2024 Expression of Interest for Volunteers September

Thank you for coming forward

The nominations team of the East Central Ontario Regional Council welcomes expressions of interest for three different areas at this time. The deadline is October 1 at 11:59pm. We thank you for your interest.

Current openings

In September 2024, the following positions are available: * Council of Elders (1 name) * Formation, Nurture and Justice Team (3 names)* Nominations Team (2 names) Elections will occur at the fall meeting of the Regional Council on November 16, 2024.

Expression of Interest(s)

Council of Elders: 1 position

The executive of the ECORC is known as the Council of Elders. The Council of Elders shall have 12 members who share responsibility for overall mission and vision as established by the Regional Council. The Council of Elders meets at least six times annually, and members will serve on at least one team and be a conduit of information between the Council of Elders and the Team. The Council of Elders will elect a Speaker, who serves for a term of up to six months, a term which can be renewed for consecutive terms. Alternate Speakers may be elected. Terms are three years in length, with youth having the option of one year terms. Over the next three years strategic planning and implementation will be a significant focus and consideration of policy and policy implementation a secondary function. Ongoing is the general observance of the work of the Teams.

I am interested in a position with the Council of Elders

Experience and skills: Council of Elders

Please share a brief summary of the experience and skills you consider most relevant for this volunteer position and any other information you feel would help our discernment

Formation, Nurture and Justice Team: 3 positions

The Formation, Nurture and Justice Team shall have at least 8 members, including 5 who are elected by the ECORC. The Team meets approximately 6 times annually. The Team serves the Regional Council in areas of global and local mission partnerships, ministry with all ages, honouring and living into cultural mission and ministry and living in covenant with Mother Earth and All My Relations. This Team supports the work of the ECORC youth executive, supports the work for right relations as well as clusters and networks. This team also fosters dialogue between various levels of church governance. Terms are two or three years in length, with youth having the option of a one-year term.

I am interested in the Formation, Nurture and Justice Team

Experience and skills: Formation, Nurture and Justice Team

Please share a brief summary of the experience and skills you consider most relevant for this volunteer position and any other information you feel would help our discernment

Nominations Team: 2 positions

The Nominations Team shall have 7 members, six of whom are elected by the ECORC. The team meets as necessary leading up to ECORC meetings, or as needed by the Assembly of Elders. The Nominations Team serves the ECORC by recommending appointments and or elections to the Assembly of Elders, Teams, Forums and Task Groups as well as individuals to positions as requested by the ECORC, its Assembly of Elders or the Executive Minister; Every three years, the Nominations Team also recommends election of individuals to serve as commissioners to the General Council. Terms are two or three years in length.

I am interested in the Nominations Team

Experience and skills: Nominations Team

Please share a brief summary of the experience and skills you consider most relevant for this volunteer position and any other information you feel would help our discernment

ABOUT YOU:

The United Church of Canada is strengthened by involving a diversity of voices in its leadership. As we strive to become an intercultural and diverse church, it is helpful if we know some of the ways that members identify. Please note that answering some of these questions is voluntary. Required questions are marked with an * so you can choose for yourself.

Please indicate if there are any other identities you hold that might diversify and strengthen the church's leadership.

Each of us comes from and is shaped by a wide range of contexts and identities, including our racial and ethnic background, geographic location, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities and abilities, vocation and economic reality. Everyone is encouraged to reflect on how these gifts contribute to the perspectives and wisdom they bring to the role.

Please tell us about yourself

Please note that any questions with an * are required in order to move forward and submit the form. Thank you.

Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City Ontario Postal Code

Please choose one that applies to you:*

Congregational Designated Minister (CDM)
Designated Lay Minister (DLM)
Diaconal Minister
Lay Person
Ordained Clergy
Student Supply/Supervised Ministry Education (SME)

Are you a voting member of the East Central Ontario Regional Council?*

Yes
No

Are you a member in good standing of the East Central Ontario Regional Council or of a Community of Faith within the bounds of East Central Ontario Regional Council?*

Yes
No

Pronouns

Please share the pronouns that you use (if you are comfortable) ie. he/him, she/her, they/them

Are you under the age of 30?*

Yes
No

Please share some of your personal qualities and gifts that you would bring to the Region.

Is there anything else that you would like to share?

References

Name of Reference #1*

First Last

Phone Number of Reference #1*

Email of Reference #1*

Relationship to applicant:*

Name of Reference #2*

First Last

Phone Number of Reference #2*

Email of Reference #2*

Relationship to applicant:*

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