by Michele | Feb 27, 2024 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Climate Change, Community, Events, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, News, Regional Council, Resources, Right Relations, Social Justice, The United Church of Canada
For the remit vote, we are glad to hear that many of you are having conversations about the remit at your congregational meetings. Please also make sure your congregations understand that this is not something the congregation can vote on.
The remit vote must be made by the pastoral charge governing body (Board or Council) and cannot be delegated to the congregation. The Board/Council members should vote according to their own discernment. That being said, it is great for the congregation to share their thoughts before the Board/Council votes on it.
Your Pastoral Charge vote must be sent to General Council by March 31, 2024.
For links to the remit information and for educational materials go to
https://hfrcucc.ca/remit-1-establishing-an-autonomous-national-indigenous-organization/
https://wowrcucc.ca/remit-1-establishing-an-autonomous-national-indigenous-organization/
https://arwrcucc.ca/remit-1-establishing-an-autonomous-national-indigenous-organization/
For more information contact:
Minister, Right Relations and Social Justice: Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca
Minister, Social Justice: John Egger jegger@united-church.ca
by Michele | Jan 18, 2024 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Camps & Retreats, Climate Change, Community, Events, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunity, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Mission & Service, News, Pastoral Relations, Regional Council, Resources, Right Relations, Social Justice, The United Church of Canada, UCW
Details we know so far:
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.
Friday May 24: 2 PM start & Friday evening The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne will speak
Saturday, May 25: All day. Includes Celebration of Ministries Service in the afternoon
Sunday, May 26: 9 AM to Noon: Includes Honouring of Retirees, Jubilands, In Memoriam, Community of Faith Life Cycle Changes
by Michele | Nov 27, 2023 | Community, Events, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, News, Regional Council, Resources, Right Relations, Social Justice
Register Now
Prepare to Vote:
Remit Q&A Session (Online)
with Thérèse Samuel and John Egger
Wednesday January 17, 2024 7:00-8:30 PM
For Pastoral Charges
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here to register.
Please prepare and submit your questions in advance:
PREPARE for the Q&A Session:
We ask that all participants have previously participated in an education workshop or have listened to/watched the half-hour Remit Foundations video.
Please click this link to look at this information sheet
An additional information sheet will be available before the workshop.
The facilitators will present responses to questions received by 9:00 AM January 16th using the form.
There will also be time for discussion and additional questions.
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS: Please click here to send your questions in advance.
Please DO NOT send questions by email.
For information contact
Thérèse Samuel TSamuel@united-church.ca or
John Egger JEgger@united-church.ca
Presented by Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils
by Michele | Oct 17, 2023 | Community, Events, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunity, Mission & Service, News, Regional Council, Resources, Right Relations, Social Justice, Staff, The United Church of Canada
by Michele | Sep 20, 2023 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Camps & Retreats, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, Events, Fundraiser, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Mission & Service, News, Pastoral Relations, Regional Council, Resources, Right Relations, Social Justice, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada, UCW
Photo by Jason Leung via Unsplash
Come and join our team!
We are hiring an Executive Minister : Antler River Watershed/Horseshoe Falls/Western Ontario Regional Councils
Click here for more details
by Michele | Sep 12, 2023 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Camps & Retreats, Children & Youth, Community, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Mission & Service, News, Pastoral Relations, Regional Council, Resources, Right Relations, Social Justice, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada, Volunteer
From the Desk of the Regional Council Presidents
September, 2023
Dear ARW, HF and WOW Regional Councils,
We hope this message finds you well and having enjoyed a relaxing and restorative summer.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of our Executive Minister, Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa.
Cheryl-Ann is currently on a three- month sabbatical, but she will be leaving us in January to begin a two-year contract offered to her by General Secretary Michael Blair. There she will become one of the staff resourcing General Council 45 and her wealth of experience and knowledge will be drawn upon in helping the wider church in its review of the new structure. We will miss her wisdom and unwavering support and care, but we know just what a valuable resource she will be in her new position at the General Council Office.
The Executive Minister position is being held by the very capable Mark Laird (Past President of WOWRC) during her sabbatical. The position will be posted by the General Council Office shortly and we ask that you hold the Search Team in your prayers.
The Regional Councils will plan an appropriate way to recognize, celebrate, and honour the contribution of Cheryl-Ann and to wish her well in her future endeavours.
Blessings,
ARWRC President Cheryl Bolton
HFRC President Lennox Scarlett
WOWRC President Jennifer Irving
