Adult Programs Committee

• The Adult Programs Committee is co-chaired by Anne Belanger and Sonya Watson. Lyn Ferguson is the Board Liaison.
• Adult Programming information is here.
• For more information, or if you are interested on being involved in adult programming at the church, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 837-5483.

Audio Visual Committee

The Audio Visual Committee was formed in 2010 in response to the growing need in our UU community for all things electronic, especially related to sound reinforcement and archiving of church services.

The AV committee meets whenever necessary to discuss (among other things) the use, purchasing and maintenance of our sound and video equipment. Sound training is offered (free) to members interested in running sound on Sunday mornings.

For more information please contact the Committee Chair This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Choir Committee

Choir rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the church (603 Wellington Crescent). You don't need a perfect voice! Just come out to a choir practice and see what it’s all about.

View the Music & Choir area of our site.

Choir director is PJ Buchan.

Committee chairs are Carol Carver & John Cowtan. The Board Liaison is Carol Harvey.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee chair is Craig Edwards.

The Board Liaison is Lise Desrochers.

Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee's efforts supplement the funds needed to support the work of our Winnipeg Church, and the Committee members coordinate the year’s fundraisers to coincide with other membership events.

Our goals are to put the “fun” into fundraising, to include as many UU members and friends as want to be involved in the events, and to uphold and integrate our purposes and principles in the way we fundraise. To that end, the committee has consciously made a decision to support Manitoba and Canadian producers and crafters in the products that we offer for sale in our UU Gift Shop, as well as to support far reaching efforts in offering Fair Trade world products to our customers.

Green Action Committee

The Green Action Committee's purpose is to make our church a greener place by enhancing our congregational and individual awareness and practices, and to make our church a catalyst for environmentally sustainable change in the broader community.

The group meets at the church on the third Sunday of the month, immediately after the service. Grab a coffee and goodies, bring a lunch and join us. We usually meet in the dining room, but we use the board room when the dining room is unavailable.

If you are interested in joining, come to a meeting or contact the committee co-chairs Stephanie Harvey and Taziona Rodrigues. The Board Liaison is Adrian Hynes.

Greeters Committee

Providing churchgoers with hymnals, Orders of Service, smiles and "Good Mornings", the Greeters are the first point of contact on a Sunday morning.

The Committee Chairperson is Jean Ayre. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in participating as a greeter at a service.

Harvest Food Bank Committee

The Harvest Food Bank is run by a core group of people who volunteer their time on a regular basis, and runs Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from autumn through spring.

New volunteers are always welcome. If you would like to help out, please speak with any of our regular volunteers or contact committee chairs This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or June Gislason.

Lay Chaplains

What is Unitarian Universalist lay chaplain’s role?

When the regular minister is not available, especially in the summer or when the minister is at conferences, a trained and elected lay chaplain may take the minister’s place for some ceremonies.

Weddings, funerals, child-naming, and other transition ceremonies such as coming out are examples, though some congregations which do not have a minister often rely on a chaplain for sermons and other services.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for outreach towards potential new members, recognizing and welcoming newcomers, and helping to integrate them into the life of the congregation. It is the responsibility of the membership committee to keep the church's membership rolls current and up to date. The committee is also responsible for reaching out to friends and members who come irregularly.

Please read The Path to Membership for more information about becoming a Friend or Member of our church community.

For more information about the committee or membership, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

OWL (Our Whole Lives) Oversight Committee

O.W.L. (Our Whole Lives) is a comprehensive and age-appropriate sexuality education program which also addresses life and identity issues.

Click to read more about the OWL program and how it is incorporated into our Religious Exploration program.

If you have questions or require registration information, please contact the church office at (204) 474-1261. Committee Chairperson is Brian Klowak.

Pastoral Care Committee

Providing pastoral care for one another is one of the most important roles of members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg.

The Pastoral Care Committee coordinates the role of individual members in listening and responding to others through visits, calls, notes, flowers, and special outreach programs, all of which assist in the creation of a caring congregation.

Members of the Pastoral Care Committee meet monthly and keep in touch as necessary to respond to the pastoral care needs of members of our congregation. A team member is available at the pastoral care table each Sunday morning from September to June to receive messages that members wish to be shared as part of the service, and to lead the Celebrations and Concerns ritual during the service. Team members light candles during the summer for pastoral care concerns to be shared with the congregation.

Committee members may be involved directly in providing pastoral care through written communication, telephone calls, and visits, or indirectly in coordinating contacts by members of the congregation. The Pastoral Care Team also plans and coordinates special outreach programs which currently include the delivery of holiday dainties in December, and potted flowers in May. The delivery of flowers follows a service which highlights the importance all members of our congregation exploring their role in the ministry of Pastoral Care.

Chairperson: Norma Drosdowech

Committee Members - Reverend Millie Rochester, Anna Doorenbos, Linda Henderson, Maureen Kachmar, Joe Kaufert, Joyce Kehler, Kelly Seifert

Chairperson: Norma Drosdowech

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee provides guidance to Church leaders on matters of staffing and employee relations, to ensure the Church’s actions in its role as an employer are legal, effective, and reflect our values as a religious community. The Chair of and contact for the Personnel Committee is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Personnel Committee members work collaboratively with the Minister, the Board, and other Committees to:

• Develop and update the Church’s policies related to employment.
• Determine appropriate recruitment and selection strategies to fill vacant staff positions.
• Participate in annual staff evaluations as required.
• Review staff salaries annually and recommend changes as required.
• Assist church leaders in resolving conflicts, complaints, or other sensitive employee relations matters.
• Report regularly to the Board and annually to the general membership on the status of staffing and employee relations matters.

Property Development Committee

The Property Development Committee is responsible for implementing planning facility and property development at the church.

Please also check out the updates and information here:

Property Development Updates

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Religious Exploration Committee

Mandate

The Committee for Religious Exploration plans, implements and evaluates religious exploration programs for children and youth in the Church in line with Unitarian Universalist principles and the Religious Exploration Vision Statement. This committee acts as a resource and support for the Director of Religious Exploration (DRE).