Draft By-Laws - Worship and Music Team

Worship and Music

Purpose There shall be a standing team of the Congregation Council whose purpose shall be to plan for the worship life of St. James Lutheran Church, to the end that Word and sacrament be celebrated in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Responsibilities

1. Planning for both contemporary and traditional Sunday worship hours based on the liturgical calendar so that the congregation’s worship shall richly reflect the seasons, festivals and Commemorations of the Church Year and Lectionary.
2. Provide ongoing instruction in the meaning, tradition, order and symbolism of Lutheran worship.
3. Provide for worship leadership by members of the congregation, through the recruitment, training, and scheduling of:
   • Acolytes
   • Ushers
   • Assisting Ministers
   • Lectors
   • Worship Leaders
4. Development, maintenance and review of procedures, equipment and decoration of the chancel, nave and narthex
5. Give oversight to the music program. This includes the recruitment and support of musicians, choir members, and worship leaders, as well as the support for and evaluation of the Minister of Music.
6. Give oversight to selection of music, with the primary responsibility belonging to Pastor and Minister of Music.
7. Coordinate worship planning with the Altar Guild.

Team Chair The Team Chair represents the membership of his/her team on the Congregational Council. In that role, he/she keep the council informed of the work of his/her team. He/she brings forth issues and concerns that require council input and/or a council vote. He/she is responsible for providing minutes of team meetings to the council and team members. Team Chairs are responsible for providing ongoing and timely communication of his/her team’s work for inclusion in the monthly Scroll and/or weekly bulletins as appropriate. Term of office as documented in the St. James Constitution is three years. The team chairs may serve no more than two consecutive terms. October 2009