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Boards and Committees
Deacons
The members of this elected board are charged with ministering to the sick, those who are in need, the friendless, and to anyone who may be in distress. They meet every second Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Parlor.
Fellowship
The fellowship ministry organizes events that provide opportunities for fellowship at GPC:
- post-worship receptions
- "Lemonade on the lawn" fellowship after worship services during the summer months
- Scotch doubles bowling
- picnics
- progressive dinners
- scavenger hunts
- talent shows
Finance
The finance ministry works with the church's treasurer and business manager to manage the financial affairs of the church.
It is responsible for developing the annual operating budget, producing monthly financial reports, maintaining the church's financial policies and procedures, overseeing the GPC trust funds (in concert with the designated trustees), and performing the annual audit.
Hospitality
The hospitality ministry welcomes visitors to GPC, helps them get familiar with our various programs, and works to integrate new members into the life and work of our church.
Long-Range Planning
The long-range planning ministry helps the various ministries and programs at GPC discern God's will for the future of this church. They wrote and continue to update the church's five-year plan.
Nominating
The nominating committee is responsible for providing qualified candidates for nomination to Session and Deacons.
Personnel
The personnel ministry provide policies, guidance, and support to the staffing and general administration of GPC.
Responsibilities include maintaining job descriptions and personnel policies for the church, conducting regular performance and salary reviews, and working to fill any non-ordained staff vacancies.
Properties
The properties ministry (formerly the Board of Trustees) works to ensure that all church buildings, grounds, and equipment are maintained in good working order.
It also oversees the church's custodial staff and administers the use of church buildings by community organizations.
Session
This elected board is responsible for overseeing, guiding, and directing the ministries, programs, and mission of the church. It meets every third Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Parlor.
Stewardship
The stewardship ministry heads up GPC's annual stewardship campaign each fall. The campaign culminates on Consecration Sunday when church members present their pledges for the coming year.
In addition, the team promotes stewardship throughout the year and schedules special offerings in conjunction with the Presbyterian Church (USA).