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BYLAWS
KIRKLAND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
OF KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON
(MEMBER OF UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST)
A CORPORATION
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this church shall be the Kirkland Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, of Kirkland, Washington, a Corporation (member of United Church of Christ).
ARTICLE II. OBJECT
The object of this church shall be to bind together followers of Jesus Christ for the purpose of sharing in the worship of God and in making God’s will dominant in the lives of the people, individually and collectively, especially as that will is set forth in the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
ARTICLE III. POLITY
This church acknowledges Jesus Christ as its head and finds in the Holy Scriptures, interpreted by the Divine Spirit through reason, faith and conscience, its guidance in matters of faith and discipline.
The government of this church is vested in its members, who exercise the right of control in all its affairs, subject in legal matters to the Articles of Incorporation granted it by the State of Washington.
While this church is amenable to no ecclesiastical judicatory, it accepts the obligations of mutual council, comity and cooperation involved in the free fellowship of the United Church of Christ, and pledges itself to share common aims and work.
ARTICLE IV. DOCTRINE
This church recognizes the Bible as the sufficient rule of faith and practice, and holds that living in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ is the true test of fellowship. Each member shall have the undisturbed right to follow the Word of God according to the dictates of that member’s own conscience, under the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit.
Covenant. We are united in striving to know the will of God as taught in the Holy Scriptures, and in our purpose to walk in the ways of the Lord, made known or to be made known to us. We hold it to be the mission of the Church of Christ to proclaim the gospel to all people, exalting the worship of the one true God and laboring for the progress of knowledge, the promotion of justice, the reign of peace, and the realization of human brotherhood. Depending, as did our parents, upon the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth, we work and pray for the transformation of the world into the kingdom of God; and we look with faith for the triumph of righteousness and the life everlasting.
ARTICLE V. MEMBERSHIP
The members of this church shall be persons who have been received by public acceptance of its covenant, (a) on presentation of satisfactory letters of transfer from other churches; or (b) if letters are not available, by reaffirmation of faith on recommendation of the Deacons or (c) on confession of faith and baptism (if not previously baptized or exempted because of conviction); or (d) on recommendation of the Deacons when external baptism is waived because of conviction.
1. Reception. Persons recommended by the Deacons shall be received at a service by public assent to the covenant. Any who for reasons acceptable to the Deacons are unable to attend in public, after approval by the church, may be received by the Deacons acting on behalf of the church.
2. Termination of Membership. The continuance of membership shall be subject to the principles and usage of the United Church of Christ, and especially as follows:
A. Any member in good and regular standing who desires a letter of dismission and recommendation to another church upon request is entitled to receive it by vote of the Deacons. This letter shall be valid as a recommendation for one year only from its date, unless renewed, and this restriction shall be stated in the letter. The right to vote shall be suspended when a letter is voted, and membership shall terminate upon notice of acceptance into another church, or at the end of one year after inquiry which fails to give ground for renewal. General letters addressed to no particular church shall not be granted. Announcement shall be made to the church membership of all letters granted.
B. If a member desires to join a religious body with which this church is not in fellowship, or which would not receive its letter, the church may give a certificate of standing, and membership shall terminate upon receipt of notice that said member has been received into the body to which the letter was given.
C. If, because of change in faith or for other reasons not involving unchristian conduct, a member in regular standing requests in writing to be released from covenant obligations, the church shall patiently endeavor to secure continuance in its fellowship; failing in such effort, the church may grant the request and terminate such membership.
D. Members whose addresses have long been unknown or who for a period of one year have not communicated with the church or contributed to its support, may, by vote of the church, be transferred to an inactive list. From the date of such transfer, such persons shall cease to be reported on the active membership roll. If, after the expiration of another year, their addresses are still unknown or they are unwilling to renew their active connection with the United Church of Christ, their names shall be dropped from the roll.
E. Should a member become an offense to the church, the church on recommendation of the Deacons may censure such member, suspend, or terminate membership by a two-thirds vote at a duly called meeting; but only after due notice and hearing, and after faithful efforts have been made to bring such member to amendment in accordance with the law of Christ.
