Committees
Chairperson – Sherry Thomson
Minister – Rev. Kelly Higgins
Administrator – Valerie Barton
Property – Perry Stewart
Pastoral Care – Penny Fletcher
Presbytery Rep. – Jean Henry
Ministry& Personnel – Lorne Henry
Mission & Outreach – Valerie Barton
Worship – Ashley Sheppard
Finance – Rodney Chase, Todd Seymour
Trustee – Mike Oliver
Rodney Chase – Co-Chairperson
Todd Seymour – Co-Chairperson
Ellen Boone
Daphne Cowe
Lyman Coy
Marsha Daley
Mickey Flanagan
Mike Oliver– Chairperson
Sandra Pond
Perry Stewart
Robin Hopper
Chris Banks
Lynn Banks
Bronwyn Davies
Ellen Boone
Doug Daley
Lorne Henry– Chairperson
Judy Jewett
Fred O’Donnell
Sandra Pond
Kelsey Ridler
Valerie Barton– Chairperson
Jill Campbell
Marliese Cail
Brad Daniels
Kelly Higgins
WORSHIP
Ashley Sheppard – Chairperson Kelly Higgins
Chris Banks
Katie Sharpe
Heather Fyffe
Heidi O’Connell
Kevin MacKay
Brian Veno
PRESBYTERY REPRESENTATIVE
PROPERTY
Perry Stewart – Chairperson
Robert Grant
Edward Gallant
PASTORAL CARE Penny Fletcher – Chairperson Kelly Higgins
Gloria Higgins
Gladys Gallant
Gail Oliver
Hallie Cameron
Jean Henry
Nancy Worthen
Marliese Cail
Groups
COUNCIL – The direction and management of the congregation’s spiritual and physical needs will be the responsibility of the Church Council. It is intended to serve these needs by relying on expanded committees to administer the implementation of their plans as approved by Council and the Congregation at the Annual General Meeting.
Chairperson – Sherry Thomson
FINANCE – promotes financial stewardship within the congregation and administers all matters relating to the financial operations of the Church.
Chairperson – Rodney Chase & Todd Seymour
MINISTRY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – provides a consultative and supportive agency for the staff and for members and adherents of the congregation.
Chairperson – Lorne Henry
MISSION & OUTREACH – develops and implements plans to inform the congregation of global and local needs and to suggest appropriate courses of action with respect to the Christian mission beyond the boundaries of the local church.
Chairperson – Jill Campbell
NOMINATING – to present a slate of candidates for Council, its various committees, Session, Trustees and/or representatives to Presbytery.
Chairperson – Erin Price
PASTORAL CARE – is a vital part of our life as a community of faith. If you, or someone you know, need a visit, a phone call or communion in your home please contact the Church Office.
PRESBYTERY REPRESENTATIVE – The Presbytery is responsible for the oversight of pastoral charges or congregations, and oversight of ministry personnel. In their turn, presbyteries are overseen by Conference. Our Presbytery Rep is Jean Henry.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE – oversees the regular maintenance, upkeep and general repairs to all church property.
Chairperson – Perry Stewart
TRUSTEES – administer all real or personal property of Gibson Memorial and hold it in trust for the United Church of Canada.
Chairperson – Mike Oliver
WORSHIP COMMITTEE – coordinates the planning of regular and special worship services and associated events.
Chairperson – Chris Banks
SUNDAY SCHOOL – for children ages 4 & up is held during Sunday services. – Please contact Jessica Clement or Ashley Sheppard
CHOIR – at present the Choir forms for the first Sunday of every month and to practice for special occasions. Please contact our Organist, Heather Fyffe
NURSERY – provides nursery care each Sunday morning during worship for children to age three (3). For information contact the Church Office.
TAPING OF SERVICES – recording our worship services are in VHS format. They are available to those who are sick and to shut-ins, or to anyone on request.
SHUFFLEBOARD GROUP – everyone Monday, at 9:30 in the church hall, new members are welcome.
WOMEN TOGETHER GROUP – meets every Tuesday at 1:30 in the church parlour. We gather to knit, crochet and do puzzles and a little bit of chatting.