An Easter greeting from Shining Waters Regional Council.
Author: Rachael Howes
Canadian Shield Regional Council is seeking a Pastoral Relations Minister.
A round-up of news following the Executive meeting on January 22, 2020.
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.
Shining Waters Regional Council needs your voice! Call for nominations is now online with opportunities to serve Shining Waters.
United Church of Canada News
- Urging Canada to Help Uphold Human Rights in the West Bank May 27, 2020In a joint letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the United Church joins with other leaders of Canadian churches, church organizations, and related networks in urging Canada to comply with international law by publicly opposing the government of Israel's plan to annex occupied Palestinian territory.
- Possible Postponement of General Council 44 May 26, 2020Commissioners of the 43rd General Council will meet on June 20, 2020 to consider moving General Council 44 from 2021 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Camps Find Ways to Build Community amid Physical Distancing May 13, 2020People who work or volunteer in outdoor ministries are sharing creative and positive ways to ensure that the overwhelming joy of camp will continue in some way despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Broadview’s First Birthday Congratulations May 12, 2020It’s Broadview's first anniversary, and the magazine is garnering praise and award nominations for its work.
- Marking Florence Nightingale’s Bicentenary in Worship May 8, 2020United Church people have been asking how we can honour the ministry of healthcare workers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities of faith may wish to use the newly created worship service On the Life and Faith of Florence Nightingale at any time during Florence Nightingale’s bicentenary in 2020.