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Dear Friends in Christ,

You are invited to attend our upcoming Annual Fall Hybrid Business Meeting, a special gathering dedicated to worship, reflection, and vital church business. This year’s theme, “Anchored in Hope,” reminds us of the steadfast hope that sustains and guides us in our shared mission as we continue building on the Spirit of “We have this Hope” from our spring meeting this past May.

Join us on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at The Alderville Community Centre located at 8913 County Road 45, Alderville as we come together to celebrate our journey, discuss important initiatives, and look forward with hope and purpose. Your participation is essential as we continue to serve our communities and uphold the values that unite us. Doors open for registration and social time at 9:00am with our meeting beginning at 10am till approximately 5:00pm. 

Saturday morning, we will have a Covenanting Service between ECORC, Rev. David King and Alderville United Church and in the afternoon, there will be a covenanting service with the LLWL’s, new members of the Council of Elders and volunteers.

Registration is now open and you can find the form below. Please note that registration to include lunch will close on Thursday, October 16th at 3pm to allow time for the caterer and meeting preparation. You will still be able to register afterwards, but will be responsible to bring your own lunch. Final registration will close on Tuesday, October 21st at 3pm. If you are unable to attend and would like to send regrets, you will find that form below to fill out.

Meeting details and materials are currently being finalized and will be posted to our webpage as they become available. Notices will be put in the weekly newsletters. A block of rooms will be reserved at The Best Western in Cobourg, reservation details to come shortly.

Please note there is a $10 meal fee. E-transfer to bjames@united-church.ca with “fall meeting” in the note section is preferred but cash will also be accepted at registration.

Our Ministry through Property Team will be hosting an information session on Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm to share the budget proposal. We encourage all to attend. Please register on our website Budget Proposal Information Session – East Central Ontario Regional Council of the United Church of Canada

We look forward to gathering with you!
Stephen Coles,
Speaker, Council of Elders

Save the date! Join us on May 1st and 2nd, 2026 at Trinity United Church, 284 Division St., Cobourg, ON

Pre-Meeting Documents

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Meeting Registration

2025 Fall Business Hybrid Meeting Registration

Alderville First Nation Community Centre

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

  • "Anchored in Hope" - Please register below

  • Please use this space only if you would like your name to appear differently than your legal name.
  • Please share what pronouns you use (if you feel comfortable doing so)

  • Privacy information and consent

  • The East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) protects your personal information by adhering to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. The collection of information on this registration form is for the purposes of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) only. Please be aware that photography and videotaping will occur at East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) meetings. Photos or videos of participants may, or may not, be taken during the event/activities. In turn these images may be published in print or posted online on our website photo galleries or used at the discretion of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC). By submitting this registration form you are indicating your consent to the collection and use of your information and photo and/or video for the use of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC).

  • Status at meeting and voting eligibility

  • Please choose the one answer that best describes your role the type and status of your ministry.
  • Please choose one answer that best describes your roll in this gathering.
  • The name of your Community of Faith

  • Meeting Attendance

  • Why are we asking this? If this is your first time attending a regional general meeting, we want to ensure you have a welcoming experience.

  • Lunch and Dietary Requirements

    Coffee and tea will be available at registration with a catered luncheon to follow around 12:30. Please note there is a $10 fee to help offset the cost of food. Cash will be accepted at registration or etransfer can be sent to kwilson@united-church.ca with "ECORC lunch" in the note section.
  • Lunch menu - Indian Taco's, Manoomin Salad, Rice Pudding. Please note that option to include lunch will close on Thursday, October 16th at 3pm. You will still be able to register afterwards but will be responsible to bring your own lunch.

  • Accessibility

  • Please let us know if you need large print materials, American Sign Language interpretation, or visual loss accommodation? What else do you need to make the meeting accessible for you?

  • Carbon Footprint Reduction Plan

    As we move towards reducing our Carbon Footprint, we are asking for your help in tracking how we travel for Regional Council meetings and/or responsibilities. This information will be tracked and compiled at the end of each year. Thank you for taking a moment to fill out the information below.
  • Did you know? If you carpool, as an incentive, the driver receives an extra 2 cents / km.
  • Please fill this in regardless of how you travelled - thank you. If attending via Zoom, please enter NA.

  • Emergency Contact (For In-Person ONLY)

    You do not need to fill this out if attending via Zoom

  • End of registration - click Submit to complete

Regrets

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please fill out the form below to have your name noted in the meeting minutes, thank you.

2025 - Regrets for Fall Business Meeting

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

  • Filling out this form will allow for your regrets to be added to the minutes of the meeting

  • Privacy information and consent

  • The East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) protects your personal information by adhering to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. The collection of information on this registration form is for the purposes of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) only. Please be aware that photography and videotaping will occur at East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) meetings. Photos or videos of participants may, or may not, be taken during the event/activities. In turn these images may be published in print or posted online on our website photo galleries or used at the discretion of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC). By submitting this registration form you are indicating your consent to the collection and use of your information and photo and/or video for the use of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC).

  • End of registration - click Submit to complete

Post-Meeting Documents

Documents to follow meeting