COMMITTEES AT KNOX-METROPOLITAN

2011

 

 

There are five main committees at Knox-Met.
Following is a brief description of each one.

 

 

Committee on Christian Teaching and Learning

 

This committee looks after the educational and social programs of the church beyond what happens in worship.

 

  • Educational and social programs to meet the faith needs of the congregation

 

  • Church school and youth groups

 

  • Programs include Bible studies, seminars, film nights and discussion groups.

 

  • Oversees Church library and archives.

 

  • We publish the brochure Expanding Your Sunday Morning Experience twice a year, which outlines all programs within the church.

 

  • The committee typically meets four times a year,

 

  • Hosts “Information Sunday” in September, which showcases our committees and programs.

 

  • Church School Teachers’ appreciation breakfast in June.

 

Current members are Bob Klakowich (Chair), Heather Buckie (Secretary), Sandra Hawes, Jack Jervis, Steven Johann (Minister) and Camille Kamphuis (Youth Worker).

 

For further information, contact Bob Klakowich at 780-454-8606.

 

 

 

Committee on Worship

 

Worship is central to the life of our congregation, allowing us to continuously grow and develop spiritually and to connect with each other. This committee provides leadership and opportunities for many to participate and benefit in our celebration of our Christian faith:

 

  • Plan and co-ordinate worship.
  • Co-ordinate the Sunday morning volunteer teams. These teams do everything from greeting people at the door to handing out programs. (see Sunday volunteer team description).
  • When the minister is away, this committee co-ordinates worship.
  • Develop music policies and coordinate music-related activities
  • Co-ordinate Communion.
  • Relationship with other churches and facilities, including worship services at places like Garneau Hall, St. Paul’s in summer.

 

 

Who to contact: Katharine Moore is interim chair of Worship, along with Marg McKenzie. Lori Stewart will take the chair of Worship in the fall.

 

 

 

Committee on Community and World Service

 

Our Christian faith calls us to love and serve others, to live with respect in creation and

to seek justice. This Committee provides leadership and opportunities in living our faith beyond our Church building in many different ways

 

General roles and responsibilities:

  • Co-ordinate pastoral care/hospital visiting/congregational care (e.g. Easter flowers, cookies to shut-ins).
  • Ensure effective communication (weekly bulletin Morning Glory, pew cards, newsletter, photo directory and web site), as well as media liaison.
  • financial support/special appeals and direct service in our local community, the City of Edmonton and further a field.
  • Establish ad hoc service committees as needed, such as the Refugee Support sub-committee.
  • Promote the Mission and Service Fund.
  • Conduct appeals related to community and world outreach.

 

Who to contact: Susan Bramm, chair

 

 

Committee on Property and Finance

 

This committee looks after the financial and physical resources donated by our members, past, present and future.

 

General roles and responsibilities:

  • Care for, and control the use of, the physical building.
  • Support work groups to do specific tasks.
  • Hire Office Administrator and Custodian in co-ordination with M&P Committee
  • Monitor and account for finances.
  • Co-ordinate and promote financial stewardship initiatives.
  • Submit forms to Presbytery (M & S and annual financial statistical report).
  • Participate on the Memorials Sub-committee, and Ad Hoc Bequest Committee.
  • Ensure legal responsibilities relating to property and finance are fulfilled – CRA, insurance for building and directors, salary and benefits payment.
  • Conduct appeals related to church repairs and needs.
  • Receive and send communication from and with Edmonton Presbytery and the United Church of Canada regarding financial matters.

 

 (Stewardship Committee)

·    Cultivate a sense of Christian stewardship among members and adherents as individuals.

·    Promote and encourage congregational ownership of stewardship goals.

·    Foster the membership’s offerings of time, talent and money, to meet this congregation’s goals.  Methods may include covenanting cards and visitations.

·    Effect communication between the Church board, Memorials Committee, and deliver reports of the Memorials Committee.

·    Promote an implement the programs of stewardship and planning of the Untied Church of Canada.

 

Who to contact:  Pat Buckie

 

 

 

Committee on Ministry and Personnel

 

As an employer, the church needs to monitor the working conditions and compensation provided to the staff. It is important to ensure that the staff members are working effectively.

 

General roles and responsibilities:

  • Address all matters related to staffing of ministry personnel, including the Minister and Youth Worker.
  • Conduct annual reviews for all staff.
  • Participate in committees as appropriate (Joint Search and Selection, Transition, Joint Needs Assessment).
  • Who to contact: Jack Jervis, chair. Cathy Martin represents Ministry and Personnel on the Board