Constitution and reorganization proposal
Open His Gates
A fresh way to serve together: fewer slots to fill, more room for everyone's gifts.
Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
Psalm 118:19
Our committee structure from the 1960s served us well for decades, but it's showing its age. We're proposing to replace it with a smaller Council of Ministry and member-led Connect Groups, so more of us can serve where our gifts and passions really are. Quarterly voters' meetings would become Open Forums plus one annual Business Meeting.
What stays the same: our mission, our confession of faith, and the biblical roles of head and helper.
Congregational open forums are in November 2026, with the congregational vote to adopt in December. Questions? Talk to Pastor or any Council member, or contact the church office.
Read the proposal
Constitution and reorganization presentation
The slides from the feedback gathering session. 49 slides.
Constitution and bylaws comparison
The current (2025) and proposed (2026) text side by side. 22 pages.