ECORC News
We will post information and news items produced by the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) here as they become available.
REMINDER – Vote on Remit 1
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...
Evaluation: THEOLOGY/THEOLOGIES: Anti-racism, Interfaith, Intercultural Conference
Fall General Meeting Evaluation Form
If you attended our Fall General Meeting, we are asking that you please take a moment and fill out the evaluation form below to help us better plan for future meetings. Thank you!
2024 ECORC / IBE Partnership Program
Are you interested in joining a partnership that has blessed people across North America since the 1980s? Is the Spirit urging you to discover Christ’s work in communities that look dramatically different from your own? During March break 2024, 30 people (26 pilgrims...
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...
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...
Insurance costs for churches and other ministries
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...
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...
Nominations 2023 is now Open!
ECORC Long Term Care Network
Long Term Care Crisis - We would like to form an ECORC Long Term Care Network, and we need your help! Back in 2021, a small group of us from ECORC who were able to join in a national conversation on the crisis in long term care facilities. We would like to connect...