Our Committees and Groups
The Church Council
As of February 2008, the Council is chaired by Norm Carruthers. The members of the Church Council are Administrative Elders. An "Elder" is designated by a particular body to give specific leadership in spiritual matters. The Church Council is generally responsible to exercise leadership in the care and oversight of the spiritual life and interests of the congregation. The Administrative Elders carry out administrative duties relating to the responsibilities of the council.
| Chair of Council: Past-chair: Secretary: Treasurer: Presbytery Reps (2) |
Norm Carruthers Bryan Reid Pauline Daniel vacent Ali Jonker, Peter Busby |
Committee Chairs:
| Stewards and Finance: Ministry & Personnel: Music & Worship: Outreach: Christian Development &Communications: Pastoral Care: Trustees Chairperson: |
Vacant Donna Strongman Lynne Busby & Roy Nelson Vacant Vacant Aliesje Carruthers Roy Nelson (there are 12 trustees) |
The Christian Development & Communications Committee
This committee is responsible for facilitating the development of Christian life through educational programs, communication resources, and leadership pertaining to congregational life. This means that we:
- maintain the Church and Cradle rolls,- produces a newsletter, the Mustard Seed, published periodically throughout the year and distributed at church and on this website. You may contribute suitable articles for the Mustard Seed to the
Editor, Kathy Baker, or dropped off at the Church office.
- with the assistance of the "webminister", maintains the NUC Website
- collect and maintain church history and archives,
- support the Sunday School which is under the supervision of Janet Boyd and a group of dedicated teachers, the Nursery for newborns to 2 years, and our Youth Group which meets once a month,
- maintain the church Library,
- organizes the congregational subscription to the Observer, with the help of Lou Costain,
- develop adult continuing educational programs
Our committee meets at 7:00pm on the first Tuesday of each month from September through June. Please join us.
Our committee members are:
Jayne Slawson
David Boyd
Janet BoydSandy Potkins
Linda Hoskin
Liz Knox
The Ministry & Personnel Committee
This Committee, chaired by Donna Strongman, manages the paid staff. It is responsible for the management of salaries, pensions and benefits, and staff relationships, as directed by Council.
The M&P Committee members:
| Willa Horsfall Linda Hoskin |
Peter Busby Bill Potkins |
| and Donna Strongman | |
The Outreach Committee
This committee promotes a vision of the world that reaches beyond the congregation. It is made up of people who are interested in social issues, justice and global/community concerns.
Our committee members are:
| Elaine Hurley Christine Dudley Sandy Potkins |
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| and Kamala Moore and Fran Flesaker, Co- chairs | |
The Pastoral Care Committee
This Committee is currently chaired by Aliesje Carruthers. With care and sensitivity, it promotes the wholeness of congregational members. They provide visitation to shut-ins or hospital patients, welcoming new comers, and working with our ministers in providing pastoral care to the congregation.
Committee members:
| Ann Alma David Boyd Judy Cameron Lorna Marsh Christine Dudley |
Ethel Glover Bev Noseworthy Dorothy Wayling Edna Whiteley Isabel Wiese |
| Chair – Aliesje Carruthers | |
The Steward & Finance Committee
This committee is responsible for the management of the financial and property affairs of the congregation, including, but not limited to:
Building Repair & Maintenance, Equipment Repair & Maintenance, Insurance, Fire Safety, Finances, Security
The Worship & Music Committee
This Committee, co-chaired by Lynne Busby and Roy Nelson, provides oversight and order for the worship services, use of worship space, hours of public worship and church music. They work in partnership with the our two paid accountable ministers and the Minister of Music and have an awareness and interest in worship, music and liturgical practices.
They prepare a Taizé Sevice on the first Sunday evening of each month.
Members:
| John Pengelly | |
| David Boyd Christine Dudley Alie Jonker |
Leah Gray Carol Allan Verna Kidd |
| and Roy Nelson and Lynne Busby, Co- chairs | |
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The Presbytery Representatives
Alie Jonker and Peter Busby are our Presbytery Representatives. They attend meetings and report to congregation/presbytery on Church activities.
The Sunday School
Sunday School is an important and busy part of the life of our church. Children, ages 3 and up, come together on Sunday by gathering with the whole congregation for the opening of the worship service. After an exciting children's story told by either David or Christine, the children leave to go to their classes. Our current curriculum is Seasons of the Spirit. At the heart of Seasons of the Spirit is the integration of three vital aspects of faith: worship, learning and mission/outreach. Through prayer, play and creative activities, our lessons help us learn the Bible story and how we can understand and make its message and meaning part of our lives today.
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Throughout the year, we celebrate special Sundays with intergenerational services. On the first Sunday of the month, the children return to the worship service when communion is celebrated. Children are invited to be part of the congregational life by presenting the Bible and lighting the candles at the start of our worship service. On occasion children participate by reading the lectionary, by presenting Christmas pageants, and other presentations of special celebrations.
United Church Women
The United Church Women consists of five separate units:
Caritas – headed by Alie Jonker
Fifty Six – by Beth Rathbon
Jubilee – by Grace Smith
Unity –Edna Whiteley, and
The Good Companions – by Mildred Anderson
The executive in charge of co-ordinating the groups as a whole consists of:
President – Leah Gray
Vice-President - Elaine Hurley
Secretary - Lynne Busby
Treasurer - Grace Smith
Publicity - Carol Allen
Crafts - Dorothy Wayling
All units rotate at Sunday Services with greeting visitors, supplying coffee and tea after Church and catering for special events such as choir concerts, funerals, youth group, dinners, and fundraising brunches and luncheons.
Each unit has their special programs and support various community projects such as the "Christmas Child" shoeboxes and overseas sponsorships. We enjoy each other's company and working together to accomplish our goals.
In the words of the UCW Creed, " Oh Lord God, let us not forget to be kind."
The Men's Group
The Men's Group, chaired by Bill Costain, is a gathering of "energetic and innovative" men who meet monthly to plan and execute Church repairs and carry out renovations and improvements. One of their fund raising events is the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. The group also hosts the annual fall Fowl Dinner, which is eagerly awaited by all.
New members are always welcome. Come join the fun.
We meet the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Lounge.
Chancel Choir
John Wesley, (1703-1791) was an outstanding preacher; wrote and published sermons and theological papers; translated hymns and wrote several hymns; organized his life and that of his followers methodically; saw hymns as a way of winning people to Christ. He provided his instructions for singing hyms.
John Pengelly, our Minister of Music, conducts our Chancel Choir. Open to all who would like to sing, regardless of talent. The members meet Thursday evenings for practice in the sanctuary. This choir regularly contributes an anthem and provides music leadership to our Sunday Worship.
Listen to the Choir: