The Education and Program Committee, with the Minister, has the responsibility for oversight and planning of the total Christian Education/Development program of the church.

Functions:

• The Sunday School - provision of resources, appointment of coordinator and treasurer, recruiting and training of teachers, establishing standards.
• Mid-week groups - recruiting leaders, giving support.
• Provision of other programs such as young people's, adult study groups, communicants' class.
• Oversight of cradle roll and provision of infant nursery facilities.
• Provision of a church library.
• Fellowship Group (It is assumed that this would be the "Centennial Friends" group.
• Bible Study etc.
• Craft Group(s)
• Christian Education - Committee shall assess the educational interests and needs of the congregation and provide learning opportunities exclusive of public worship so that persons of all ages may be nurtured to know God and grow in faith. The Committee shall be responsible to:
  • recruit, appoint and provide training for the Sunday School Coordinator and other teaching leaders
  • provide opportunities for growth of teaching staff annually, through evaluation
  • review the educational and theological value of C.E. materials currently in use
  • select, obtain and maintain appropriate C.E. resources, looking first to United Church approved materials and second to other appropriate material approved by the church Committee
  • encourage participation in educational events, study groups and other learning opportunities for adults and youth in the congregation
  • ensure opportunities for confirmation and membership instruction
  • in co-operation with the Stewardship, Finance and Property Committee, provide events that educate all age groups about the needs of others and the wider mission services of the United Church of Canada
  • submit an annual budget request of the Church Committee through its Stewardship, Finance and Property Committee