Metropolitan United Church

Official Board Meeting

When I was in Burkina Faso with my sister this summer, I learned the saying "Doni doni kono nita niama" which means, in Jula (the language of the Jula people who live in Bobo Dioulasso), "Slowly, slowly the little bird builds its nest." This had become a bit of a motto for me as I work on launching the website, and passing responsibility over to the organization, one twig at a time.

The Official Board is the think-tank and clearing house for church business. Its authority on issues and policy is final, subject to congregational approval. It is composed of all committee chairs, plus some members at large. Senior staff attend Board meetings as ex-officio Board members, or when requested to be present for reports and information sharing. The Official Board seeks consensus among the committees, makes certain that committee mandates and responsibilities are clear, and monitors both program and financial health.

About 75 people stayed after the Sunday worship service on June 24, 2007 to discuss and eventually approve the amendments to the agreement with Lancer Corporation to develop the north end of Metropolitan's property.

The motion was passed almost exactly as presented, the only change being that the Trustees will seek Presbytery Approval "as necessary". The motion references the attached document.

The annual meeting of the congregation took place on March 5, 2006 following the Sunday Service. At the meeting, the 2005 annual report, attached, was presented.

The monthly meeting of the Official Board will take place in the Chancel Room.

The annual meeting of the congregation took place on February 18th, 2007 following the Sunday Service. At the meeting, the 2006 annual report, attached, was presented.

Like other Christian churches, The United Church of Canada is rooted in God, Jesus, and the Bible. However, the way we understand God, practice our faith, and read the Bible is different than you'll find in other denominations of the Christian church.
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