Minister’s Day Together
Leisure – Let us Sing, Worship and Connect!
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
At St. Paul’s United Church, 62 Peter St. North, Orillia (MAP)
Or
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
At St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St. East, Toronto (MAP)
Worship is a Leisure Experience! In fact, worship is the most profound understanding and experience of leisure. While leisure is often confused with recreation or free time, its roots and development offer much to consider, especially in our current context. Why not join us for a leisurely day of singing, worshiping, and connection?
When you attend, please bring a symbol that represents you and your ministry. This will be used when we share our stories.
This event is in person only, and open to all active and retired ministry personnel in Shining Waters. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required, with lunch provided. Please indicate any dietary concerns you may have on your registration form.
Please select the location/date that is most convenient for you by clicking the corresponding button below to register.
Ministers Day Together - Orillia - Nov 5, 2025 - Registration Closed
Ministers Day Together - Toronto - Nov 12, 2025
Our Leaders for the Day
The Rev. Dr. Jeff Crittenden is a lead minister at St. Andrew’s United Church, Toronto. He has served in congregational ministry for over thirty years throughout Canada (ON, QC, NB, AB, NFLD). Jeff holds Doctoral degrees in Theology (Ph.D) and Homiletics (D. Min.). He is an assistant Professor in Practical Theology at Huron University (Western), the Founding Director of CPT (The Centre for Practical Theology), and author of “Leisure Resurrected.” Jeff has served as President of the Hamilton Conference, the London Conference and the UCC National Foundation. Jeff loves walking, travelling, and is learning how to sail!
Rev. Dana Pardy’s music background includes a graduate degree in Opera performance and a graduate certificate in Music Therapy. She has enjoyed many years as a singer, music educator and facilitator. These days, Dana has a special interest in music and its intergenerational possibilities in worship. She received her MDiv from Atlantic School of Theology this past May, was ordained in the Bermuda Nova Scotia Regional Council and called to St. Mark’s United Church in Scarborough as of July this year.
The Rev. Eun-Joo Park is a Pastoral Relations and Communities of Faith Support minister with Shining Waters Regional Council. Before the regional position, she served in hospital chaplaincy ministry and congregational ministry for 25 years. She is currently enrolled in the D. Min program at Toronto School of Theology and lives in Hamilton with her spouse, daughter, and furry daughter.
Staff Support
EUN-JOO PARK
COMMUNITIES OF FAITH AND PASTORAL RELATIONS MINISTER
Direct Phone: 647-951-3538
Email: EPark@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council
Location: Teleworks from home
Role: Eun-Joo encourages and supports both communities of faith and ministry personnel.
Contact Eun-Joo about: Conflict Resolution; Finding A New Minister; Lay Employees; M+P Committees; Licenses To Administer Sacraments; Pastoral Relationships Policy; Resources for Transition Times; Retirement; Sabbaticals; Sick Leave; Short Term Supply Ministers; Visiting Minister Options. Eun-Joo is responsible for all the Communities of Faith and ministry personnel in the region that are located south of Highway 407.