Trustees Tune Up:

What is a Trustee Supposed to Do Anyway?

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Zoom

Join us for Trustees Tune‑Up, a lively session for both new and experienced trustees. We’ll cover core trustee responsibilities, best practices, and the important role trustees play in the life of a congregation.

We’ll also unpack common property‑related questions. We’ll aim to answer those recurring “What do we do about…?” scenarios every trustee faces!

You will leave feeling more confident, equipped, and supported in your role.

Come for the training, stay for the conversation, and tune‑up your trustee toolkit!

Presenter:  Rev Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa

Staff Facilitators:
Rev Andrea Allan, Community of Faith and Pastoral Relations Support Minister for Shining Waters RC
Diane Matheson-Jimenez, Support to Communities of Faith Minister, Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Council

Our Guest Speaker

Rev Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa was born and raised in Toronto where she completed her undergraduate studies at York University and her M. Div. at Emmanuel College.  As part of her preparation for ministry, she served four months as an overseas intern in Zambia where she met her husband, James.  Cheryl-Ann was ordained in 1983 and settled to Egmondville United Church where she remained until 1997 when she moved to Central United Church in Stratford.  In 2012 she became the Executive Secretary of London Conference and, in 2019, at the time of structural change, she became the Executive Minister for Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls regional councils.  As of January 1, 2024, Cheryl-Ann moved into the position of Senior Governance Support Lead with the General Council, involving support for the General Council Executive, the 45th General Council, the 100th Anniversary Commemoration, and the evaluation of structural change.  Cheryl-Ann and James live in Mitchell and are the parents of three adult children and one spoiled dog!