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WOWRC Fall Meeting Registration Now Open!

Michele — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:45:23 +0000

Click Here to Register Now for the WOWRC Fall Meeting

President’s Invitation:

Hello everyone!

Today is my birthday (52 in case you were wondering). As such I would love to invite you to an online party November 7th and 8th! Okay, well, maybe not a party but there is lots planned so register soon, registration is open now for our Fall WOWRC meeting. Totally on line so you can join from the comfort of your own space and sleep in your own bed, though it also means you have to make your own meals and there is no book store to browse unless you go to the United Church Resource page (https://ucrdstore.ca/).

Come and join me as I fumble my way through chairing my first regional meeting.

See you all there!

Rebekah Duncan

President, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council of the United Church of Canada

October 9th, 2025

Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council

“Growing our Community”

Welcomes you to the 2025 Fall Gathering!

Online via Zoom

WOWRC Fall Meeting (online): November 7th-8th, 2025

Friday November 7th: Time 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Saturday November 8th: Time 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Saturday November 8th: 4:00 pm Celebration of Ministry

Celebration of Ministry Service:

Saturday November 8th at 4:00 PM

Westminister United Church

247 Broadway, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z5

Celebrant(s): To be announced

In-person at Westminister UC & YouTube Livestream

Meeting Resources as they become available will be posted here:

Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council Fall Online Meeting Information

Meeting Target Dates:

Registration Opens: Thursday October 9th (no registration closing date required)

Complete Workbook and Zoom Link: Wednesday, November 5th

Note: Meeting Information will be posted on the website as it becomes available HERE

Meeting Dates:

Friday November 7th: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Online via Zoom

Saturday November 8th: 9:00am – 3:00pm Online via Zoom

Celebration of Ministry Service: Saturday November 8th 4:00PM

Post Meeting Feedback Survey – Monday November 10th via email

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WOWRC Spring Meeting Registration Now Open

Michele — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:32:02 +0000

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Flourishing: Spend a day with the Moderator

Michele — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:47:55 +0000

Flourishing: Antler River, Western Ontario Waterways, and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils

Spend a day with the Moderator, engaging in reflection and energizing activities towards dream-oriented actions for our churches and communities.

Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (local time).

9:00am -9:30am Registration and coffee/tea

9:30am – Welcome and Introductions

In person

Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford, ON N5A 6N4

All around the world – from universities to the United Nations, from corporations to community organizations – people are talking about flourishing. Rooted in belonging, flourishing means living with purpose and joy, and bringing bold collaborative solutions to our world’s challenges.

The Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, wants to bring that conversation to The United Church of Canada. She invites us to connect to one another in hope, with a deep conviction by a belief that, despite all the challenges of church life in this day and age, we can move from despair to transformation – from languishing to flourishing.

Is your church flourishing?

(Perhaps that’s the wrong question.)

Is your church contributing to the flourishing of your community?

How might we truly be a flourishing church in the world? How might we live in deep spirituality, bold discipleship and daring justice, linked from coast to coast to coast in ministry that transforms us and the world around us?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Flourishing Workshop

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SAVE THE DATES: WOW Regional Council Fall Meeting November 16 & 17th

Michele — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:14:41 +0000

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We are Hiring! Executive Assistant to the Regional Councils

Michele — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:35:05 +0000

We are Hiring!

Job Posting: Executive Assistant

For Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils

Click here for Job Description: https://united-church.ca/opportunities/executive-assistant

Job Number: 24-28
Opening/Closing Date: July 15, 2024 to August 5, 2024

Description

The Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils are seeking an Executive Assistant on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours per week).

Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils share staff with many, including this position, serving all three regional councils. These three regional councils represent diverse contexts: major urban centers as well as rural and recreational communities. Within them are significant hubs for technology, manufacturing and academia.

Reporting to the Executive Minister, the Executive Assistant supports the Executive Minister, the Regional Councils and their Executives and plays a vital role in the preparation for and holding of Executive and regional council meetings. The Executive Assistant also ensures that the official records of the regional council are properly maintained.

