Church Structure
As part of the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination, Ladera Community Church is self-governed and free to act in accordance with the collective decisions of its members. Church Officers, Council, Board and Committee members are elected annually.
Program Structure
Ministry teams form the core of the church’s program structure. Church members participate in ministry teams based on their skills, a desire for personal growth, or because they feel called to serve the church in a particular way. Members are free to join ministry teams as fits their needs and schedules. Ministry teams will continue to evolve and change over time to meet the needs of the church. Mentors and a Board of Ministries that oversees all the church’s programs support ministry teams.
Board of Ministries |
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Mission/Outreach |
Worship | Compassion |
| Children | Youth | Adult |
| Communications | Friday Night Live | |
Mission/Outreach
The Mission/Outreach Team plans outreach programs in the community and worldwide. Informing itself, it works with service and relief organizations outside the local church concerning emergency and ongoing needs, and makes recommendations for action to the congregation and the Church Council.
Worship
The Worship Team plans, coordinates, and oversees the worship life of Ladera Community Church, including Sunday morning worship and other worship events during the year. The pastor serves as convener. There is always an empty chair for anyone who wants to come to a Worship Team meeting to listen or to share an idea or a suggestion.
Compassion
The Compassion Team is in communication with the pastor and congregation to receive word of those in need of prayer, and those who need transportation to worship and church events. They write notes of support and concern, and attend to those who are in crisis of any kind.
Children
With the Christian Education Director, the Children’s Ministry Team provides a full program of religious education for children in Grades K - 6. They develop, implement, support and evaluate all programs that involve young children.
Youth
The Youth Ministry Team works with the Youth Staff person in the development and implementation of all programs that involve youth in Grades 7 through 12.
Adult
The Adult Ministry Team guides and oversees most all of the educational programs that are offered at LCC. This includes the 11 o'clock hour on Sunday morning, short and long term spiritual and or personal growth programs, retreats, Bible Study, special non-Sunday morning programs and any other educational opportunities that may arise.
Communications
The Communications Team produces and coordinates all communications growth activities for the coming year. It coordinates publicity to ensure that the congregation and the community are aware of church news, services and activities. Its responsibilities include: (1) newsletter, (2) website, (3) advertising and publicity, and (4) brochures and flyers.
Friday Night Live
The Friday Night Live Ministry Team provides fabulous evenings of food, old-fashioned fun, and fellowship on the second Friday of most every month. Pre-schoolers to grandparents, and all ages in between, gather to share a meal and enjoy entertainment. It might be a skit, a vaudeville act, a juggling show, a trivia contest, or a scavenger hunt. Its ideas are boundless! Following dessert, favorite card and board games are shared.
