Spiritual Life and Worship

Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2010
Recorder: Debbie Riley

Attending: Dana Wiggins, Debbie Riley, Rick Angell, John McCall

Opening Prayer by Dana

Review Of September Minutes - Approved

John McCall:
• Reported that we are off to a good start this church year. There seems to be vitality and energy within the church community. Shirley Curry is trying to breath new life into the children’s choir as there are few members this year.

• Discussed the downturn in attendance at churches during the past 20 years. We are experiencing similar decline, however not as severe as many other churches in our area. Our open and affirming statement has brought many to our doors and affirms our commitment and reputation as a welcoming and comfortable congregation. John gave us an article to read that expands upon this issue.

• Dana mentioned that Elsa is not planning to lead an Advent worship opportunity this year. Elsa is planning to offer a Prayer Practice series of meeting in place of this

• The committee approved an expenditure for bibles to be purchased for this year.

• On-line registration for church school went very well this year. An all out effort is being made to update and expand the email addresses of our members.

• Homecoming Sunday went well, but many felt that the late start to the year felt too late and that we might want to return to the First Sunday after Labor Day next year!

• World Communion Sunday went well also. SL&W forgot about out responsibility to serve coffee. Thanks to Dana for shopping and pulling together a wonderful array of goodies at the last minute.

• Reminder - Friendship Sunday is November 21st.


Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.