Constitution and Bylaws
Constitution and By-Laws of Mayflower Church of Kingston, Massachusetts. Current version dated March 15, 2026.
Constitution
The Constitution of Mayflower Church (originally adopted July 16, 1917).
Constitution Overview
Adopted: Original July 16, 1917; current version dated March 15, 2026.The Church being incorporat...
ARTICLE I - Name
The name of this organization is “The Mayflower Church of Kingston, Massachusetts,” (the Church) ...
ARTICLE II – Purpose
The purpose of the organization is to glorify God and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ both at h...
ARTICLE III - Statement of Faith
We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, to be the only inspired, inerrant...
ARTICLE IV – Confessional Statement
The following Confessional Statement, adopted from The Gospel Coalition, is added to our current ...
ARTICLE V - Covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savi...
ARTICLE VI - Polity
The government of this Church is vested in the body of believers who compose it. It is subject to...
ARTICLE VII - The Wider Fellowship
While affirming the liberty of our Church and the validity of our ministry, we hold to the unity ...
ARTICLE VIII - Amendments
All former constitutions are hereby repealed. Amendments to this Constitution or its By-laws, exc...
By-Laws
The By-Laws of Mayflower Church, originally adopted October 8, 2023, current version dated March ...
By-Laws Overview
Adopted: October 8, 2023; current version dated March 15, 2026.These By-laws supersede previous B...
ARTICLE I - Members
SECTION A - CHURCH MEMBERSQualificationsChurch Members will be those who affirm the Statement of ...
ARTICLE II - Pastors, Officers and Boards
The organizational structure of Mayflower Church is shown in Figure 1. It is comprised of four Bo...
ARTICLE III- Meetings
SECTION A - FOR WORSHIPThe Mayflower Church will, unless otherwise voted, hold at least one worsh...
ARTICLE IV- Auxiliary Organizations
The Church regards as an integral part of itself all organizations formed within its constituency...
ARTICLE V- Amendments
The By-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Members present and voting, at any regular...
ARTICLE VI – Policies
Policies establish statutes for Mayflower Church that the church must follow. Policies are approv...
ARTICLE VII - Dissolution
ARTICLE VII - DissolutionShould the Membership of Mayflower Church become less than 10 active Mem...
Policies (Attachments)
Policies attached to the By-Laws per Article VI. Policies establish statutes for Mayflower Church...
About These Policies
Policies establish statutes for Mayflower Church that the church must follow. Policies are approv...
Wedding Policy
Title: Wedding PolicyOversight Board: Mayflower Board EldersEffective Date: 10-21-24Version Numbe...
Deaconate Fund Financial Aid Policy
Title: Deaconate Fund Financial Aid PolicyOversight Board: Mayflower Board of DeaconsEffective Da...
Purchasing and Reimbursement Policy
Title: Mayflower Church Purchasing and Reimbursement PolicyOversight Board: Board of FinanceEffec...
Building Use Policy
Title: Building Use PolicyOversight Board: Board of Elders, Board of TrusteesEffective Date: 10-2...
Child Safety Policy
Title: Child Safety PolicyOversight Board: Mayflower Board of DeaconsEffective Date: 9-11-2023Ver...
Sunday Sales Policy
Title: Mayflower Church Sunday Sales PolicyOversight Board: Mayflower Board of EldersEffective Da...
Appendix
Appendices and supplementary guidance referenced by the Constitution and By-Laws.
Standing Rule on the Reading of the Call to Meeting
Adopted: April 26, 2026 - Standing Rule on the Reading of the Call to Meeting Whenever the Bylaws...