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Category: Staff

Flourishing: Spend a day with the Moderator

by | 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: Spend a day with the Moderator

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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The Basics Workshop – Ministry and Personnel Committees

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

The Basics Workshop – Ministry and Personnel Committees

'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 | 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

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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Hiring Announcement: Max Watkinson, Executive Assistant

by | Sep 9, 2024 | News, Regional Council, Staff

Hiring Announcement: Max Watkinson, Executive Assistant

Dear WOW Regional Council, We are thrilled to announce that Max Watkinson (they/them) has joined our team at Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council. They bring a wealth of experience and skills to our organization and will be serving as our new Executive Assistant to the regions. Max will provide administrative support to the Executive Minister and resources and provides lead administrative support to the three executives and regional councils....

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

by | Aug 21, 2024 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Camps, Celebration of Ministry, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, Events, 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

SAVE THE DATES: WOW Regional Council Fall Meeting November 16 & 17th
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Payroll Scams: Targeting Churches and Ministry Personnel

by | Aug 21, 2024 | Community, Learning Opportunities, News, Regional Council, Resources, Staff

Payroll Scams: Targeting Churches and Ministry Personnel

This summer we have become aware of a “payroll scam” targeting ministry personnel and other staff members of churches. How the Payroll Scam works: Scammers review websites of churches and learn the positions of each staff member to understand the staff structure in an attempt to steal staff’s salary. After they get to know who the staff members are and what their role is within the church, they target a particular staff member(s) and create an email address that is very similar to the person’s...

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