Much of the work of the church is done through
Circles and Committees of the Official Board. The four circles
are:
- Nurturing Community & Discipleship
- Worship & Faith Formation
- Public Witness
- Stewardship of Resources
in addition, there are the following Committees:
MINISTRY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The United Church of Canada suggests that
each Pastoral Charge have a Ministry and Personnel Committee
of not less that 3 members and not more than 7. At this time
we have 6 members who were elected by the Congregation.
This group meets at least quarterly and consults
with the designated pastoral leadership and all the staff
of the congregation.
The M&P committee provides a group of
people who are available to any church member or staff person
who has a question or concern about relationships between
persons, working conditions for staff, or how can we get a
healthy dialogue where communication is not happening.
We have a particular role to provide a balance
of support and accountability for all staff persons (11-13
persons in all).
To keep in touch with the designated pastoral
leadership and staff we have informal gatherings, meals together,
regular contact with each and formal reviews.
We report to the Official Board and our recommendations
around salaries and working conditions are made to them. Our
Committee has no decision-making powers, only recommendations.
We also have a close relationship with Toronto
South Presbytery Pastoral Relations Committee for that our
actions fall within the policies of the larger church.
TRUSTEE BOARD
Summary of Responsibilities and Relationships:
- To hold the real and personal property
of the Pastoral Charge.
- To obey the lawful orders and directions
of the Congregation and of its Official Board and of the
Presbytery and Conference within whose jurisdiction the
Pastoral Charge is situated. And also of the General Council.
- To administer and invest all capital funds
in the name of the Pastoral Charge, within the terms of
reference of the Congregation’s Investment Policy.
- To ensure the Church has an effective Risk
Management Proramme and adequate insurance coverage.
- To appoint the Sub-Committee on Building
Management, receive its reports and monitor its performance.
- To make recommendations to the Official
Board with respect to the allocation of funds for building
maintenance, caretaking and security costs as well as for
major repairs, renovations and additions to the Church building.
An unabridged statement of the responsibilities
and relationships of the Board of Trustees may be found in
The Manual of The United Church of Canada, pages 141 to 145
and 316 to 325
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