Whitehorse Congregation
Church Council MembershipOur 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, Michael Plumridge, Whitehorse Ministry Team. Meeting TimesThe Church Council convenes on the
2nd Wednesday of every even month at 7:30 PM. ExecutiveThe 'Executive Committee' of Church Council meets a week prior to the Council meetings, to primarily determine the agenda and business items 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 BearersIn 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: David Rowe & ??? Finance MinistryIt is envisaged the council's Treasurer will be supported by a new Finance committee of the church council, likely consisting of past treasurers, accountants, and or other appropriate volunteers.
Our Venues are: F (Forest), M (Mitch), & N (Nuna)
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Centre 81 MinistryThe 'Centre 81 Management' (Committee) of Church Council oversees all the planning and daily operation of our outreach ministry drop-in centre. See the Centre 81 page for more details.
Op Shop MinistryThe Op Shop Ministry (committee) of Church Council oversees all the planning and daily operation of our Op Shop.
See the Op Shop page for more details. Pastoral MinistryThe Pastoral Ministry (committee) of Church Council manages and delivers pastoral care to our members. Each venue has their own coordinator.
See the Ministry Page for more details. Communications MinistryForming 'Whitehorse' highlighted a critical need to establish a Communication Ministry. This planned new committee of the church council shall oversee or coordinate communication-related tasks, such as: weekly news, emails, broadcasts, worship resources, rosters, websites, media, social media, etc.
Justice And Mission MinistryThe JAM Ministry, committee of the church council, was formed prior to the new congregation, as passionate members of all 3 venues met together for sharing this ministry together.
Worship Ministrya potential future key focus area
Facilities ManagementPending future management rationalisation, each local venue will maintain, on behalf of the church council, oversight over local property usage and hire, upkeep and general maintenance items. A Property committee of the church council, with reps from all 3 venues, is likely to be formed soon.
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