A to Z Resources

A

Accessibility Policy & Training Template
A Template that can be Adapted
by Communities of Faith
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Amalgamation Agreement Template
A Sample Agreement that can
be Adapted as Needed
(from Congregational Support
           Toolkits)

Amalgamating – Steps for Beginning Well
Step by Step Information for
Communities of Faith that are
Amalgamating
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Appointments Policy
Supply Appointments and
Appointments
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Approval Process for Covid-19 Related Funds
Sources of Emergency Financing Available
to Pastoral Charges and Communities of Faith
(from Covid-19 Pandemic Resources)

B

C

CEBA Reporting Form
The Canada Emergency
Business Account Reporting
(from Covid-19 Pandemic Resources)

Checklist for Reopening
Suggestions and Things to
Consider when Reopening
for Communities of Faith to
be Accompanied by
Frequent Consultation with
the Local Public Health Unit
(from Covid-19 Pandemic Resources)

ChurchHub.ca
A Process to Search for
Calls and Appointments
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

ChurchHub – How to Enter Your Information
Instructions for Updating
Information on ChurchHub
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

ChurchHub – How to Upload Your Files
Instructions for Updating
Information on ChurchHub
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

ChurchHub-Cheat-Sheet
A Sheet to Become Familiar
with how to Add or Access
Ministry Profile and Search
Information
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Congregational Property Transactions
A Guide to Property Transactions
for Communities of Faith
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Connex Xtra: Contract or Part-time Employee
Supplement To CONNEX 34
MARCH 2013

Considerations Before Making Financial Decisions
A Checklist is Designed to Help
Congregations Identify Resources
(from Covid-19 Pandemic Resources)

Cooperative Strategizing Rental & Lease Information
A Resource to Help in Strategizing
with your External Users
in the Wake of Covid-19
(from Covid-19 Pandemic Resources)

Copyright Guide for Congregations
Information Related to use of
Music in Live-Streaming Worship
(from Emergency Plan)

Covenant Instructions
Creating your own Covenant
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

A Covenant of Mutual Commitment
A Covenant Template
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

COVID-19 Page
Tips and Resources for Members
and Congregations During
the COVID-19 Pandemic
(from Emergency Plan)

D

Demographics Worksheet
Asks the Questions, “Who are we”
and “Who are our Neighbours”
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Disbanding – Asset Disbursement Form
A Form for Disbanding,
Information and Asset Disbursement
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Disbanding – Information and Asset Disbursement Form Instructions
Information About the Process of Disbanding
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Disbanding – Steps for Closing Well
Step by Step Information
for Communities of Faith
that are Disbanding
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

E

Emergency Plan
A Resource to Plan Ahead for
Contingencies that may Arise
in the wake of COVID-19
(from Emergency Plan)

F

Faith Communities and COVID-19
Page that Offers Resources,
Links and News in the Wake
of COVID-19
(from Emergency Plan)

 Finances and COVID-19
Keeping Congregational Finances
on Track During the Pandemic
(from Emergency Plan)

Financial Viability Worksheet
A Tool to Assess Current and
Future Financial Well-Being for
Planning Purposes
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Flourishing: A Study of United Methodist Clergy in North Carolina
A Report to Help Clergy
Maintain Good Mental Health
(from Pastoral Support)

G

Governance Handbook ARW, February 2023

Grant Writing Opportunities: The United Church of Canada Foundation & The United Church of Canada
A Resource Listing Grants Opportunities and Details
(from Grant Writing Information)

General Council or General Council Executive – Proposal Template
GCE new Proposal Template – Regions

H   I   J   K

Hope Council

Investment in Leaders Fund Application
A Resource To Provide
Both Ministry Personnel
and Lay Leaders with Financial Assistance.
Also Available in rtf and doc Formats.
(from Leaders Fund Grants)

L

Leaders Fund Application
A Resource to Provide Both Ministry Personnel
and Lay Leaders with Financial Assistance

Licensed Lay Worship Leader Lists
Contact: Micol Cottrell – Minister, Pastoral Relations

Liturgy for Regional Covenanting Service
 Service Celebrating the Covenant
Between Antler River
Watershed Regional Council
and Community of Faith
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Living Faith Story Example from Pastoral Relations Liaison handbook
A Template to Develop a Living Faith Story

