Time is running out for our planet. If you're tired of watching humanity speed past heat records and tipping points as governments spin their wheels on climate action —join us in letting climate justice roll! May 10-12, people from across the ecumenical family are coming together in a “Pilgrimage for the Planet,” culminating in a peaceful demonstration in Ottawa to make a spirited call on the federal government to sign onto the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. It's an initiative...
Category: Call for Interest
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...
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...
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...