Nomination Form for GC45 Commissioner

Please see the position description for GC45 Commissioners (PDF | 2 pages ) for further details on what expectations will be required.

Applications to be a commissioner will be accepted by Friday April 12, 2024.

After a process of recruitment and discernment, the SWRC Nominations Committee will propose a slate of commissioners that will include:
• At least four ministry personnel, one of whom will be a first alternate in case no candidates for Moderator are nominated;
• At least four lay people, one of whom will be a first alternate in case no candidates for Moderator are nominated;
• At least four people intentionally selected to reflect diversity not otherwise reflected;
• At least one youth or young adult;
• At least two or three additional alternates will be elected.

The regional council will vote on the slate of commissioners at our regional meeting being held on June 7- 8, 2024.

 

Nomination Form - GC45 Commissioner

  • Ministry Information of Person Being Nominated

  • Personal Information of Person Being Nominated

  • 'Ministry personnel' is a general term that refers to members of the order of ministry, designated lay ministers, candidates serving under appointment, diaconal supply, and ordained supply
  • Please include the name and location of the nominee's community of faith (i.e. Trinity UC - Huntsville)

  • Equity and Diversity Identities of Person being Nominated

    This is part of the United Church’s commitment to equity and self-determination as well as to eliminating barriers and working toward the full participation of all.

  • What are the nominee's pronouns?
  • You are welcome to note if any of the following identities apply:

  • Gifts and Experience

  • If you select yes, please reserve the following dates: June 14, 2025; June 22, 2025, August 7-12, 2025
  • How is this Nomination Application being submitted?
  • If you are nominating someone else, have you confirmed with THEM that you are doing this?

  • Nominee Presentation Submission

    Tell us about yourself! Nominations must be accompanied by a written submission of up to 200 words by nominee. Please include a picture and short biography as well.

    Possible topics for nominee presentation include:

    • A statement about why you feel called to serve in this way

    • The gifts and experiences you have that would that fit this role well

    • A summary of your current & recent involvement in the United Church

  • Please enter your written submission here. The text box is limited to 200 words.
    0 of 1000 max characters
  • Please upload a recent picture of yourself.
    Max. file size: 20 MB.
  • Please enter a short biography.
    0 of 800 max characters
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