Church Information

This area of our website is designed to answer most of your questions regarding our various services.

About Us

Mission Statement, Values and Vision
History
How to get to Mill Woods United
Staff Info
Links to Other Websites
Organizational Structure

Mission Statement

We are partners on a faith journey, called to be the church, Christ's voice, hands and heart to continue His mission in Mill Woods, Edmonton and throughout the world. As part of the United Church of Canada, we strive to reach out to our own community and beyond, growing and changing, but always as doers of the Word, not just hearers. While affirming our faith in Christ, we share global human concerns with people of other faiths.

We undertake, with all Christians, the ministry of fostering and caring for all God's people and creation. The nurturing and Christian Education of all children and adults is an important part of our ministry, as it was in Christ's.

We welcome all people to become part of our family, sharing in warm worship, meaningful fellowship and communion.

                                                                                              (Official Board, November 8, 1988)

Our Core Values

We value:

• Faith based spiritual growth
• A Caring community that is supportive and inclusive
• Trust and integrity
• Courage to risk, to seek, to move on
• Commitment to purpose, to mission, to ministry carried out by all
• Joy and laughter
• Acceptance of all individuals
• Acceptance of diversity 

Our Vision

Empowered by Christ's Spirit, building on our unique gifts, we are a congregation committed to providing opportunities for individuals and families to grow by providing diverse experiences of worship and spiritual nurture to reach beyond ourselves to care for others in our community and share the Good News of God's love. Mill Woods United Church - June 2002

Organizational Structure

Mill Woods United Church has a Board of volunteers who look after the overall operations of the church. These volunteers are either elected or appointed at the Annual General Meeting or subsequently appointed by the Board on the authority of the congregation.

Voting members of the Board consist of:

1. Chairperson who sets the agenda and chairs monthly Board meetings. Consults with Minister, Treasurer, Board and congregational members as required to be effective.
2. Past Chairperson who provides background information and takes on special assignments as required.
3. Chairperson Elect who is on the Board and Nominations committee. This person also undertakes special assignments as required but the main task in this position is to gain sufficient experience so that transition to Chairperson is effected smoothly and effectively.
4. Recording Steward who takes minutes of alll proceedings at Board meetings.
5. Ministry and Personnel who provides a confidential setting for consultation with and support and assessment of all staff persons.
6. Finance who manages the church's financial affairs.
7. Worship who coordinates all aspects of worship services and the regular administration of the sacraments.
8. Member-at-Large who may or may not represent a specific group or committee from with the church structure. This person may take on special assignments as required.
9. Presbytery Representative who represents the congregation at the Presbytery level.
10. Stewardship who promotes the principles and practice of Christian stewardship within the congregation.
11. Youth Representative who provides liaison between the youth of the church and the Board.
12. Minister who is a congregational resource for matters dealing with Worship, Pastoral Care and Christian Development.

The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at the church. They examine issues affecting the congregation as a church family and the congregation's role as an active member of the United Church of Canada in Edmonton and beyond.

Other  Committees that are just as important to the life and work of Mill Woods United Church but that do not have Board positions include:

1. Children & Youth Ministries - oversees programming of all activities and groups for children and youth including the provision of a Sunday school experience for youth ranging from three years to high school age.
2. Congregational Life - acts as the scheduling and recruiting body for the ongoing and upcoming events of church life.
3. Mission and Outreach - makes the congregation aware of issues of concern in community at large.
4. Pastoral Care - maintains regular pastoral care within the congregation and responds with appropriate help when families or individuals are in crisis.
5. Property - maintains church property.

We operate on two different calendaar years. One is for our financial year wich runs from January to the end of December. The other is to elect Board Members and it runs from May until the end of April. For this reason, we have an Annual Financial Meeting to deal with the budget and stewardship issues in February and another in May to elect a new slate of officers for our Official Board.

From time to time, we may also call a special congregational meeting to inform our members of an issue which must be dealt with immediately or requires congregational approval before we can roceed at the Board level. All of these meetings are open to any one who wishes to be a part of our church family - whether you are a member, adherent or just interested in what is happening in the church.