The Turramurra Uniting Church Council is the main decision making body of our church and is comprised of up to 16 members nominated and affirmed by the congregation, each serving a two year term.
On Church Council we have people who are half way through their 2 year terms and some who are finishing up (but can be renominated). Our regulations allow up to 16 people on Church Council (not counting our ministry staff who are ex-officio).
If the number of nominations will not take council over the maximum size of 16, we will elect people onto church council through affirmation – where a majority of the congregation (more than 66%) “affirms” that this person should be on council.
What we are asking you to do is to consider the names above and ask yourself 3 questions:
1. Is this person a faithful follower of Jesus who is suitable to be appointed to this key leadership position as a Church Councillor?
2. Does this person bring suitable gifts, experience and/or wisdom which can be used to strengthen Council and assist the church?
3. Do we discern that God is calling this person to serve as a Church Councillor at this time?
At the election you will be asked to “affirm” each person through a simple yes or no response.