Bishop's Committee
Christ Episcopal Church, Mexia

505 E. Commerce
Mexia Texas 76667-4125
1.903.303.2550

The Bishop’s Committee is composed of the Senior and Junior Wardens, the Church treasurer and four committee members. It provides administrative and pastoral direction to the members (clergy and laity) of Christ Episcopal Church. Its duties are to act in accordance with a majority of members’ best interests on the following church issues:

Approval of regular budgets and plans
Establishing and prioritizing authorized external and internal parish ministries
Take care of parish buildings
Choose individuals to fill parish leadership positions

The Bishop’s Committee meets on the third Sunday of each month in the Parish Hall immediately after the morning worship service. Special meetings may be called at any time to deal with special issues. Meetings are open to the public and members are encouraged to attend. Agenda items should be submitted to the Senior Warden no later than one week prior to the meeting at which they are to be discussed. Any church member may ask any committee member to speak on their behalf or on behalf of a proposal they wish to forward.

Bishop's Committee Leadership

	Bishop's (Senior) Warden
	Alan (aland@christchurchmexia.org) Parish leader and partner with the rector regarding day to day management of parish operations. In the absence of the rector, the Senior or Bishop's Warden runs the committee meetings, and makes decisions as necessary for the staff and the church officers. Please feel free to contact Alan with any questions or concerns regarding the committee or committee activities.

	People's (Junior) Warden
	Brett (brettf@christchurchmexia.org) The Junior or People's Warden is responsible for the facility, the buildings and land associated with Christ Episcopal Church, Mexia. If you have any concerns about the facilities or the physical plant at Christ Church, please contact Brett.

	Committee Clerk
	Linda (lindaa@christchurchmexia.org) The Church Clerk maintains the minutes, correspondence and records of all committee meetings and committee business.