Session

The members of this elected board are responsible for overseeing, guiding, and directing the ministries, programs, and mission of the church.

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.

Communication

This committee works to share the story of our church – its ministries, programs, opportunities, people, and faith – with our members and the greater community through creative communication techniques and marketing tools.

Stewardship & Finance

This committee oversees and manages the process for developing the annual budget, monitors income, expenses, and cash flow throughout the year, and plans and conducts annual stewardship campaigns to generate funds for church operations and mission projects.

Mission & Outreach

This committee plans and oversees the annual Mission and Outreach budget. Many members of GPC volunteer at various programs that are supported through this budget — The Neighborhood Table, the Bread of Life Food Pantry, Sharpsburg Roots of Faith Circle, Harmarville Get Go Express excess food pick-up, and many more.

Music & Worship

This committee oversees all of the worship services and the entire music program, and aims to make the worship experiences meaningful for everyone in the congregation.

Early Learning Center Board

This board works to provide safe nurturing care for the children of our community through the GPC Early Learning Center. It utilizes the space in the Christian Education building and operates 5 days a week. It is a state-approved child care center and has a Keystone Stars rating. A before school program, afterschool program, and a summer program provide a safe haven for school-age students.

Personnel

This committee creates and maintains a healthy work environment in order for the ministry of GPC to be supported, and for the staff to be supported in their areas of responsibility.

Properties

This committee is responsible for maintaining and improving the main church building, the Early Learning Center building, and the church grounds within an approved budget. It also works with and addresses, where possible, staff needs that fall within Properties’ responsibilities.

Nominating

This committee works to recruit qualified candidates for our elected boards — Session and Deacons.

Church Life

This committee plans activities or events for congregants and/or the community to be an all-inclusive way to be involved with others in Christ.

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If you have any questions, or need to find out who is serving on a given board or committee, please contact the church office.