Central Board
The purpose of the Central Board is to coordinate the work of the Pastoral Charge and its Standing Committees. The responsibilities of the Central Board are intended to be similar to those prescribed for the Church Council in The Manual of The United Church of Canada. The Central Board meets monthly.
Chair: Darrel Howell, dhhowell@telus.net
Standing Committees
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee is responsible for promoting, within the Grace family, greater awareness and understanding of the life and work of the congregation of the United Church of Canada. This committee includes publishing a monthly newsletter, promoting special events, developing a website for the church, maintaining social media, and preparing appropriate scrapbooks and albums for archive purposes.
Chair: Alison Weaver, agweaver@hmsinet.ca
Finance Committee
As defined in the Manual of Administration, the purpose of the Finance Committee is to manage the financial affairs of the Pastoral Charge. The Finance Committee is to coordinate the church budget based upon the requests of the standing committees and present to the Central Board. The committee communicates the financial position of the Pastoral Charge to Central Board on a monthly basis.
Chair: Dale Wilkinson
Pastoral Care Committee
This committee is responsible for supporting our Grace family, as well as providing support and coordinating visitation activities within the congregation and the community. The Pastoral Care Committee arranges for special events, sends appropriate cards to congregation members, and supports and encourages informal visitations by members of the congregation.
Chair: Carol Simpson and Lesley Morgan
Ministry and Personnel Committee
The M and P Committee is responsible for facilitating the harmonious work of the staff and the congregation. The committee provides a liaison function between church staff, members and adherents of the Pastoral Charge. They consult with staff on a regular basis and provide information to Central Board about any recommendations they may have.
Chair: Karen Ollen
Legacy Gifts Committee
Legacy Gifts is tasked with overseeing the disbursement of monies arising from planned donations. Grants are available for ministry and worship training, capital projects to enhances our church’s functionality and to grow Outreach programs. Click here to learn more about the Legacy Giving opportunities.
Chair: Donna Arie
Property and Maintenance Committee
The responsibility of this committee is for the care and maintenance of church facilities and property. The membership requires five to ten members, with one coming from the UCW General Committee. They make recommendations to the Central Board for the upgrading of facilities, property and major repairs, as well as policies related to the use of the church facilities with special reference to the schedule of fees.
Chair: Brian Robinson
Church in Society
Church in Society Church is committed to working for justice, recognizing the ongoing need to raise awareness, create and offer educational opportunities, and encourage action in many areas; the Affirming status of Grace United Church, sexual orientation and gender identity, Truth and Reconciliation, The Canadian Food Grains Bank, local food banks, Outreach throughout Lloydminster, environmental concerns, and the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada.
Chair: Dawn Mckenzie Weinhandl
Christian Development Committee
This committee focuses on the planning of a Christian Development program for the entire congregation of Grace United Church. Considering the educational needs of the congregation, the committee provides leadership to all persons by planning program materials and resources for the church school at all levels. This year, the Christian Development Committee along with members of the church community, are designing a new Sunday School curriculum that will be implemented in September. The program is available for children from ages 2 through to our youth. They will be using the idea of the Rotation Workshop model and adapting it to suit the needs of our children. Each unit will run for about six weeks and the children will experience studying a theme from the bible focusing on drama, games, bible skills, cooking, music, videos and art. Come and join in on the fun!
Chair: Rheanne Thackeray
Worship Committee
The Worship Committee assumes the overall responsibility for decisions that are related to worship. The committee works with ministry personnel to ensure that meaningful worship opportunities are provided for the congregation. In cooperation with the ministry staff, the worship committee aids in the arrangement of confirmation classes, special worship services, and provide support for ministry personnel and the music ministry, its music directors and musicians.
Chair: Alice Robinson