Harmony Teams

Come be a part of our compassionate community

Joining a team or group is a great way to meet others with similar interests as we strive to make our world a better place to live. Below are the groups which are active at Harmony. Some meet on a regular basis, while others focus on a one-time or an on-going project. Take a moment to consider one you might be interested in.

Affirm Committee
To promote welcome to all regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age or ability. Organizing activities that highlight our ongoing Public, Intentional, and Explicit commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Leads:   Kent Stewart  |  Trina Hodgson

 

Blueberry Sale
To organize our blueberry sale for July. Revenue used for social justice and local food security issues.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Leads:   Marion & Bryan Tudor

 

Book Club
This online group stretches your mind and creates an opportunity to join a lively discussion about the latest book from the comfort of your favourite chair.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:  Linda Gunningham

 

Care and Connections
Contacts members who are shut-in or in need of support during difficult times.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Jean Cameron

 

Children's Clothing Sale
Community members sell children’s clothing on consignment. Clothing receives a new life and stays out of the landfill. With the approval of council, the committee selects a project to receive the revenue.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Leads:   
Denelle Hansen  |  Erin Benjamin

 

Children’s Community Choir - Sunset KidsSing
For children in our neighbourhood or beyond who want to learn to sing. The music is not specific to the Christian tradition. Practices are held Wednesdays at 6:30. Two or three times yearly the children sing at a worship service or another event.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Corinne Groff

 

Choir
Join our adult choir with our weekly offerings of joyous music. No audition required. Practice Wednesday evenings September to June.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Corinne Groff

 

Christmas Market
This special event provides an opportunity to volunteer, shop, visit, eat and enjoy live music. Proceeds go to the Early Learning Centre Book Fund and Harmony’s Refugee Fund.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:  Lenore Bewcyk

 

Climate Action Team
Provide opportunities and education to take positive actions that will affect earth’s climate.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Leads:  Dan Beveridge  |  Laura Stewart

 

Community Justice / Outreach
Organizes: food donations for Carmichael Outreach, Christmas gifts for Rainbow Youth Centre, volunteers and supplies for the Saturday Downtown Lunch program.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:  Marion Tudor

 

FUNdraising / Community Life
Organize events that encourage community development and fundraising opportunities.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:  Lenore Bewcyk

 

Handbell Choir
Ring wonderful music for services and special events. Practice Thursday evenings weekly September to May.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Carol Chernishenko

 

Hospitality Team
This group provides beverages and serves food that families have catered in for funerals. They also supply food, beverages, and service for church events. Phoners contact members when it is their turn to help.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Polly Williams-Olesen

 

Kids’ Help Line Walk
Promotes and organizes a walk to raise funds for the Kids’ Help Line.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.yayac@gmail.com
Lead:   Michelle McConkey

 

Prayer Group
Meets online to share companionship and prayer. See Harmony news for link.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:    Linda Gunningham

 

Property
Responsible for the physical building and grounds. Coordinates regular maintenance with our caretaker and volunteers. Organizes general clean up both inside and out.
Contact:  306 550-2238  |  harmonyunited.property@gmail.com
Lead:   Mark Pitman

 

Refugee Committee
Harmony United Church recognized the deep Biblical tradition of welcoming strangers and a part of this is in the welcome of refugees.  We have several sponsorships underway and if you’d like to know how you might participate in the holy work, let us know!  Because of the very high demand and the limits of our capacity, we are not accepting new sponsorships at this time.
This committee assists with applications for refugees wanting to come to Canada. Arranges practical details like housing furniture, accompany to appointments, learning English, supporting while adjusting to local customs and practices. Fundraising as needed.

Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Rev. Jim Tenford

 

Sunday School
Tells a story based on the day’s theme for children at each Sunday service. Supervises children during the service with games, crafts and stories.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.yayac@gmail.com
Lead:   Michelle McConkey

 

Worship Support Team
Each month a different group of volunteers assists in the worship: welcoming, reading scripture, making/serving/cleaning up for coffee time, reading a message about a Mission and Service project, counting attendance.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Bev Huii

 

Worship Committee
Meets regularly with the minister to plan for worship, changes banners / flowers / decorations in the sanctuary as needed, consults on policy development on such areas as baptism, funerals, and weddings. Consults with the choir.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Rev. Jim Tenford

 

Website Team
Mark Pitman is our "tech" lead; Marina Jeffrey is the content editor; Polly Williams-Olesen brings the office's perspective; Rev. Jim guides us with experience and humour; Jamie Ellis and Darren Wall are website reviewers - looking for edits needed or links that don't work.
Contact:   306 586-3613  |  harmonyunited.office@gmail.com
Lead:   Marina Jeffrey