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...
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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...
Hello, my name is Rev. Rebekah Duncan. I am currently the president of Western Ontario Waterways. Thank you so much for trusting me with this position. It’s been a long journey, from finding passion for faith through my parents and youth forum (Maritime Conference), to gaining support through mentors such as the late Rev. D’Thea Webster, Rev. Neil Parker, Rev. Michael Kooiman, Rev. Sarah Giles, and the many talented and called classmates and professors I had at the Atlantic School of Theology....
[Photo credit: The United Church of Canada] The United Church of Canada has a New Moderator! A huge congratulations to Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, who has been elected as the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada on the third ballot! Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, nominated by Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council, brings deep faith, visionary leadership, and a pastoral heart for the whole church. Learn more about our new Moderator here:...
The Climate Express leaves on it's journey to GC45 on Wednesday July 30th, follow along here: https://www.polarsteps.com/ClimateExpress/19256495-climate-express
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...
