OUR CHURCH TRUSTEES, BOARD & COMMITTEES TRUSTEES:  Minister (ex officio), Secretary (ex-officio) Don Behrner, Marilyn Caldwell, Evelyn Dawson, Peter Gordon (Chair, 604-898-9270), Kevin Haberl, June Halvorson, Trevor Harris,  Bert Ionson, Bill Rempel. Norm Saugstad.  The Trustees have legal responsibility for transactions involving the church property.

CHURCH BOARD

Local government of the Squamish United Church is by a unified Church Board; members of the Board are noted with asterisks, below.

This reports through the Vancouver-Burrard Presbytery to the B.C. Conference, and ultimately to the triennial meeting of the General Council, United Church of Canada (see linkages to these locations, below).
 

MINISTER and ex-officio member of committees: Dr. Daniel Bogert-O'Brien
 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS, MEMBERS and FUNCTIONS

FINANCE COMMITTEE	CHAIR: Bert Ionson*  (Phone: 604-892-0166)		Members:  Peter Gordon, Kevin Haberl,  Sue Puchmayr	Financial Report. Current Budget
WORSHIP COMMITTEE	CHAIR: Arlene Ingraham	The committee supports the minister.  We meet to discuss new ideas; to air complaints; to plan for the church year and special celebrations.  We meet every other month, or when necessary, on the first Wednesday of the month.	Members:  Carol Grolman, Donna Harness,  Judi Rhodes,  Patsy Riecker, Rainer Schwarz.	Annual report of committee
MINISTRY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	CO-CHAIRS: Billy Hildering, Christine Tribe.	The committee meets regularly with paid professional staff to discuss relevant issues raised by them and by the church membership.	Members: Billy Hildering, Roy Shephard, Nairn Stewart, Christine Tribe.	Annual report of committee
PROPERTY COMMITTEE	CHAIR: Wilhelm Schulte (Phone: 604-898-3045)	The mandate of this committee is to maintain our two properties and three buildings in a safe, efficient condition. We rely on congregational donations to the separate Building Fund, providing wise stewardship of this fund to finance maintenance and upgrades to both the physical plant and the equipment. The Committee members (aided by the congregation where required) use their time and talents to ensure these goals are met.  It is a "hands on" labour of love.	Members:  Don Behrner, Gary Caldwell, Wilf Grolman, Norm Halvorson. Thor Halvorson.	Annual report of committee
MISSION & SERVICE COMMITTEE	CHAIR:  Barbara Stover	This committee keeps members abreast of the challenges of Mission and service throughout the work of the United Church.	Members: Muriel Shephard,  Judi Rhodes, Barbara Stover, Christine Tribe	Annual report of committee.
CARING MINISTRY	CO-CHAIRS:  Maureen Gilmour (604-815-0152) Moneta Neighbor (co-chair)	The role of the Caring Ministry Committee is to let people in the congregation know that their church family cares about them.  To help us fill this role, please contact any committee member.	Members:  Evelyn Dawson, June Halvorsson, Lynette Halvorson, Nancy Bogert-Tardif, Christine Tribe, Irene Vickers	Annual Report of committee.
HEALING TOUCH		The Healing Touch group offers spiritual healing through group meetings in Trinity Hall.	Activities currently discontinued	Last Report of committee
PRESBYTERY REPRESENTATIVE	Trevor Harris *   (Phone: 604-898-3215 / 604-898-4981)			Annual report from Presbytery.
UCW REPRESENTATIVE	Grace Halvorsson (Phone: 604-898-3072)	The United Church Women operate three units that provide for the varying ages and interests of members.	General Executive: President:   Grace Halvorsson (604-898-3072)   Secretary:  Maureen Gilmour  604-815-0152 Treasurer:  Deb Kent   604-898-5500 Social & Catering:  Patsy Riecker  604-892-5385 Pat Pawlett  604-892-3450 Kitchen:  Patsy Riecker  604-892-5385	Details of UCW units Annual Report of UCW
MEN'S GROUP	CHAIR:  TBA*	The men's group has breakfast discussion meetings once per month.	Men's Group	Annual Report of Men's Group
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION	CHAIR: TBA*	This committee oversees activities of Sunday School, youth group, and Christian Education initiatives for adults.	Activities for Children and Youth	Annual Report of Sunday School
MEMBERSHIP & FELLOWSHIP	Patsy Rieker* (Phone:604-892-5385)	This committee welcomes newcomers,  encourages them to become a part of our community, initiates social events for our church community.	Marilyn Caldwell Deb Kent Sue Puchmayr
DEVELOPMENT ACTION	Donaleen Miller/ Grace Halvorsson	This committee is charged with considering possibilities for the development and/or redevelopment of our property.	Phil Harness, Walter Huber, Dr. Daniel Bogert- O’Brien, Grace Halvorson, Ian Kent, Louise Martin, Peter Gordon, Trevor Harris, Vaughan Hoy
CHOIR DIRECTOR	Marilyn Caldwell (Phone: 604-898-5844)	Choir practice is on Thursday evenings at the church (7.30 p.m.).  New members are always welcome!		Annual Report of Choir