Black History Month Event
Register here now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lu2FfRocTb6yqlx2FznABw
ARWRC Spring Meeting 2025
Hybrid and In-Person
When: May 30th and 31st
Where: Grace United Church, Sarnia
More details to come as they become available.
Effective Transitional Leadership Training Course
A Unique Learning Opportunity for Lay Leaders and Ministry Personnel in ARW, HF and WOW
The Effective Transitional Leadership (ETL) Training Course has been designed by the Interim Ministry Network to support the work of ministry personnel and lay leaders in congregations experiencing change and transitions.
This training will be held on the following dates:
- March 6, 13, 20 and 27th
- Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT via Zoom
- Instructor: Pegi Ridout
This is a fantastic opportunity you to enhance your leadership skills.
What are the intended outcomes of ETL?
- understanding change theory and how to apply it in transitional times
- feeling more competent in the role of a transitional leader and facilitator for the work of your congregation
- being equipped to manage both yourself and your congregation in the midst of conflict
- practicing transitional leadership, using tools designed to guide a congregation through a transition
- applying your learnings, using case studies and reflection on your experience/knowledge
- overall, being prepared and confident to assist a congregation towards health, effectiveness, and faithfulness to its purpose/mission
The cost for this training is $75 per person – a savings of 50% off the regular price.
Registration is limited to 24 people.
Attendance at all 4 sessions is expected.
Course material and the zoom link will be provided closer to the first meeting.
Registration Closes on February 24, 2025
Payment can be made by e-Transfer to hfrc@united-church.ca or by cheque mailed to Horseshoe Falls Regional Council – PO Box 100, Carlisle, Ontario L0R 1H0
Please respond using the link to the registration form by February 24, 2025:
Register Now:
ETL Training Registration Form
This is an opportunity you do not want to miss. We look forward to your participation!
For more information about the course ETL Description and ETL and IMN FAQ
Pilgrimage of Learning Delegations
The United Church of Canada invites United Church of Canada individuals interested in learning about global partners and the Global Partnership Program to apply to the Pilgrimage of Learning initiative, comprising of 4 delegations each visiting one (1) partnership region (Latin America & the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East) between May and September, 2025.
Are you interested in engaging with global partners in their own contexts to witness first-hand the mutuality of partnership? About the rich history of Mission & Service partners, and the priorities that they are addressing?
Read more here:
https://united-church.ca/opportunities/pilgrimage-learning-delegations
Story Sharing of Faith Formation and Social Justice Outreach Activities
Is your church or ministry doing something new or exciting to grow your faith, reach out to the community, or seek justice for people or creation?
Don’t just be quiet about it! Let us know, so we can share the good news with others in the regional council.
Click to fill in the form: Story Sharing of Faith Formation, Justice and Outreach Activities – https://forms.office.com/r/cb4c1PR8Q3
God is doing so much in and through our churches. Let us celebrate and encourage one another by sharing stories of Christ’s church at work and at play.
