Whitehorse Congregation

Church Council Membership

Our elected Leaders/Elders are:
Chair: Julie Hawkey 
Secretary: Trevor Thomas
Treasurer: Rob Jackson
​Exec Member: George Manuofetoa
Other Members: ​Brian Head, David Rowe,
​Jeff Randles, Joy Williams, Lynne Rosenthal, Whitehorse Ministry Team.

Meeting Times

The Church Council convenes on the
2nd Wednesday of every even month at 7:30 PM.

Executive

The 'Executive Committee' of Church Council meets a week prior to the Council meetings / as needed, to primarily determine the agenda and business items / proposals for each Church Council meeting. 
The Executive may also act on time critical, urgent, or regulatory matters between council meetings.
​The Executive is made up of the council's: Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Member, & up to one of the ministry team.

Congregational Office Bearers

In addition to the Church Council, Whitehorse Congregation annually appoints Congregational Office Bearers to preside at our AGM and our Congregational Meeting(s), as well as representatives to the Presbytery of Yarra Yarra.
Chair: pending new election for 2023
Secretary: pending new election for 2023
Presbytery Representatives 2023 (3): David Rowe, John Craddick & Romesh
Our Venues are: F (Forest), M (Mitch), & N (Nuna)

COUNCIL MINISTRIES
(alphabetically)

Communications Ministry

Highlighted as a critical need to establish along with 'Whitehorse', this ministry has broad oversight, including our evolving new Media and AV aspects.  This committee of church council oversees or coordinates many communication-related tasks, such as: News Weekly, News Monthly, emails, broadcasts, worship resources, worship rosters, 'Tech Learn & Share', websites, media, social media, etc.

Facilities Mngt Ministry

This new planned ministry (committee of church council) intends to oversee all venues' property / facilities management.  In the meantime, existing property volunteers will maintain, on behalf of the church council, oversight over respective local property usage and hire, upkeep and general maintenance items - with our gratitude. 

Faith Development Ministry

This new planned ministry (committee of church council) is intended to oversee or facilitate faith educational opportunities, such as: seasonal study groups.

Finance Ministry

It is envisaged the church council will be supported by a new Finance team (committee), likely consisting of past treasurers, accountants, and or other appropriately skilled volunteers.

Justice And Mission Ministry

The JAM Ministry, committee of church council, was formed prior to the new congregation, as passionate members of all 3 venues met together for sharing this ministry.  They oversee matters from social justice and fairness, to our missional opportunities both locally and more broadly.
Two very significant ministries (sub-committees) are: Centre 81 Ministry; and Op Shop Ministry.
JAM may be a typo: officially 'Mission & Justice'

JAMM : Centre 81 Ministry

The 'Centre 81 Management' (Sub-Committee) of our JAM Ministry oversees all the planning and daily operation of our outreach ministry drop-in centre.  See the Centre 81 page for more details.

JAMM : Op Shop Ministry

The 'Op Shop Management' (Sub-Committee) of our JAM Ministry oversees all the planning and daily operation of our Op Shop.  The Op Shop mission exists so that all proceeds may be given to charities.
See the Op Shop page for more details.

Pastoral Ministry

This new planned ministry (committee of church council) intends to manage and deliver pastoral care and fellowship to our members.  In the interim, existing support from each venue shall continue.
See the Ministry Page for more details.

Worship Ministry

This new planned ministry, committee of the church council, is intended to better support existing worship arrangements.  
The ministry is not responsible for any future congregation and council determinations about types of worship, frequency and or location.