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ANNUAL REVIEW:
Agreement for Alignment of Two Churches
This is a parish agreement the Joint councils have prepared for an alignment
between the two churches. Please read it and be ready to vote on its acceptance
following Sunday services
• PARISH BOARD: a parish board consisting of
three delegates appointed by each congregation's council, at least
one delegate from each council, shall
meet every other month or as. agreed upon, to decide upon items that relate to
the entire parish. Decisions made by the parish board must be ratified by both
the Councils. The pastor shall be an advisory member of the board.
• PASTORAL MINISTRY: The two congregations shall together choose a pastor
to serve the parish.
• PARISH TREASURY: Joint parish expenses shall be shared proportionately
between the two congregations.55% of the parish budget shall be provided by__________
and 45% by_______ This proportion to be reviewed annually by the parish board.
• Mutual Ministry Committee: consisting of two members from each congregation,
one to be appointed by the council and one to be chosen by the pastor, shall
consult regularly with the pastor regarding -the ministry and well-being of parish,
pastor, and pastor's family, including making salary recommendations for the
parish board to act on.
• WORSHIP: Services shall normally be held in both congregations every
Sunday at hours that shall be agreed upon by parish board.
• HOUSING: The pastor should live in the community served
by the churches. A housing allowance shall be provided to cover a reasonable
rent and utilities,
including electricity, fuel oil, water, sewer, water softener, phone service
(excluding personal long distance calls), and garbage pick-up. These expenses
will be shared by the two congregations.
• OFFICE: The parish office shall be maintained at__________.
Office expenses, including equipment, maintenance, supplies, phone services,
secretarial costs,
shall be paid proportionately by the two congregations.
• PROPERTIES: Each congregation shall maintain its own treasury and be
responsible for maintaining its own properties.
• ANNUAL REVIEW: Once each year the parish shall review the parish agreement,
including schedules, pastor's salary, division of financial responsibilities,
etc.
• ONGOING RELATIONSHIP: This joint agreement shall continue indefinitely.
If one congregation desires to terminate the parish relationship, it must consult
with the district/synod office. and notify the other congregation at least three
months in advance. Changes in this agreement may be made by mutual consent of
the councils. |