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Ask An Expert

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Camps, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, Events, Festival, Fundraiser, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Mission & Service, Music, News, Online Gathering, Pastoral Relations, Regional Council, Resources, Social Justice, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada, UCW, Volunteer, Worship

Ask An Expert

We’re trying something new. We’re introducing an Ask An Expert series in partnership with the General Council Office. You ask the questions, and we’ll provide the expertise. Who are the experts? Well, it depends on the topic and staff availability. Maybe you want to know more about the insurance partnership between the GCO and Communities of Faith. Or what you do when the local newspaper calls (or when you want to get a good story out). Or what the new government relations officer does. Or...

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Mission Support Grants 2025

by | Jun 17, 2024 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Camps, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, Events, Festival, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Mission & Service, News, Regional Council, Resources, Social Justice

Mission Support Grants 2025

MISSION SUPPORT GRANTS 2025 The Discipleship and Justice Commission for your region is now welcoming applications for the 2025 Mission Support granting cycle. Application forms can be found under “resources” on your regional council’s website. Please use the 2025 form and include all relevant information, even if it was included in previous applications.   Quick Link here: https://wowrcucc.ca/mission-support-grants/   This year we have also included a checklist to help you ensure...

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GC 45 Call for Commissioners Town Hall

by | Apr 22, 2024 | Community, Events, Learning Opportunities, The United Church of Canada, Volunteer

GC 45 Call for Commissioners Town Hall

You are invited to a General Information Town Hall on what's involved with becoming a: GC 45 Commissioner via Zoom Meeting Monday April 29th, 2024 at 7pm Join Regional Council Executive Minister, Rev. Mark Laird to discuss becoming a GC 45 Commissioner with others and get your questions answered. Questions? Not sure? Learn more. Find out why you would want to put your name forward. Don't think you qualify to apply? You do not have to be Ministry Personnel or a Lay Representative to be a...

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Remit 1 has Passed

by | Apr 9, 2024 | Community, Indigenous Justice

Remit 1 has Passed

Dear Elders and members of the National Indigenous Council, We are writing to let you know that Remit 1 has passed.  All 16 regional councils, the National Indigenous Council, and 80% of pastoral charges participated in this vote on establishing an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church of Canada.  This includes 81% of active Indigenous pastoral charges.  This news will be posted on the United Church and General Council 44 websites and shared on social media this morning....

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Welcome Mark Laird, Executive Minister

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Camps, Celebration of Ministry, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, Events, Festival, Fundraiser, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Mission & Service, Music, News, Pastoral Relations, PIE Day, Regional Council, Resources, Social Justice, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada, UCW, Volunteer, Worship

Welcome Mark Laird, Executive Minister to Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils and a Lenten message. Send messages of welcome to MLaird@United-Church.ca https://youtu.be/UJCDM_QbTDM

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