Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council News

United Church of Canada News

• Ministry with Children and Youth March 27, 2020
   A message from the Moderator and resources for those who minister with children and youth.
• Clarification: Ontario churches CAN stream worship from their buildings March 26, 2020
   Clarification: Ontario churches CAN stream worship from their buildings. This modifies the advice we gave on March 25.
• “We Are All Relatives” March 26, 2020
  The National Indigenous Elders Council has offered the whole church its wisdom and assurance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Closure of Church Buildings in Ontario March 25, 2020
  In Ontario, church buildings (other than some community services that may fall under the social services category) have not been named as essential, so Ontario church buildings must be closed. We interpret this as not allowing even a small number of people in the church to provide virtual worship.   
• Supporting Staff through the Pandemic March 23, 2020
  With in-person worship being suspended and rental incomes stopped, some communities of faith may be faced with financial concerns Before making any decis.ions about staffing, please contact your regional council to explore options.