Jan 082012
Working in the Spirit
We have a partnership among ordered ministers, staff associates, administration staff and volunteer leaders to carry out our mission as a centre of spiritual growth and active discipleship. The governance of the church, carried out in accordance with the bylaws of the United Church of Canada has five essential functions:
- Policy development and accountability
- Leadership development
- Spiritual oversight
- Church management
- Property, trusts and investments
These functions are carried out by the teams and committees of the church.
» See also: First Met Strategic Plan 2011.
The congregation makes decisions on matters of policy. The Council is responsible to the congregation for the administrative functions of the church. The full council meets four to six times a year. Council executive meets monthly to assist in the day-to-day management of the church. The Executive consists of the chair and vice chair of council, , the lead minister, chair of the board of trustees, the treasurer and the chairs of the finance and administration, property and ministry and personnel committees.
The council leadership for 2013 is:
| Council Executive | Name | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Council Chair | Andrea Swan | (250) 592-2881 |
| Interim Chair | Jane Louie | (250)661-5278 |
| Recording Secretary | Ellie Jansen | (250) 598-3296 |
| Finance & Administration | Ross Breckon | (250) 472-3381 |
| Treasurer | Liane Clark | (250) 380-8576 |
| Ministry & Personnel – Chair | David Bray | (250) 412-7682 |
| Property – Chair | Larry McGill | (250) 519-0651 |
| Stewardship – Chair | Herb Pitts | (250) 595-9979 |
| Trustees – Chair | Ken Johnston | (250) 590-7064 |
| Member at Large | Karl Ireland | (778) 433-4022 |
| Staff Partner | Allan Saunders | (250) 388-5188 |
| Standing Committees | ||
| Finance & Administration | Ross Breckon | (250) 472-3381 |
| Information Technology | Jane Louie | (250) 661-5278 |
| Ministry & Personnel – Chair | David Bray | (250) 412-7682 |
| Presbytery Representative | Rennie Warburton | (250) 592-9161 |
| Property – Chair | Larry McGill | (250) 590-0651 |
| Stewardship – Chair | Herb Pitts | (250) 595-9979 |
| Trustees – Chair | Ken Johnston | (250) 590-7064 |
| Ministry Committees | ||
| Archives & Heritage – Resource | Karl Ireland | (778) 433-4022 |
| Children, Youth & Family (Advisory) – Co-Chair | Lorna Pritchard | (250) 382-1194 |
| Children, Youth & Family (Advisory) – Co-Chair | Kat Rainsberry | (250) 360-0096 |
| Communications – Chair | Joan Mason | (250) 595-0507 |
| CSD / Worship – Interim Chair | Edeana Malcolm | (250) 412-7682 |
| Epiphany Explorations – Co-Chair | Clarice Dillman | (250) 391-6332 |
| Friends of Balmoral Court – Chair | Robin Krause | (250) 361–1587 |
| Hospitality – Chair | Susan Walma | (250) 361-0964 |
| IT/Systems – Chair | Jane Louie | (250) 661-5278 |
| Library – Chair | Denise Holmen | (250) 370-5085 |
| Mission and Service – Interim Chair | Carol Fedrau-Ens | (250) 920-0149 |
| Music – Chair | Mona McGill | (250) 519-0651 |
| Newcomers – Chair | VACANT | |
| Outreach – Chair | Janet Gray | (250) 478-5066 |
| Spiritual Care | Tom Attig | (250) 430-9647 |
| U.C.W. – Co-president | Joan Dowse | (250) 652-9766 |
| U.C.W. – Co-president | Marie McKee | (250) 592-7238 |
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