by Michele | Sep 4, 2025 | Community, Events, Learning Opportunities, News, Regional Council, Resources, Social Justice, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada
Register Now for the Antler River Watershed Regional Council Fall Meeting
THEME: SEASONS
Online via Zoom Only
Friday October 3rd: Time 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday October 4th: Time 9:00am – 3:00pm
Good day, and with fall-like weather upon us it is a glorious day. It is hard to believe we are winding up our summer and heading into fall. Students and teachers are heading back to school, and as a retired educator, I know how they are feeling – a little nervousness, excitement, anticipation, and an unsurety of what the future holds. And as a church, we too may be feeling similarly about what the future holds. Toward 2035 is an initiative of the General Council Office predicting and planning what the United Church of Canada’s future may hold for us all. During our meeting time, we will also review some of the events of General Council 45 held in Calgary. The theme of our fall meeting will be Seasons, taken from Ecclesiastes. Won’t you join us online on Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th? Registration is open now!
Looking forward to seeing you online in October,
Richard Auckland
President, Antler River Watershed Regional Council of The United Church of Canada
REGISTER NOW: ARWRC Fall Meeting 2025
Meeting Target Dates:
Registration Opens: Thursday September 4th (no registration closing date required)
Complete Workbook and Zoom Link: Tuesday, September 23rd
Note: Meeting Information will be posted on the website as it becomes available HERE
Meeting Dates:
Friday October 3rd: 6:30pm-8:30pm Online via Zoom
Saturday October 4th: 9:00am- 3:00pm Online via Zoom
Post Meeting Feedback Survey – Monday October 6th via email
by Michele | Aug 18, 2025 | News, The United Church of Canada
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:
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Dr. Samuel V. Dansokho, Rev. Dr. John Pentland, Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, CM, and Rev. Sungmin Jung for their faithful discernment and willingness to stand for this sacred role. Your courage and leadership have blessed, and will continue to bless, the whole church.
by Michele | Jul 29, 2025 | 100th Anniversary, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, Events, Learning Opportunities, News, Regional Council, Social Justice, The United Church of Canada
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
by Michele | Jul 16, 2025 | Camps & Retreats, Children & Youth, Community, News, Regional Council, Social Justice, Staff
Kathy Douglas at Camp Bimini
Retirement Announcement: Kathy Douglas, Faith Formation Minister
With heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation, we announce the retirement of Kathy Douglas, our beloved Faith Formation Minister, after six years of dedicated service to the Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils.
Kathy has been a guiding light in the spiritual formation of countless folks across all ages. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing faith, fostering community, and walking alongside others on their spiritual journeys has left a lasting impact on all who have had the privilege to know her.
From organizing youth retreats to Palestinian marches, Kathy’s ministry has been marked by compassion, wisdom, and a deep love for Christ and the United Church of Canada community. Her legacy will live on in the lives she has touched and the seeds of faith she has helped to plant and grow.
Please join us in celebrating Kathy’s retirement and honoring her incredible contributions. Celebration of Kathy’s ministry to be announced at a later date, all will be welcome to attend and share in this joyful occasion.
Kathy, thank you for your years of faithful service. May your retirement be filled with peace, joy, and the continued blessings of God’s grace.
Kathy’s official retirement date will be December 31st, 2025.
by Michele | Jun 27, 2025 | Community, News, Regional Council, Staff, The United Church of Canada
We are pleased to announce Karlene Kimber will be joining our team as Congregational Support Minister to Antler River Watershed Regional Council. Karlene will be working part-time and starts her position with the region on September 1st! Welcome Karlene and we look forward to you joining the team in this important work.
More about Karlene:
Karlene is deeply committed to helping people and communities grow in faith, hope, and connection. She has served in a variety of ministry settings, including a two-point charge and a five-point collaborative ministry, and brings valuable experience in guiding faith communities through change with compassion, curiosity, and encouragement. Karlene is eager to learn about the unique needs of the communities of faith in our region, to walk alongside them as they explore new possibilities, and to serve the wider church in whatever ways she can. In her free time, she enjoys reading, creating art, baking, and spending time with her family.
