United Church of Canada Foundation Annual Report 2020
Category: Regional Council
Advent and Christmas Greetings from President Jane Lists! Grocery lists. “Honey-do lists.” And, at this time of the year, Christmas lists. I wonder what’s on your Christmas list or that of your children, your grandchildren and other family and friends with whom you exchange Christmas gifts. Two years ago, my theatre friends and I were sitting in the Grand Theater in London waiting for the Christmas show to begin. Barbara, who works for Canada Post was telling me about the letters that come...
Early in 2021, the Executive and Commission members of the regional council together attended the four sessions of the United Church’s racial justice training. That experience informed the spring meeting where time was devoted to Indigenous justice and anti-racism. It also informed this fall meeting where the traditional Land Acknowledgement shifted from a formula into a reflection. The title became “Reconciliation Focus” and we considered the nearest First Nations to us, the name of an...
Youth Forum at General Council 44 Delegate ApplicationApplication deadline December 15 Are you ready to lead the church into the future?! If so, why not apply to become a General Council 44 Youth Forum Delegate? And yes, SUMMER EMPLOYMENT is also part of Youth Forum at GC44! You will be paid for your participation, leadership, and dedication to General Council.General Council is the United Church of Canada's triennial business meeting where justice issues are discussed, visions are cast,...
Antler River Watershed Regional Council invites everyone to join us for the livestream of the Celebration of Ministry service on Saturday, October 30th at 7:00pm Preacher, General Secretary, Michael Blair Candidate, Karlene Kimber Communion will be celebrated on the livestream so please have the elements ready. Many thanks to Byron U.C. and their Music Director and Minister for all they are doing to host this service. https://youtu.be/lQTcG6QF2Is If you cannot join the livestream, catch the...
President Jane invites you...When? Friday, October 29 (evening) / Saturday, October 30 (morning and afternoon) Celebration of Ministry Service Guest Preacher: Rev. Michael Blair | Saturday, October 30, 2021, 7:00 pm Please bring your own Communion elements. This service will be live-streamed from Byron United Church in London. It will also be available to use on Sunday morning. Where? From the comfort of your home via Zoom link Land Acknowledgements… As with the June meeting, please be...
