Meriden United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Sharing God's Love Within Our Community and Into The World Community

Relational Covenant

Meriden United Methodist Church
Relational Covenant
 

 

 

 

This covenant is designed to encourage us to seek God's direction in relating to one another in this congregation, this local body of Christ, as well as to everyone with whom we have contact in our daily lives.  This covenant is to remind us:
  • How we should treat others
  • How we as individuals should be treated
  • That as a congregation, and as individuals, we are not perfect.
This covenant is not a “book of rules” but a document designed to allow each of us, with God’s help, to have a better understanding of the behavior expected by members of Meriden United Methodist Church.  
 
 
With Jesus Christ as our example, these are ideals that we will embrace.
 
Leadership
Every person is a leader, if not of others, then of themselves. Everyone is expected to participate with their gifts and skills, and to become involved in the life of MUMC. Everyone is responsible for sharing his or her best effort within MUMC through the committees or chair-persons, the office secretary, or the pastor. MUMC will make information available about participation opportunities in mission, committees, and in leadership roles.
 
Communication
Information about the life of the church is made available as best possible using a variety of media, (including newsletters, worship bulletins, and e-mail), and will contain information that is as complete and accurate as possible.  
 
Decision-Making
Consensus decision-making will be the preferred method of making decisions within the body of the church. The consensus decision process will be valued and respected. Consensus decision making may not always mean 100% agreement but means we will accept and support the decision of the congregation.
 
Questions, Concerns and Conflict
Each person is encouraged to express his or her own point of view, pose a question, or voice a concern, all in a constructive manner. 
  • Each person has the right and responsibility to seek answers to his or her questions.
  • Each person is encouraged to express his or her own point of view, pose a question, or voice a concern, all in a constructive manner.
  • Any questions, comments, or concerns will be supported by your name and include recommendations for possible solutions when appropriate.
  • When expressing yourself, the word “I” will be valued over statements with the words “You, they, some people, or them.”
  • We will respect each other's ideas, feelings, and experiences.

We each and all agree to pray,

“May the Holy Spirit work within us and through this covenant,

that having been born of the water and the Spirit,

we may live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. AMEN.”