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The Nominating Committee is on the lookout for talented individuals from churches within the Southwest Conference to join our various standing committees. Today, we're spotlighting COM B (COVENANT) and the Nominating Committee (MATCHING). 

 

COM B 

Covenant is a BIG WORD in the United Church of Christ. In the UCC, that which binds us to one another is covenant. Our churches are diverse. So the only way for such diverse churches to co-exist is for them to be “in covenant” with one another. COM B is the face of that covenant within the SW Conference and extending to the UCC wider church. 

 Q/A 

  1. How often does the COM B Committee meet?  1x per month  

  2. How long are the meetings? Generally not more than an hour and a half.   

  3. Is the work done mostly during the meetings? Most reporting is done during the meeting, using Basecamp for updating.  Also, some time in between meetings is needed to visit with churches assigned to each member, either by phone or in person.  

  4. How much time does it take in between meetings?  This can be negotiated, and does depend on what is going on.  COM B is in charge of grants to churches, and needs to check in with those churches -- and review reports.  Currently, COM B is also working its way through the new Manual on the Church which takes some time between meetings. 

  5. Does it meet virtually or in-person?  We meet by Zoom -- but some travel could be involved to visit with churches  

 

Our Nominating Committee is eager to hear from church members with the gifts and passion to serve the wider church. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about this committee or any other committee, fill out this form today! 

Let's work together to ensure we are in covenant with one another  

embodying God’s unconditional justice and love. 

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE 

Its goal is to present a slate of nominees to the delegates of the Southwest Conference at its Annual Meeting. The nominees are for the SWC’s Executive Board and its five standing committees.   

 

If you like to meet people and see what their interests and skills are.. 

If you like to learn what our Board and Committees do. 

If you like to mix and match people’s gifts with committee’s tasks… 

If you like to affirm people’s gifts and graces whether they volunteer or not… 

If you don’t mind learning a software program called Basecamp which is used as a tool for building the slate… 

 …then you might enjoy the challenge of the Nominating Committee.   

 

How often does the Nominating Committee meet?   Maybe once during the summer.  Once  a month September -  December;  And twice a month January – March. 

How long are the meetings?   1 hr. 

Is the work done mostly during the meetings?   No. 

If not, how much time does it take in between meetings?  This varies a great deal depending on the member’s schedule and what the member volunteers to do in between meetings. 

Does it meet virtually or in-person?   This past year we were able to meet once in person for 3 hours in Phoenix.  The other meetings were virtual using Zoom  

 If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this committee or any of the committees, fill out this form today! 

Let's work together to ensure we have the right people for the right job  

in order to embody God’s unconditional justice and love.