ECORC News
We will post information and news items produced by the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) here as they become available.
Fall Nominations 2025
“It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God's work. Nothing we do is complete, which...
Job Opportunity: Pastoral Care & Youth Ministry
Cambridge Street United Church in Lindsay, ON, is seeking a compassionate and friendly individual to take on the role of Pastoral Care & Youth Ministry. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across all generations of our...
Job Opportunity – Music Director
The Ecumenical Shared Ministry [ESM] of St. Paul’s United Church and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Bowmanville, is looking for a Music Director. GENERAL DETAILS: Music is an integral element of worship. The Music Director’s primary responsibility, in collaboration...
The Annual Theology Conference
Uncertain Times: Developing the Theological and Ministry Skills We Need. Join us in person or via Zoom as we think about these challenging topics. Once again this year, our conference will take place over two days in the Ottawa area for those wishing to join us in...
Regional Directory Update
Pulpit Supply Master List Information Form
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...
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.
CONNECTING First Third Ministry Leaders
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...
Leadership Counts
Leadership Counts The United Church is blessed to have rich diversity in its leadership. Our diversity makes us more capable of living out God’s mission in our world. In sometimes ground-breaking ways, the United Church has affirmed commitments to supporting the full...
Rural Connect – Call for Interest
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...