The membership of a person shall be terminated (except by letter) at the meeting in which the recommendation for such action is first made.
3. Restoration to Membership. Any person whose membership has been terminated may be restored by vote of the church at a duly called meeting; if for any offense, upon evidence of his reformation, or if for any other cause, upon satisfactory explanation.
4. Membership Requirement for Officers and Boards. Officers, members of the Board of Directors and board chairpersons shall be required to be members of the church.
ARTICLE VI. SERVICES AND MEETINGS
1. Worship Services. Services of worship shall be held at given hours each Sunday, except when temporarily suspended by vote of the Deacons. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper shall be celebrated at such times as the Deacons may determine. The baptism of adults and the baptism or consecration of children shall be administered at such time as the pastor(s) or the Deacons may appoint. No ordinance is compulsory on any member.
2. Business Meetings. There shall be two regular business meetings each year, in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation of the church. Prior to the beginning of the fiscal year, there shall be a meeting to adopt a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Prior to the beginning of the program year there shall be a meeting to elect officers and committee members. Any other necessary business may be transacted at either meeting, subject to proper prior notice. Special meetings for business may be called by the pastor(s), the Board of Directors or twenty-five (25) members of the church on written notice to the membership as provided herein. The nature of the business transacted shall be as stated in the notice.
3. Notices. Notices for regular business meetings and other special meetings shall be given to the membership in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting and shall be in accordance with the requirements of the laws of the State of Washington. If the business to be transacted includes alteration or amendment of these Bylaws, then a notice specifying the time of the meeting and the substance of the proposed amendment shall be given from the pulpit on the two (2) Sundays immediately preceding the meeting. The text of the proposed amendment together with the notice of the date of the meeting shall be mailed to each member at least twenty (20) days prior to the meeting. Articles I to V inclusive may be amended only at a regular business meeting.
4. Reports. Each officer, board, committee and department shall report at regular or special meetings if requested to do so by the church membership, the pastor(s) or the Board of Directors.
5. Voting. A quorum shall consist of twenty-five (25) voting members and election shall be by ballot or by voice vote. A majority vote is decisive, except for amendments in these Bylaws, which shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority, of the members present at a regular or special meeting. Unless restricted by law, all members of the church are entitled to vote.
6. Official Years. The fiscal year of the church shall begin January 1. The program year of the church shall begin July 1, and all officers, boards and committees shall assume their duties at that time and continue in office until their successors are elected and qualified.
7. Restriction on Re-Election. Any officer or committee member may be re-elected for a second term in the same capacity. After serving two (2) consecutive terms, at least one year must elapse before a person can be elected to that same position. This restriction on re-election may be waived by the Board of Directors if officers are required to have special professional qualifications and/or continuity of service is desired.
ARTICLE VII. PASTORS
Pastors. The pastor(s) shall be called for an indefinite time by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the church. When a vacancy occurs in the pastorate, the Board of Directors shall designate a pastoral committee of seven (7) members which, after seeking the guidance of the Divine Spirit, shall with the cooperation of the executive head of the state conference and others, make a canvass of available ministers, settle upon the one(s) who in their judgment should be called to the pastorate, introduce the candidate(s) to the church and, at a duly called meeting, be proposed for election.
When pastor(s) have been elected and have accepted the call, if it is agreeable to the pastor(s), the association to which the church belongs or the churches of the vicinity shall be invited to sit on an ecclesiastical council for the purpose of installing or recognizing the pastor(s) in accordance with established usages. At the first opportunity, pastor(s) shall become members of the church and of the association of which the church is a member.
While the term of the pastor(s) shall be indefinite, the church may at any time by a majority vote at a meeting called for the purpose, request the resignation of the pastor(s) with the expectation that it will be presented within thirty (30) days. On the other hand, the pastor(s) shall give at least thirty (30) days notice in case the pastor(s) wish to leave voluntarily, but in the case of loss of ministerial standing on the part of the pastor(s), relations shall cease at once.
