The way we organize ourselves says so much about who we are and how we trust God to use many within our Congregation for the ministry begun and being fulfilled by Jesus Christ. We welcome all to our church community. All the committees are extremely busy in their ministries. They meet at least quarterly, with the majority meeting monthly.
Church Council
Church Council is the oversight committee that ensures that all ministry foci conceived by other committees meets within our ministry and mission. The
co chairs of the Council are Mr. Keith C. Thomas and Mr. Jackson
Butt the Secretary is Mrs. Ruth Davidge.
The Worship and Sacraments Committee
The Worship and Sacraments Committee seeks a worshiping life
that is responsive to the presence of the Spirit of God. In
worship, we give God praise, are confronted and comforted by the
scripture, seek meaningful fellowship with others and are
empowered to turn our worshiping life into witness in God’s world.
The chair of this committee is Rev. Colbourne.
The Christian Development Committee
The Christian Development Committee strives to provide an
environment that enables all to have a closer relationship
with God. We seek to provide a place that is safe and where
people can learn not only the historical truths of God saving
activity with humanity, but see God’s ongoing activity and
discover areas of ministry where the mission of God is
furthered. This committee oversees Sunday School, Church
Chums, Beginner and Youth Choirs and Explorers. The chair of
this committee is Paul Gillespie
Outreach and Social Action Committee
Outreach and Social Action Committee strives to serve God through assisting and working with others. Although the committee has done much in the area of fund-raising for special outreach projects, a large part of its mission is spreading the word about outreach to our congregation. Recent projects included the World Development and Relief Fund, the Mission and Service Fund, local medical needs, disaster relief projects (Tsunami, Hurricanes), our food bank, Stella Burry Community, as well as a host of other projects.
They love their meetings and have potlucks for several
of them. The chair of this committee is Sarah Lawrence.
Finance and Administration Committee
Finance and Administration Committee seeks to encourage our
congregation in its stewardship. The committee also sets
budgetary requirements for the ministry and mission of the
church. The Fund-raising Committee is a sub-committee of
the Finance and Stewardship Committee. The chair of this
committee is Brent Davis. The chair of the fundraising committee is Bert
Parsons.
Communication and Membership Committee
Communication and Membership Committee strives to keep before the congregation (its members and adherents) the mission and ministry of the church. Besides the seasonal newsletters, it oversees the Zone Captains
who keep in touch with all families of Bethany United Church.
The chair of this committee is Bert Parsons.
Property and Cemeteries Committee
Property and Cemeteries Committee maintain the existing
facilities (church building and manse) and ensures day to day
maintenance of the cemeteries (Park Avenue and Bethany North
Cemeteries). The Bethany Church Sanctuary accommodates 600
people for worship and the downstairs hall can hold 300
people. With a large facility like Bethany that is always in
constant use, the work of this committee is daunting and
continuous. A Manse Committee reports to this committee. The
chair of this committee is Lloyd Taylor.
The Ministry and Personnel Committee
The Ministry and Personnel Committee reports to the Council
and gives sympathetic support and guidance to Bethany’s Staff
. The chair of this committee is Mrs. Peggy Brown.
The Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees meets quarterly and more often as
needed. It holds all the property in trust and on behalf of
The United Church of Canada. Large projects, bequests,
investments and the insurance of the church is all overseen by
this committee.
Other Committees
Celebrate Stewardship Planning
Interfaith Cemetery Committee
East District Representatives
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