SAVE THE DATES – ARW Regional Council Fall Meeting October 25 & 26th
Ask An Expert
We’re trying something new. We’re introducing an Ask An Expert series in partnership with the General Council Office. You ask the questions, and we’ll provide the expertise.
Who are the experts? Well, it depends on the topic and staff availability.
Maybe you want to know more about the insurance partnership between the GCO and Communities of Faith. Or what you do when the local newspaper calls (or when you want to get a good story out). Or what the new government relations officer does. Or what the cost-of-living-adjustment is.
It’s kind of like a Pick-Your-Own-Adventure book. Here’s how it works:
1. You send us your questions here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z
2. We find the expert who can answer them.
3. We all tune in on Wednesday September 18th, 7-8 p.m. by Zoom here: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/89972136949
4. As many questions will be answered as can be within the allotted time. Unanswered questions will carry over to the next session, or we’ll answer them on our Regional Council Facebook group.
5. Tough questions are okay. We’ll do our best to answer them, and if we can’t on the spot, we’ll follow up with the right information.
So, pick your adventure. Will it be insurance? Or grants? Climate justice? Governance? Media relations? Government relations? Global partnerships? Or something else?
You pick. Ask your question here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z. Join us on Wednesday September 18th at 7 p.m. to get an answer in real time. Don’t have a question right now? Listeners welcome!
This session will be facilitated by: Michelle Owens
Mission Support Grants 2025
Mission Support Grants 2025
The Discipleship and Justice Commission for your region is now welcoming applications for the 2025 Mission Support granting cycle.
Application forms can be found under “resources” on your regional council’s website. Please use the 2025 form and include all relevant information, even if it was included in previous applications.
Quick Link here: https://arwrcucc.ca/mission-support-grants/
This year we have also included a checklist to help you ensure that all necessary supporting documents have been included in your application.
If you received a grant last year, we are also asking you to provide a story about your ministry and its impact, as outlined in “Sharing Your Story” on the last page of the application form.
Send your completed application and supporting documents (ideally in a single pdf document) to me by email at JEgger@united-church.ca by 8:30 am Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Feel free to reach out to me or any of my colleagues if you have any questions:
John Egger: JEgger@united-church.ca
Kathy Douglas: KDouglas@united-church.ca
Thérèse Samuel: TSamuel@united-church.ca
Blessings on your ministry,
John Egger, Minister, Social Justice
Remit 1 has Passed
Dear Elders and members of the National Indigenous Council,
We are writing to let you know that Remit 1 has passed. All 16 regional councils, the National Indigenous Council, and 80% of pastoral charges participated in this vote on establishing an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church of Canada. This includes 81% of active Indigenous pastoral charges.
This news will be posted on the United Church and General Council 44 websites and shared on social media this morning. We will also be posting the NIC’s statement as prepared this past weekend, and included below.
The final breakdown of votes will be shared tomorrow, April 10. Again, we will share those numbers with you first, before they are shared with the rest of the church.
Murray and Sara
Statement from the National Indigenous Council on the Results of Remit 1: Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization
We, the National Indigenous Council, are a diverse group of Indigenous Peoples, rooted in distinct innate values and wisdom. We:
- Carry a common vision and dream
- Respect everyone’s story
- Care for one another
- Uphold community
- Build positive relationships.
We thank our Ancestors and All Our Relations who have brought us to this moment.
We are all Spirit first.
The work of Right Relations continues.
We commit to moving forward together in a good way.
Thank you
Welcome Mark Laird, Executive Minister
Welcome Mark Laird, Executive Minister to Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils and a Lenten message. Send messages of welcome to MLaird@United-Church.ca
Registration is Now Open for the Tri-Regional Spring Meeting 2024
When: Friday, May 24th to Sunday, May 26th, 2024
Where: Unifor Family Education Centre, Port Elgin
Theme: Life Together
Speaker: The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, UCC Moderator In-Person
Registration:
Registration information you need to know (including accommodation costs)
If you need assistance or are unable to complete the online registration form contact: Michele Petick at MPetick@United-Church.ca
- Childcare available Free of Charge
- Kids and Youth Programming
- Kids and Youth accommodation/meals Free of Charge
Registration Deadline: April 15th, 2024
After April 15th, only Zoom registration available
A G E N D A
Friday, May 24th: 2 PM start. Friday evening The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne will speak.
Saturday, May 25th: All day. Includes Celebration of Ministries Service in the afternoon.
Sunday, May 26th: 9 AM to Noon: Includes Worship with Honouring of Retirees, Jubilands, In Memoriam, Community of Faith Life Cycle Changes
Note: Time will be designated for each individual Regional Council to meet separately. Each Regional Council will be electing their GC45 Commissioners, President Elect and slate of Executive/Commission members.
Would you like to serve on the Executive or a Commission or become the next President of the Regional Council?
If you would be willing to let your name stand as a nominee for Executive or one of our three Commissions, please complete the Expression of Interest Form by May 1, 2024.
If you would be willing to let your name stand as a nominee for President-Elect, please complete the President-Elect Nomination Form by May 1, 2024.
New for this meeting …
We will be posting Workbook materials on the website, as they become available. A complete Workbook will be made available one week prior to the meeting. So, check back often for updates.
Save the morning! Stewardship Workshop
10am – Noon on Friday morning May 24th (before the start of the Tri-Regional meeting)
You can do hard things: How to Preach on Stewardship
A workshop for ministry personnel and those who lead worship in their communities of faith.
Led by Rev. Brenna Baker, Community of Faith Stewardship Support Staff
Registration and more information coming soon. Contact Brenna at bbaker@united-church.ca with questions.
