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If you
are looking for something meaningful to do in the name of Jesus
Christ, and for his Kingdom, Trinity Presbyterian Church is the
place for you!
At
Trinity, one does not need to be a member in order to serve
Christ in the life of his church.
Whether one becomes a member or not, all one needs to do
is express an interest in a given area, and when we are aware of
that interest we will make an invitation for you to become
involved. Attending
a New Members’ class offers those in attendance a formal
opportunity to fill out an interest survey, which assists us in
getting people into their areas of interest.
After a person is involved, has had the opportunity to
learn more about the congregation and its ministry, has
demonstrated the ability and willingness to serve at a higher
level in the church, and has become a communicant member, he or
she is eligible for nomination to the offices of Elder or
Deacon.
The
offices of Elder and Deacon are two of the three ordained
offices in the Presbyterian Church USA (the third being the
office of Minister of Word and Sacrament).
In order to qualify for these two offices at Trinity
Presbyterian Church, a person must have been an active
communicant member of the church for at least one year.
Each year a nominating committee is elected by the
congregation and charged with the task of nominating leaders to
serve on the Session (the church governing board made up of
Elders) and the Board of Deacons.
The committee goes through an exhaustive review of each
possible candidate to determine the seriousness, dedication and
commitment, and demonstrated faith practice that comprise the
necessary qualifications for service at this level.
After a slate of nominees is created, it is then
presented to the Annual Meeting of the congregation for
election. At
that meeting, the floor is always opened for further
nominations. Upon
election, we conduct a service of ordination and installation,
which is required before these individuals take office.
This process is a celebration in the life of our church,
as we give thanks to God for calling certain individuals to
leadership roles in our congregational life together.
Election
and ordination as an Elder or Deacon in the Presbyterian Church
(USA) is for life as long as one remains a member of the
denomination. Elders
who are elected and ordained in the local congregation are
qualified to serve the denomination at every level of
governance, from local to regional to national, and this is what
assures that decision making in our Church is equally shared by
lay persons and clergy.
At
Trinity, accomplished service also opens the doors for members
to be asked to serve in community ministries as well.
At the present time we have many members who serve on
various ecumenical and community boards and organizations,
resulting from their good service and leadership in the life of
this congregation. It
is a great joy and blessing in the life of Trinity Presbyterian
Church that we do equip the saints for service in the whole of
God’s creation!
You are invited to join us in this important journey. |