The primary areas of responsibility are:

Resource meetings of the Executives and Regional Councils (25%).
Executive Minister Support (22%).
Support to Congregational Support, Western Ontario Waterways (15%)
Information Management (20%)
Function as or on behalf of the Governing Official (18%)

See attached job description for detailed tasks

Qualifications

Post-secondary studies in a related field
3-5 years of experience in a senior administrative role or equivalent work and life experience.
Computer skills in the use of various software applications – Office 365, Dynamics, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, Zoom, and other social media and online platforms and a willingness to use new technologies;
Ability to translate the purpose of the regional councils into the experience of people making contact: offering welcome and support;
Solid administrative, planning, time management, organizational and situational analysis skills to prioritize and plan work, meeting deadlines and completing multiple tasks on time with limited supervision, together with flexibility to deal with changing situations and priorities;
Strong minute-taking skills;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written (includes writing, editing, proofreading, keen eye for attention to detail);
Competence in arranging and hosting electronic meetings;
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, collaboratively and collegially;
Demonstrated research, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the United Church would be considered an asset.
Alignment with the vision and values of The United Church of Canada;
Motivated self-starter capable of identifying needs and taking action in cooperation with volunteer leadership and other staff.

Working Conditions

The United Church of Canada has adopted a hybrid workplace model, providing flexibility for this position, working from a home office with office space available at the regional office located at 1552 Hwy 6, Carlisle, ON. The incumbent will be provided, for work purposes, use of secure devices and must be available by email, phone, teams or zoom during regular office hours Monday to Friday. Travel within the region will be required. Occasional additional hours, evening and weekend assignments may be required.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The United Church of Canada will aid employees who request accommodation throughout their employment with us, unless the position is deemed to be a bona fide occupational requirement and/or to the point of undue hardship considering issues of health, safety and cost.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $49,462 to $56,372 per year with the ability to progress to a maximum of $65,950. This is based on category 4 on the 2024 salary range. Placement on the salary range will be based on factors such as market condition, internal equity, candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role. Pension and group benefit plans coverage and annual vacation round out this compensation package.

To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume to Human Resources at careers@united-church.ca. Please quote job number 24-28 in your application.

Downloads

executive-assistant-jd-june-2024-awh.pdf (212.19 KB) (PDF)

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Ask An Expert

Michele — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:14:33 +0000

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 what the cost-of-living-adjustment is.

It’s kind of like a Pick-Your-Own-Adventure book. Here’s how it works:

1. You send us your questions here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z

2. We find the expert who can answer them.

3. We all tune in on Wednesday September 18th, 7-8 p.m. by Zoom here: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/89972136949

4. As many questions will be answered as can be within the allotted time. Unanswered questions will carry over to the next session, or we’ll answer them on our Regional Council Facebook group.

5. Tough questions are okay. We’ll do our best to answer them, and if we can’t on the spot, we’ll follow up with the right information.

So, pick your adventure. Will it be insurance? Or grants? Climate justice? Governance? Media relations? Government relations? Global partnerships? Or something else?

You pick. Ask your question here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z. Join us on Wednesday September 18th at 7 p.m. to get an answer in real time. Don’t have a question right now? Listeners welcome!

This session will be facilitated by: Michelle Owens

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Mission Support Grants 2025

Michele — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:01:16 +0000

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 that all necessary supporting documents have been included in your application.

If you received a grant last year, we are also asking you to provide a story about your ministry and its impact, as outlined in “Sharing Your Story” on the last page of the application form.

Send your completed application and supporting documents (ideally in a single pdf document) to me by email at JEgger@united-church.ca by 8:30 am Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Feel free to reach out to me or any of my colleagues if you have any questions:

John Egger: JEgger@united-church.ca

Kathy Douglas: KDouglas@united-church.ca

Thérèse Samuel: TSamuel@united-church.ca

Blessings on your ministry,

John Egger, Minister, Social Justice

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Welcome Mark Laird, Executive Minister

Michele — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:46:29 +0000

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

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Registration is Now Open for the Tri-Regional Spring Meeting 2024

Michele — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:11:48 +0000

Spring 2024 Tri-Regional Council Meeting

When: Friday, May 24th to Sunday, May 26th, 2024

Where: Unifor Family Education Centre, Port Elgin

Theme: Life Together

Speaker: The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, UCC Moderator In-Person

Registration:

Registration information you need to know (including accommodation costs)

Click here to register for the meeting

If you need assistance or are unable to complete the online registration form contact: Michele Petick at MPetick@United-Church.ca

Childcare available Free of Charge
Kids and Youth Programming
Kids and Youth accommodation/meals Free of Charge

Registration Deadline: April 15th, 2024

After April 15th, only Zoom registration available

A G E N D A

Friday, May 24th: 2 PM start. Friday evening The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne will speak.