The pastor(s) shall have charge of the spiritual welfare of the members of the church with the assistance of the Board of Deacons. The pastor(s) shall seek to enlist people as followers of Christ, preach the gospel, administer the sacraments, have responsibility for all services of public worship and administer the activities of the church in cooperation with the various boards and committees. The pastor(s) shall be ex-officio and an advisory member of all boards and committees.
ARTICLE VIII. OFFICERS
1. The congregation shall, at a regular meeting called for this purpose, elect eight (8) officers for a term of one year. Candidates shall be duly nominated by the Board of Directors. The officers elected will be the Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and Chairpersons of Deacons, Finance, and Christian Education boards.
2. Moderator. The Moderator shall be the chairperson of the Board of Directors and president of the corporation and shall, in general, supervise and control all of the business and affairs of this corporation and preside over regular and special congregational meetings.
3. Vice-Moderator. The Vice-Moderator shall be the vice-chairperson of the Board of Directors and vice-president of the corporation and shall, in the absence or incapacity of the Moderator, perform all of the duties normally performed by the Moderator. The Vice-Moderator shall assume and perform such other duties from time to time as may be assigned by the Moderator. The limitation on consecutive terms specified in Article VI, Paragraph 7, shall not prevent the Vice-Moderator from being elected Moderator, but rather succession in the chairs of office is specifically authorized.
4. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep or be responsible for keeping a faithful record of the proceedings of the church and of the Board of Directors meetings. A register shall be kept with addresses and telephone numbers of the members of the church, with dates and manner of their reception and removal and letters of transfer voted by the church and notify other churches to which they are addressed, preserve on file all communications and written official reports, minutes of all Board and committee meetings, notify all persons elected to offices and boards, give legal notice of all meetings when required by these Bylaws, conduct necessary correspondence and, in general, perform other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.
5. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall keep or be responsible for keeping an accurate record of all of the financial transactions of the church. A faithful record of pledge and other income shall be kept and all expenditures by budget category shall be recorded. These financial statements of income and expense shall be made available to the Board of Directors and the Board of Finance as soon after the close of each calendar month as practicable. The Treasurer shall be a member, ex-officio, of the Board of Finance.
6. Auditor. The Auditor shall examine, or cause to be examined, the financial accounts and records of the church and report thereon to the Board of Directors and the congregation at least annually.
7. Deacons, Finance and Christian Education Chairpersons. Each Board chairperson shall have been a member of the committee which they are nominated to chair for at least one (1) year. They shall be responsible for conducting the regular meetings of these boards and reporting on the activities thereof to the Board of Directors, and for communicating and implementing Board of Directors’ resolutions and directives.
8. Other Positions. The Board of Directors may appoint, from time to time, such persons it deems necessary for the efficient operation and carrying on of the church’s affairs. Such positions include, but are not limited to, a financial secretary who shall receive and deposit offerings and special collections and perform such other duties as required by the Board of Finance and an historian who shall keep a journal of all occurrences of interest to the church.
ARTICLE IX. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. At the regular meeting called for such purpose, the congregation shall elect members of the church to serve on the Board of Directors, Board of Deacons, Board of Finance and Board of Christian Education. Nothing in this section of these Bylaws shall exclude the formation of other committees. However, such committees shall be under the guidance of and be performing a general responsibility of an elected Board. Chairpersons of committees shall be duly elected members of a board, but there shall be no other restriction, limitation or requirement relating to participation on a committee.
2. Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall consist of not less than eight (8) nor more than thirty (30) members of the church. Within these limits it may be enlarged or reduced by vote of the church at any special meeting of the membership called specifically for that purpose pursuant to these Bylaws. It shall be the body of the church which shall manage the affairs of the church and transact all business not specifically reserved to the church membership. It shall, with the pastor(s), be responsible for employment of necessary staff and shall create a Personnel Committee, a Music Committee, a Conference Connection Committee, a Nominating Committee, and a Pastoral Search Committee, if necessary. It shall be responsible for finances, property, worship, fellowship, stewardship and the administration of the church. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the elected officers of the church as defined in Article VIII, which shall be called the executive committee, the immediate past moderator, and six (6) members who are elected at-large, at least one of whom shall be nominated by and represent the interests of the youth of the church. The chairpersons of the Personnel, Music, Conference Connection, Nominating and Pastoral Search (when necessary) and other Board of Directors’ appointed committees shall be members of the Board of Directors. These committees report to the Board.
