ECORC News
We will post information and news items produced by the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) here as they become available.
Discerning Currents- Consultation Day – Saturday, June 10th
Does the church have a future? Can we grow? Are we going to disappear? What do we look like ten years from now? What does Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice look like in ECORC? Our church is struggling with some pretty big questions. We’ve got...
“Discerning Currents” Team Consultations
Discerning Currents: The “Discerning Currents” team is organizing consultations to help our Region create a strategic plan to guide our collective ministry together. We began with an introductory presentation and discussion at the ECORC spring meeting, and now it’s...
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...
Evaluation of Spring Hybrid Meeting – May 5/6, 2023
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...
Quin-Mo-Lac (QML) Leadership Course REDUCED FEE!
Quin-Mo-Lac (QML) Leadership Course REDUCED FEE! (C.I.T. - Councilor in Training) $625 (Originally $880… Now 2 weeks for the price of 1!) Our camper spots are almost completely filled so we are using our campership fund to subsidize the Leadership Course for all...
Cahoots Festival
Cahoots Festival is an annual all-ages festival of faith, justice and DIY in the ecumenical Christian tradition. Through workshops, discussions, and the arts, Cahoots is a place to explore justice and faith together in a safer space. We are justice-seeking, feminist,...
“Conducting Annual Evaluations of Staff and Programs” Wednesday, May 17 from 7:00 – 9:00pm
“Conducting Annual Evaluations of Staff and Programs” Wednesday, May 17 from 7:00 – 9:00pm Register in advance for this meeting: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcuyurD8uHNdMM044FVlwX45sQr-59XdO After registering, you will receive a confirmation...
By invitation only- Sacramental Elders course on June 18th at 7:00pm
A session for those folks in remote isolated pastoral charges who have no chance to have a retired or ordained minister to serve communion. Please register using the form below.
A session for Pastoral Charge Supervisors- May 25th 7:00pm
In this session we will learn how to walk with and along side congregations who are in need of support in the absence of a called or settled minister. Please register using the form below.