Expression of Interest
Are you a minister or member of a community of faith in Western Ontario Waterways?
Would you like to connect with others to discover how we are living out our call to be the church?
Would you be willing to share your gifts, skills and experiences to support other communities of faith?
Do you want to be part of transforming our church and making a difference in the world?
Express your interest in serving on a commission or executive for our regional council today. Regional Council Representatives and Clergy are encouraged to consider serving as a pastoral charge supervisor or liaison. (Training is provided.)
Volunteers needed include:
5 members at large of the Executive (one of which is reserved for youth or young adult)
1 Indigenous Rep
Note: Commissions require a minimum of seven members and can have a maximum of 12 members, at least one-third of which are ministry personnel and one-third are lay.
To fill our commissions we need:
5 members of the Congregational Support Commission
The Congregational Support Commission carries primary responsibility for the relationship between communities of faith and the regional council, and their partnership on matters requiring a decision by both the community of faith and the regional council, other than the pastoral relationship.
5 members of the Discipleship and Justice Commission
The purpose of the Discipleship and Justice Commission is to provide information, education and opportunities for communities of faith and their members to deepen faith and strengthen service and witness.
3 members of the Pastoral Relations Commission
The Pastoral Relations Commission carries responsibility for the formation and nurturing of healthy pastoral relationships and the equipping and licencing of lay worship leaders.
7 to 12 members of the Student and Candidate Support Network
The Student Candidate Support Network’s responsibility is to provide opportunities to build relationships with individuals on the candidacy path
Note: Commissions require a minimum of seven members and can have a maximum of 12 members, at least one-third of which are ministry personnel and one-third are lay.
Details regarding Executive and Commissions can be found in the Governance Handbook.
Expressions of Interest can be made here:
Expression of Interest