PDCC Boards & Committees
The governance of Peace Dale Congregational Church, as a congregation of the United Church of Christ, is vested in the members of the congregation, and managed through a slate of officers and a set of Boards and Committees. Boards and Committees lead the church in its operation and missions. Officers of the congregation and members of Boards are elected at the Annual Meeting in February of each year. Permanent Committees are appointed by the Executive Board. Elected officers are Moderator, Assistant Moderator, Clerk, and Treasurer.
Executive Board
The Executive Board is comprised of the four officers and the chairs of all Boards; the Senior Minister and the Chairs of the permanent Committees serve as ex officio members. The general control and arrangement of the affairs of the Church is vested in the Executive Board, which has full authority and power to perform all acts necessary to promote the interest and welfare of the Church. [current members]
Boards
Christian Education
Christian Education attends to the spiritual nurture and development of the Church community -- children, youth, and adults -- through Youth Connect, Bible Study, Confirmation, Family Worship Services, and special events. [current members]
Church Family Life
CFL / Hospitality promotes Christian fellowship and social growth within the Church by hosting activities for existing members and to attract new members, assists with church publicity, calls attention to the work and witness of our church that others may take part, and hosts bereavement receptions. [current members]
Deacons
The Deacons work with the minister for all aspects of worship, spiritual life and pastoral care of the Church. Deacons provide ushers, host guest preachers, assist with communion and baptism, provide flowers for services, and supervise the church's Columbaria and Memorial Garden. [current members]
Missions
The Missions Board interprets the work of, and secures support for, Our Church's Wider Mission; is responsible for outreach education; and seeks to provide opportunities and experiences of service, action and giving. Dinner Table, Green Team, Social Justice Committee, and Tabitha's Closet are missions of this board. [current members]
Music
The Board of Music works with the Director of Music, Senior Minister, and Deacons to provide a music program which enhances the worship and reach of the congregation; and is responsible for all instruments and musical supplies. [current members]
Property Management
Property Management oversees the maintenance, upkeep and operation of all the physical property of the Church, and controls the use of all Church properties. [current members]
Stewardship
The Board of Stewardship provides an ongoing educational program regarding Christian stewardship responsibilities of membership; plans and conducts an annual fund-raising campaign for the annual church budget; monitors overall church contributions. [current members]
Delegates
Delegates to the Southern New England Conference/Rhode Island Association of UCC are elected in accordance with SNEUCC/RIUCC guidelines; and, with guidance from the Executive Board, represent PDCC at SNEUCC/UCC meetings. [current delegates]
Committees
Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing and making recommendations for all financial and risk management issues of the Church; submits budget recommendations to the Executive Board; is the body authorized to sell, lease, or purchase property.
Nominating
The Nominating Committee prepares nominations for all officers, boards, and delegates, including chairpersons.
Personnel
The Personnel Committee makes recommendations to the Executive Board regarding all matters pertaining to personnel policy and management, and oversees the execution of personnel management processes.