Call for Nominations
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Current Opportunities | Committee Members | Policies | Staff Support
Nominations – Current Opportunities to Get Involved
Commission and Committee Members
Shining Waters Regional Council is currently recruiting new members for the following:
- Regional Council Executive
- Community of Faith Commission
- Intercultural Diversity Commission
- Social and Ecological Justice Commission
- Grants and Mission Support Committee
- Intentional Interim Ministry Committee
- Licensed Lay Worship Leader Committee
- Nominations Committee
The mandates for each of the commissions and committees can be found here:
Regional Council Executive (PDF | 2 pages)
Communities of Faith Commission (PDF | 3 pages)
Intercultural Diversity Commission (PDF | 2 pages)
Social and Ecological Justice Commission (PDF | 2 pages)
Grants and Mission Support Committee (PDF | 2 pages)
Intentional Interim Ministry Committee (PDF | 2 pages)
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Committee (PDF | 2 pages)
Nominations Committee (PDF | 2 pages)
More information and how to apply. If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about any of our current opportunities to get involved, please contact Jody Maltby at jmaltby@united-church.ca.
Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee is a committee where expertise is gathered, best practices and knowledge retained and individuals are identified to be nominated to the executive, commissions and committees of the region.
- Maria Christina Conlon (Chair)
- Sarah Jane Wetelainen
- Steven Loweth
- Greg Daly
- Martha ter Kuile
Policies
- Nominations Committee Policy This policy outlines the purpose, accountability, authority, membership and responsibilities of the Nominations Committee and the relationship with the Executive.
Staff Support

JODY MALTBY
Regional Staff Lead and Communities of Faith Minister
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 6226
Email: jmaltby@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council
Location: Teleworks and works from the Guthrie Main Office
Role: Jody coordinates the support to communities of faith, including coordinating the work of regional staff.
Contact Jody about: Conflict Resolution; Community Ministries; Congregational Finance; Covenants; Governance; Grants; Property Renovation or Sale; Transitions – amalgamations, collaboration, closures.

RACHAEL HOWES
Executive Assistant and Administrative Support
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 6144
Email: rhowes@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council and Canadian Shield Regional Council
Location: Works from the Main Office in Guthrie, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Role: Rachael provides administrative support to the Executive Minister, Regional Council Executive, and related Commissions.
Contact Rachael about: General Inquiries; Conference Call Booking; Copyright Information; Currents Newsletter; Family News; Incorporated Ministries; Minutes and Policies; Nominations; Regional Meeting.