity for church members to express their financial stewardship. The Campaign gives focus to stewardship. Stewardship encompasses not only finances but also the entire life of the congregation.

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