Pastoral Relations Policies

ECORC Covenant Support Team Policy

The Covenant Support Team of the East Central Ontario Regional Council [ECORC] shall, with other Teams, assist the Regional Council meet its responsibilities as outlined in the Manual (2025) C.2. / Terms of Reference can be found in ECORC’s Revised Governance Handbook, page 26.

The ECORC Liaison Forum

To support the Covenant Support Team and the East Central Ontario Regional Council Pastoral Relations Minister in the recruiting, choosing, calling, appointing, and covenanting with Ministry Personnel and Communities of Faith. Terms of Reference can be found in ECORC’s Revised Governance Handbook, page 30.

The ECORC Licensed Lay Worship Leaders (LLWL) Forum

To support the Covenant Support Team and the East Central Ontario Regional Council Pastoral Relations Minister in the recruiting, training, interviewing and recommending the licensing of Licensed Lay Worship Leaders. For Licensed Lay Worship Leaders to support each other as a community of practice. Terms of Reference can be found in ECORC’s Revised Governance Handbook, page 31.

The ECORC Retirees Forum

To support the Covenant Support Team and the East Central Ontario Regional Council Pastoral Relations Minister in the care and support of all those in receipt of United Church pensions in the East Central Ontario East Central Ontario Regional Council. To provide ongoing contact to and organize gatherings for Retirees. Terms of Reference can be found in ECORC’s Revised Governance Handbook, page 32.

Community of Faith Supervisors Practice and Policy

The purpose is to outline the roles and responsibilities of a Community of Faith supervisor, of the Community of Faith and the compensation for such ministry. The Manual (2025) I.2.5.2 (page 157) / Terms of Reference can be found in ECORC’s Revised Governance Handbook, page 57.

Pastoral Relations Liaison Officer Practice and Policy

The purpose is to outline the roles and responsibilities of a Pastoral Relations Liaison Officer and the compensation for such ministry. The Manual (2025) I.1.5. (page 145) / Terms of Reference can be found in ECORC’s Revised Governance Handbook, page 61.

Community of Faith ‘Filling Internally’ Practice and Policy

A procedure to allow for filling positions internally without engaging in an open Search. Terms of Reference can be found in ECORC’s Revised Governance Handbook, page 63.