Church Council
The word “Council” means an “assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion.” Zion’s council meets once a month on the 3rd Thursday to oversee the life and activities of our congregation. Any voting member of the congregation is eligible to serve on council. Council members are elected at the congregational annual meeting, generally for a three (3) year term.
It is a privilege to be part of a team of council members who faithfully care for the needs of Zion and serve in a position of committed, dedicated and wise leadership. My hope is that participation on council will result in:
- Personal interest and growth in knowledge of the functions and duties of this congregation
- As a way to explore a deeper sense of God’s call by serving as a congregation leader
- And as a commitment to join other dedicated members to oversee and perform the administration of this congregation to enable it to fulfill its mission
If you are asked to serve in this capacity (or wish to volunteer), prayerfully consider the request. Then say ‘yes.’ I promise it will be a personal growth experience and an opportunity to learn in-depth about our congregation’s committees, events, challenges and accomplishments.
- Mary Peterson, Church Council President
Committees
Christian Education
- Sunday School, Christmas program, June picnic
Confirmation - Wednesdays Are for Youth (WAY)
- Vacation Bible School
For more information please visit the Education area of this website
E-Team
- Provide a welcoming atmosphere for members and visitors. Follow up with visitors
- Friendship Sunday Service
- Provide written materials about Zion activities and the Lutheran faith
- Coordinate advertising and promotion of Zion in the community, including our website, www.ziondeerfield.org
- Maintain Zion's "Calling Tree" for contacting members
- Maintain teams to visit Shut-Ins
Fellowship
Zion's fellowship committee hosts many events in order to provide an opportunity to strengthen Christian relationships in an informal setting. We always have fun and we always welcome visitors.
Events include:
- Pancake supper
- Pool party
- Ravinia concerts
- Golf outings
- Family campouts
- Pumpkin carving
- Bowling
- Christmas decorating
For more information, please visit the Fellowship area of this website.
Finance
Budget and accounting
Memorial Garden
Maintaining Zion's Memorial Garden. For more information click here.
Mutual Ministry
- Review staff
- Set hiring policies
- Facilitate networking between committees
Property
- Oversee annual contracts for services and service providers such as waste hauling, landscaping, copier, snowplowing, etc
- Oversees the use of the Hoe Hoe Gardens and care for the Atrium
- Oversees building inspections (elevator, fire, etc.) and make necessary corrections
- Supervise and approve all outside uses of the facilities, such as Boy Scout Troop 150
- Minor repairs, including the parsonage
- Request bids for major facility repairs
- For more information please visit the Property area of this website
Social Ministry
- Preparing and delivering meals for PADS
- Sending college care packages
- Picking up and delivering Deerfield Bakery items
- Celebrating with St. Matthew's Nursing Home
- Assembling Health Kits for Lutheran World Relief
- Providing Epiphany gifts & Thanksgiving dinner for La Trinidad, our sister congregation in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood
- For more information please visit the Social Ministry area of this website
Stewardship
- Annual pledge drive
- Organize and Implement stewardship activities
- Educate and promote involvement in the Capital Campaign program
- Encourage year-round "time, talent and treasure" participation from Congregation
Worship & Music
- Choirs: Adult, Junior, Children's and Handbell
- Makes decisions regarding everything related to enlivening the worship experience at Zion, including alternative worship/liturgy settings, opportunities for unique worship events, and providing feedback from members and visitors
- Includes ushers, choirs, altar guild, music staff, Pastor, and anyone interested in the music and worship life of Zion
- For more information please visit the Worship & Music area of this website
