by Michele | Jan 10, 2025 | 100th Anniversary, Anti-Racism, Camps & Retreats, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, Events, 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
Flourishing: Antler River, Western Ontario Waterways, and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils
Spend a day with the Moderator, engaging in reflection and energizing activities towards dream-oriented actions for our churches and communities.
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (local time).
9:00am -9:30am Registration and coffee/tea
9:30am – Welcome and Introductions
In person
Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford, ON N5A 6N4
All around the world – from universities to the United Nations, from corporations to community organizations – people are talking about flourishing. Rooted in belonging, flourishing means living with purpose and joy, and bringing bold collaborative solutions to our world’s challenges.
The Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, wants to bring that conversation to The United Church of Canada. She invites us to connect to one another in hope, with a deep conviction by a belief that, despite all the challenges of church life in this day and age, we can move from despair to transformation – from languishing to flourishing.
Is your church flourishing?
(Perhaps that’s the wrong question.)
Is your church contributing to the flourishing of your community?
How might we truly be a flourishing church in the world? How might we live in deep spirituality, bold discipleship and daring justice, linked from coast to coast to coast in ministry that transforms us and the world around us?
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Flourishing Workshop
by Michele | Sep 23, 2024 | Learning Opportunity, News, Pastoral Relations, Resources, Staff
‘The Basics’: Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshops
Online by Zoom, Upcoming dates: October 3rd, December 5th, February 6th, April 3rd
2-4pm with Micol Cottrell, Minister, Pastoral Relations
Ordered ministers and designated lay ministers while in paid accountable ministry positions are office holders within The United Church of Canada. While there may be elements similar to employment, the essential nature of the relationship is a covenant.
~ Statement on Ministry in The United Church of Canada (2012)
New members are often elected to the vital Ministry & Personnel Committee near the start of the year, although M&P Committee membership can change for many other reasons throughout the year.
The Basics will help a new member learn the essentials of this crucial role. More experienced members of M&P Committees are invited to take this workshop as a refresher with their team, and keep up with changing United Church practices and policies. This workshop is open to members from Western Ontario Waterways, Antler River Watershed and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils!
Please Note: each member of your M&P Committee attending this workshop is required to register.
In your Confirmation Email, you will receive the Zoom link and material in preparation for the meeting to make the most of our time together. If you have questions about the content, please email Micol Cottrell, Minister, Pastoral Relations, at MCottrell@united-church.ca, or better yet, write down the questions to bring with you.
by Michele | Sep 16, 2024 | Community, Events, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Learning Opportunity, News, Regional Council, Resources, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada
Ask An Expert – Answer Session:
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Join us on Wednesday evening for a special one hour Zoom event.
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 from 7-8pm
We’ve been asked some great questions over the summer, come and hear the answers! 👂👂👂
Some of the experts include Mark Laird, Executive Minister, Brenna Baker, Community of Faith Stewarship Support and hosted by Rev. Michelle Owens.
by Michele | Sep 9, 2024 | News, Regional Council, Staff
Dear ARW Regional Council,
We are thrilled to announce that Max Watkinson (they/them) has joined our team at Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council. They bring a wealth of experience and skills to our organization and will be serving as our new Executive Assistant to the regions.
Max will provide administrative support to the Executive Minister and resources and provides lead administrative support to the three executives and regional councils. They also are the person to contact with any questions regarding marriage license registration and policy.
Max will begin working full-time with the tri-regional staff team on Monday September 16th, 2024.
Join us in welcoming Max to the regional team!
More about Max:
Max has spent most of their professional life working in administration. Most recently, they served as the Office Administrator for Silver Spire United Church in St. Catharines. They’re an avid reader, hiker and volunteer. Max looks forward to growing their knowledge about the wider church and serving in any way they can.
by Michele | Aug 2, 2024 | Community, Events, News, Regional Council, Staff
All invited to celebrate the retirement of ARW, HF, WOW Regional Councils Executive Assistant, Susan Duliban on Friday September 6th from 1 to 3pm at the Regional Council Office 1552 Hwy 6, Waterdown, ON L8N 2Z7 or via Zoom at this link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81252105843
