Function: To attend to arising business of the church after the annual meeting. Meets monthly to be updated on daily needs of the church and committee work.
Chair – Marnie Swayze
Past Chair – Brad Clements
Secretary – Dave Vernon
Treasurer – Donna Schaubel
Minister – Rev. Martha Lockwood
Function: Marnie Swayze
Annual Report – available upon request
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest; heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.” — Author Unknown
Purpose: To glorify God and encourage His people in song!
Goal: to develop soloists and special ensembles.
Contact: Music Director – Aaron Albano
Members: 16, but the goal is to have 20 – 25
Meet: 7 p.m. Thursday nights from September to June
“The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” — JS Bach
“And what does God require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8
Number on committee: 10
Meets: the first Wednesday of the month, 11 am.
Function: to address identified needs of the congregation and community
Outreach groups: Drop In, HERE with Central, KOATS FOR KIDS, Sew Together with Central
Special Projects: Christmas, Coldest Night of the Year, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Personal Care Bags, Toonies for Turkeys
Supporting Local Agencies: Hope Centre, Niagara Support Services – Beatrice Manor, Open Arms Mission, Wish House
Contact: Heather Grundy
Number on committee: 7, no vacancies
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Function: To oversee Worship and Christian Education, decorate the Sanctuary for special occasions, make sure Communion set-up is done.
Contact: Heather Carey
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows abundantly will reap abundantly. Each one must give as he has decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — II Corinthians 9:6,7
Number on committee: 4, 2 vaccancies
Meets: Monthly
Function: to maintain the Church’s financial business including providing financial statements.
To offer support for fundraising and stewardship
Contact: Donna Schaubel
“Do not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but encourage one another —and all the more as you walk the path of faith.” — Hebrews 10:25
Unit 9
We are a group of dedicated, ladies within the church who are considerate, compassionate, devoted, talented and hard working.
Number on committee: 25, open to all women in the congregation
Meets: 1st Tuesday of the month, Sander’s Room, 10 a.m.
Function: Fellowship, support and help for activities within the church and the community.
Activities and Special Events:
Wish List: younger women to join our fun
Contact: Jean Ann Zurbrigg
Number on committee: 4, no vacancies at this time
Meets: No fixed schedule: ad hoc
Function: This committee is mandated by the United Church of Canada. Its’ role is to act on behalf of the congregation as the employer of the staff, managing all employment related matters including job responsibilities, salaries and benefits.
It is responsible for supporting, overseeing and supervising ministry personnel and lay staff.
Highlights: Continued ongoing maintenance of good and effective staff relations.
Contact: Heather Adams
“Do not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but encourage one another —and all the more as you walk the path of faith.” — Hebrews 10:25
Number on committee: 7, open to anyone interested
Meets: when needed, 2-3 times per year
Function: To visit, inform, keep connected and encourage those who are members of Central United Church but unable to attend in person.
Highlights and events: Distribution of Poinsettias and Christmas remembrances
Contact: Rev. Martha Lockwood
Number on committee: 8, anyone can join
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Function: maintain the buildings and the property of the Church
Wish List: Our committee would like to do as much day-to-day work as possible with members of the congregation or their friends. We would like anyone with any skills to contact us.
Contact: Arnold Mackler
Number on committee: 2
Meets: as needed
Function: Investigate a request for use of memorial funds to see if the request meets the guidelines.
Contact: Heather Carrey or Arnold Mackler