Earlier this year a task force was formed to review and revise our current bylaws. The task force was led by Jesse Jones and also included John Scully, Dr. Jay and Anne Stanback. It was quickly determined that we wanted to revise our bylaws in a two-step process. The first step is what we are referring to as “provisional” bylaws, and it is these provisional bylaws we will be discussing at the Second Hour after worship on July 13th. These proposed provisional bylaws eliminate requirements that the church has never been able to comply with (e.g. numerical requirements for committees), and also clean up a variety of things including references to groups that no longer exist or whose names have changed. If approved, we will work with our new settled senior minister to look more deeply at our bylaws and decide whether there are substantive areas we would like to see changed.

The bylaws are available to read in the weekly Eblast. If you would like a paper copy, please call the church office at (860)527-8121 or email immanuel06105@gmail.com .

What if you don’t understand something or have questions or comments? Those are all welcome at this Second Hour discussion. In addition, Jesse has offered to field any questions you have. You can email him at jessecj@outlook.com.