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, Lynne Rosenthal, 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 / 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 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 2023 (3): David Rowe, John Craddick & Romesh Our Venues are: F (Forest), M (Mitch), & N (Nuna)
COUNCIL MINISTRIES
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Faith Development MinistryThis new planned ministry (committee of church council) is intended to oversee or facilitate faith educational opportunities, such as: seasonal study groups.
Finance MinistryIt 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 MinistryThe 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 MinistryThe '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 MinistryThe '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 MinistryThis 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 MinistryThis 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. |