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Whitehorse Uniting Church

Whitehorse Church Council,
being our appointed Leaders/Elders,
is responsible for all matters.

It's supported by several Ministries.

We currently operate 3 Venues*, so committees exist to help us manage each locality.

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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, Michael Plumridge, 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, 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 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: David Rowe & ???

Finance Ministry

It 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)

Centre 81 Ministry

The '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 Ministry

The 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 Ministry

The 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 Ministry

Forming '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 Ministry

The 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 Ministry

a potential future key focus area

Facilities Management

Pending 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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