Aside from our vestry and delegates, which are elected at our annual meeting, our committees are self selected. We do not outsource this website, so we always need people who can write, post, and design our communiques. The design of our worship develops in a fluid process within the Worship Commission, which comprises musicians, ushers, members of the altar guild, readers, liturgists, and clergy. So if you might be interested in donating your time and expertise to further our missions, please examine this list of our committees’ goals, visit their links, contact a committee chairperson, or check out our other volunteer opportunities.

B-SAFE Program

Chair:  Margaret Bradley: info@EmmanuelBoston.org

Building Commission

• to develop a master plan to provide Emmanuel with an overall vision and strategy for existing building use and long-term renovations
• to make optimum use of space for the various ministries and activities within our building (space)

Chair: Michael Scanlon:   Scanlon.Michael@EmmanuelBoston.org

Care Commission

• to provide (in consultation with our clergy) pastoral care for parishioners who are hospitalized, shut-in, or in need of care.
• We mourn the loss of our former chair Walter Jonas.  Until his replacement it found, please contact The Rev. Robert Greiner:  deacon@EmmanuelBoston.org .

Communications Commission

• to develop and maintain our website
• to develop web-based means of communication within the parish and beyond

Chair: Matthew Griffing:  webmaster@EmmanuelBoston.org

Delegates

• Diocesan Convention:   Matt Griffing & Jamie Shore
• Boston Harbor Deanery: Mary Blocher & Jamie Shore
• Episcopal City Mission:  Joy Howard & Michael Scanlon
• Episcopal Relief & Development:  Dawn Dreisbach

Emmanuel Center

Representatives:   Carolyn Beard, Mary Beth Clack, Joy Howard, Liz Levin, Michael Scanlon & The Rev. Pam Werntz

Finance Commission

• to advise our rector on financial matters
• to review budgetary progress and the status of our investments
• to follow capital projects
• to track pledges and other forms of support

Chair:  Edgar Brenninkmeyer: vestry.edgar@EmmanuelBoston.org

Garden Team

• to maintain and enhance our garden

Chair:  Peter Johnson:   Vestry.Peter@EmmanuelBoston.org

History & Archives Commission

• to discover, preserve, share, and publish the many threads of Emmanuel’s unique history

Chair: Mary Chitty:   Archivist@EmmanuelBoston.org

Hospitality Commission

• to organize coffee hour and parish social events
• to provide a welcoming and open heart to all visitors to Emmanuel
• to acquaint visitors with the mission and ministry of Emmanuel

Chair: Margaret Bradley:  info@EmmanuelBoston.org

Stewardship Committee

• to encourage those who find a home at Emmanuel, for however long a period of time, to feel a call to stewardship through making a gift of time, talent or money
• to prepare for and implement periodic capital fundraisings, both general and focused
• to develop a roster of skills and talents of Emmanuelites who can only give a few hours of time

Chair: Liz Levin:  srwarden@EmmanuelBoston.org

Vestry

• to provide the necessary things for the celebration of public worship
• to direct the officers, supervise the commissions, and appoint representatives to diocesan committees and other organizations
• to manage the prudential affairs and to care for the property of the Parish

Worship Commission

• to organize (in consultation with the Rector) worship services including holiday and special services
• to train and schedule readers, servers, and Lay Eucharistic Ministers
• to set up and take down the altar for worship services; to take care of linens, silver, and other items used in worship
• to tend to the liturgical vestments and to work with the Altar Guild to decorate the worship space; to assist couples in preparing the chapel or church for the celebration of their weddings
• to welcome and to assist participants and visitors in worship services, seeing that they have appropriate service materials and other help as necessary

Commission leaders

• • Altar Guild: Glenn Seberg  glenn@emmanuelboston.org
  • Lectors: Becky Lightcap  lectors@emmanuelboston.org
  • Liturgists:  Jamie Shore  jamie@emmanuelboston.org