The pastoral charge – Port Nelson United Church reports to the Presbytery, then to the Conference and then the General Council of the United Church. Our Mission Statement can be found on the Worship page.

A Council made up of Ministry staff and lay members manages
our church. Through our 75 Visiting Elders, who are assigned members
in a district, we extend caring and sharing to all our members.

Trustees
All property, real and personal held in trust for the use of our
church shall be held by the Trustees, appointed by and on behalf
of the church acting in accordance with the Model Trust Deed.
The Trustee Board also administers a number of Funds on behalf
of the congregation

Port Nelson United Church Council
The management of the temporal and financial affairs is the
responsibility of our Church Council.

Our 2007-2008 Council
Chair of Council: Tim Rayner
Vice Chair: TBA
Minister: Rev. Brian McIntosh
Minister, Pastoral Care: Rev. Mary Beer
Staff Associate, Christian Development: Bev Buckingham
Director of Music, Richard Hansen
Spiritual Growth Ministry: Pat Gilmore
Nurturing Ministry: Mary Carey
Outreach Ministry: Mat Ardron
Administrative Support Ministry: Paul Leece
Spirit Moving Ministry: Jean Jewell
Treasurer: Steve Jones
Secretary: Ruth McQuirter
Communications: Tim Rayner
Trustees: Ron Gardner Ministry and Personnel: Susan Posgate

* Reports to the Chair of Council

Other Committees
Joint Search Committee Chair: Mary Carey

Notes From Council
Council meetings are held on average once a month. The meetings are open to any member, to attend as a spectator. All requests to address Council are to be made to the Chair: Tim Rayner, in advance of the meeting.

To download a pdf file of the most recent approved minutes click the link.
Council Minutes - December 2008.
Council Minutes - January 2008.
Council Minutes - February 2008.