A. Personnel Committee. This committee shall be responsible for reviewing matters related to the employment of members of the church staff. Staff persons shall be included and involved with personnel goal setting and evaluations.
The committee shall be appointed by the Moderator and will consist of the Vice-Moderator (chair and convener), the current Moderator (ex-officio), and six (6) church members who are representative, as far as possible, of the diverse interests of the congregation and who are mutually acceptable to the pastor(s) and the Board of Directors. Appointments shall be made annually for a two-year term, staggered so that two (2) new members are added to the committee each year.
The committee shall meet at least once a quarter, and may be called to convene more frequently at the request of members of the staff or the chair of the committee. The pastor(s) are always to be present unless an executive session has been arranged with the pastor(s)’ knowledge.
The committee shall report to the Board of Directors. The committee’s responsibilities include:
1. Annual Evaluations of the Staff. The committee shall create and implement an evaluation process for all staff members.
(a) Clergy. Evaluations may include all or a portion of the following: written evaluations distributed to the congregation; interviews with boards, committees, and special interest groups; and use of other means and devices as necessary.
(b) Other Staff. Annual performance reviews to be done in conjunction with the pastoral staff with input from appropriate committees (i.e., Music Committee, Building Maintenance Committee) as needed.
2. Job Descriptions. The committee shall, in conjunction with members of the staff, create written job descriptions for all staff members at least annually or more often as needed. Such descriptions shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
3. Employment policies. The committee shall collect and publish the existing policies of the church regarding tenure, vacation, sabbatical, sick leave, other leaves of absence, salary, and perquisites of the pastor(s) and staff employees of the church. They shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding appropriate policies, specific terms and conditions of employment. They shall also be empowered to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding appropriate salaries and benefits for staff members.
4. Other Responsibilities. The committee shall, when necessary, act as a forum and/or mediator for discussions of conflict or disagreement arising between staff members or between particular staff members and representative members of the congregation when requested by staff members or the chair of the committee. The committee shall encourage regular communication between members of the staff through the encouragement of regular staff meetings. In addition to its formal duties as collectors of feedback through the above-used mechanisms, the committee shall strive to keep lines of communication open between the congregation and the staff, relaying suggestions to the staff and by interpreting the expectations of the staff to the congregation. Their goal shall be to prevent misunderstanding and conflict by encouraging clear communication of expectations of all parties.
One member of the Personnel Committee shall serve as a liaison to the Pastoral Search Committee when a search is in progress.
The Committee shall maintain, in confidence, all proceedings which relate to personnel matters.
B. Music Committee. The Music Committee shall have full responsibility for all music in the church program including the supervision of music, organ and equipment. It shall have the responsibility for screening and recommending to the Board of Directors such personnel as are necessary for the operation of the church music program. It shall also have the duty of recommending dismissal of personnel when necessary. The chairperson shall be an at-large member of the Board.
C. Conference Connection Committee. The Conference Connection Committee shall consist of the pastor(s) of the church, the current church Moderator and as many other lay members as constitute the voting delegation provided for in the Bylaws of the Washington-North Idaho Conference of the United Church of Christ, plus one alternate. Any local church member who is presently serving on any of the Conference Boards or committees shall have ex-officio status on the Conference Connection Committee. Lay members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors for a term of one year provided that consideration is made for extended terms of office to enable members to attain a workable knowledge of the operation of the Conference but, also, allowing for a gradual turnover of members who constitute a cross-section of the church’s membership. The chair of the Conference Connection Committee shall serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors.
The purpose of the Conference Connection Committee shall be to act as liaison between the local church and the Washington-North Idaho Conference of the United Church of Christ, strengthening the bonds between the two, providing leadership and education in order to make full use of the resources available through the conference, and acting as educator to the congregation. The members shall meet as necessary, attend the annual meeting of the Washington-North Idaho Conference of the United Church of Christ and any area meetings, and relay pertinent information to the Board of Directors and the church membership.
