According to the Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, the Administrative Council is the group that "shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life. It shall envision, plan, implement, and annually evaluate the mission and ministry of the church."
The Adult Education work area provides and promotes regular, special, and unique educational opportunities that challenge the mind, enliven the spirit and lead to a deeper understanding of God, as revealed in Jesus Christ, through a personal and faith community commitment to faithful witness and compassionate service.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the church buildings and other properties.
At least one-third of total members must be women.
At least two-thirds members are members of DGFUMC.
All members must be over 21 years of age.
The Bridge Board at First United Methodist Church is a partner with Bridge Communities, a non-profit organization with offices in Glen Ellyn whose mission is to:
This area carries the overall responsibility for the children’s ministries, birth through grade 6 and family ministries within the church, as well as youth ministries for grades 7 through 12.
The purpose of the Board of Gifts and Bequests is to support the life and mission of the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove. The Board promotes the growth of the church's endowed funds, in support of its ministry within the community. Through prudent administrative and investment policy, the Board strives to ensure the church's endowed funds remain a vital force for the church and its congregation for generations to come.
Members may not be members of any other committees or work areas.
The Environmental Stewardship Work Area helps us become responsible stewards of God's creation, and care for humankind. We
This work area is responsible for providing other work areas with annual budget planning and guidelines. The work area develops the Stewardship campaign budget. They develop and implement plans with will raise sufficient income to meet the budget adopted by the Administrative Council.
This work area’s goal is to maintain and increase membership by serving and moving our congregation’s ministry forward.
We encourage prayer, study, and action in the areas of world peace and order, human welfare, political and human rights, social, economic, and environmental justice, and survival. We share in missions that serve locally, nationally and extend around the globe. We support ministries that benefit children, youth, and adults, as well as the work of missionaries.
The Nominations Committee identifies people who are willing to be in leadership positions in the congregation. We welcome volunteers or recommendations of people to serve in the open areas.
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is the administrative unit in a local church where staff and congregational interests are integrated to focus on the mission of the church. Specific tasks for the SPRC include: