It is Annual meeting time. Once again the region is asking that Communities of Faith send in their annual reports so that the region may support your work better. It is best to send in a scanned version via email to Darren at dliepold@united-church.ca For those of you who do not have the ability to scan in your reports, please contact Darren at 1.800.268.3781 ext 6116 and between us we will find a way that your report can be reviewed by the region. We hope to have all reports in by the 30th of...
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The new T3010 Annual Information Return is here: What charities need to know: On January 8, 2024 the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) released its latest version—the 24th version—of Form T3010 (Registered Charity Information Return). Registered charities do not pay federal income tax but they must all complete Form T3010 annually and submit it within six months of the end of their fiscal period. The latest version of Form T3010 reflects some new rule changes. It also contains new reporting...
Called to Be the Church: The Journey When you are ready to make good stewardship a core part of your community of faith, we are here to help. Each course below has a specific focus, enabling you to set goals, create a plan, and be successful, including both learning and practical elements. Find out more, and register! Getting Started in Stewardship–The place to begin! Communities of faith that start here have better success on their stewardship journey. The 90-minute session and 3 follow-up...
REMINDER - Vote on Remit 1: Establishing an autonomous national indigenous organization The governing board of each pastoral charge has a right and responsibility to vote on this remit, and all votes must be submitted by March 31, 2024. If a pastoral charge does not submit a vote, the default will be to count the missing vote as a vote against the remit. Find more information and resources, including recorded information sessions on our website at Indigenous Justice & Respectful...
CEBA Loan Repayment In anticipation of the repayment of federal Canada Emergency Business Account ‘CEBA’ loan, the United Church has developed a repayment program for UCC congregations who find themselves struggling to fully repay their commercial CEBA loans - which would trigger foregoing the already accounted for forgiveness portion. We have created a loan program to support our congregations through this transition. To take advantage you must respond prior to December 10, 2023. To provide...
Insurance costs for churches and other ministries have increased dramatically in recent years - in many cases even doubling. In response, the national church has implemented an insurance program aimed at reducing or at least stabilizing annual premiums. This is done by establishing what is called a captive insurance company whose primary purpose is to administer insurance cost effectively as opposed to make a profit. This is achieved by eliminating the profit component, eliminating local...