Altar Guild Customary
Altar Guild Customary Altar Guild Customary As of 6/2/2016
Organization of the Altar Guild As God's servants, there is no greater ministry in the parish that a person can have than to serve on the Altar Guild. To serve God at his altar is a very holy and sacred task. First, to be reverent in our duties. Second, to be knowledgeable in what we do. Third, to be dependable in the performance of our duties. This is a great ministry we are called to do -- thank God for allowing us to do it. --Carol Jean Rives
Purpose The purpose of this organization is to serve as the liturgical partner of the rector. Aspects include preparing the sanctuary for worship and caring for the objects used in worship.
Membership The membership of this organization shall consist of Church members whose names have been proposed to the Chair and approved by the Rector. Members are expected to attend meetings and contribute to the care of the altar. If unable to participate for an extended period of time, that member shall relinquish voting rights.
Officers The officers shall consist of Chair, Co-chair, and Secretary. Elections shall take place at the regular scheduled meeting in October with officer positions beginning in January of the following year. Officers shall serve a three year term, with Co-chair moving to Chair at the end of the term. The Chair shall set the agenda for and preside over meetings, send reminders for regular meetings, and notify the membership of any specially called meetings.
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Altar Guild Customary The Co-chair shall replace the Chair during any absence. The Co-chair shall present a financial report from the church treasurer at each regularly scheduled meeting. The Secretary shall record minutes for all meetings and email a copy of the meeting minutes to each member. In the absence of the Secretary, he/she shall arrange for someone else to record the minutes.
Meetings and Voting The Guild shall meet quarterly. The Chair may call special meetings as needed. Regular and specially called meetings are subject to a quorum requirement of a majority of the entire Guild. All votes at regular and specially called meetings shall be by voice or show of hands. A majority vote of those in attendance is required to pass a vote. Should a quorum not be reached for two consecutive meetings, voting may be held by email. Voting by email shall be known as e-voting. The Chair shall tally and save the emailed votes until the next meeting and report the results for the official minutes.
Finances Chair and Co-chair are authorized to make unscheduled payments up to $150 without prior consent of the Guild. Unscheduled payments above $150 shall be voted on by evote.
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Organization of the Altar Guild As God's servants, there is no greater ministry in the parish that a person can have than to serve on the Altar Guild. To serve God at his altar is a very holy and sacred task. First, to be reverent in our duties. Second, to be knowledgeable in what we do. Third, to be dependable in the performance of our duties. This is a great ministry we are called to do -- thank God for allowing us to do it. --Carol Jean Rives
Purpose The purpose of this organization is to serve as the liturgical partner of the rector. Aspects include preparing the sanctuary for worship and caring for the objects used in worship.
Membership The membership of this organization shall consist of Church members whose names have been proposed to the Chair and approved by the Rector. Members are expected to attend meetings and contribute to the care of the altar. If unable to participate for an extended period of time, that member shall relinquish voting rights.
Officers The officers shall consist of Chair, Co-chair, and Secretary. Elections shall take place at the regular scheduled meeting in October with officer positions beginning in January of the following year. Officers shall serve a three year term, with Co-chair moving to Chair at the end of the term. The Chair shall set the agenda for and preside over meetings, send reminders for regular meetings, and notify the membership of any specially called meetings.
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Altar Guild Customary The Co-chair shall replace the Chair during any absence. The Co-chair shall present a financial report from the church treasurer at each regularly scheduled meeting. The Secretary shall record minutes for all meetings and email a copy of the meeting minutes to each member. In the absence of the Secretary, he/she shall arrange for someone else to record the minutes.
Meetings and Voting The Guild shall meet quarterly. The Chair may call special meetings as needed. Regular and specially called meetings are subject to a quorum requirement of a majority of the entire Guild. All votes at regular and specially called meetings shall be by voice or show of hands. A majority vote of those in attendance is required to pass a vote. Should a quorum not be reached for two consecutive meetings, voting may be held by email. Voting by email shall be known as e-voting. The Chair shall tally and save the emailed votes until the next meeting and report the results for the official minutes.
Finances Chair and Co-chair are authorized to make unscheduled payments up to $150 without prior consent of the Guild. Unscheduled payments above $150 shall be voted on by evote.
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