ACCESSIBILITY

The Accessibility Team identifies and develops projects that make our building and outdoor spaces more accessible for people of all abilities, and works to bring these improvements to fruition.

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ADMINISTRATION

The Administration Team manages the day-to-day operations of Kirkwood, including church personnel matters, building use, and insurance needs.

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BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS

Formed in July 2025, the Building Improvements Team is responsible for carrying out capital projects approved by Session from the long-range planning process. Current priorities include sanctuary renovations, installing an elevator, and improving

accessibility. 

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The Christian Education Team provides biblically based programs that help all ages come to know Christ through his teachings and grow in their faith. Responsibilities include. The CE Team is responsible for:

• All Sunday School Programs

• Children’s Worship

• Confirmation Classes

• 3rd Grade Bible Presentations

• Leadership Training and Teacher Workshops

• Tuesday Bible Study with the Pastor (12 p.m.)

• Vacation Bible School

• Receptions for Teachers and High School Graduates

• Rally Day

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COMMUNICATIONS

The Communications Team ensures that the congregation stays informed of church news and events. This includes producing the weekly email with announcements and prayer requests, maintaining the website, social media, and online calendar, and sharing news of Kirkwood activities with local media outlets.

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FELLOWSHIP

Throughout the year, Fellowship provides opportunities and activities for the congregation, friends, and neighbors to gather with the Kirkwood family of believers to share themed meals, small group dinners, holiday events, crafts, and special gatherings in the spirit of fellowship, Christian love, and fun.  We organize trips to the theater, baseball games, and learning venues as we venture out of the doors of the fellowship hall into the community. It is not unusual to find Fellowship in league with the Kitchen Crew and Nurture to organize and promote a special dinner or family picnic or other gatherings where fellowship is celebrated with laughter and usually food. The Kitchen Crew works in conjunction with Fellowship in hosting luncheons, dinners, receptions, etc. to encourage meal fellowship within the church family.  These events nurture and assist members of the congregation enabling them to grow as a church family and in their relationship with God through fellowship with one another.  All functions provide an opportunity for visitors and members join together over food

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FINANCE

The Finance Committee handles the daily and yearly financial responsibilities. The church treasurer handles most of the day-to-day finances of Kirkwood, such as paying bills, balancing the checkbook, preparing monthly statements, and getting ready for the annual audit. Committee members oversee church spending against the budget, issue periodic donation statements to the congregation, and help prepare the annual budget to submit to the Session for approval. In addition, several members of the committee, on a rotating basis, count the church offerings every week.​ Our mission statement derives from 1 Peter 4:10: “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” We attempt, with God’s guidance and grace, to be good stewards of the gifts of Kirkwood.

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MEMBERSHIP

The Ministry Team coordinates with the pastor to welcome visitors and hosts new member classes. Pays attention to attendance trends and reaches out as needed to help members stay connected.

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NURTURE

The Nurture Team oversees the congregational care of members and friends of Kirkwood with food gifts for those who are in need, who are ill, or who have recently experienced a major life transition. It also helps support members in need with visits, rides to appointments, and some in-home assistance.

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OUTREACH

The Outreach Team fulfills the message of Christ by looking after those in need. Its mission is “To reach out to those in need, sharing God’s love through our works inspired by faith.” Outreach meets monthly and is responsible for organizing several annual projects, some of which are exclusive to Kirkwood and some of which are part of a larger mission.

• Backpack Ministry – back packs filled with school supplies are donated to approximately 20 children each year in support of MUST Ministries’ annual back to school program

• Breakfast for the Homeless – volunteers prepare and serve breakfast six times per year for the homeless at the MUST Ministries shelter

• Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Gift Drive – Supporting SafePath to provide clothing and various necessities to their children & their non-abusing guardians who are in need.

• Ongoing MUST Ministry Food Drive – a donation bin is located at the front doors of the sanctuary. You may place non-perishable food items there to be delivered to MUST.

• Family Promise of Cobb County: Supporting the families living in the Promise House as well as hosting families at the church for 2 weeks per year.

• One Great Hour of Sharing – donations are collected to assist with disaster relief around our nation and throughout the world

• MUST Summer Lunch program—Preparing lunches for children in Cobb County

• Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Mission Trip - coordinates adult mission tripsThe Promise House

• The Kirkwood Promise House, leased to Family Promise of Cobb County, provides transitional housing for graduates of their program. While families live there, FPCC offers ongoing support, and our team helps manage transitions between residents.

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PROPERTY

The Property Team oversees maintenance and improvements to the church campus, including the Promise House. Responsibilities include addressing property needs, coordinating spring and fall workdays, organizing team projects, and caring for the grounds. 

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STEWARDSHIP

The Stewardship Team leads the annual giving campaign, inviting members to pledge their financial support as well as their time and talents to Kirkwood.

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VIRTUAL

The Virtual Team works to connect those who participate in virtual events and worship with the larger congregation. Works to ensure the church’s technology functions as needed.

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WORSHIP

The Worship Team is the spiritual core of Kirkwood. Our mission is to ensure that worship services reflect the principles of the Reformed Christian faith. In keeping with our Mission Statement, these services gather us as a joyful and supportive family of faith, deepen our relationship with God and one another, and send us out as disciples to proclaim that Jesus is Lord. The Worship Team is responsible for:

• Assisting the minister in planning worship

• Overseeing the church music program

• Assigning elders, ushers, and liturgists for services

• Supporting children’s worship time

• Administering communion

• Arranging pulpit supply when the minister is away

• Caring for the décor of the sanctuary

• Coordinating weddings and funerals

• Planning special services, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve

• Sending out Advent and Lenten devotionals

• Organizing the Hanging of the Greens

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YOUTH (The Four:12)

The Youth Ministry at Kirkwood provides a space for students in grades 6–12 to grow in faith, build friendships, and discover their gifts. Regular youth gatherings are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month for middle school students and the 2nd and 4th Sundays for high school students from 7:00–8:30 p.m., offering fellowship, study, and fun. Our youth also take part in camps, conferences, retreats, and mission projects designed specifically for them, deepening their relationship with Christ and with one another while serving the wider community.

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