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Groups & Committees
CHURCH COUNCIL
The Church Council
is the primary governing body of our Pastoral Charge (both Port Perry
and Prince Albert United Churches.) The Church Council consists of
both ministers, one representative in full membership of either church
elected by each of
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The Ministry & Personnel Committee;
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The Outreach Committee;
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The Worship Committee;
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The Finance Committee;
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The Christian Education Committees of each church;
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The Pastoral Care Committees of each church;
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The Hospitality Committee;
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The Communications Committee;
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The Stewardship Committees of both churches;
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The Board of Trustees of both churches;
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The Memorials Committee;
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The UCWs of both churches; and
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The Choirs of both churches.
CHOIR
Our Senior
Choir is under the direction of Joan Bretney. Rehearsals are on
Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Sept. – May. New members are always welcome.
Contact the president of our Choir for further information -- Sylvia Van
belle (905-985-2801)
Our Jr. Choir is under the direction of Julie Renwick. Rehearsals are
at the call of the Director. Contact the church
office for further information.
Our Girls Choir is under the direction of Joan Bretney. Rehearsals are
every Sunday immediately following morning worship. Contact the church
office for more information.
Our Cherub Choir is under the direction of Cathy Pavlik-Griffen. Rehearsals are after church on Sunday. Contact the church office for more information.
UNITED
CHURCH WOMEN
The purpose of the UCW is to unite all women of the congregation
for the total mission of the church and to provide a medium through which
they may express their loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian
Witness, Study, Fellowship and Service. Our UCW consists of 4 Units:
Esther Unit meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Leader: Lynda Brownson (905-985-3105) Martha Unit meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 12 noon
Leader: Mary Brinkman (905-985-7673)Mary Unit meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Leader: Barb Griffen (905-985-2801)Sarah-Ruth Unit meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Leader: Karen Faux (905-831-9733)
New members are always welcome. Please call the unit leader for further information or contact our UCW president, Marg Squires (905-985-9201).
CHURCH
CHICKS UNITED (CCU)
Church Chicks United (CCU) is a fun, informal group
of women who share in fellowship, support each other spiritually and reach
out to the younger generations of our church and to the community. CCU
meets the last Friday evening of each month. Time and location to be announced
monthly via e-mail. If you are a “chick” or want to become one, we welcome
you!
For more information please contact Pam (e-mail / 905-985-0944).
CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION
The purpose of our C.E. Committee is to plan, co-ordinate and
oversee the Christian Education work of our church, so that persons at
each stage of their lives may be helped to grow in their Christian faith.
Our Sunday School is a sub-committee of our Christian Education Committee.
Contact the church office for further information.
SUNDAY
SCHOOL
Our Sunday School is a sub-committee of our Christian Education
Committee. We have an active and enthusiastic Sunday School. We offer
classes from age 3 to high school age. During the summer months and on
school breaks and holidays we offer either a combined Sunday School for
all ages under the leadership of one of our youth leaders or the children
will remain in the service for family worship.
Our Sunday School use the “Veggie Tales” Curriculum with each class using age appropriate materials. Our teachers find this a very user friendly curriculum and our young people enjoy its teachings and challenges throughout our church seasons. We welcome new members to our Sunday School at any time throughout the year.
Our young people offer our congregation a Christmas pageant each year with participation from all members of our Sunday School.
We also offer Sunday child care to infants and toddlers to 2 years in our bright, modern nursery facility. We invite you to visit our nursery at any time.
Contact our Sunday School Co-ordinator, Bonnie Solomon for further information (905-852-4679).
STEWARDS
The Stewardship Committee is responsible for assisting in securing
contributions and for fundraising to meet the necessary expenses of the
congregation. They are also responsible for providing care and maintenance
of the church building and its grounds. They provide supervision for the
caretaker and any work parties that may be called from time to time. They
also establish guidelines and rental fees for the outside use of the church
facilities.
Our current Chair of Stewardship is Tim Griffen (905-985-9274).
MEMORIALS
The purpose of the Memorials Committee is to establish and
administer policies regarding memorial gifts given to the church and to
give recommendations to the Session regarding the disbursement of these
gifts based on the policies established.
WORSHIP
The purpose of the Worship Committee is to provide general
oversight of the worship experience of the congregation and to oversee
the use of the sanctuary.
Our current Chair of Worship is David Noble (905-985-1946).
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
The Hospitality Committee looks after how we welcome those who come into
our midst. This group looks after setting up the lists of Friendship Elders,
Greeters and Coffee Hosts. They also send out cards to those who have
been bereaved, baptized or married during the last year. As the name suggests
they work hard at helping this congregation be hospitable or welcoming
to newcomers
Our current Chair is Bronwen Quirk (905-985-6195).
PASTORAL
CARE
The purpose of the Pastoral Care Committee is to provide general
oversight and nurture of the congregation with regard to membership, fellowship
and pastoral care.
- Chair of Pastoral Care, Port Perry, is Maureen Dowson (905-986-0177)
- Chair of Pastoral Care, Prince Albert, is Leslie Wilkinson (905-982-1084)
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
The purpose of the Board of Trustees is to hold all property
in trust for the congregation. They ensure that all church buildings and
property are adequately covered by insurance. They have signing power
on behalf of the congregation for all loans. They administer all monies
bequeathed to the church in trust.
- Chair of Trustees, Port Perry is Lloyd Short 905-985-7950
- Chair of Trustees for Prince Albert can be contacted at 905-985-7032.
MINISTRY
AND PERSONNEL
The purpose of the M & P Committee is to provide a confidential
setting for the support, consultation and assessment of all persons employed
by both the Port Perry and Prince Albert United Churches.
The current Chair of our M & P Committee is Marion Blackburn.
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Finance Committee is to have general oversight
of the financial affairs common to both Port Perry and Prince Albert United
Churches. This committee assists the Central Treasurer in recommending
a budget, including proposed salaries, for approval by the Official Board
and by both congregations. The Chair of the Finance Committee alternates
yearly between the Chair of Stewards from both churches.
The current Chair of our Finance Committee is Tim Griffen (905-985-9274).
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The purpose of this committee is to provide education and information
to all age levels of the congregation on Stewardship (which is the responsible
use of God’s gifts of time, ability, money, environment and resources,
and on Mission (which is our outreach to others in the name of Christ).
The Outreach Committee also promotes the Mission and Service Fund within
the congregations. The Community Outreach Committee promotes outreach
locally, nationally and globally.
The current contact for our Community Outreach Committee is Tinie Evans (705-878-1738)
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here to learn more about Community Outreach.
PRESBYTERY
& CONFERENCE DELEGATES
These elected delegates represent Port Perry and Prince Albert
United Churches at Oshawa Presbytery and the Bay of Quinte Conference,
and assist in the transaction of Presbytery and Conference business.
Our current lay delegates are Al Holditch and Barbara Griffen (Port Perry) and Beth Pereman (Prince Albert).
COMMUNICATIONS
The Communication Committee looks for and supports the ways
that we communicate with each other and with the community. It supports
the web-site and its creator and helps to keep it up to date, and also
supports the placing of newspaper ads as needed. This committee also supports
the Administrator as she prepares to get monthly newsletters and 3X per
year calendars ready for distribution.