2023 ECORC’s Spring Annual Meeting

Greetings,

It is with great pleasure that I extend this invitation to you for an upcoming in-person hybrid meeting centered around the theme of Unity, Diversity, and Love – Unleashing the Power of Spiritual Gifts.

We believe that there is a great power that lies within the diversity of our spiritual gifts, and that when we come together in unity, we can unleash that power and achieve great things. On behalf of the East Central Ontario Regional Council, we invite you to join us as we explore how we can use our spiritual gifts to spread love, promote unity, and celebrate diversity.

We will gather at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th. Doors will open for registration at 9am on both Friday and Saturday.

Trinity United Church is located at 284 Division St. Cobourg, ON K9A 3R1. From Highway 401, exit at County Rd. 45/Division St. (exit #474) and proceed south on Division St. into the center of the town. The church is located at 284 Division St. on the southeast corner of Division St. and Chapel St. There is a large municipal parking immediately to the south of the church. There is wheelchair access from the Division St. parking lot.

Friday’s gathering will begin at 10am and conclude at approximately 6pm and will include pre-gathering and afternoon bio-break tea, coffee, juice and snacks and will also include a catered luncheon. For those joining us in person on Friday, we would like to send the information for our luncheon to the caterer on April 26th.

Saturday’s gathering will begin at 10am and conclude at approximately 12pm and will include pre-gathering tea, coffee, juice and snacks.

Celebration of Ministry Service: Following the conclusion of our Spring Annual Meeting, you are invited to join us on Saturday afternoon at 2:30pm as we gather in community to ordain new Ordinands with a reception to follow. Please note that those joining us on Zoom, a NEW link will be sent out at the conclusion of our Spring Annual Meeting. 

We hope that you will join us for this important gathering, as we seek to deepen our understanding of the power of spiritual gifts, and how we can use them to make a positive impact in our communities.

Please use the registration form below to confirm your attendance, and please don’t hesitate to contact Karen Wilson at kwilson@united-church.ca if you have any questions or concerns.

Please watch your inbox for meeting documents and agenda to follow closer to the meeting. A reminder that Trinity United Church is scent and nut free and we are asking that you download or print the documents for the meeting prior to attending in order to save bandwidth.

We look forward to gathering with you!

Sincerely,

Rev. Paul Reed
Speaker, Assembly of Elders

A few notes:

• Accommodations in the area
  • • • Hotels And Accommodations In Cobourg – Experience Cobourg
      • Accommodations – Port Hope Tourism (visitporthope.ca)
• There will be a book trade table so bring along books you would like to share and pass on
• If you would like to request a display table, please contact me at kwilson@united-church.ca
• Marilyn Rodgers will be joining us all weekend with her “Fair Trade” coffee, tea etc.
• Friday will include a catered luncheon
• Saturday there will be approximately 2-2.5 hours between the conclusion of the meeting and the Celebration of Ministry Service. For those wishing to have lunch, here is a list of restaurants within walking distance:
  • • • Cucina Urbana Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
      • Golden Chopsticks or call (905) 373-9033
      • Oasis Bar & Grill
      • The Claymore Pub & Table (905) 372-5231
      • Buttermilk Cafe 

2023 Report Book

2022-10-29 Fall General Meeting Minutes_Draft