Living Faith Story Categories Worksheet
A Description of your Ministry
that will Assist with
Writing a Position Description
and Reviewing Applications
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Living Faith Story Worksheet
A Statement of your Current
Ministry Objectives and Goals
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

LLWL-Handbook
A Resource to Provide Information and Guidance
on How to Support the Preparation of
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders

LLWL Policy and Guidelines Handbook
A Licensed Lay Worship Leaders
Resource
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

LLWL Resource Team Policy
A Licensed Lay Worship
Leaders Resource
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

M

Maintaining the Historic Roll – Manual
Information and Practices Related
to Maintaining the Historic Roll
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Manse Information Worksheet
Information about the Manse
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

The Manual, 2023

Marriage Licence Registration Policy and Guidelines Handbook
See Webpage for Governing
Official and Requirements
(from Pastoral Support
           Toolkits)

Ministry Sharing Information
An Overview of Ministry Sharing
with Examples, Benefits
and Considerations
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

2021 Mission Support Grants
Application for Mission Support Grants
(from Mission Support Grants)

M&P Committees: Policy, Procedures and Practices
Basic Tools for the Ministry
and Personnel Committee
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

M&P Committees Resources
Basic Tools for the Ministry
and Personnel Committee
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Music License
One Licensing
Offering Reduced/Extended
License Until April 15, 2020
(from Emergency Plan)

N

O

Offering Recommendations
Return to Physical Worship and the Offering
(from Covid-19 Pandemic Resources)

Online Worship Map
A Map of Sunday Morning
Online Worship
(from Emergency Plan)

Online Worship
Add your Online Worship
to your National Listing
(from Emergency Plan)

Online Worship Technology
Tips on Technology,
Music Copyright, and More
(from Emergency Plan)

Online Worship and Where to Find it
A Resource to Find
Online Worship
(from Emergency Plan)

P

Pandemic: How to Hold Meetings
A Resource to Help Hold
Meetings in the Wake of Covid-19
(from Covid-19 Pandemic Resources)

Pandemic Response Bridging Loan, Regional Council Requirements for UCC – Form

Pastoral Charge Supervisor Handbook
An Overview of the Responsibilities
of a Pastoral Charge Supervisor
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Pastoral Letter
A Letter to Ministers and Congregations
from General Secretary Nora Sanders.
(from Emergency Plan)

Pastoral Relations: Community of Faith
Resources for Liaisons
and Communities of Faith
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Pastoral Relations: Congregational Designated Ministers
This Resource Expands on the
Policy Found under I.1.11
“Lay Ministry” in The Manual
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Pastoral Relations: Regional Council Liaisons
A Resource for Liaisons to
Help Train and Guide
Communities of Faith in the
New Pastoral Relations Process
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Pastoral Relations Resources: Community of Faith
Provides Additional Tools for
a Community of Faith in
the Pastoral Relations Process
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Pastoral Relations: Supporting the Pastoral Relationship
Basic Tools for the Ministry
and Personnel Committee
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Personal Information Privacy Policy Guide
A Guide Template
that can be used by
Communities of Faith
for Compliance with
Government Regulations
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Personal Information Privacy Policy Template
A Template that can be used by
Communities of Faith for
Compliance with Government
Regulations
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Profile Cover Page / Living Faith Story
Identifying Information
and Record of Approvals
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Profile Preparation
Instructions for Completing
the Profile Worksheets
and Living Faith Story
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Property Policy
Details of the Disbursement
of Funds Following
Amalgamation and Disbanding
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Property Resolution – Trustees
Template to Request Approval
from the Covenant Commission
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

Public Health Agency of Canada
The Government of Canada’s
Most up-to-date Information
(from Emergency Plan)

Pulpit Supply Lists
Contact Micol Cottrell Minister, Pastoral Relations

Q

R

Real Property Worksheet
A Record of Property
(from Congregational Support
Toolkits)

GC42-2015 Record of Proceedings

Rental & Lease Information
Cooperative Strategizing
In the Wake of COVID-19

Restorative Care Roadmap
Basic Tools for the Ministry
and Personnel Committee
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

Restricted Funds Use
A Resource to Access Restricted
Funds in Wake of Covid-19
(from Covid-19 Pandemic Resources)

Retirement and Pastoral Relations
A Resource to Guide Pastoral
Relations and Retirement
(from Pastoral Relations Toolkits)

RingCentral Cloud Communications
Video Meetings Free
until June 15, 2020
(from Emergency Plan)