Dear Westminster family,
Attached are proposed Church Bylaws for Westminster Presbyterian Church (“WPC”) for your review and approval. Session unanimously approved these Bylaws at their meeting on August 7, 2025.
Why now?
We have been unable to locate our existing Bylaws for WPC. Bylaws are essential for guiding the governance, structure, and operations of the church, including:
• Defining roles of pastors, elders, and members,
• Outlining procedures for meetings, decision-making, and amendments,
• Establishing membership and financial management practices, and
• Ensuring alignment with the church constitution and Book of Order.
We want to highlight the section on financial management. Unlike churches with a separate Board of Trustees, WPC operates under a unicameral system (Session only). Currently, the Pastor / Head of Staff signs corporate documents. The proposed Bylaws designate a group of five or more current elders to serve as the church’s “corporate body” (see Sections 6–8).
To allow flexibility, the Bylaws are intentionally broad—particularly around committee structures—so future adjustments can be made by Session without requiring a congregational vote.
Thank you for your consideration.
Please download a copy of the bylaws here.