Saturday, May 25th: All day. Includes Celebration of Ministries Service in the afternoon.

Sunday, May 26th: 9 AM to Noon: Includes Worship with Honouring of Retirees, Jubilands, In Memoriam, Community of Faith Life Cycle Changes

Note: Time will be designated for each individual Regional Council to meet separately. Each Regional Council will be electing their GC45 Commissioners, President Elect and slate of Executive/Commission members.

Would you like to serve on the Executive or a Commission or become the next President of the Regional Council?

If you would be willing to let your name stand as a nominee for Executive or one of our three Commissions, please complete the Expression of Interest Form by May 1, 2024.

If you would be willing to let your name stand as a nominee for President-Elect, please complete the President-Elect Nomination Form by May 1, 2024.

New for this meeting …

We will be posting Workbook materials on the website, as they become available. A complete Workbook will be made available one week prior to the meeting. So, check back often for updates.

Save the morning! Stewardship Workshop

10am – Noon on Friday morning May 24th (before the start of the Tri-Regional meeting)

You can do hard things: How to Preach on Stewardship
A workshop for ministry personnel and those who lead worship in their communities of faith.

Led by Rev. Brenna Baker, Community of Faith Stewardship Support Staff

Registration and more information coming soon. Contact Brenna at bbaker@united-church.ca with questions.

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Save the Dates: Spring 2024 Tri-Regional Council Meeting

Michele — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:19:44 +0000

Details we know so far:

Time will be designated for each individual Regional Council to meet separately. Each Regional Council will be electing their GC45 Commissioners, President Elect and slate of Executive/Commission members.

Friday May 24: 2 PM start & Friday evening The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne will speak

Saturday, May 25: All day. Includes Celebration of Ministries Service in the afternoon

Sunday, May 26: 9 AM to Noon: Includes Honouring of Retirees, Jubilands, In Memoriam, Community of Faith Life Cycle Changes

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Western Ontario Waterways Fall Online Meeting 2023

Michele — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:42:35 +0000

The Western Ontario Waterways Fall Regional Council begins at 4:00pm on Thursday September 28th online. 📣📣📣

Here is a link to meeting materials, Workbook, livestream, worship service and more. (Please refer to your registration confirmation email for the Zoom link):

https://wowrcucc.ca/events/regional-council-meeting/

This is the schedule for the sessions of the Regional Council Meeting:

WOW Fall Regional Meetings will be on ZOOM:

We Are One – Living into Right Relations

Thursday September 28th: 4:00pm-5:30pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Friday September 29th: 4:00pm-5:30pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Saturday September 30th: 9:00am-12:00pm Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sunday October 1st: World Wide Communion Regional Worship Service (transcript provided for use and Live-streamed from Centennial United Church – Stayner with President Jennifer Irving presiding from Zoom to the WOWRC YouTube Channel)

Celebration of Ministry Service, Sunday, October 1, 2023, 4 PM, Cedar Hill United Church, 241 Cedar Street, Cambridge Celebrant – Whitton Daley

Looking forward to seeing you online over the next couple of days!

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Job Posting: Executive Minister

Michele — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:46:42 +0000

Photo by: Jason Leung via Unsplash

Come and join our team!

We are hiring an Executive Minister : Antler River Watershed/Horseshoe Falls/Western Ontario Regional Councils

Click here for more details

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Update from The Presidents of Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils

Michele — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:05:59 +0000

From the Desk of the Regional Council Presidents

September, 2023

Dear ARW, HF and WOW Regional Councils,

We hope this message finds you well and having enjoyed a relaxing and restorative summer.

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of our Executive Minister, Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa.

Cheryl-Ann is currently on a three- month sabbatical, but she will be leaving us in January to begin a two-year contract offered to her by General Secretary Michael Blair. There she will become one of the staff resourcing General Council 45 and her wealth of experience and knowledge will be drawn upon in helping the wider church in its review of the new structure. We will miss her wisdom and unwavering support and care, but we know just what a valuable resource she will be in her new position at the General Council Office.

