PO Box 100, Carlisle, Ontario L0R 1H0 | Phone: 1-833-236-0280 | wowrc@united-church.ca

Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council

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About WOWRC

The Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council (WOWRC) came into existence on January 1, 2019.

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What We Believe

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Staff Directory

Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council Staff profiles and contact info.

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Members of the Executive  of Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council.

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  • Christmas Blessings
    The General Council Office wishes you peace and joy this Christmas season. We are now closed for the holidays and will be back at work on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
  • More than 100 Francophone Youth Attended First-Time United Church Event
    La rencontre nationale des jeunes francophones du Canada (Ré-unis) brought together young francophones from across Canada for the first time. The event was in Sherbrooke, QC, November 29‒December 1,… continue reading
  • Visit Strengthens Ties with Canadian Members of WCC
    World Council of Churches’ General Secretary hosted by the Canadian Council of Churches on visit to Canada, including a stop at the national office of The United Church of Canada
  • Moderator’s Christmas Message 2024
    The birth of the Christ Child among us changed our world forever. So, this Christmas, the Moderator invites us to look around at the signs of change and new life.
  • Elders Have Set a Path Forward for the Indigenous Church
    The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering met in Winnipeg from November 29 through December 2 for a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer.

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Christmas Greeting

Dec 20, 2023

  Today I sent an email to staff titled, "Behold I bring you good news of great joy." I acknowledged that my news did not rival that announced by the angel choir but it was good news. It is also good news for our regional councils that Rev. Mark Laird has offered...

SCAM ALERT:

Dec 19, 2023

SCAM ALERT: Some congregations have recently received a scam email demanding payment by December 31st under threat of the loss of a particular service or coverage like insurance.   Please check any such demand directly with your provider before ever transferring...

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Phone: 1-833-236-0280 ext. 0 | 905-659-3343 ext. 0

Mailing Address

Western Ontario Waterways Ontario Regional Council
PO Box 100, Carlisle
Ontario L0R 1H0

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Western Ontario Waterways Ontario Regional Council
1552 Highway #6, Waterdown
Ontario L8N 2Z7

 

 

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