Committees to Work With

As we emphasize in the mission statement, we find joy in working together with the people of all diverse culture and traditions and ages, and enjoy reaching out to one another and to the world in faith with fellowship of Christ. Here are working groups you can join in anytime.

MINISTRY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Shirley Buchanan  

• Marlene Mintz, Helen Fraser

The final goal of the M&P committee is to support ministry. The duties of the Committee are to provide a consultative and supportive agency for the staff of the Pastoral Charge and for members and Adherents of the Congregation; to review work conditions and remuneration for the staff of the Pastoral Charge and make appropriate recommendations to the Church Council; to oversee the relationship of the staff of the Pastoral Charge to members of the Congregation and others; to consult with the staff of the Pastoral Charge about their plans for continuing education and ensure that those eligible avail themselves of the provisions for continuing education and that money and time are made available; to review and evaluate annually the effectiveness of the staff of the Pastoral Charge as those persons and positions relate tot the mission of the Pastoral Charge as defined by the church Council; to maintain close liaison with the Presbytery Pastoral Relations Committee; and to review regularly the responsibilities of all staff of the Pastoral Charge and revise position descriptions when required or requested.

PROPERTY COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Harold Buchanan
John Strange, Barbara Mintz
 

MUSIC & WORSHIP COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Estella Green
Hannah Lee, Marlene Mintz, Marguerite McMillan, Muriel Ogg, Marion Current, Helen Fraser

Worship is a celebration of God's presense in the midst of our lives. The most succinct definition of worship is "Gottest dienst" which means God's service to people and people's service to God. Worship is an outward expression of our innermost feelings about God and is the offering we make to God in response to God's love and grace. It is also an event that we experience the grace of God and presence of the living Christ in the midst of the congregation. All the activities of the worship focuses on "transformation" of the self into the children of God. Therefore the overall function of the worship committee is to enable this understanding of worship to be realized in worship services.

Membership

Members of the order of ministry; Members of the church as appropriate individuals interested in the baptismal, communion or other life of the community; Organist, choir director and other church musicians;. Representatives of the UCW, Christian Development Committee and Sunday School as appropriate.

Chair person's responsibilities will include:

Becoming well informed on the organization of the United Church of Canada and our local congregation; understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the Worship Committee; presiding at regular meetings of the committee; planning the agenda of the meetings in consultation with the Minister and church staff; seeing that members are informed of meetings and receive minutes and reports; guiding the committee so that it deals with its specific responsibilities; guiding adequate discussion on issues, and then enable the committee to make clear decision, including designating necessary responsibilities; presenting necessary work area recommendations to the Church Council for review, approval, and coordination; following through on committee actions by checking with those who have been assigned responsibilities for implementing them; taking advantage of any training experience related to worship and encourage other persons working in this area to do the same.

General responsibilities of the Worship Committee are:

As a committee, having a working knowledge of the various traditions of worship, including our own denomination; to develope ways to aid our total congregation in becoming increasingly aware of the purpose and meaning of worship; to encourage the study of the Christian year and use it in ordering various aspects of worship throughout the year; to review and evaluate the order and content of congregational worship; to identifying worship needs of all age levels and groups of our church and seek ways to develop meaningful worship opportunities; to care for music, ushering and elements of sacrament for corporate worship; to share with the minister(s) the planning and administration for the Sacraments of Baptism and Communion; to develop and monitor policies regarding baptism and marriage; to oversee the administration of the sacraments; to ensure appropriate use of the church edifice, the symbols and furnishings as well as the church   worship materials; to encourage an emphasis on worship in the children and youth divisions; to encourage a wider use and understanding of both visual and dramatic arts in the proclamation of the Gospel; to ealuate that the concerns of worship are reflected in all program ministries of the church; to work cooperatively with other committee to develop programs in which there is mutual concern and responsibilities; to develope a budget and submitting it to the Church Council; to provide pulpit supply, as necessary by consultation with the minister; together with the ministerial staff and in consultation with the musical personnel, to plan and coordinate the musical program of he church services; to celebrate the admission of persons into full membership, their removal and the granting of certificates of transfer as well as the conduct of members with power to exercise discipline; to recommend to Presbytery suitable lay members to be licensed as Lay Preachers or to be candidates for the ministry; (all committees) to promote fellowship within the congregation

Expectation from the church and staff:

Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills which will help you become more effective in your leadership;support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your responsibilities; an open ear and channel to those charged with the responsibilities in service well done; an appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well done.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Barbara Mintz
Leslie Beaune, Claudia Green, Marlene Mintz, Sheila Young

Christian Education Committee is responsible for planning and direction of the total Christian education program of the congregation. The duties of the Committee shall be to study the educational needs of the Congregation and to provide leadership so that all persons at each stage of their lives may know God as revealed in Jesus Christ and serve God in love through the worship and work, fellowship and witness of the church; to study the curriculum and program materials for Christian education recommended for use within the United Church.

PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Jeannette Wilson
Helen Fraser, Cindy Pitts, Mary Strange
 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chairperson:  Claudia Green
Helen Fraser, Neeka Morris, Donna Sinclair
 

TRUSTEES

John Strange, Muriel Ogg, Helen Fraser, Marlene Mintz
 

CHURCH COUNCIL

Chairperson: Marlene Mintz; Assistance Chairperson: Helen Fraser
Chairpersons of Committees: Harold Buchanan (Property), Estella Green (Worship and Music), Barbara Mintz (Christian Education), Jeannette Wilson (Pastoral Care), Shirley Buchanan (M&P)
Lay Delegate to Presbytery: Estella Green
Treasurer: Helen Fraser
Recording Secretary: Estella Green
Envelope Secretary: Donna SinClair 
Ordered Minister: Rev. John Young-Jung Lee,
Diaconal Minister: Marion Current (Commissioned, Retired)