Church Board

Reopening to a New Normal: First Met's plan for moving forward

Click here to read the plan

[The plan is also available under Policies at the bottom of this page]

We have a partnership among ministry staff, administrative staff and volunteer leaders to carry out our mission as a Centre of Spiritual Growth and Community Engagement. The governance of the church, carried out in accordance with the bylaws of the United Church of Canada, has five essential functions:

1. Policy development and accountability

2. Leadership development

3. Spiritual oversight

4. Church management

5. Property, trusts and investments

The congregation makes decisions on matters of policy. The Board is responsible to the congregation for the administrative functions of the church and meets regularly throughout the year.

United Church of Canada new funding model

Church Board   

Next Board meetings 2021: March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16

First Metropolitan United Church is governed by a seven-member Church Board made up of a Chair, Vice-Chair (currently vacant), Secretary and four other members elected annually by the Congregation. The Board's primary purpose is to discern direction and vision for the congregation. Individual Board members also provide direct links between the Board and Ministry Teams which carry out various functions within the Church.

 Board members: Edeana Malcolm, Chair

                            Anne Carson, Secretary

                            Liane Clark

                            Ross Breckon

                            Jacquie Henderson

                            Emily MacDonald

Please access your church directory to contact Board members, call the First Met office at (250) 388-5188 or email [email protected].

Halo Report

For full information and to view the Halo Project report for First Met, click here.

Strategic Plan 2020-2024

To view First Met's Strategic Plan, click here.

Minutes:

2021 Minutes of Board and congregational meetings

2020 Minutes and reports of Board and congregational meetings

Minutes of the First Met Foundation and Board of Trustees

Policies:

For a list of First Met policies, click here.

Annual Reports:

For recent Annual Reports, click here.