Category: Call for Interest
HELP NEEDED Almost weekly it seems we get requests from congregations who are wishing to do pulpit supply. I often send them the names of the Licensed Lay Worship Leaders, Retired Ministers, and the names of other ministers who might be available. However I thought a more detailed list might make things easier for congregations looking to fill their pulpits on Sunday morning. Could you please fill in the form below. Any questions, please contact Darren at dliepold@united-church.ca [gravityform...
Holding a vision for the future: A first gathering of United Church Leadership from every Congregation On June 17th, 2025, the Regional Council has decided to hold the first ever, IN-PERSON ONLY, gathering of congregational leaders and ministry personnel to discuss our future as the United Church of Canada. At this full-day event, participants will be given the opportunity to hear about the state of the church today, where we would be in ten years if the trajectory were to continue, and how we...
Member Engagement has just launched the call for nominations for various committee vacancies for the 45th triennium. Please visit our volunteer opportunities page to learn more. The following groups have vacancies: General Council Executive, Judicial Committee, Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee, Audit Committee, Finance Advisory Committee, Nominations Committee, Board of Vocation, Admission Board, Credentialing Committee, Remedial Committee, Response Committee, Vocational...
CONNECTING First Third Ministry Leaders (leaders of children, youth and young adults) I am hoping to connect leaders into smaller geographical areas so that we can support each other. Please pass this information on to anyone who is offering leadership in your communities of faith. Please use the link below to sign up for the 2023/2024 Leaders e-news sign up. Any questions please email Sharon Hull @ shull@united-church.ca Also please join the zoom check in on the Third Tuesday of the month...
Rural Connect Congregations have embraced numerous ways to stay connected over the past year. What more can we do? What could help small and rural congregations, particularly those who are struggling? The Rural Connect program responds the need for support expressed at to General Council 43. Through the use of professional quality equipment, a hub location and up to three satellite locations can join together in live, interactive worship. St. Mark’s, Cannifton, is the first “hub” congregation...