Altar Guild - The Altar Guild serves to prepare the worship space with the furnishings, appointments, vessels, elements, linens,and paramagnets used in the lithurgy. Leader: Mildred Pipkin | Men's Fellowship - The Men's Fellowship provides mentorships to disadvantaged teens in the church and in the community. Leader: William Johnson |
Children's Ministry - The Children Ministry exists to ensure that God has a plan for their lives and that God's plan is real. The ministry is designed to teach children God's message in a way they can understand it. The ministry also exists to ensure that parents with young children can gain proper spiritual nourishment during Sunday service. Leaders: Stephanie Hill and Karen Bowen | Music Ministry - Heritage has a number of choirs that allow both members and non-members to worship God through both traditional and contemporary songs. There are 3 adult choirs: Sanctuary Choir(Traditional); Praise and Worship Choir (Contemporary); and, the Men's Choir (Traditional). For our youth, we have a Children's Choir, and a Children's Bell Choir (Angel Bell Choir). Click Church Leadership for the Leaders of our choirs. |
Church Council - CHURCH COUNCIL is the administrative and legislative body of the church. Its membership is composed of the officers of the church elected by the congregation: President of the Council, Vice-President, Church Clerk, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Chair of the Trustee Board and three members at large. In addition to the elected members, the Chair of the Deacon Board plus three deacons; Co-Chairs of Christian Education and the Senior Pastor, ex-officio, are members of this body which serves as a forum for the development of administrative policies, operating guidelines and recommends a capitol and operating budget to the congregation. Governing authority for this local United Church of Christ resides in the congregation. Governance is managed by the Church Council, on behalf of the congregation, between formal meetings of the congregation.
Leader: Leslie McMillan, President | Scholarship and Leadership Guild - The core values of our ministry are faith, vision, service and education. The ministry assists students with decision making challenges and serves as committed mentors. We also sponsor group activities appropriate to academic levels.
Leader: Dr. Anne Emery |
Christian Education- The Christian Education Ministry is the snyergy of many of the organizations of the church. It is here that we bring our combined gifts and talents in service to Jesus Christ. The goal is to provides opportunities for the church to grow as Christian Disciples and occasions for outreach and witness throughout the global community. Leaders: Barbara Briscoe and Marianne Finney | Spiritual Renewal Team - The goals of this team are to enhance our religious experiences by drawing on spiritual disciplines that can help us unfold our lives, our careers and our spiritual practices to fit our “life purposes.” The Spiritual Renewal Team supports the Church’s mission and programs.
Leader: Harriet Jones |
Church School - The Church School ministry provides Sunday School services every sunday for children between the ages of 4-18, as well as adults. Children participate in lesson plans designed to develop their understanding of God. Leaders: Deacon Pauline Hicks and Valerie Tate | Social Justice Committee - The Social Justice Committee provides advocacy and programs for social justice issues involving health care, criminal justice, education and economics.
Leader: Deacon, Dr. Loretta Richardson |
Dance Ministry - The Dance ministry provides opportunities for youth and adults to worship God through dance. Leader: Kecia Monroe | Stewardship Ministry- The Stewardship ministry is in the process of revisiting its structure and function. Leader: Travis Emery |
Deacon Board - Assist the pastor in promoting the spiritual welfare of this Body of Christ called Heritage.
Leader: Deacon Terry Taylor | Trustee Ministry- Oversee the management of the financial operations of the church funds, including but not limited to, investments, expenses, purchases and donations from the church. Leader: O. Patrick Scott |
HOPE AIDS - The HOPE AIDS Ministry, in partnership with the AIDS Ministry of St. Marks United Methodist Church, resumed its tradition of hosting a summer activity for families living with HIV/AIDS. Leader: Yvonne Leacock | Usher Board - Ushers are first line greeters and welcome all who enter for worship. Ushers also attend to the needs of visitors and the congregation when needed during church services. Leader: Deacon Clarence Alexander |
Library and Archives - Our library provides spiritual, historical and cultural information resources to the Heritage U.C.C. members and organizations.The books, videos, dvds, cds, and church documents are available for borrowing or reference. In addition, from time to time there are book sales, book exchanges and displays from our archives.
Leaders: Martha Ruff, Barbara Briscoe, Marian Finney | Women's Guild -The Guild is a ministry for participation by all women of Heritage United Church of Christ, ages 18 and over. The objectives of the Guild are to: organize activities that further enhance spiritual development; plan and/or participate in activities that promote fellowship and stronger bonds; and lastly, implement out-reach ministries which remind those in need of the love of Christ, our Savior. Leader: Elsie Lawson & Anne Mckee |
Membership Development - Membership Development ensures that new members are quickly orientated into the church. We have developed an outstanding orientation for new members. We invite leaders of the church's ministries to meet with new members and share their objectives, activities, answer questions and extend a warm welcome to members to participate with the group. Leader: Dr. Anne Emery | Youth and Young Adult Ministry This ministry is the umbrella for the activities of the youth and young adults. We work together with leaders from the other minsitries that focus on youth to help support their programs.
Leader: Minister Janice Mosby |