Worship services at Parkminster provide time for spiritual reflection under the guidance of Rev. Joe Gaspar as well as exceptional music thanks to our music director, Neil Murray and several music groups (Voices United choir, Bell choir, Men’s Chorus, House Band). Lay leadership is actively encouraged during Sunday worship through House Group participation. The Toddler…
At Parkminster, we strive to live in relationship with each other, connecting with and caring for one another on many levels. We welcome and affirm the value of each and every person in our community of faith. Our ministry of pastoral care, under the leadership of Rev. Joe Gaspar, Lisa Leffler, and a team of…
The purpose of the Ministry & Personnel Committee is to provide a consultative and supportive agency to both church staff and congregation, and among the church staff themselves. The committee reports monthly to the Church Council. We are currently focusing on Vital Relationships Vision at the beginning of each Council meeting. This helps us work…
Provides children, youth and young families with their own experience of a faith community; explores the story of the Holy (God) through the Bible and other stories; and connects these stories to the lived experience of the learners with emphasis on creativity, healthy relationships and the development of compassion.
Supports the communications, promotions and marketing needs of the church to ensure those within and outside our congregation receive the right information at the right time in a way that speaks to them. The role of Communications is to market Parkminster’s vision and mission, reflect its life and activities, and foster community.
Parkminster welcomes people of all colours, gender identities, abilities, and sexual orientations. We are an affirming congregation and proudly fly the Rainbow Flag. The purpose of Inclusive Ministries is to focus on inclusiveness in our congregation: to publicize information about relevant events and opportunities at Parkminster and in the wider community, and to encourage participation;…
Nominates people for council executive positions, committee chairs, trustees, Region 8 representatives, and other positions of leadership; works with committee chairs to nominate committee members with the broad range of experience, talents and viewpoints their committees and the congregation need.
Our Outreach Committee educates the congregation about the total mission of the church. Our interests and actions as a congregation extend into our local and global communities and Outreach encourages and arranges congregational participation in local and global projects. Parkminster strives to live a life of loving influence in the world.
Property is responsible for the church property and supplies. This committee oversees maintenance of church buildings and property, provides supplies and equipment for the custodian, and arranges work schedules and contracts with the custodian. The Property Committee also oversees the usage of church facilities by the congregation and other parties, advises the Financial Committee on…
Cultivates knowledge and passion about our mission; helps the congregation understand how the budget reflects our mission statement. Interprets, through stories, why resources are needed and how they will be used; personalizes giving by providing the opportunity for people to express their gratitude for what their gifts do.