Metropolitan United Church

Metropolitan United Church is fortunate to be led by a team of two committed pastors. As a teaching facility, our ministry is occasionally supported by student ministers.

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.

Mission

To determine the plans for the congregation during the six month sabbatical of Malcolm Sinclair from April 1, 2008 to September 30 2008.

Groups and Sub-committees

This group reports to the Ministry and Personnel Committee.

People

Click here for a list of the dedicated members of the group. The list is visible only to registered users of the site.

Mandate

The committee exists to provide support to ministry personnel and staff.  It serves as a liaison with the congregation and Official Board.  To this end, the committee plays a key role in enabling “the ministry of the whole people of God� at Metropolitan United.

Composition

The committee will be made up of no more than 7 and no fewer than 3 members, including the chair.  Ideally, the committee will possess complementary gifts in:

Mission

The committee exists to provide support to ministry personnel and staff. It serves as a liaison with the congregation and Official Board. To this end, the committee plays a key role in enabling "the ministry of the whole people of God" at Metropolitan United.

Groups and Sub-committees

Jesus took time from his ministry to be in touch with nature, to allow space to hear the voice of God, to gain perspective and spiritual strength. Likewise it is important that those who engage in ministry have time and space to recharge their batteries.

The policies of the United Church allow for ministry personnel to apply for sabbaticals after five years of ministry. It has been close to 20 years since the Rev. Malcolm Sinclair began his ministry here at Metropolitan, and we are happy to advise that the official Board has approved a six month sabbatical for him, from April 1, 2008 until October 1, 2008.

Sabbaticals are designed to create a space for recreation, revitalization and reflection.

Dr. SinclairThe Rev. Dr. G. Malcolm Sinclair, B.A, M.Div., D.Min., D.D., was called to the pulpit of Metropolitan United Church in 1988. Born and raised in Toronto, he has shared the ministry of four different city congregations over a period of nearly forty years.

Rev. MastandreaThe Rev. John Joseph Mastandrea became minister of spiritual growth and pastoral care development at Metropolitan United in 2000. John Joseph cut his teeth in the Etobicoke area of Toronto and now resides in Toronto, his "connection with the urban landscape, with the internal and eternal song."

Metropolitan’s dedicated staff are the backbone of our organization, and keep the church running smoothly on a daily basis. At present, our staff includes:
2 ministers, each with different areas of responsibility
1 director of administration and facilities
1 congregational support administrator /reception 1 accountant
1 director of Community Services (Outreach)
1 full time housing Outreach worker
3-6 part time community service providers
1 director of music/organist
1 organ scholar
8 contract lead soloists
1 part time youth choir leader
1 part time carillonneur
1 part time bandleader
4 part time Christian Education facilitators
2 full time custodial staff
2 part time custodial staff
1 part time wedding coordinator