In 1892, what we know as Peace United Church of Christ of St. Cloud, Minnesota, was founded. It was incorporated as a church with the Evangelical Synod of North America and was known by the German name Evangelische Friedens Gemeinde. An excellent history of our first 100 years can be found in our centennial history book, "Peace United Church of Christ: A Century of Sharing and Caring."
Board of Deacons
Board of Trustees
Christian Education Committee
Special Events Committee
Ushers Committee
Stewardship Committee
Nominating Committee
Pastor-Parish Relations Committee
Mission Committee
Youth Advisory Committee
Reach-Out Committee
Deacons cooperate with the Pastor in administering to the spiritual interests of the church and community. They assist with communion and worship. The are responsible for the enlistment of new members and for keeping the membership records accurate by annually reviewing the church roll.
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Trustees have the care and custody of the property of the church. They develop the budget and, with the Stewardship Committee, have charge of the financial affairs, under the direction of the church. They maintain insurance policies, endowment funds and employee agreements.
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The Christian Education Committee surveys the educational needs of all age groups in the church, determines appropriate curriculum and monitors all educational aspects of the church. The Superintendent, with the CE Committee, recruits teachers and involves the Church School in the life of the church.
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Special Events has general charge of all special events and celebrations to promote fellowship among the church members. Organists and choir directors are ex-officio members of this committee.
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The Ushers Committee creates a friendly atmosphere which enables people to prepare for worship and coordinates greeters and ushers.
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The Stewardship Committee seeks to promote a Christian philosophy of giving. They coordinate a yearly program to raise the money for the annual budget and, with the Trustees, solicit and accept financial gifts and endowments.
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The Nominating Committee fills the ballot positions with nominees in preparation for voting at the Annual Meeting.
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The Pastor-Parish Relations Committee helps to support and maintain an open and sensitive relationship between the Pastor and the congregation, to promote a sharing of ideas, hopes, dreams and concerns.
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The Mission Committee selects and implements mission projects to unite the congregation in a common goal and to offer members many ways to contribute their time, talent and treasure to benefit those both within and outside the congregation. They oversee benevolence contributions and inform the congregation of mission projects of the United Church of Christ worldwide.
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The Youth Advisory Committee helps the Youth Director to determine programs and events for the Youth Group.
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The Reach-Out Committee is responsible for coordinating activities to reach out to current church members and to potential members in the community to encourage them to become active in the life of the church. Marketing and advertising are goals of this committee.
CURRENT PROJECTS:
Reach Out is currently coordinating a new pictoral directory. We hope to schedule a photographer for fall of '07.
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