EXECUTIVE BOARD - The "/E-Board" is composed of the officers of the church (Chair, Vice-Chair, Church Clerk and Treasurer), four members-at-large, and the chairs of the Boards of Christian Education, Deacons, Membership, Property Managers, Resources, World Fellowship, and Music & Fine Arts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, setting the church budget, overseeing church staff, calling congregational meetings, approving fundraising projects, and directing the general policy of the church in accordance with its stated mission. The Executive Board meets monthly, and meetings are open to all, except for occasional executive sessions.

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - responsible for the administration and operation of the Church School and for the planning and overseeing of Christian Education programs for all ages, from the nursery through adult education.

BOARD OF DEACONS - arranges for and regulates services for public worship and finds substitute ministers when needed. The Deacons support church members in times of need, raise and administer the Deacons Fund, assist the Ministers in the observance of the rites and sacraments of the church, and provide guidance to the Ministers regarding the needs of the congregation and the quality of worship.

BOARD OF FINANCE - directs the church expenditures and investment policies. The Board of Finance prepares an annual budget for presentation to the Executive Board and approval by the Church.

BOARD OF MEMBERSHIP - identifies families and individuals interested in joining Christ Church and helps to incorporate new members into the church community.

BOARD OF PROPERTY MANAGERS - responsible for the care and maintenance of the physical property of the Church, including the church buildings and grounds, and other property which is owned or leased by the Church. The Board is responsible for building use, and may charge fees upon making church facilities available to groups in the community.

BOARD OF RESOURCES - conducts the annual stewardship campaign, oversees capital and/or endowment development, as well as any other money-raising efforts on behalf of the Church. The Board assists in the preparation of the budget.

BOARD OF WORLD FELLOWSHIP (BWF) - is responsible for the Church'/s programs of Christian benevolence and outreach to local community and worldwide projects. Supports both denominational affiliates and their individual mission efforts. Supports over 45 independent organizations and projects through financial contributions. Every Easter holds an SOS drive to extend outreach. Organizes participation in several local “hands-on” projects such as the NJ FoodBank, Bridges Outreach, and the Interfaith Hospitality Network. The BWF generally meets monthly.

BOARD OF MUSIC & FINE ARTS - assists the professional and volunteer music staff and provides general supervision of staff as required by the Ministers or the Executive Board. Encourages and supports appreciation of music and fine arts by producing the Lile Hall recital and concert series and arranging periodic exhibits of artwork by members of the Christ Church community.

AUDIT COMMITTEE - is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Treasurer and Financial Secretaries.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE - promotes and enhances internal and external communication among the congregation, the boards and committees, and the congregation and the community. Maintains the Church website and email lists for all the boards and committees. Distributes press releases to local newspapers for special services and events. Supports the office staff in preparation of worship bulletins, newsletters, and other publications. The Communications Committee generally meets monthly.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) COMMITTEE - Manages the Church'/s computers, software, databases, networks, phone system, office equipment, and A / V equipment -- all of the technology that supports the Church'/s communications and internal processes.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE - nominates Christ Church people for positions on the boards and committees.

PASTOR-PARISH COMMITTEE - supports and maintains an open and healthy relationship between the ministers and the congregation, serving as an advisory group to the minister and as support for the minister'/s leadership. There is a Pastor-Parish Committee for each minister.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - reviews job responsibilities and performance of all paid, non-ordained staff members in conjunction with the senior minister. Makes recommendations regarding salary and benefits to the Executive Board for both ordained and non-ordained staff.

USHERS COMMITTEE - provides ushering at church services.

CHURCH LIFE COMMITTEE - coordinates the social life of Christ Church. Major events include the Progressive Dinner in the fall, the Advent Workshop in early December, the Annual Meeting in May, and the year-end Picnic in June. In some years, Church Life has also organized Suppers for Seven, which are more intimate gatherings in members' homes during February/March.

GREETERS - people who greet worship attendees and make them feel that they truly belong. Time commitment is once or twice a year.

CHURCH HISTORIANS - responsible for collecting and archiving documents, pictures and media coverage of significant church events.

ILLUMINATORS STEERING COMMITTEE - recruits and organizes members to provide special presentations of poetry, drama and song during Sunday worship services and at occasionally at other times.

HOMELESS HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE - coordinates with HomeFirst of Union County to help house temporarily homeless families at Christ Church. Four times a year, for a week at a time, Christ Church hosts families in this support network. Committee members recruit church volunteers to assist. Committee members are '/on call' for the week they are coordinating, and otherwise put in about an hour a month during the year.

ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE - organizes a series of educational events for the congregation during the year, often following worship service.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET COMMITTEE - organizes an annual pre-Christmas fund-raising event which gives people the opportunity to make donations in another'/s name to further the work of local, national, and international charities. For example, one can donate funds for a water well, chickens for a family, educational materials, or medical supplies. More than just charitable, these are thoughtful gifts for everyone on one'/s holiday list -- even doctors, teachers, and co-workers! The gift recipient receives a memento and a gift card explaining the donation. A gift card might read, "Dear Uncle Jay, a set of tools has been given in your name to Habitat for Humanity." The Committee meets has a number of meeting leading up to the event in November, then recesses for the rest of the year. The event only takes place in certain years, and has been expanded to include Fountain Baptist Church and Temple Sinai in Summit, and so has been renamed the "/Alternative Gift Market / Mitzvah Mall".

CHANCEL CHOIR - Sings at most worship services during the year. Also, presents major works at special performances including instrumentalists and guest soloists. On some occasions, joins with other church choirs in Summit for special combined performances. Rehearses Thursday evenings. There are openings in all voice parts. No auditions. Sight-reading not required. Solo opportunities. Wide range of music. Part-time participation can be negotiated. All are welcome!

JUBILATION BELL RINGERS - the senior bell choir at Christ Church, which plays handbells at worship services several times a year, and gets to wear cool red robes!  Rehearses on Monday evenings. It'/s a lot of fun. Prior bell ringing experience not necessary, but some ability to read a musical score is a very big help.

OFFICE MAILING ASSISTANTS - volunteers who help with stuffing and addressing of envelopes for church mailings, as necessary.

KITCHEN COMMITTEE - does final clean-up and straightening of the Church'/s kitchen, as necessary, after it has been used by various groups.

ABC REPRESENTATIVE - maintains Christ Church'/s connection with the American Baptist Churches of America, one of our two affiliate denominations. Attends occasional ABC gatherings at the state, regional, and national level. (Postion currently vacant.)

UCC REPRESENTATIVE - maintains Christ Church'/s connection with the United Church of Christ, one of our two affiliate denominations. Attends occasional UCC gatherings at the state, regional, and national level.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE - organizes and maintains the Church'/s Library (in the Margaret Acker room off Barnwell Hall). Currently inactive.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE - manages the Church'/s investment portfolio.

FINANCIAL SECRETARIES - manage the "/accounts receivable department" of the church. Receives, counts, and deposits weekly donations, and manages pledge accounts.

PLANTS COMMITTEE - waters and cares for the plants in and around the church.

What'/s missing???