The Executive Minister position is being held by the very capable Mark Laird (Past President of WOWRC) during her sabbatical. The position will be posted by the General Council Office shortly and we ask that you hold the Search Team in your prayers.

The Regional Councils will plan an appropriate way to recognize, celebrate, and honour the contribution of Cheryl-Ann and to wish her well in her future endeavours.

Blessings,

ARWRC President Cheryl Bolton

HFRC President Lennox Scarlett

WOWRC President Jennifer Irving

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Collaborative Ministry Workshop

Michele — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:27:52 +0000

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://united-church.zoom.us/j/89103473757

Meeting ID: 891 0347 3757

Join by phone: 1- 855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free

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Registration is NOW Open for the Western Ontario Waterways Fall Regional Council Meeting

Michele — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:22:28 +0000

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Western Ontario Waterways Fall Regional Council Meeting

Michele — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:11:45 +0000

Save these Dates for the:

Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council Fall Meeting

WOW Fall Regional Meetings will be on ZOOM:

We Are One – Living into Right Relations

Thursday September 28th: 4:00pm-5:30pm, 7:00pm-9:00pmFriday September 29th: 4:00pm-5:30pm, 7:00pm-9:00pmSaturday September 30th: 9:00am-12:00pm Honouring the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSunday October 1st: World Wide Communion Regional Worship Service (transcript provided for use and hopefully live-streamed or recorded)

The agenda of our fall meeting will include discussion around the Evaluation of the Tri-Regional Governance and Staffing Model done by Bill Allen and Jenny Stephens, engagement with each of the Commissions and Remit 1 – Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization.

Those wishing to have items added to the fall meeting agenda are asked to contact President Jennifer at jennifer@ucstayner.ca

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Refugee Advisory Network (RAN)

Michele — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:01:38 +0000

Refugee Advisory Network (Tri Regional RAN) Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils are offering support and resources to Communities of Faith in their ministry of refugee sponsorship. We want to celebrate and encourage the immense contributions and dedication our church communities have provided as safe havens for vulnerable refugees around the world. We want to help support this ministry by offering connection and resources. As rewarding as this work can be, we are also aware that it requires great energy and long hours of work. There is a steep learning curve and lots of struggles to overcome but a concrete opportunity to be Christ in the world.

Helpful Links

Private Refugee Sponsorship Network ( PRSN ) https://refugeesponsornet.ca/
South London Community Centre https://london.ca/living-london/parks-facilities/community-centres/south-london-community-centre
Wesley Urban Ministries, Hamilton https://wesley.ca/
SECC, South Essex community Council. https://www.secc.on.ca/
Citizens for Public Justice https://cpj.ca/
Canadian Council for Refugees https://ccrweb.ca/en
Refugee Sponsorship Network https://refugeesponsornet.ca/
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (helpful for getting started but not so much help in problem solving once refugees are here) https://www.rstp.ca/en/

If you have questions, stories and/or needs the Refugee Advisory Network can address, please reach out to the staff support persons. Kdouglas@united-church.ca or JEgger@united-church.ca

Refugee Advisory Network ( RAN )

Introduction

The Tri Regional Refugee Advisory Network (RAN) met on June 13, 2023 for the first time. Would anyone wish to be part of a steering team for the ongoing work of Tri Regional RAN to help with continued connecting, supporting and providing resources? Contact staff Jegger@united-church.ca and/or Kdouglas@united-church.ca with interest.

Ongoing meetings of Tri Regional RAN would include check in and updates, resource sharing and mutual support. We hope to create a data base of Communities of Faith who are involved in refugee sponsorships as well.

Let us, “Talk to each other/learn from each other” (B Sheffield)

Hopes and Goals

Specific hopes that a Tri Regional Refugee Advisory Network could address:

Burn out for those doing the work of refugee sponsorship. Help with being asked ‘all the time’ to take more sponsorships. Very difficult to say ‘no’ and/or to say ‘yes’. How can we bring the needs of Refugee Sponsorship and a broader understanding and more equitable treatment of all those needing settlement to our church more effectively? The church needs to articulate and speak for better consideration to all parts of the refugee experience. Support and advocacy could be the key goals of this group.

