Thought For The Week 25 September 2022

Parish Council elections

Like all Presbyterian churches, our Parish is governed by a church council made up of leaders and elders from the parish. In our case, the Parish Council is made of up to 9 members. These members are the trustees of the organisation, and have voting rights. In addition to this, the ministers are members of the parish council, but they are not trustees, and they do not vote. Currently our Parish Council consists of nine members, plus the ministers. At our AGM, Judith Begg, Steph Holland, and Lois Shipley will have completed their three year term on   Council, and are eligible for re-election. They are willing to be nominated again.

This means that at our AGM we can elect up to 3 members to Parish Council. Nominees must receive votes from at least 50% of eligible voters at the AGM to be elected.

What sort of person are we looking for?

Parish Council is primarily a governance group, guiding the vision and direction of the   parish. We are looking for people who:

• Love Jesus and love our church
• Are committed to the vision of Timaru Presbyterian (listed below)
• Willing to share in Christ’s Ministry among us
• Would consider a call to eldership in a form that suits your own gifts and calling.
• Be prepared to work as part of a team, offering robust discernment while accepting and supporting the decisions of the Council.
• A good listener
• Acceptance of Presbyterian governance of the church
• Support togetherness in the Parish
• Compassion and respect for others
• A willingness to share your gifts and talents

Nomination forms are available at the church office, and must be completed and returned to the office by lunchtime on Wednesday 19^th of October.

Our Vision

We are an outward looking church. We will engage with the people of Timaru with passion, enthusiasm and energy, living & sharing God’s love; Listening to and caring for community needs, so people find meaning through knowing God and move forward in faith.