ECORC News
We will post information and news items produced by the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) here as they become available.
Call Out for Hymn Books
Crossroads United Church in Kingston is hoping to acquire some additional copies of the hymnbook More Voices (spiral bound, music edition). Apparently the United Church Bookstore has no copies available and will not be printing more. So if your congregation has copies...
LLWL Update – September 2026
List of 19 Approved ECORC LLWLs Available for Pulpit Supply. We still find a number of congregations opt for local personnel to fill this gap, not knowing there are qualified experienced approved LLWLs available. Current list available on our website. The brand new...
Bridging Poverty & Privilege Course Launched!
How do we build stronger communities when our experiences of poverty and privilege can be so different? What if the key to addressing poverty begins with changing how we relate to one another? Bridging Poverty & Privilege is a six-module online course developed by...
Sermons Available
The Rev. Wayne Hilliker is making available sermons of his that are enriched by the writings of Frederick Buechner, Barbara Brown Taylor, Fred Craddock, Marcus Borg, etc. If interested, please contact Wayne at whilliker@cogeco.ca. He will then be able to email them to...
Offer of Musical Resources for Communities of Faith without Choirs
Ceri Rees, a United Church minister in Shining Waters RC, has put together a website with music appropriate for use in worship services both in-person and online. All the lyrics have been written by Ceri (apart from A New Creed and Psalm 23), with accompaniment and...
The United Church of Canada Network for Migrant Justice
Are you passionate about supporting migrant justice issues concerning better living conditions and adapting to life in Canada? We invite you to be a strong voice in our collective efforts with The United Church of Canada Migrant Justice Network. Upcoming session:...
Annual Theology Conference 2026
The Annual Theology Conference is being held on October 19-20, 2026, at Bells Corners United Church in Ottawa, ON. Registration is now open for both in-person and online participation. Please log in to CHURCHx for updates and enrollment. For more details, you can...
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Emmanuel College’s exciting centenary celebrations upcoming in 2028
My name is Stephen Ficalora, and I work at Victoria University as a liaison between the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Alumni Affairs & Advancement. Currently, in my role, I am assisting with the preparations for Emmanuel College’s exciting centenary...
2026 Collective (Youth, Young Adult and Leaders) – Funding
A national gathering for Youth, Young Adults, and their leaders, presented jointly by The United Church of Canada and the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Collective is an opportunity to grow in faith, build community, and reflect on shared experiences—together. Join us...