2021 Council Chair: Todd Martin
Treasurer: Pattie Toni
Secretary: Anne Haberl Baxter
Kids’ Church Coordinator: Denise Forget
Music Ministry & Choir Director: Heather Kilborn
Ministry & Personnel Chair: Debbie Berquist Admin Assistant: Shiona Mackenzie
Property Manager: Trish Fraser
Caretakers: Bob Penner, Sheila Powell
Volunteer-run Committees & Clubs
Committee Name | Committee Responsibilities |
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Board of Trustees Click here for various online church administration resources. | - responsible for all property, including the sale and maintenance of the church building and use of said property, because the legal title to all property is in the trustees' names - maintains and invests all funds that are donated or gathered from the sale of any church assets |
Choir | - under the guidance of the Choir Director, provides singing support for the congregation and solos for worship services and special events as needed - participates in weekly rehearsals |
Concerts | - proposes and organizes musical entertainment fundraisers for the church |
Finance | - maintains and deploys the assets of the congregation to fulfill the mission of the congregation - secures contributions for the current expenses of the local congregation, including the salary of staff, presbytery allocations, and the Mission and Service Fund of The United Church of Canada - disburses the money received for these purposes according to a congregationally approved budget - secures contributions from participants through regular giving, including pre-authorized remittance (PAR) - presents regular reports on the condition of finances and property to each meeting of the Board |
Ministry & Personnel | - provides a confidential consultative and supportive agency for the staff of the church and for members and adherents of the congregation - reviews working conditions and remuneration for all staff - oversees the relationship among staff and all members of the congregation - annually reviews and evaluates staff - regularly reviews the responsibilities of all staff of the pastoral charge and revises position descriptions when requested by the Board/Council |
Mission and Outreach (Community/World Engagement) | - oversees the outreach of the congregation in evangelism and social action within the community, city, country, and world |
Pastoral Care Committee | - ensures those within our church family who require special attention and prayer are taken care of - ensures the cards are sent during special occasions |
Property | - manages maintenance of the building, both inside and out, through all seasons - manages maintenance of all equipment - secures, maintains, and works with all renters of the church building spaces |
Service | - coordinates opening the doors and the sanctuary, setting up the microphones, making and setting up pre-service coffee and tea, turning on the lights, lighting candles - ensures all is put away, turned off, closed, and candles blown out at the end of Service - mans the chair lift before and after each Service |
Worship & Christian Education | - coordinates the Christian education of all – young and old - coordinates worship and special services - keeps the roll of the congregation and a record of children and adherents - keeps the register of baptisms, marriages, and burials |
Many hands make light work! If you're interested in lending us your expertise in team-building, non-profit law, diversity & inclusion, accounting, fundraising, event planning, IT, or communications, please contact us. We'd love to hear from you. |
Club Name | Club Description |
DUC Book Club | This group meets monthly for friendly discussions about selected books. Individuals are responsible for their own expenses. |
Delta United Church Women (UCW) Click here to access the UCW Handbook (PDF) online. | Membership is open to any woman who is in agreement with the Purpose of the UCW, and who is willing to participate on a regular basis with prayers, gifts, and services for the work of the church in the world. |
Delta United Social Club (DUSC) | A social gathering for interested DUC members to take part in a variety of enjoyable activities together. Individuals are responsible for their own expenses. |