AGENDA
OCTOBER 29, 2000
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING "Mission Statement."
(Adopted by the Executive Council October 5, 1998)
"Christ Congregational Church, a United Church of Christ congregation, is an inclusive community of faith
that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. We celebrate God's abiding love for all by nurturing spiritual growth and welcoming others into our fellowship. Heeding God’s call, we work for peace and justice through community service, social witness and worldwide mission."1. Meeting called to order ....................................................................Moderator, Sue Dollins
2. Opening prayer Rev. ......................................................................................Jim Todhunter
3. Presentation of the following motion
.............................. Moderator Elect, Rick Brush Motion:
The Executive Council moves, in recognition of God's loving presence in our
lives and to enable Christ Congregational Church, UCC, to continue to be a vital
part of the body of Christ, that the congregation approve and authorize the
implementation of Phase One, the Primary Needs Option, of the Church's Master
Plan at a cost not to exceed 4.75 million dollars.
A congregational affirmation will
· authorize the Building and Design Committee to direct the architects and engineers to proceed with completion of construction drawings, to file the necessary permits, to put the project out to bid, to select the general contractor and such other subcontractors as may be necessary and to supervise the timely and efficient completion of the project;
· authorize the Board of Trustees to sign contracts with a general contractor and such
other contractors as may be necessary to complete the project;
· authorize the Board of Trustees to enter into agreements with lending institutions to
finance the project;
. authorize the relocation process to Marvin Memorial Methodist Church.
4. Building and Design presentation Co-chairs, Jackie Walters and Tom Ault
5. Financial Fulfillment presentation Co-chairs, Peg Hood and Jim Brown
6. Trustee presentation Chair, Dave Ackerman
7. Steering Committee Bob Brown
8. Floor opened for discussion
9. Vote
10. Reading of Christ Congregational Church Covenant: (Unison, led by ministers):
11. Closing hymn
12. Benediction
13. Celebration in Social Hall