We hope for broad representation from our congregation, including diverse groups such as racial, ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as age groups, that reflect our multicultural congregation.

We hope for broad representation from our congregation, including diverse groups such as racial, ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as age groups, that reflect our multicultural congregation.

Park Avenue UMC uses a single governance model. The Leadership Board makes overall decisions, while sub-groups handle specific issues and make recommendations. SPRC (Staff Parish Relations Committee) responsibilities are also managed this way.

In addition to a Church Profile that will have a wide range of facts about our church and an assessment of our church’s racial and ethnic awareness, the Conference has asked specifically for the following information from us: