Antler River Watershed Regional Council

Kids Across the Regions 2024
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-08 | Camp Bimini, 3180 Perth Road, St. Paul’s, Ontario, N0K 1V0, Canada
Camp Bimini, St. Paul’s, Ontario (Google map)
Kids Across the Regions is a fun, faith-filled weekend for children (in grades 4-8) from across the three regional councils of Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls of The United Church of Canada!
Please note: your GPS and/or Google Maps will not lead you to the camp! Download a Camp Map and Directions, Participant Letter, Permission Form and Packing List.
These are also attached in the Confirmation Email once you submit your registration.
Knowing that families have different financial realities, we offer a Voluntary Three-Tier Pricing System. Participants can choose the tier that is most suitable for their family: $50, $60, $70 (closest to actual cost). There is no cost for Leaders.
Payment is by E-Transfer to hfrc@united-church.ca.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 24th Your application, signatures & payment are required to complete your registration. If you don’t receive a Confirmation Email after submitting the registration form please call Kathy Douglas at 519-441-0656 to confirm we have received your registration.
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Event Leader Registration

Child Participant Registration

The Day of Fellowship - Horseshoe Falls
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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Save the Date:
The Day of Fellowship will launch us into the year long Centenary Celebration of the United Church with Greetings from General Secretary, The Rev. Michael Blair.
Renewal and Transformation … A Season of Hope
The day will begin with Gathering at 10:00am
Morning service 10:30am – 12:00 noon
Lunch Break 12:00 noon – 1:00pm
Afternoon Session from 1-2:30pm (cultural expressions from around the region).

Music Ministry - Celebrating Pride Month
2024-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Online via Zoom

'The Basics': Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshops
2024-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom
‘The Basics’: Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshops
Online by Zoom, Spring 2024 dates:
February 15th 2-4pm, March 19th 7-9pm, May 8th 2-4pm and June 25th 7-9pm
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.

Regional Council Staff Meeting
2024-06-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-17 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) and 1 more date | Online via Zoom

Rendez-Vous 2024 - Audacious Hope
2024-07-03 - 2024-07-06
Youth, Young Adults, and Those Who Lead Them:

Save the Date!

Audacious Hope
July 3-6, 2024, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

Brought to you by the Rendez-vous team of The United Church of Canada and the LIFT team of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.

More information soon!

#UCCan #AudaciousHope2024

ARW Online Clergy Gathering
2024-07-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom

HF Online Clergy Gathering
2024-07-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom

WOW Online Clergy Gathering
2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom

ARW - UCW Summer Event - Go Make a Difference
2024-07-20 09:45 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Rd E, London, Ontario, N5X 3Z8, Canada
Click here for: Registration Form
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Curriculum Round Table
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:15, 2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Toronto) | Online via Zoom
“We Are Not Alone” in Children and Youth Ministry.
What are your plans for children’s ministry this fall? Are you wondering about curriculum options? Do you want to connect, share, and learn from others in the field? Then don’t miss our Curriculum Round Table webinar!
To register or for more information, contact:
Kdouglas@united-church.ca Kathy Douglas (she/her): Faith Formation Minister, ARW, HF, WOW Regional Councils
Shull@united-church.ca Sharon Hull (she/her) Minister for Spiritual Nurture, Respectful Relationships and Justice with All Ages, East Central Ontario Regional Council
Sredden@united-church.ca Shawn Redden (she/her): Justice and Faith Formation Minister, Canadian Shield & Shining Waters Regional Councils

Sue's Retirement Party
2024-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Regional Councils Office, Hamilton
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

Ask An Expert
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online via Zoom
We’re trying something new. We’re introducing an Ask An Expert series in partnership with the General Council Office. You ask the questions, and we’ll provide the expertise.
Who are the experts? Well, it depends on the topic and staff availability.
Maybe you want to know more about the insurance partnership between the GCO and Communities of Faith. Or what you do when the local newspaper calls (or when you want to get a good story out). Or what the new government relations officer does. Or what the cost-of-living-adjustment is.
It’s kind of like a Pick-Your-Own-Adventure book. Here’s how it works:
1. You send us your questions here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z
2. We find the expert who can answer them.
3. We all tune in on Wednesday September 18th, 7-8 p.m. by Zoom here: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/89972136949
4. As many questions will be answered as can be within the allotted time. Unanswered questions will carry over to the next session, or we’ll answer them on our Regional Council Facebook group.
5. Tough questions are okay. We’ll do our best to answer them, and if we can’t on the spot, we’ll follow up with the right information.
So, pick your adventure. Will it be insurance? Or grants? Climate justice? Governance? Media relations? Government relations? Global partnerships? Or something else?
You pick. Ask your question here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z. Join us on Wednesday September 18th at 7 p.m. to get an answer in real time. Don’t have a question right now? Listeners welcome!
This session will be facilitated by: Michelle Owens

Tri-Regional Representatives Gathering
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Join together with Regional Reps from across the Tri-Regions.
Thursday September 26, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM
We will be spending time on:

Getting to know each other
Orientation to the Regional Rep Role
Questions
Open discussion

Please send any questions ahead of time to John Neff
Join Zoom Meeting
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/82045257636?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 820 4525 7636
Password: [REDACTED]

Ministry and Personnel The Basics Workshop
2024-10-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Online via Zoom
‘The Basics’: Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshops
Online by Zoom, Upcoming dates:
October 3rd, December 5th, February 6th, April 3rd
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.

HF Regional Council Fall Meeting (online)
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-05 | Online via Zoom
Fall 2024 Meeting

HFRC Fall Meeting (online): October 4-5, 2024
Celebration of Ministries: To be confirmed

ARW Regional Council Fall Meeting (online)
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-26 | Online via Zoom
Fall 2024 Meeting

ARWRC Fall Meeting (online): October 25-26, 2024
Celebration of Ministries: To be confirmed

Advent/Christmas Round Table - Planning for All Ages
2024-11-04 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Toronto) | Online via Zoom