D. Nominating Committee. At least sixty (60) days prior to the regular program year meeting, the Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating Committee to prepare nominations for all officers and boards not otherwise provided for, who shall serve for the ensuing year. Outgoing board chairpersons are to be considered for membership on the Nominating Committee. This committee shall prepare a ballot nominating persons for each office to be filled at the regular meeting, and such nominations shall be printed and available at the church not later than two (2) Sundays previous to the meeting. Ten (10) adult members of the church may make similar nominations. The ballot thus prepared shall be the official ballot at the regular meeting. In case any nominee after election declines to serve, the Nominating Committee shall propose a substitute at the next regular meeting of the church. In the event of vacancy in any elective office during the year, the Nominating Committee shall propose a person or persons to be voted on at the next regular meeting of the church or at a special meeting called for such purpose. The chairperson of the Nominating Committee shall be the immediate past Moderator.
E. Pastoral Search Committee. In the event of a need to call a pastor(s), the Board of Directors shall appoint a committee pursuant to Article IX of the Bylaws, chaired by at-large members of the Board.
3. Board of Deacons. The Board of Deacons shall consist of sixteen (16) members elected for terms of two (2) years in such manner that eight (8) shall be elected each year. It shall advise with the pastor(s) concerning services of worship, provide for temporary supply of the pulpit in case of need, assist in preparation and administration of the communion and promote the spiritual welfare of the members and work of the church. It shall pass on new members and make recommendations in regard to demissions and names to be placed on the inactive list. This Board shall cooperate with the pastor(s) in securing the enlistment of men, women, and young people in commitment to the ways of Jesus Christ, in membership in the church, in active service in and for the church, in regular attendance upon the church worship, and in fullness of the development of the Christian life through personal religious devotion and Christian worship and instruction in the home. The Board of Deacons may appoint committees supportive of their work as necessary. Chairpersons of such committees shall be members of the Board of Deacons.
4. Board of Finance. The Board of Finance shall consist of sixteen (16) members elected for terms of two (2) years in such manner that eight (8) shall be elected each year. The Board of Finance shall be responsible for establishing an annual budget of income and expenditures to be approved by the Board of Directors and the congregation. It shall conduct an annual campaign to secure pledges of financial support from the members of the church. It shall oversee the care and custody of the property of the church and its financial affairs, always subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. It shall have oversight of the building and grounds, repairs, alterations, heating, lighting, ventilating and shall exercise supervision of the caretaker. It shall assist the pastor(s) in all matters of advertising, printing, and office supplies. It shall have under its care insurance, investments, endowments, audits and systems of accounting. The Board of Finance may appoint other committees supportive of its work as necessary. The chairpersons of such committees shall be members of the Board of Finance.
5. Board of Christian Education. The Board of Christian Education shall consist of sixteen (16) members elected for terms of two (2) years in such manner that eight (8) are elected each year. It shall, in conjunction with the pastor(s), administer the church’s educational programs. It shall provide educational opportunity for children, youth and adults. It shall be responsible for monitoring curriculum materials and recruiting teaching staff. It shall develop goals and objectives for the Christian Education program. It shall monitor the work of the church Sunday School, youth ministry, adult education and summer programs. This Board shall seek to inform the members of the congregation about activities of various community welfare agencies. It shall seek to relate the church to the organized philanthropies of the community having concern for civic reforms, the interests of public education, employment forums, rehabilitation opportunities and other aspects of social justice. This Board shall be responsible for developing and offering educational opportunities for the congregation to learn about the plans and activities of governmental agencies for research, education and action in public problems, including economic, racial and international relations. The Board of Christian Education may appoint other committees supportive of its work as necessary. The chairpersons of such committees shall be members of the Board of Christian Education.
6. All boards shall meet regularly at least once each month. Committees shall meet as necessary. A quorum for a board meeting shall be seven (7) members. All boards and committees have the responsibility to submit an annual budget of recommended expenditures, but the power to expend rests with the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE X. AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
All organizations connected with the church and using its equipment are regarded as integral parts of the church and under the Board of Directors general oversight.
