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Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, 2025
In Sudbury, Ontario to be held at the
Holiday Inn, 1696 Regent Street

Welcome!

Canadian Shield Regional Council is very excited to co-host the 2025 Festival of Faith with our friends in Shining Waters! The 2025 Festival of Faith will be held June 13-15, 2025 at the Holiday Inn, 1696 Regent Street in Sudbury (MAP).
The theme this year is “God Never Sleeps” from Psalm121:4

Who to See

Headshot of John Bell

John Bell- Keynote Speaker

John Lamberton Bell (born 1949) is a Scottish hymn-writer and Church of Scotland minister. He is a member of the Iona Community, a broadcaster, and former student activist. He works throughout the world, lecturing in theological colleges in the UK, Canada and the United States, but is primarily concerned with the renewal of congregational worship at the grass roots level.

United Church Music includes:
More Voices 2 – Come, All You People (Uyai Mose)
Move Voices 85 – Take, O Take Me as I Am
Move Voices 115 – Behold, I Make All Things New
Voices United 117 – Jesus Christ is Waiting
Voices United 356 – Seek Ye First the Kingdom

Registration – Coming Soon!

 

 

Staff Support

ROBERT SMITH

ROBERT SMITH

Pastoral Relations Minister

Phone: 249-489-1015
Email: rsmith@united-church.ca

CURRENTLY ON SABBATICAL RETURNING FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Serves in: Shining Waters and Canadian Shield Regional Councils

Location: Teleworks from his home.

Role: Rob encourages and supports ministry personnel toward health, joy, and excellence in ministry practice.

Contact Rob about: Conflict Resolution; Finding A New Minister; Licensed Lay Worship Leaders; Licenses To Administer Sacraments; Pastoral Relationships Policy; Resources for Transition Times; Retirement; Sabbaticals; Sick Leave; Short Term Supply Ministers; Visiting Minister Options.

SUSAN WHITEHEAD

SUSAN WHITEHEAD

Executive Assistant and Administrative Support

Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 6134
Direct Line: 249-489-2001
Email: swhitehead@united-church.ca

Serves in: Canadian Shield Regional Council and Shining Waters Regional Council

Location: Works from the North Bay Main Office.

Role: Susan is the Executive Assistant to Peter Hartmans and gives administrative support for the Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils.