YOUTH
AND FAMILY COMMITTEE
MISSION
To encourage youth and adults to participate in
worship, prayer, service, learning, and fellowship-the
essential activities of the Christian community; nurture
families in life-shaping Christian values; equip youth
for witness; and develop congregational life as a sustaining
family of faith.
MEMBERSHIP
The committee will consist of at least one council
member, the Youth and Family Ministry Director(s),
and the members of the Junior and Senior High Youth
Councils. There may also be a chair ratified by the
Congregation Council.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide
the spiritual foundation for children and youth
faithfully to live their Christian calling in the
church and in the world.
- To
equip parents for Christian leadership in the home.
- Provide
a variety of opportunities for young people to
interact with peers and caring adults within this
community of faith.
- Programmatically
divide youth into two groups: 7th-8th graders,
and 9th-12th graders.
- On
average hold one event for each youth group each
month from Sept-May, with one event held during
the summer (a minium of 10 events per level per
year).
- On
average, family or congregation-wide events will
be held fall, winter-spring, or summer, and may
coincide with regular youth events.
- Events
will vary opportunities for service, study and
recreation.
- Formation
and fellowship events for children (and families)
below the 7th grade may be coordinated with junior
and senior youth and family activities
TIME
COMMITMENT
The term of service for the Youth Council members
and chair (if chosen) is normally one year, renewable.
The committee meets monthly during the school year,
and more as needed. (For Youth and Family Director
time commitment, see the position job description.)
ACCOUNTABILITY
AND REPORTING
- The
committee will provide regular reporting of its
accomplishments and recommendations to the Congregation
Council.
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