COMMITTEE ON WORSHIP
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| Membership: |
At Large: Twelve voting members should include four clergy/theologians, four musicians, and four members-at large, one of whom shall be nominated from ARP Women's Ministries. |
| Terms of Service: |
Four years. |
| Stated meetings: |
Twice annually. The Music Conference Sub-Committee may elect to meet during the Bonclarken Music Conference |
| Organization: |
Officers: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary. |
| Mandate/Authority: |
Understanding that God is to be feared, loved, praised, called upon, trusted, and served, with all the heart, soul, and might, General Synod's Committee on Worship is called to focus on worship and worship elements within the ARPC. Understanding the preceding, the Committee on Worship purposes to: In the exercise of its authority, the Committee shall comply with the Standards of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and its policies and programs shall be consistent with the purpose of the General Synod. |
| Duties: |
1. a. Study trends, issues, and materials available on the topic(s) of worship (music, prayer, devotionals, structure, form, etc.) and discuss as appropriate to provide guidance, ideas, and dialogue with and between congregations, throughout the denomination. [All purposes] [This guidance and instruction can be accomplished through publication or distribution of articles and papers via the webpage, magazine, or a newsletter and through workshops at all levels of the denomination.] 3. The Chairman of the Committee on Worship shall appoint a Music Conference Sub-Committee. This sub-committee is accountable to Synod's Committee on Worship for financial oversight, conference leadership, musical direction, and other issues pertaining to the worship of the church.
5. Prepare an annual report, including an annual operating budget, for submission to the General Synod. |
Revised 2006