Deacons

Duties: (as defined in the Code of Regulations)

·        shall work with the Elders and Ministers to promote the influence of the Church and to assist with the worship service

·        shall arrange for a staff of ushers for all public services of worship

·        shall assist the Elders as required in the Communion service

·        shall prepare the Elements for the Communion service and prepare the chapel for service

·        shall coordinate the acolyte program

·        shall, among themselves, select a chairman who shall be responsible for the activities of the group

·        eighteen elected officers – nine men and nine women, each with a three-year term

·        six terms of office, three of each gender shall start each year three men and three women elected at the annual meeting