The Nominating Team is requesting nominations from the congregation for our next class of church officers.

Recommendation forms can be submitted below. Paper forms are available in the sanctuary or can be downloaded here.

Please submit recommendations by February 25, 2024.

RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE CLOSED

THIS FORM IS CONFIDENTIAL

(Please complete in full)

I recommend (Name of Member*) to serve our congregation as an Officer of Second Presbyterian Church.

*Please be sure that the individual you are recommending is a member of Second Presbyterian Church. There should be a reasonable expectation that this member is willing to serve. The Nominating Team is requesting nominations from the congregation for One (1) Elder for the Class of 2026, Four (4) Elders for the Class of 2027, One (1) Deacon for the Class of 2026 and Four (4) Deacons for the Class of 2027. Recommendations will be considered for nomination by the Nominating Committee.

First Name

Last Name

Recommended for the office of:

Elder

Deacon

Involvement in Second Presbyterian Church:

committees, organizations, activities

Involvement at other churches and/or volunteer organizations:

Occupation:

paid or volunteer experience

Specific qualifications and personal qualities befitting a church officer:

RECOMMENDED BY:

Your Name

First Name

Last Name

Date

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Recommender’s best phone number:

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2022-2023 Nominating Team: Brittany Cogdill (session), Wendy Jewell (session), Lucie Medbery (diaconate), Gary Jaffe, Katie Luciano, Aled Pritchard, Nicole Schuerman, Rev. Cress Darwin, (ex-officio)

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Expectations and Responsibilities of Officers:

Pray for the congregation, clergy, staff, session and diaconate of Second Presbyterian Church
Attend Sunday worship services, Bible study/small groups, and regular church functions
Tithe or be committed to working toward a tithe during the period of service
Attend Church meetings as called
Participate with your presence at special functions of the church
Participate on at least one committee of the respective body of the Church

Church Officer should exhibit these characteristics:

Be above reproach in their dealings with those both in the church and the community at large
Demonstrate self-control
Be a respected church member and citizen
Be hospitable
Be able to communicate the basic truths of our faith
Be temperate in their habits and lifestyle
Be gentle - not quarrelsome
Should not be greedy or put financial gain above living a principled life
Should have a family life that sets an example for others
Should not be a recent convert - should demonstrate spiritual maturity
Reflect the diversity of the congregation