Currents: The latest news
Currents SWRC News November 2019
This issue of Currents follows the recent meeting of the Shining Waters Regional Council Executive held on November 26, 2019. Minutes from all commissions and committees are posted here, once they are approved. In the meantime, here’s a round-up of news. MISSION...
Currents SWRC News October 2019
This issue of Currents follows the recent meeting of the Shining Waters Regional Council Executive held on November 26, 2019.
Introducing Currents
As we make our way as a regional council and experiment with new ways of working, we want to introduce this news bulletin, Currents, one component of our new communication plan which we will share more about in September. From this point forward, an issue of Currents will follow each Executive meeting to share regional news and decisions.
Announcements and Information
Call for Nominations
People across the region are invited to express their interest or nominate others who have the gifts to serve in the following leadership roles: Social Justice Commission and Nominations Committee.
United Church of Canada News
- Search for Next General Secretary Begins January 24, 2020Announcing the selection committee for the next General Secretary.
- Celebrate International Development Week 2020 January 20, 2020The United Church will celebrate International Development Week (February 2–8, 2020) by lifting up stories of Canadian and global Mission & Service partners.
- Have a Heart Day 2020 January 17, 2020Take some time as a community of faith on a Sunday between January 26 and February 9 to mark a different kind of Valentine’s Day: Have a Heart Day.
- 2019 Another Great Year for The Healing Fund January 15, 2020In 2019, The Healing Fund provided more than $300,000 to support Indigenous communities in language and culture programs.
- United Church Launches Enhanced Whistleblower Program January 14, 2020The church has introduced a reporting system for anyone to raise concerns about suspected wrongdoing by an employee of the General Council Office or a regional council.