Glen Cary Committees

Glen Cary has several committees that support and enable the mission of our church. Committees typically consist of six people and sometimes there are sub-committees that report into these committees. Members join a committee at the first of the year and serve either one or two year terms. The committees are diverse, so there are always opportunities for members to put their interests and talents to good use!

If you have general questions about Glen Cary committees, please direct them to the president of the congregation or the secretary of the church.

Adult Ministries Committee

This committee is responsible for the development of adult ministries and the coordination of those activities. With this charge, the committee determines adult education needs and then plans, develops, and coordinates corresponding programs. The committee also creates support and service groups. Contact this committee.

Business and Properties Committee

This committee is responsible for the maintenance of the church buildings as well as the overseeing the financial obligations of the church. They play a major role in building expansions or renovations. Contact this committee.

Children's Ministries Committee

For children of grade school age (birth through 5th grade), this committee takes responsibility for program ministries including Sunday School classes, nursery care, vacation bible school, baptism and first communion preparation, singing, library visits, children's programs (Christmas, Easter, Fall Festival), and the coordination of summer church camp opportunities. This committee works closely with the Children's Ministries Coordinator to accomplish their goals. Contact this committee.

Family Life Committee

The Family Life Committee facilitates social events that foster a sense of community within Glen Cary. These events include: Harvest Dinner, Adult Night Out, and hayrides. This committee also organizes the reception of new members and publicizes events of the Glen Cary congregation to the community. Contact this committee.

Library Committee

Long-Range Planning Committee

The Long-Range Planning Committee works on special projects, as directed by the church council, to gather information and make recommendations. Contact this committee.

Mission Committee

The Mission Committee at Glen Cary serves the congregation by identifying opportunities to declare/spread/tell/share the gospel message/good news of Jesus Christ everywhere. The committee selects projects that emphasize evangelism. The projects are next door and around the globe. Locally, we support New Life Lutheran Church, and ELCA mission congregation in Oak Grove. We are raising monies to build a new Lutheran Church in the African country of Malawi. We are part of a multi-congregational group that supports a missionary team in Hong Kong. And we have provided tuition support for a Lutheran seminarian who has now been ordained and is serving in California. In addition, we support the work of the Lutheran World Relief, Global Health Ministries, and Equal Exchange marketing. We are also committed to recognizing, supporting and encouraging the mission work done by other groups within the Glen Cary congregation. Contact this committee.

The Mission Committee has recently created a special area to host their information.

Outreach Committee

The Outreach Committee works with other committees and staff to publicize activities and events at Glen Cary. Works with new members making them welcome in our congregation and encourage them to participate in Church activities. The Outreach Committee also supports the Web team. Contact this committee.

Shared Ministries Committee

The Shared Ministries Committee identifies Church members’ gifts for ministry, and enables them to fully participate in the mission of the congregation. This committee works with other committees and staff to recruit, schedule and train volunteers for the parish needs (e.g., acolytes, ushers, greeters, worship assistants and others). The committee also assists with integrating new members into the life of the parish. Contact this committee.

Social Concerns Committee

The Social Concerns Committee coordinates programs to address social needs of our global community. Locally, programs include monthly meals for the community, transitional housing in Anoka County, refugee resettlement and food shelves. In supporting a broader outreach, programs include blood drives, hunger appeal and supporting Lutheran Social Service. Contact this committee.

Stewardship Committee

This committee is responsible for educating the congregation about the importance of Stewardship. This education starts with the children in Sunday school and extends to the adults of the church. This committee also sponsors periodic Temple talks and conducts a yearly stewardship drive. Contact this committee. The Stewardship Committee also heads up the Simply Giving program sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Simplify your contributions to Glen Cary by signing up for this free program using this form.

Worship, Art and Music Committee

This is a committee with broad responsibilities. The committee is responsible for planning and directing the worship services including music, ushering, worship assistants, greeters and preparing the sacraments. The committee selects and places seasonal decorations throughout the church. Finally, the committee coordinates the musical activities in the church including organists, the senior choir and the chapel choir. Contact this committee.

Youth Ministries Committee

The Youth Ministries Committee provides programs of instruction for confirmation-age and high-school youth to prepare them for adult membership in the church. Programs include Wednesday night confirmation classes, mission trips, retreats, recreational events and other outreach activities. This committee works closely with the Youth Ministries Coordinator to accomplish their goals. Contact this committee.