Meetings

Meetings are an important part of every organization. Some basic principles guide meetings at St. Anne.

• Leadership positions are for one year and are renewable – usually 2-3 years.  
• Groups will usually consist of 5 to 10 members.  
• Meetings will be 90 to 120 minutes at the maximum.  
• Every meeting will include 10-15 minutes for prayer. Reflection on the upcoming Sunday scripture readings is recommended.  
• Each ministry/group will evaluate their efforts at least annually.  
• An agenda is expected for every meeting so the purpose of the meeting is clear to those attending.
• Decisions will be through consensus. Consensus is not about winning or losing or about right or wrong. It is about adults of faith gathering to find the wisest course of action for the good of the whole community. It does not mean that we have to be in 100% agreement with every aspect of the decision. It means we can understand the position; affirm the validity or merit of the viewpoint, or acknowledge the general wisdom of the direction to be taken. Consensus can mean that while we personally disagree, we can live with the recommendation for the good of the whole community. It means affirming the best group decision possible. It means we understand and support the decision.