Pastoral Relations Commission

Policies

• Pastoral Relations Commission Policy  (November 2018) – This policy outlines the authority, membership and responsibilities of the Pastoral Relations Commission and the relationship with the Communities of Faith Commission.
• Appointments and Short Term Appointments Policy  (updated December 2021) The purpose of this policy is to guide decision-making by the Pastoral Relations Commission when considering a request for an Appointment.
• Congregational Designated Ministry Policy (February 2019) This policy outlines the process whereby Congregational Designated Minister position descriptions re reviewed and categorized.
• Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Committee Policy (updated November 2021) – This policy outlines the purpose, accountability, authority, membership and responsibilities of the Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Committee and the relationship with the Pastoral Relations Commission.
• Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Policy (November 2021) – This policy provides oversight to the Licensed Lay Worship Leaders within Shining Waters Regional Council.  This authority is given to the Pastoral Relations Commission.
• Ministry Personnel Marriage Policy (Updated June 2022) – This policy outlines the regulations regarding marriage licences for Ministry Personnel in Shining Waters Regional Council.
• Ordination Commissioning and Admission Policy (September 2024) – This policy outlines the requirements for the approval of a provisional call or appointment for ordination, commissioning, and admission as determined by Shining Waters Regional Council
• Sacrament Elders Policy (November 2024) – this policy is to guide communities of faith in considering options for Sacraments Elders.
• Pulpit Supply Policy (January 2022) – This policy and best practice statement is to guide communities of faith in considering options for pulpit supply
• Telephone Allowance Policy (updated December 2021) – This policy outlines the minimum telephone allowance for Shining Waters Ministry Personnel.
• Voluntary Associate Minister (VAM) Policy (updated February 2022) – This policy outlines the regulations regarding Voluntary Associate Ministers (VAMs) in Shining Waters Regional Council. Also see the Online VAM Application Form, for new VAMs to be approved by the region.

See other Regional Council policies here.

Minutes

This is where final approved commission minutes will be posted for up to 12 months and then archived. The commission does not meet in July as they take a summer break. If you require access to regional minutes that are older than 12 months ago, see the archived minutes listed below or the  Shining Waters Record of Proceedings. Please contact Donna Rutz at drutz@united-church.ca if you need further assistance. Thank you.

2024 – 2025

• February 25, 2025 (pending approval)
• January 28, 2025
• December 17, 2024
• November 26, 2024
• October 29, 2024
• September 24, 2024
• August 27, 2024

 

2023 – 2024

• June 18, 2024
• May 21, 2024
• April 30, 2024
• March 26, 2024
• February 27, 2024
• January 30, 2024

 

Archived Pastoral Relations Commission (PRC) Minutes

2023- 2024 PRC minutes – (PDF | 142 pages) – a compilation of PRC minutes from August 29, 2023 to June 18, 2024.
2022 – 2023 PRC minutes – (PDF | 115 pages) – a compilation of PRC minutes from August 30, 2022 to June 13, 2023.
2021 – 2022 PRC minutes – (PDF |112 pages) – a compilation of PRC minutes from August 31, 2021 to June 14, 2022.
2020 – 2021 PRC minutes – (PDF | 97 pages) – a compilation of PRC minutes from August 25, 2020 to June 15, 2021.
2019 – 2020 PRC minutes – (PDF | 72 pages) – a compilation of PRC minutes from June 18, 2019 to June 2, 2020.
2019 PRC minutes – (PDF | 31 pages) – a compilation of PRC minutes from January 9, 2019 to May 28, 2019.