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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM REGIONAL COUNCIL 15 (RC15)
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Regional Council 15 (RC15) Committee Volunteer form.
Advent Message from the President
Please click here to read an Advent message from Sandra Tomsons, President of Regional Council 15.
United Church Bookstore Christmas Sale
Christmas sale is just around the corner December 7, 8, 9. Online or in store. Contact Leona at llaundry@united-church.ca regarding many of our wonderful Christmas items and receive 20% discount.
Covenanting Service between Pastor Dana Pardy, Petite Riviere Pastoral Charge, and Region 15
A covenanting service to mark our new ministry with Pastor Dana Pardy will be held on Sunday, December 11th at 7:00pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, Crousetown, NS. All are welcome and invited to attend. The Rev. Daniel MacDonald will be offering the sermon. Patricia Watson will be the guest vocalist. Light refreshments will be served following the service. Please consider joining us as we celebrate this new beginning!
Details:
Sunday, Dec. 11th at 7:00pm
St. Andrew’s United Church
1246 Italy Cross Road, Crousetown, NS B4V 6R2
Parking is available on both sides of the Italy Cross Road
It might be wise to bring a flashlight to light your way from your car to the Church
Region 15 Pastoral Relations News – December 2022
Region 15 Pastoral Relations Committee met on Friday, December 2, 2022
- Approved the Appointment of John Tapscott, retired, with Whycocomagh East Lake Ainsle Pastoral Charge, 20 hours/week, November 13, 2022 to February 13, 2023.
- Approved the Renewal of Appointment of Rosemary Godin, retired, with Trenton Pastoral Charge, full time, November 15, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
- Approved the Appointment of Peter Anthony, retired, with Port Mouton Pastoral Charge, 12 hours/week, November 6, 2022 to June 30, 2024.
- Approved the Appointment of Jenny Eisener, Ordained Supply, with Waverley Fall River Pastoral Charge, 20 hours/week, November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2024.
- Approved the Appointment of Kathleen Anderson with Sambro Jollimore Pastoral Charge, 20 hours/week, November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023, while Search continues. Sarah Reaburn, Liaison.
- Approved the Appointment of John Parsons, retired, with Brunswick Street North River Pastoral Charge, 20 hours/week, December 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, while Profile work continues. Harvey Gullon, Liaison.
- Approved a change in the Terms of Appointment for Max Martin with St. Paul’s United Church, Spryfield, increasing time and pay from 20 hours/week to 30 hours/week, from October 24, 2022 to September 11, 2023.
- Approved the Request for Change in Pastoral Relations from Penny Nelson of Knox United Church, Lower Sackville, effective February 5, 2023.
- Approved the Call of Penny Nelson to Avon United Church, Hantsport, full time, effective March 1, 2023. David Hewitt, Liaison.
- Approved the Request for Change in Pastoral Relations from Kym Burke of Lawrencetown Lake Echo Pastoral Charge, effective February 27, 2023.
- Approved the termination of the position of Pastoral Care Minister at Knox United Church, Lower Sackville.
- Approved the Call of Kym Burke to Stairs Memorial United Church, Dartmouth, full time, effective March 1, 2023. Susan McAlpine-Gillis, Liaison.
- Approved the Request for Change in Pastoral Relations for the purposes of retirement from Ruth Gamble, DLM, of Springhill Pastoral Charge, effective June 30, 2023.
- Approved the Profile and position description for Brunswick Street North River Pastoral Charge, pending a change in the priority of Worship to 60% with necessary adjustments to other categories; and authorize Search for a half-time minister to begin. Harvey Gullon, Liaison.
- Next meeting: Friday, January 13, 9:00 a.m.
For more information, please contact Regional Minister David Hewitt dhewitt@united-church.ca
Support Sherbrooke Lake and Kidston this holiday season!
Are you looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and youth? Interested in supporting children and youth ministry in your local communities?
Please consider supporting our two Region 15 United Church Camps – Sherbrooke Lake Camp and Camp Kidston – during this year-end giving season. Summer camp provides unique opportunities for children and youth to build community, explore creation, experience faith, and be themselves – and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our generous communities of donors. Both camps are registered charities, donations are tax deductible, and every gift makes a difference (no matter how big or small)!
Donations to Sherbrooke Lake Camp can be made here and donation to Camp Kidston can be made here. Thank you for your on-going support!
Stewardship Update
Complete Christmas Day Worship Service for Mission & Service
This service is live here.
My latest Stewardship Article for Broadview Online Magazine: “Every Day Can be Like Christmas” can be viewed here.
Gifts With Vision
The United Church of Canada provides Mission & Service support to partners for their ongoing work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and right here in Canada. Gifts with Vision turn gift-giving into an opportunity to do something extra for our church partners. Through Gifts with Vision, you give gifts to friends or family to support specific partner activities. With your gifts, we help create healthy places to live, promote justice, provide social services, and enliven worship.
Check out the online gift catalogue here today!
Deadlines for Mission & Service Transfers Changed!
Beginning in January 2023, the deadline for Mission & Service transfers will be January 15. That means that pastoral charges need to make their final 2022 Mission & Service transfer by January 15, 2023.
We are making this change because it will improve our accountability, accuracy, and transparency when reporting back to you on annual results. We also expect that January 15 is closer to when the majority of communities of faith have finalized―or nearly finalized―their year-end financial statements.
If you have questions or need support to set up electronic transfers, please contact Nicole Chicote at 1-800-268-3781 x3072 or nchicote@united-church.ca.
• E-transfers should be sent to FUCC@united-church.ca and followed up by a confirmation email to FUCC@united-church.ca that includes the completed transfer form. Remind them that FUCC@united-church.ca is the only email address they should use for this process.
Book a time to talk about stewardship
Are you thinking about year-end or wanting to make a stewardship plan for 2023? Would you like to talk about legacy giving to your congregation, but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about growing giving to Mission & Service?
Roger Janes is your stewardship support person and is available to share resources, answer questions, or brainstorm with. Don’t know where to start? Book a phone or zoom conversation with Roger using this link.
Worship 101 for Occasional Lay Worship Leaders (2023)
If you’ve ever been asked to offer partial leadership in worship–or take on an entire worship service—you may have experienced the sinking feeling of not knowing where to begin, or that you just can’t see yourself ‘up front’ in that leading role. Do we have a set of workshops for you!
The RC 15 Faith Formation and Leadership Development team presents a five part series– Worship 101 for Occasional Lay Worship Leaders. These workshops are designed to help the occasional lay worship leader untangle how to get started, where to find resources, and how to prepare to lead worship with confidence. The series will be held on Zoom in January-February 2023. Click here for more information.
Living in Transformative Change
Sunday, January 15, 2023, 2-4 p.m.
Michael Blair
General Secretary, The United Church of Canada and
Mary Rowe
President and CEO, Canadian Urban Institute
Animator, Rob Dalgleish
Join us for a conversation about making institutional change in times of rapid cultural change. Mary and Michael will speak from their experiences of success through partnering, piloting, and persevering. Rob will draw out our learnings and pose our questions.
Participate on Zoom or in person at Emmanuel College, Room 108, 75 Queens Park Crescent E, Toronto ON M5S 1K7
(wheelchair access from University Ave, at Museum Station east side exit).
Cohosted by Adaptive Conversations at Bloor Street United Church and the Centre for Religion and Its Contexts at Emmanuel College
Register here.
