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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH: CHURCH COUNCIL: MODEL OF GOVERNANCE

Council Members: Chairperson, Vice-chair Person, Secretary, Minister, Rep to Presbytery, Reps. From each of the Four Divisions

MINISTER
SUPPERS AND FELLOWSHIP FUNDRAISERS
Roast Beef DinnerPies
Spaghetti Supper
Craft Sale
Rummage Sales
Turkey DinnerPies
Other
This Division is the direct re-
sponsibility of the Council (see
Model of Governance); the
same as spiritual development,
and other responsibilities
which has to do, as laid down
by the UCC Manual and Council
Handbook, with the Life, Work,
growth, and advancement of
the Kingdom of God at Trinity
and within the community of
Fort Macleod.
Trinity United Church
Division of Hospitality

MINISTER
HOSPITALITY
On a rotating basis be-
tween four Churches.
Kitchen Manager
Catering
Funeral lunches
Special occasions
Potlucks
ECUMENICAL LADIES SOCIAL
Trinity United Church
Division of Pastoral Care
MINISTER
WELCOMING
Greeters
Ushers/Ushering
Morning Coffee before service/
Ordering of supplies

VISITATION

Sick: Hospital & Home
Shut-ins
Bereaved
MEMBERSHIP & FELLOW-
SHIP SUPPORT
Prayer Chain Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Rides to Church
Harvest Preparation
Cookie Deliveries
Volunteer Appreciation
Trinity United Church
Division of Worship

MINISTER
SUNDAY
WORSHIP
OTHER WORSHIP

Lent
Advent
Prayer and Coffee Fellow-
ship meetings
On a rotating basis
between four Churches.
Sacraments: Baptism & Communion
Music: Choir & Other
Decorating Sanctuary
Minister support
Readers
Power Point
Member participation in Worship
services.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Trinity United Church
Division of Christian Development and Outreach

MINISTER
Receive: wedding,
transfer, confirm,
historic role.
Social Justice
Emergency response e.g.
earthquakes, floods, etc.
SPECIAL APPEALS
Local disaster services
Ecumenical chaplaincy
Gifts from the Heart
Other
Institution services
Visit new members/seekers
Birthday Parties (Feb. & Oct.)
Food Bank
Santa Clause Parade
Congratulations: Graduation, An-
niversary of baptisms
Canyon Church Camp & Camping
Meals on wheels
OUTREACH
Train /Equip Church
workers
Confirmation
Jnr Church plus Gifts
for teachers plus
sports/games
Bible Study
New Members
EDUCATION
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OFFICE
Minister support
Committee support
Membership lists/FOIP
Trinity Calendar
Bulletins
Bulletin Board
CHURCH WIDE
Trinity Tribune
UCC Calendars
Website
Observer
GLOBAL ACTION
NEW MEMBERS
Trinity United Church
Division of Finance & Stewardship

MINISTER
FINANCE
As per task force. See Manual
p. 127; item 245
Maintenance
Caretaking inside & out-
side
General maintenance
Presentation / Dcor of
facility
Budget
Handle income & expenses
Financial reporting
Envelope/Recording Steward
PROPERTY
RENTAL
Church Hall

MINISTRY & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE

As per UCC Manual and
Trinity Handbook
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Receive and make
suggestions
Provide project over-
sight
STEWARDSHIP
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH: CHURCH COUNCIL: MODEL OF GOVERNANCE
Council Members: Chairperson, Vice-chair Person, Secretary, Minister, Rep to Presbytery, Reps. From each of the Four Divisions

MINISTER
CORRESPONDING MEMBER

Corresponding members are wel-
come to attend meetings, give pres-
entations, etc. but do not have a
vote
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Women-In-Fellowship

Continues with Ladies
Christmas Social and T&T
Auction bi-annually
MONTHLY VISITS

Monthly Communion and De-
votions: Pioneer, Rosewood &
Extendicare.

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