ECORC News
We will post information and news items produced by the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) here as they become available.
Structural Change Evaluation Survey
In 2019, the United Church undertook a major restructuring moving from four courts to three councils with a commitment to evaluate the change against its intended outcomes after five years. That process is now underway and a survey has been forwarded to: 1. All...
Holding a Vision for the Future
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 gathering of congregational leaders and ministry personnel to discuss our future as the...
GC45 Commissioner Nominations
East Central Ontario Regional Council elected our delegation in the Fall, but we’ve had some folks who have had to step back or have been recognized as commissioners in other ways. Therefore, we are reopening our application in the hopes that we will fill these...
100 Words of Hope
The United Church is inviting us to share "100 Words of Hope" that draw from deep spirituality to speak to these moments of high anxiety and change in the church, Canada, and the world. As a Regional Council, we want to ask you, what is it that signifies hope for you?...
The Golden Rule Event
You are invited to the “Golden Rule Event” being planned by the Anti-Racism, Interfaith Intercultural Forum in our Region on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This is a one day in person conference that is being held at Northminster United Church, Peterborough (300 Sunset...
Why be a Mission and Service volunteer?
You might be a True Believer: You’ve been contributing money, time, or both to Mission and Service for years. You’ve seen the good work Mission and Service does, and you want to help do more of it. You might have Community Spirit: You’re already involved in your...
Pilgrimage for the Planet
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...
Serving the Wider United Church of Canada
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,...
Regional Directory Update
ECORC’s Anti-Racism Awareness Survey
This survey is for all Clergy and Elected Representatives on behalf of the Anti-Racism, Interfaith and Intercultural Forum.