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The Mission of Westbank United Church is:

  • Transformed Lives
  • Compassionate Community
  • People of the Way

Minister

Rev. Dr. Wayne Atkinson

Services

Worship services are held Sundays at 10 am.


Thrift Shop

The thrift shop is open Mon. - Fri. (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), to provide quality clothing, toys and household items. There are many people from the church and the community who staff the shop.


Organizational Structure

Our church board is currenting re-drafting our constitution and writing a Board Goverance Policy Manual.

The following are the documents to date.

Constitution

Organizational Chart

Holy Manners

Index Page

CEO Limitations

Board-Staff Regulations Policies

Board Governance Policies

Descriptions related to Core Ministries and Board


Committees

Worship:
Oversight of services and planning.

Christian Education:
General oversight of adult, youth and children's programming.

Pastoral Care:
- deliver communion to shut-ins and residents of local care homes.
- hospital visitation.
- welcome newcomers.
- produce and deliver The REUNITER newsletter
- order and replenish 'care notes' on wall rack outside multi-purpose room.
- when requested, provide a ride to church.

Local Outreach:
Oversight of our involvement in the local community including services in Extended Care Hospitals, the Food Bank, NeighbourLink and the Community Garden.

United Church Women:
The UCW is a very active group involved in study, service and fellowship. Monthly meetings are on the 1st Tuesday at 1:30 pm. All women in the congregation are welcome.

Stewardship / Finance / Fundraising:
Stewards remind us of our need to care for our time, talent and treasures;
Finance offers advice to the board and prepares the budget;
Fundraising works toward reducing our mortgage.

Property:
Looks after maintenance of the building and equipment.

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3672 Brown Rd. Westbank B.C. V4T 1P7
Phone: (250) 768-4426
Fax: (250) 768-4520
E-mail: wuc@shawcable.com

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