Category: Resources

Federal Election Resources

by Michele | Apr 8, 2025 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, News, Resources, Social Justice, The United Church of Canada

Faith in action: the 2025 federal election and the United Church This resource includes links to workshops and resources, and will be updated and re-posted weekly until the election. As faith communities, and registered charities, we don’t promote or critique only one party. We address all of them, we focus on their social policies, and we expect accountability of all of them. Below are some suggested principles and resources to help people of faith engage the federal election process. ...

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Effective Transitional Leadership Training Course

by Michele | Jan 21, 2025 | Community, Events, Learning Opportunities, News, Regional Council, Resources, The United Church of Canada

A Unique Learning Opportunity for Lay Leaders and Ministry Personnel in ARW, HF and WOW The Effective Transitional Leadership (ETL) Training Course has been designed by the Interim Ministry Network to support the work of ministry personnel and lay leaders in congregations experiencing change and transitions. This training will be held on the following dates: March 6, 13, 20 and 27th Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT via Zoom Instructor: Pegi Ridout This is a fantastic opportunity you to enhance your...

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Flourishing: Spend a day with the Moderator

by Michele | Jan 10, 2025 | 100th Anniversary, Affirming, Anti-Racism, Camps, Children & Youth, CHURCHx, Climate Change, Community, Events, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Mission & Service, News, Pastoral Relations, Regional Council, Resources, Social Justice, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada, UCW, Worship

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...

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A Gift for the Season! Free Resource

by Michele | Nov 13, 2024 | Advent, Community, Learning Opportunities, News, Regional Council, Resources, Worship

Free Resource for an Advent Small Group Study We are offering every Community of Faith a gift this Advent season! By means of a regional subscription you can access an Advent Small Group Study created by: The Prayer Bench entitled Advent Longing We hope this will be a gift for busy ministers and lay leaders in this Advent season who want a faith formation opportunity for their community of faith. This Advent Small Group Study invites participants to nurture longing as a powerful spiritual gift...

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The Basics Workshop – Ministry and Personnel Committees

by Michele | Sep 23, 2024 | Events, Learning Opportunities, News, Pastoral Relations, Resources, Staff

'The Basics': Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshops Online by Zoom, Upcoming dates: October 3rd, December 5th, February 6th, April 3rd 2-4pm with Micol Cottrell, Minister, Pastoral Relations Ordered ministers and designated lay ministers while in paid accountable ministry positions are office holders within The United Church of Canada. While there may be elements similar to employment, the essential nature of the relationship is a covenant. ~ Statement on Ministry in The United Church...

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Ask An Expert – Answer Session

by Michele | Sep 16, 2024 | Community, Events, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Learning Opportunities, News, Online Gathering, Regional Council, Resources, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada

Ask An Expert - Answer Session: ❓❓❓ Join us on Wednesday evening for a special one hour Zoom event. Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 from 7-8pm We've been asked some great questions over the summer, come and hear the answers! 👂👂👂 Some of the experts include Mark Laird, Executive Minister, Brenna Baker, Community of Faith Stewarship Support and hosted by Rev. Michelle Owens. All welcome to attend on Zoom at this link...

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Category: Resources

Federal Election Resources

Effective Transitional Leadership Training Course

Flourishing: Spend a day with the Moderator

A Gift for the Season! Free Resource

The Basics Workshop – Ministry and Personnel Committees

Ask An Expert – Answer Session

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