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
The Climate Express
The Climate Express leaves on it’s journey to GC45 on Wednesday July 30th, follow along here:
https://www.polarsteps.com/ClimateExpress/19256495-climate-express
Retirement Announcement: Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas at Camp Bimini
Retirement Announcement: Kathy Douglas, Faith Formation Minister
With heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation, we announce the retirement of Kathy Douglas, our beloved Faith Formation Minister, after six years of dedicated service to the Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils.
Kathy has been a guiding light in the spiritual formation of countless folks across all ages. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing faith, fostering community, and walking alongside others on their spiritual journeys has left a lasting impact on all who have had the privilege to know her.
From organizing youth retreats to Palestinian marches, Kathy’s ministry has been marked by compassion, wisdom, and a deep love for Christ and the United Church of Canada community. Her legacy will live on in the lives she has touched and the seeds of faith she has helped to plant and grow.
Please join us in celebrating Kathy’s retirement and honoring her incredible contributions. Celebration of Kathy’s ministry to be announced at a later date, all will be welcome to attend and share in this joyful occasion.
Kathy, thank you for your years of faithful service. May your retirement be filled with peace, joy, and the continued blessings of God’s grace.
Kathy’s official retirement date will be December 31st, 2025.