ARTICLE XI. FINANCES
1. Pledges. The church shall seek support by giving the membership the opportunity to make written pledges of the amounts to be given during the fiscal year. The designation of amounts for current expenses, benevolences, and specific objects shall be under plans approved by the church. Annual operating expenses including, but not limited to, mortgage payments, building maintenance, staff compensation, general program expenses and United Church of Christ expenses shall not exceed the amount of written pledges, regular non-pledge estimates and estimated special gifts offered by the congregation. Expenditures above this amount shall not be made without specific plans for raising additional funds and shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
2. Apportionment. The Board of Finance shall include in the budget of the church an amount for membership expenses as determined by the Washington-North Idaho Conference of the United Church of Christ. An additional amount, as determined by the church, shall be included in the budget for the work and mission of the United Church of Christ.
ARTICLE XII. ENDOWMENT FUND
1. Kirkland Congregational Church of Kirkland hereby irrevocably covenants and agrees to maintain the permanent endowment or trust fund known as the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund, such that only the income thereof shall be available for the use of the church.
2. There shall be an Endowment and Trust Committee elected annually by the Board of Finance, consisting of three (3) or more members of the church, at least one of whom shall be a member of the Board of Finance. This committee shall be charged with the development and coordination of plans for the establishment, growth, and safeguarding of endowments, trusts, and gifts to insure and enhance the work of the church. The committee shall be charged with the duty of giving particular attention to the administration of obligations undertaken by the church under existing and future gifts, trusts, bequests and devises and causing the members of the church to be informed thereof.
3. The administration of the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund and of all other endowment and trust funds of Kirkland Congregational Church of Kirkland shall be by the Board of Finance subject to all the conditions expressed in Article IX, Sections 1 and 4. The Board may delegate to the Endowment and Trust Committee from time to time such responsibility for any such funds and trusts as the Board may deem appropriate.
4. The Board of Finance shall pass upon the acceptance or rejection of all gifts, bequests, devises, contributions and other transfers to the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund. The principal of the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund shall consist of all funds and properties accepted for it by the Board of Finance or added thereto by action of the committee.
5. The funds and properties constituting the principal of the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund shall be faithfully segregated from all other funds and properties of the church and in the books of account and records of the church shall be clearly and separately stated and identified.
6. The principal of the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund shall be permanently preserved as an endowment or trust account and shall never be used or expended. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a loan of funds or properties of the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund otherwise restricted, may be made to the church solely for its capital improvement and only if authorized by and agreement vote of seven (7) members of the Board of Finance at a meeting, provided that for each dollar of such loan there shall be at least one dollar independently contributed toward the cost of such capital improvements, and provided further that such loan shall be repayable to the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund in not more than five (5) years, together with interest at a reasonable and prudent rate determined by the Board of Finance.
7. The Board of Finance shall have sole authority, acting reasonably and in accordance with accepted accounting principles, to make final determinations and allocations between principal and income accounts in respect of all receipts and all disbursements affecting the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund.
8. The income of the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund shall be appropriated solely pursuant to the annual budget approved by the church membership. Future income may be anticipated and committed to meet extraordinary needs, but it is the policy of the church that no budget shall make such forward commitments as to hamper subsequent action.
9. In the event Kirkland Congregational Church of Kirkland should become inactive for two years and wholly cease to function, and it then appearing that there is no hope of a revival of the church, then the last surviving members of the Board of Finance shall cause the Kirkland Congregational Endowment Fund to be vested in a corporate trustee, such that the subsequent income thereof shall be solely for the use and benefit of the Washington-North Idaho Conference of the United Church of Christ or its successor for the work of the Church in the Greater Kirkland Area, but notwithstanding this provision such alternate beneficiary shall not have any vested interest in or right to said fund whatsoever prior to such vesting nor in anything save such residue as might exist in said funds when the church shall cease to function as aforesaid and not unless and until such time.
ARTICLE XIII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the procedures of the church in all cases not provided for in these Bylaws.
(Revised by the Board of Directors and approved by the congregation on March 2, 1987)
(Reprinted November 1997, to reflect the standardized form of the church name as approved by the congregation at the annual meeting of January 15, 1995, and to correct minor errors and inconsistencies.)