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CAPABLE COMMISSIONSWorship is at the center of our life together. Our Worship Commission works with our rector, the Rev. Dr. Ann Lukens, to plan worship services and to think creatively about how the sights, sounds, and actions of worship form us as God's people. They recruit and train parishioners to fill special roles in the “work of the people” that is liturgy, including greeters and ushers, acolytes, lectors, Altar Guild members, and those with special gifts for music, drama, and other creative arts. Spiritual formation for all ages is an important part of life at St. Michael's. Our Adult Formation Commission offers opportunities for adult parishioners to growin a transformative relationship with God and a deepening engagement with the community of faith. Bible Study groups, book discussion groups, lectures, field trips and seasonal programs nourish and sustain us on a lifelong spiritual journey. Our Youth Formation Commission oversees our Nursery, providing loving and capable care for infants and toddlers in a bright, clean, and fun-filled space. An excellent Sunday School program nurtures the growing faith of our children. Teen Stream activities and an annual youth mission trip to Skagit Valley offer our teens opportunities for fun, friendship, and service. Our Fellowship Commission takes the lead in organizing the many social events large and small that bring us together. Future Friends offers an annual opportunity to sign up for small groups based on shared interests. Festive events such as a fall Oktoberfest, St. Nicholas Breakfast, and Mothers' Day brunch offer great food and fellowship for the entire parish family. Our Outreach Commission coordinates programs and activities that serve the Issaquah community in Christ's name. These include Bake and Craft sales to raise funds for charitable work, weekly collections for the Issaquah Food Bank, visits to a local nursing home, a cell phone clinic at the local Senior Center, and Career Connection Issaquah, a partnership with the Issaquah Press, civic organizations, and area churches to provide help for people seeking employment. Our Properties Commission makes sure that our building and grounds are clean and well-maintained. Spring and Fall work parties give us all a chance to roll up our sleeves and pitch in. This Commission also takes the lead in making sure that our facilities will be adequate to house our growing congregation and ministries in the years ahead. Our Finance Commission leads us in responsible stewardship of our monetary resources. Their diligent work ensures accurate record-keeping and reporting, a balanced budget, and the timely payment of all obligations. We seek to follow in faith as Godleads us forward into the future. Our Visioning Commission looks carefully at the needs and trends in our community and guides St. Michael's in developing strategies to respond effectively and creatively. They also track and highlight projects and events that show our parish vision in action and fulfill our mission of “Bringing Faith to Life in the Heart of Issaquah.” |
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