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GLEN WAVERLEY UNITING CHURCH COUNCIL
1. Information about the Joint Nominating Committee process
Following the discussion at the CongregationalMeeting12Apr2010, it has been suggested that there needs to be more information available about the JNC process, and what it means in the context of Glen Waverley.
For example, there was confusion over the distinction between Ministers of the Word, Deacons, Pastors, and Youth Workers. Who is able to administer the sacraments? What is the composition of the JNC? What instructions are we able to give them? And so on. This document is an attempt to address these questions, and it framed as a Frequent Asked Questions document.
2. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is able to administer the sacraments?
A: Normally, only an ordained Minister of the Word. In special circumstances, Presbytery can give permission for non-ordained people to administer certain specified sacraments, under specific constraints. For example, Ross Mackinnon has been granted permission to preside at holy communion at the 8am services. But he is not able to preside at any other service. (JohnHurst)
Q: Why can't retired ministers in the church help out?
A: They can, but we cannot expect them to. They are retired, after all, and entitled to some privacy! It would be quite inappropriate to expect periods of ministerial team leave to be covered automatically by retired clergy. (JohnHurst)
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