Join us for Kathy Douglas’ Retirement Party
Introducing Laurie Stevenson, Minister of Pastoral Care to the Region
Welcome Rev. Laurie Stevenson!
We are delighted to welcome Rev. Laurie Stevenson as our new Minister of Pastoral Care, beginning her ministry with us on November 3rd, 2025.
Rev. Laurie brings a deep commitment to compassionate care, spiritual guidance, and community connection. Her presence will be a blessing to our region as she walks alongside ministry staff and congregations, offering support, prayer, and pastoral leadership.
We look forward to the gifts she will share, the relationships she will nurture, and the ways she will help us grow together in faith and care. Please join us in extending a heartfelt welcome to Rev. Laurie as she begins this meaningful journey with us.
Welcome, Rev. Laurie!
An Invitation from ARWRC President, Richard Auckland
Registration NOW OPEN for Antler River Watershed Regional Council Fall Meeting 2025
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
Click here for a Video Invitation from ARWRC President, Richard Auckland
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
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
45th Moderator of the United Church of Canada – Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath
[Photo credit: The United Church of Canada]
The United Church of Canada has a New Moderator!
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. 
