Proposed bylaws

The Grace Church bylaws serve as our governing document (as required by the State of Georgia) and it has been many years since a review and update has been done. Over the past year and a half, the elders have reviewed our bylaws and are recommending a number of changes. The majority of the proposed changes simplify, clarify, and update our bylaws to reflect the current practices of Grace Church but there are also a number of places where important changes are being recommended. 
 
We want to make this process as easy and straight forward as possible. To accomplish this, we are providing three documents for your review:

Should you have questions we encourage you to speak to one of our elders. We have also arranged for two Sunday morning Q&A times during the 2nd hour café time: February 25 and March 10 (rooms will be announced).
 
Any changes to our bylaws require approval from the members of the Grace Church family. The elders are providing a month for everyone to review and discuss the documents. During the first week of March, an email will be sent to all members of Grace Church with instructions on how to submit a vote on the proposed changes.
 
Thank you for your careful review of the bylaws and we appreciate your investment in this important process.