WORSHIP & MUSIC

GOALS FOR 2023:

Continue to provide worship opportunities accommodating changes in health conditions over the year.

Serve communion as scheduled and as close as possible to procedures used prior to the pandemic, including serving bread and juice in cups by all elders in an assigned team.

Continue to identify and develop additional worship opportunities, including guest preachers.

Continue to support the need for silent reflection in preparation for worship.

Continue to identify and execute Sanctuary upgrades to improve services and live streaming [Meeting on January 20, 2023 to receive acoustician’s report].

Continue to work with ushers and deacons for safe, efficient seating in Sanctuary and for other opportunities for worship or programs.

Continue to support Peace Service.

Continue to work with Property Ministry and House Committee [Sally McWilliams, Chair] to complete refurbishment of Sanctuary Foyer.

Continue to work with EPW 75th Anniversary Committee on 75th Celebration

Promote and maintain the Christmas Memory tree with recruited volunteers, led by Carolyn Stoddard for 2023.

Continue to train new officers to prepare them for their duties in worship services and communion service directions. Bill Coggins will train new deacons and Worship & Music will train new Elders.

Continue oversight of the Memorial Garden, led by Jeff Thordahl for 2023.

Continue working with Property Ministry and House Committee on plans to refurbish Parlor.

Assist as needed with EPW 75th Anniversary Committee on 75th Celebration. Highlight and display the new Kneeling Bench refinished by Mike DaVega and needlepointed by four Eastminster ladies.