The People's Work: Committees

Although the Clergy, St Aidan's Vestry, Northside Presbyterian's Session, and the Joint Assembly oversee the health of the community and establish broad goals, specific objectives originate and are achieved in the various committees. Everyone is encouraged be good stewards of their talents and all are welcome to participate on as many committees as interest you.

Committees unique to St. Aidan's

Parish Concerns/"Fun" Committee is primarily concerned with the social life of the parish such as planning for parish dinners and other special events.

Contact Susan Wyman

Evangelism Committee is currently studying ways to better present St. Aidan's Church to the broader community such as this WebSite, newspaper adds, announcements of community directed events, etc.

Contact: Michael Earle

Finance Committee provides oversight for the parish budget and advises the vestry on fiduciary matters.The committee is made up of the treasurers, the financial secretary, a vestry liaison, and at large members.

Contact Alan Vayda

Stewardship Committee has the delegated responsibility under direction of the Vestry for the education of the parish regarding our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure, and for the design and implementation of the annual pledge drive.

Contact Phil Singer

Worship Committee assists the Rector in planning worship services including inovative liturgies.

Contact Susan McGarry.

Audit Committee The canons of the Diocese of Michigan and the bylaws of the parish require that there be an annual audit of all financial records. Northside Associated Ministries financial records are also audited annually. This audit may be conducted by an internal audit committee as long as the members are competent and have nothing else to do with the handling of parish funds.

Contact Shirley Coombs

Joint Committees of Northside Associated Minitries

Community Service and Social Action Committee educates and helps involve our congregations in social outreach ministries both globally and locally. Its members come from at large in both congregations.

Contact: Ann Grosse

Education Committee is responsible for oversight of the Adult and Children's Education programs, the Youth Group and the Nursery for both congregations. Everything from Sunday School to Lenten Potluck programs are on its agenda. New members are always welcome.

Property and Finance Committee is charged with the care of the jointly owned property. Repairs, renovations, and general oversight of upkeep all fall in its purview. It is in serious need of committed membership.

Contact Jim Pierson

Communications and Publicity Committee facilitates and enhances communication within our two congregations and coordinates advertising activities.

Contact: Susan McGarry