Vestry Committees
Facilities- Addresses repairs and ongoing building maintenance
Finance- Provides recommendations to the Vestry related to budget and finances
Memorials- Maintains history of memorial gifts and discerns expenditures
Nominations- Two representatives, elected by the Annual Meeting to recruit candidates for Vestry
Outreach- Discerns how parish funds may support our neighbors
Parish Life- Plans parish activities to strengthen fellowship
Pastoral Care- Offers practical care & support for members of EEC
Stewardship- Invite the parish to celebrate God’s generosity and share in the mission and ministry of EEC
Worship & Liturgy- Works with Rector to plan holy days and special occasions for worship
Activities
Acolytes- Youth or adult torcher bearers and crucifiers (carry cross in procession)
Adult Forum- Plans and facilitates Sunday morning conversations on a range of topics
Altar Guild- Behind the scenes preparation for worship, including setting altar
AV Producers- Use parish tablet to livestream worship
Bible Study with Nativity, Boyne City- Shared Bible study via Zoom on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Book Club- Monthly gathering to read and share conversation
Choir- Provides musical leadership from September to early June
Coffee Hour Hosts- Make coffee and provide simple snacks for fellowship after worship
Eucharistic Ministers- Assist at the altar
Godly Play & Sunday School- Teachers who nurture youth spiritual formation
Greeter/Usher- Offer the ministry of hospitality during morning worship
Holy Cows Softball- Fun fellowship on Friday evenings in the summer
Holy Cows Ski- Fun fellowship in the winter months
Lay Weeders- Water and weed the gardens at EEC
Lector- Sunday morning readers
Men’s breakfast group (Mighty Men of Emmanuel)- Meet Thursday at 8:30 AM for breakfast at Bistro
Office Volunteers- Staple and fold Sunday bulletins, answer phone when Office Manager is on vacation
Plate Coordinator- Count donations collected on Sunday mornings
Prayer Chain- Receive prayer requests via email
Prayer Shawl Ministry- Knit prayer shawls as symbols of love, care, and support
Thursday Lunch Servers- Make and serve meals at 1st Presbyterian Church
Writer’s Group- Engage in writing prompts and conversation twice monthly
Women’s Gathering- A contemplative group meeting on Friday mornings via Zoom
Youth Group Support- Leadership for Middle School activities and formation