MISSION
To assist the pastor and Congregation Council in providing for the highest quality in the congregation's worship, and to involve members as participants and leaders, according to their gifts.

MEMBERSHIP
The committee will consist of up to six members of the congregation, including at
least one council member, and a chair ratified by the Congregation Council.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning all regular and special worship services of the congregation.
• Provide for the recruitment and training of members of the congregation to support worship by carrying out such tasks as ushering and caring for the sacristy.
• Help the congregation grow in its understanding of and appreciation for the seasons of the church year and the lectionary
• Help the congregation learn to worship in ways that are hospitable to guests and newcomers to the Christian faith.
• Review new worship materials (such as hymn collections and new settings of the liturgy) as they become available, and plan for their introduction and use in the congregation as appropriate.
• Develop ways the arts (including various performing and visual arts) can be used to enhance the congregation's worship, giving special attention to using the artistic gifts of members of the congregation
• Promote appreciation and use of the Lutheran worship tradition that enhances Lutheran unity and identity.
• Provide for meaningful ecumenical worship with ELCA full communion partners and other Christian churches.

TIME COMMITMENT
The term of service is normally one year, renewable. The committee usually meets monthly, as well as for special meetings at times mutually agreeable.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING

• The committee will provide regular reporting of its accomplishments and recommendations to the Congregation Council.
• The committee will prepare a written report for the annual congregational meeting.
• The committee will submit an annual budget request.