Committee on Ministry

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Category: Service & Caring

The Committee on Ministry (COM) serves the church by assisting the Board of Trustees to develop and renew the Church’s strategic vision, by ensuring an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of all Church ministries, and by facilitating resolution of Church relationship issues.  The COM recognizes all the activities of the church as shared ministries.  It seeks to empower each ministry to set goals and assess its progress towards them using a positive mission driven approach.

The areas of shared ministry are as follows:

Spiritual Development – “Love is the doctrine of our church; the quest for truth is its sacrament.”  The primary functions of this ministry are worship and spiritual growth.  Paul Nelson is the COM liaison for this group.

Outreach – “And service is its prayer, to dwell together in peace… in harmony with the earth.”  The primary functions of this ministry are helping the world outside our walls and sharing our message.  Michael McKee is the COM liaison for this group.

Religious Education – “To seek knowledge in freedom.”  The primary functions of this ministry are educational programming, support, and forums for children, youth and adults.  Kevin Yard is the COM liaison for this group.

Membership and Pastoral Care – “To serve humanity.”  The primary functions of this ministry are to help people feel welcome and cared for as part of our church community.  Lisa Casto is the COM liaison for this group, as well as the chairperson of the committee.

Administration – “Thus do we covenant together.”  The primary functions of this ministry are church leadership, finances, facilities, grounds and administrative staff.  Frank Vaughan is the COM liaison for this group.

We are impressed by the dedication and commitment of our congregants to the many groups and activities that make Horizon such a vibrant, spiritual church.  We hope that focusing on how each one of these groups/activities contributes to our church will affirm and promote the quality of Horizon’s lay and professional ministries.

Please contact us at com@horizonuu.org