Glen Abbey United Church has a number of committees that would be happy to see a fresh new face. Call the church at 825-5292, or email us for more information.
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You may not want to serve on a committee, but may wish to participate in some other way. Volunteer to be a Scripture Reader, an Usher, a Greeter, a Coffee time co-ordinator, a Offering Counter. Sign up sheets for these are in the Narthex on Sunday mornings or check the appropriate box on the “WELCOME” form. We always need SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND HELPERS, YOUTH LEADERS, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL LEADERS AND NURSERY VOLUNTEERS. If you love children and want to participate in this manner, we provide the training and support . You become part of a team of leaders who share the responsibility of teaching our youth. Anyone interested should contact the office at 825-5292. If working behind the scenes is more your style, we always have projects in the office that could use a few volunteer hours. Anyone who would be available on an as needed basis should contact Pat in the office 825-5292.
Our Pastoral Care Team consists of members trained in Comfort & Caring through Christ and our purpose is:
If we can be of service to you in time of need, please call the church office and a team member will contact you.
Our Prayer Link is set up to give care and comfort through prayer and you can make a request by clicking on Prayer Request here, or under the 'Worship' link in the menu on the left.
Oversees the work of the Sunday School, Youth programs, Adult Education and Library.
Oversees the rental of our church facility to long term and short term tenants.
This committee is responsible to oversee the maintenance, cleaning and general upkeep of the building and surroundings.
Deals with staff, personnel, congregational relations and concerns.
Administrates the life of the church as guided by the congregation. There are various subcommittees under this umbrella. The Council normally meets on the second Tuesday of the month.
This committee provides the congregation opportunities to support various non-profit groups locally, nationally and internationally. Roofs for the Roofless, Operation Christmas Child, Canadian Blood Services, Kerr Street Market, Fareshare Food Bank, Halton Women’s Place and Halton Recovery House are examples of the organizations supported through this committee. For further information click here.
We have a terrific Social Committee that arranges fun events for adults, and family fun as well. You might like to check out our Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, our Euchre Nights, Curling, Golf and Family Christmas Party to name but a few.
Encourages people to recognize themselves as stewards of the gifts of God-time, talents and treasure. The stewardship committee gets involved in a fundraiser every quarter. Events like the annual Dinner Dance are overseen by this committee.
This group is not currently operating but is looking for leadership to start up again.
Fun and fellowship, crafts and cooking.
The worship committee oversees the details that allow us to hold our Services. Candles, colours, seasonal decoration, music, co-ordination of lay readers, ushers and the presider.This important committee is a way for people to contribute to the worshipful atmosphere of our church.
You already know some of our welcoming committee. They were the ones responsible for warmly welcoming you at the door! They ensure people are graciously invited to our church, welcomed, and encouraged to “belong”.