John Egger

Partner Program Director at Five Oaks / Minister, Social Justice for Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils

Phone: 905-659-3343 | 1-833-236-0280
Extension: 2068
Email: JEgger@United-Church.ca

John was raised in Calgary. He has a Ph.D. in New Testament studies from Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto. His dissertation was on Paul’s use of the Hagar/Sarah motif in his letter to the Galatians and how it has been spun in the history of interpretation. This was a kind of case study into how biblical texts have been (i.e., can be) misread in the history of the church and the dangers thereof.

Kathy Douglas

FAITH FORMATION FOR ANTLER RIVER WATERSHED, WESTERN ONTARIO WATERWAYS AND HORSESHOE FALLS REGIONAL COUNCILS

Phone: 905-659-3343 | 1-833-236-0280
Extension: 5
Cell: 519-441-0656
Email: KDouglas@united-church.ca

Kathy works with children, youth and young adults, supporting them in various programs and faith-forming events. Many youth are nurtured into leadership roles. Kathy also works with camps and United Church Women groups.

Resources

Private Refugee Sponsorship Network (PRSN) https://refugeesponsornet.ca/ is responding to the need to connect and share experiences and resources among private groups doing refugee sponsorships in Ontario. This provincial network of 500 sponsorship groups, operates with no public funding and offers many programs and workshops that help. PRSN offer concrete help for sponsorships in the post settlement period… addressing basic needs (housing and literacy) to skills/social supports for refugees and their sponsors. Perhaps one of the most effective offering PRSN offers is a “Since you Asked” section in their newsletter. Check out their website, ask to receive their newsletter and receive invites to their webinars. https://refugeesponsornet.ca/connections/

Some settlement agencies and organizations that are also helpful:

South London Community Centre https://london.ca/living-london/parks-facilities/community-centres/south-london-community-centre
Wesley Urban Ministries, Hamilton https://wesley.ca/
SECC, South Essex community Council. https://www.secc.on.ca/
Citizens for Public Justice https://cpj.ca/
Canadian Council for Refugees https://ccrweb.ca/en
Refugee Sponsorship Network https://refugeesponsornet.ca/
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (helpful for getting started but not so much help in problem solving once refugees are here) https://www.rstp.ca/en/

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Mission Support Grants 2024

Michele — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:33:26 +0000

Photo by Unseen via Unsplash

Now accepting applications:

CLICK HERE FROM MORE INFORMATION

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Welcome John Egger!

Michele — Wed, 17 May 2023 17:45:10 +0000

Welcome New Regional Council Staff – John Egger!

Partner Program Director at Five Oaks / Minister, Social Justice

Five Oaks Executive Director, Michael Shewburg, approached the regional councils to ask if we might be interested in a joint position combining the half-time role of the Partner Program Director at Five Oaks with the half-time role of Minister, Social Justice in the regional councils. We crafted a Ministry Sharing Agreement and submitted two position descriptions for our joint search. Human Resources raised concerns; these two do not seem to fit together. By this time, Michael was on sabbatical and Acting Executive Director, Pegi Ridout, and Executive Minister, Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa, met. We agreed that what each of us wanted was a person who could invite others into a deeper experience of faith that would lead them to live differently in the world. In John Egger, newly appointed to this joint position, we believe we have found someone who can do that!

John has served numerous United Church congregations in Calgary and Toronto in a variety of youth, educational and intergenerational ministries, including intercultural experience with Centennial Japanese United Church (now Bayview) in Toronto and Taiwanese United Church of Toronto, as well as ecumenical experience working with the Anglican Church (Christ Church Calgary) and the Presbyterian Church in Canada (Varsity Acres in Calgary). These experiences gave him an appreciation for the possibilities for intercultural and transformative ministry within congregations, especially through engaged intergenerational education.

John has just concluded his home assignment duties following his return to Canada after serving four years as a Mission Co-Worker with the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea. We look forward to welcoming John among us as together we learn to share a staff person between the regional councils and Five Oaks. John has kindly agreed to start on May 26th so that he can attend the regional council meetings for Western Ontario Waterways, Horseshoe Falls and the tri-Executive meeting to receive the Evaluation Report. He will arrive in time for a meeting of the program committee of Five Oaks along with Five Oaks Annual Meeting! He’ll definitely be caught up in a flurry of events for the first few weeks!

We’re looking forward to working with John!

Want to know more about John? Check out his People in Partnership Profile. Or this episode of the It’s Your Call podcast. Or on his Blog here.

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It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Michele — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:44:50 +0000

And we are naming names! Click here for more …

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