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Boards - Elders
 
The Board of Elders consists of six (6) members of the congregation of legal age and the pastor, who is president of the board. The elders meet once a month, and as often besides as may be necessary. A vice-president and secretary are chosen from among their number.

The elders are especially charged with the spiritual care and oversight of the congregation and all classes of its membership. Their responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, striving to secure faithful compliance with the enactments of the Unity, Provincial and District Synods; seeing to the public means of grace are regularly and faithfully dispensed according to the ritual and usage of the MORAVIAN Church; oversight of the Christian culture of the members of the congregation of their instruction in doctrine, in the history, principles and usages of the Moravian Church; deciding on all matters pertaining to the admission dismissal, suspension and exclusion of members; use of the church edifice; appointment of the organist, ushers, sacristans and such other assistants as may be necessary at the public services, and evangelism emphasis for the church.

The current Board members are:
  • Rev. Edward Turner - President
  • Jewel Thompson - Vice President
  • Denis Campbell - Secretary
  • Ordis Garrett
  • Zenia Omeir
  • Maisie Pringle
  • Delma Alexander
  • Stephanie Henry
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