Committees
Getting involved is the best way to feel truly part of our community. Here is a partial listing of our current committees. If you’d like to learn more, contact the committee chair directly.
Officers of the Steering Committee:
President: Marlo Turner Ritchie, 514-369-5701, marlodiamond@yahoo.com
Vice President: Margo Ellis 514-572-8669 margo.ellis@bell.net
Treasurer: Bob Edgar 514-767-1283 bedgar4@gmail.com
Secretary: Rodrigo Solano-Quesnel 514-481-0833 rod.esq@gmail.com
Minister: Diane Rollert 514-485-7654 diane.rollert@ucmtl.ca
Senior Wardens: Sylvia Heuckendorff 514-933-7601 and Phyllis Greggain 514-366-0618
Council Moderator: Denis Barsalo 514-636-8406 dbarsalo@sympatico.ca
The Board of Management is made up of the Steering Committee which tends to the governance of the church, and the Council which includes representatives from all of the committees and groups in the church and oversees the programs of the church. Together, the two groups are responsible for the mission and operations of the church. When in doubt, contact a member of the Steering committee.
Associational Affairs
Chair: Vacant
The Associational Affairs Committee serves as the major liaison between our church and other churches and between various levels of district, national, and international Unitarian Universalist organizations.
Building & Property Maintenance
Under construction. If you’d like to get involved, please contact Verna Litwack, our Administrator.
Caring Network
Our Caring Network volunteer coordinators work with our minister to support members and friends who are in times of transition.
Find out how to get involved.
Committee on Ministry
The Committee on Ministry provides a place for reflection on the overall health of the congregation, acting as a "sounding board" for the minister regarding sensitive issues and the larger ministry and life of the congregation.
Contact: Shuvo Gosh 514-933-5741 shuvg@yahoo.com
Communications
The Communications Committee is responsible for unifying and projecting the image of the church both internally and externally including the newsletter, advertising, assisting with publicity for church-related events, and maintaining the church’s website.
Contact: Cym Gomery 514-369-8933 cymgomery@gmail.com
Congregational Programs
This committee organizes recreational, cultural, instructional and other activities.
Contact: Denis Barsalo, Moderator of the Council 514-636-8406 dbarsalo@sympatico.ca
Heritage Committee
Contact: Mary Bassett 514-846-0783
The Heritage Committee is responsible for the Heritage Library and the Archives.
Investment Committee
Contact: Bob Edgar, Treasurer, 514-767-1283
The investment committee oversees the investing of the church’s endowment fund, working with an outside investment advisor.
Lay Chaplaincy
Contact: Rev. Diane Rollert 514-485-7654
Our Lay Chaplains are members of our congregation specially trained to perform all rites of passage, and are legally authorized by the province of Quebec to perform weddings. They offer special services to non-members including: weddings, rededication of vows, child dedications, and memorial services. If you are interested in learning about becoming a Lay Chaplain, contact the minister or the chair of the committee.
Membership
Contact: Petrina Lee Poy 514-485-5555
The Membership Committee welcomes newcomers, and hosts membership programs and encourages membership growth.
Personnel
Contact: Contact: David Kersulis, Interim Chair 514-365-3191
The personnel committee is a liaison between the Board of Management and the paid employees of the church.
Worship Committee
Contact: Kirstin McKeown 514-344-9232 or email or Rev. Diane Rollert 514-485-7654
The Worship Committee works with the minister and others on all facets of the Sunday worship services. This includes the Sunday liturgists, members of the congregation who help in leading worship each week.
