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2026 Fall ECORC Nominations are Now Open!

by | Sep 29, 2026 | Call for Interest, Nominations

As we look ahead to the ECORC Fall Meeting on November 14th in Kingston at Crossroads United Church, the Nominations Team would like to invite you to consider if you are being called to leadership roles in the Region and if you are please apply.

There are several open positions:

  • There are three positions on the Council of Elders.
  • There are two positions on the Ministry Through Property Team.
  • There is one position on the Covenant Support Team.
  • There is one position on the Nominations Team.

If you are interested, please fill out the expression of interest application below on or before October 26th. If you think someone you know would be a good fit please encourage them to consider.

Application Deadline: Monday, October 26th at 3pm

2026 Fall Expression of Interest for Volunteers

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  • Thank you for coming forward

    The nominations team of the East Central Ontario Regional Council welcomes expressions of interest for four different areas at this time. The deadline is Monday, October 26th at 3pm. We thank you for your interest.

  • Current openings

    In the Fall of 2026, the following positions are available: * Council of Elders (3 names) * Covenant Support Team (1 name) * Ministry through Property Team (2 names) * Nominations Team (1 name) Elections will occur at the fall meeting of the Regional Council on November 14th, 2026.

  • Expression of Interest(s)

  • 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. Terms are two years in length, with youth having the option of one year terms.
  • 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
  • The Covenant Support Team has 12 members, eight of whom are elected by ECORC, and the team meets at least six times annually. The covenant Support Team supports and nurtures the relationships between the East Central Ontario Regional Council and Communities of Faith, Retirees, Licensed Lay Worship Leaders, and those in paid accountable ministry. In other words, those who are in a covenant relationship with the Regional Council. The large scope of work for this Team is assisted by the Pastoral Liaison, LLWL and Retirees Forums; through their collective wisdom and experience, recommendations for policies and decision making are made to the Covenant Support Team. The Covenant Support Team shall serve, support and provide oversight of Communities of Faith, Ministry Personnel and Pastoral Relationships.
  • 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
  • The Mission Through Property Team shall have 11 members, including 8 elected by the ECORC. The team supports and provides oversight of the financial responsibilities of the East Central Ontario Regional Council, and of the financial viability and property matters of the Communities of Faith. In the area of stewardship, the team encourages and supports individual generosity and discipleship of resources. The team oversees the revenue from the assessment of Communities of Faith, and develops and manages the budget of the Regional Council. For property, the team provides support and guidance to Communities of Faith on all matters pertaining to property, including requests to buy, sell, mortgage, exchange, renovate, lease, or otherwise deal with Community of Faith property.
  • 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
  • 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 Council of Elders, Teams, Forums and Task Groups as well as individuals to positions as requested by the ECORC, its Council 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.
  • 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.
  • ECORC covers the cost of this training
  • Please share the pronouns that you use (if you are comfortable) ie. he/him, she/her, they/them

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