Sanctuary Committee...

The function of the Sanctuary Committee

The function of this committee is the visual enhancement and support for the worship services and church facility. Evidence of their special works are seen each Sunday at the front of the Church, where flower arrangements and other visuals are prepared to support special days and religious themes of the sermons and Church year. The Sanctuary Committee is a subcommittee of the Worship Division.

The responsibilities of the Sanctuary Committee

 Provide flowers for the regular Sunday worship service(s).

 Maintain the candelabra and see that candles are supplied for their use.

 Maintain the flower containers, Sanctuary appointments, and the flower arranging room.

 Take donations for memorials and arrange memorial flowers if requested to do so.

 Establish regulations and policy relating to flowers, candles, candelabra, urns, etc. in the Sanctuary.

 Work in cooperation with the Pastors and the Church Administrator on decisions concerning appointments or furnishings related directly to worship, the Sanctuary, and the Narthex.

 Be responsible for the overall decor of the Sanctuary including new appointments and furnishings. Recommendations are to be approved by the Pastor and the Session through the Worship Division.

 Expend funds from its own budget for flowers, flower arranging equipment and candles.

 Be responsible for checking the sanctuary before a funeral and providing greenery in the two urns on both sides of the pulpit. Flowers for funerals in the sanctuary are limited to a funeral blanket over the coffin and greenery or flowers in the urns on either side of the pulpit. There may be arrangements on the tables in the Narthex if desired.

 Arrange for flower memorials throughout the year and schedule these memorials with the church office and monthly flower arranging chairperson.