Tri-Region PalNet
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)

Dementia Workshop
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30

Regional Council Staff Meeting
2026-02-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-30 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-14 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom

Biblical Grounding for Justice Seeking
2026-02-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30
Biblical Grounding for Justice Seeking- Preparing for Palm Sunday-
Join Rev. Karen Orlandi for an exploration of the Palm Sunday text through a social justice lens.
This workshop is open to all preachers and justice seekers.
Thursday Feb 26, 2026 (online by Zoom)
You can choose either the morning or the evening session (they are both the same workshop).
Morning Session: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST Register for the morning session only: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/dIQOtaqjQZGLtOPRf_RNlg
Or
Evening Session: 7:00-8:30 PM EST Register for the evening session: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/lPRBa_XKQd2KipC7QeYSdA
For more information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca

Tri-Region PalNet Workshop
2026-03-07 09:30 - 16:00
Register Here for Tri-Region PalNet Event

Clergy Gathering
2026-03-12 13:00 | Online by Zoom link
Hosted by Laurie Stevenson, Minister Pastoral Support
No Registration Required – Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83894431649?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 838 9443 1649
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tri-Region Regional Representatives Gathering
2026-03-26 14:00 | Online via Zoom
📢 Tri-Regional Regional Reps Gathering
We invite all regional representatives to join our gatherings.

🗓️ Thursday, March 26, 2026 at⏰ 2:00 PM
🎤 Guests:
Daniel Reid – Toronto United Church Council (TUCC);
Olas Ben-Wilson – GC Statistics, and
Laura Black – Minister, First Thirds Ministry & Faith Formation (ARW, HF, WOW)

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 827 3791 1619; Password: [REDACTED]

Questions? – contact your Congregational Support Minister (ARWCSM, HFCSM, WOWCSM)

Ministry and Personnel The Basics Workshop
2026-04-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom
‘The Basics’: Ministry & Personnel Committee WorkshopsOnline by Zoom, Upcoming dates:
November 4th, 7-8:30 PM
February 5th, 3-4:30 PM
April 2nd, 3-4:30 PMwith 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.

Register Now for The Basics M&P Workshop

Shared Shelves
2026-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Regional Councils Office, Hamilton

ARW UCW Annual Gathering
2026-04-18 09:00 - 15:00
Click here for more information!
Click here for registration form!

Prayerful Decision Making
2026-04-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Wednesday April 22 10:30 AM-12:00 Noon on Zoom
As Christians we pray, “Thy will be done.” But, how can we know what God’s will is?
For hundreds of years, principles and practices developed by Ignatius of Loyola have helped Christians discern what God is calling them to do and be. While we may never be 100% sure of what God wants, prayerful discernment can help us make choices that bring us as closer to the abundant life that Christ offers.
This workshop offers a basic introduction to time-tested Ignatian discernment methods. Grounded in Christian faith, spiritual discernment can help us make small and large decisions in our lives, and can even be adapted to use in groups such as church boards, working groups, families and more.
Facilitator: Rev. Thérèse Samuel, Minister, Right Relations and Social Justice. Thérèse previously completed the Jubilee Program in Spiritual Direction and is currently completing doctoral studies in Spiritual Direction. She sees value in spiritual discernment for all aspects of personal and church life, including our efforts to seek justice, love kindness and journey humbly with God.
Advance registration required:
https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/PyGErHonSHOQTyWSHj3V3A
If you have accessibility needs for online participation, or if you have any questions, please contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca

Tri-Region Regional Representatives Gathering
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 | Online via Zoom
📢 Tri-Regional Regional Reps Gathering
We invite all regional representatives to join our gatherings.

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 827 3791 1619; Password: [REDACTED]

Questions? – contact your Congregational Support Minister (ARWCSM, HFCSM, WOWCSM)

Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting
You may have seen the presentation at the Regional Councils fall meeting…you may have heard about it from a colleague or fellow congregation member…you may have seen the General Council resources for Communities of Faith…you may be asking yourself “What does this all mean?”
Please join me (Executive Minister Mark) for a time of conversation, and answering questions of what does Towards 2035 mean in your local context, and what resources are needed for us to be this group of:
resilient, inspired, diverse contextual communities of disciples
seeking to continue the story of Jesus
by embodying Christ’s presence in the world!
These sessions are open to clergy, lay reps, chairs of boards/council’s congregation members. Please register for a time at fits your schedule:
Wed April 29th 7-8:30pm
Wed May 6th 7-8:30 pm
Tues May 12th 1:30-3pm
Blessings,

Rev. Mark Laird
Executive Minister, Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada
mlaird@united-church.ca

Liaisons Gathering
2026-05-26 19:00 | Online via Zoom
Liaisons Gatherings
A time for connection, mutual support, and information sharing.
We are meeting on Tuesday May 26th from 7-8:30PM on Zoom.
For more information contact Micol Cottrell at mcottrell@united-church.ca
Register now here: https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/liaisons_gathering

Clergy Retreat - Rooted and Rising
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-05 | Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre, 1 Bethel Road, Paris, Ontario, N3L 3E3, Canada

Ministry and Personnel The Basics Workshop
2026-06-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom
‘The Basics’: Ministry & Personnel Committee WorkshopsOnline by Zoom, Upcoming dates:
https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/m_and_p_the_basics_workshop
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.

Register Now for The Basics M&P Workshop

Kids Across the Regions 2026
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06
Registration links:
Kids/youth:https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/kids_across_the_regions_2026_child
Leaders: https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/kids_across_the_regions_2026_leader
