Full Council Meetings for September 2011 to June 2012:

September 26; October 31; November 14; January 30; February 27; April 2; May 28; June 18.

Meeting Protocols:

1. Decision Making: Goal is to arrive at consensus before a vote is taken.
   1. Any matter for decision requires a motion and a second. Then discussion happens.
   2. If an amendment is proposed to the motion. It gets dealt with first. Then back to the initial motion.
   3. A motion can be tabled to go to the next meeting in order to have extra time to think about the motion.
   4. Any new proposal (motion) that comes from Administration or another committee that does not get full support of FC needs to go back to the committee with reasons to give the committee an opportunity to respond. 
   5. Any proposal that arises from the floor of the meeting that requires a decision, needs a second and will not be dealt until the next meeting.
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2. Members of the congregation and neighbours who send a letter of concern or clarification on an issue to council will receive a visit and a follow up letter.

Priorities for Council for 2012

1. Find a Pastor to lead our church.

2. Complete the financing and design components needed to get congregational support for the church addition.

3.  Provide a supportive environment for congregation members, committees and staff so that the work of the church can continue with as little dislocation as possible.

4. Implement "Children at the Lord Supper" guidelines by May 27, 2012. The invitation will be extended to children and young people who are baptized and express a desire to participate in communion. Parents will take responsibility for ensuring their children understand the meaning of communion. The church will also  provide education for parents, children and young people.