The Big Red Church has five Committees that keep us going!
Committees are open, and all are encouraged to participate as interest and time allows. Each Committee has a Chair Person who is elected by the Congregation at the Annual Meeting. Committee Chairs are active members of the Church and are elected for a term of one year. Each Committee will typically have one meeting per month.
Worship
Chair: Jackie Shore
The Worship Committee collaborates with the Pastor, the Music Director, other church staff, and the other committees in gathering the creative resources needed to foster spiritual formation and growth through worship, music, and the arts. In addition to supporting the ushers, acolytes, and communion teams,Worship seeks to enhance weekly worship services each Sunday morning. The Worship Committee also prepares for special services during the Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter seasons.
Facilities
Co-Chairs: Jeff Jones and Pete Moe
The Facilities Committee acts as the steward of the buildings and Grounds. They recommend design decisions, supervise the selection of contractors, and prioritize improvement projects according to the master plan and the availability of funds.
Church Life
Chair: Pete Espinoza
The Church Life Committee is responsible for developing and strengthening the bonds of relationship and covenantal life within the congregation. Activities, events, and programs that promote Christian fellowship, unity and fun are within its purview. They encourage the integration of new members into the congregation.
Christian Education
Chair: Steven Means
The Christian Education Committee utilizes the resources of the pastoral staff and the entire Congregation to provide opportunities for religious education and spiritual community for all ages. In addition to the Sunday School program, it offers appropriate fellowship, learning and service activities for youth and adults, and encourages participation and leadership in outdoor ministry activities, particularly those offered through the Conference and Association.
Community Outreach
Chair: Zorayda Darce
The Community Outreach Committee facilitates and encourages the giving and sharing of our Congregation’s time and resources with the greater community. It focuses on social justice issues, like hunger and homelessness, by supporting the work of several local organizations and worthwhile causes through financial and task-oriented aid.
The Big Red Food Pantry, organized and administered under this committee, works to supplement the subsistence needs of church members, attending friends and others in the local community.