Elders meet six times a year. The following are meeting dates: October 20, November 10, January 12, February 16, April 12 and May 10

" Elders are responsible for the spiritual well being of God's people. They provide true preaching, and teaching, regular celebration of the sacraments, and faithful counsel and discipline. They promote fellowship and hospitality among believers, ensure good order in the church, and stimulate witness to all people." (Page 1004 in the hymnal. Ordination of Elders.)