We are pleased to announce the hiring of Laura Black to the position of First Third Ministry Faith Formation Minister, serving the Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. Laura will begin her ministry on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. She brings a deep commitment to faith formation, collaborative leadership, and nurturing spiritual growth across diverse communities. Laura is excited to work alongside the councils, congregations, and leaders of...
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Minister First Third Ministry Faith Formation ARW/WOW/HF RCs Carlisle, ON $71,004 ‒ $80,924 Annually Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils are seeking an individual to fill the role of Minister, First Third Ministry Faith Formation on a permanent full-time basis, 35 hours per week. The Regional Council, as part of the wider United Church of Canada, is a decision-making body responsible to serve and support Communities of Faith within its bounds...
Welcome Rev. Laurie Stevenson! We are delighted to welcome Rev. Laurie Stevenson as our new Minister of Pastoral Care, beginning her ministry with us on November 3rd, 2025. Rev. Laurie brings a deep commitment to compassionate care, spiritual guidance, and community connection. Her presence will be a blessing to our region as she walks alongside ministry staff and congregations, offering support, prayer, and pastoral leadership. We look forward to the gifts she will share, the relationships...
Discernment Retreat Date: Saturday September 20, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Place: Grace UC, Hanover Cost: $25:00 Led by: Betty Pries of Credence & Co. Register Now Here - Registration Form Space is limited to 50 people. Please register early to ensure a spot. Part 1: Nurturing a Spirit of Discernment in Congregational Decision-Making Congregational discernment differs from decision-making in critical ways. When a spirit of discernment and listening for God’s leading precedes the...
Kathy Douglas at Camp Bimini Retirement Announcement: Kathy Douglas, Faith Formation Minister With heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation, we announce the retirement of Kathy Douglas, our beloved Faith Formation Minister, after six years of dedicated service to the Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. Kathy has been a guiding light in the spiritual formation of countless folks across all ages. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing faith,...
