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To view upcoming programs at the Tatamagouche Centre please click here.
To view upcoming events at the Atlantic School of Theology please click here.
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Condolences: June Bustin
We have learned of the passing of June Bustin on September 26, 2022 and extend our condolences to the family. She was employed for over 36 years as the secretary at St. Mark’s United Church and had long-time roles as secretary for the Saint John United Church Presbytery and as secretary of Home Mission Council View obituary here.
Forms Related to Retirees, Jubilarians, and Workshop Space Requests
Please click here for a memo from Faith March-MacCuish, Executive Minister, with information regarding forms related to Retirees, Jubilarians, and Workshop Space Requests.
Affirm Zoom Webinar Feb 7, 7 pm Theme: Speaking Inclusively
Guests Heather MacDougall and Debbie Aitken will lead us in a conversation on the theme of “Speaking Inclusively.” This will be an opportunity to explore our language and our biases with respect to our relationship to the Earth, to Gender, to Visible Diversity and to Divine presence.
Speaking and living inclusively influence our ability to live in right relationships.
For registration please click on link.
‘Theology on the Spot – a Conversation’ – Maritime Cluster of Progressive Christians
The Maritime Cluster of Progressive Christians (those in Region 15 & FSLDW Region who lean toward a progressive, expansive, evolutionary approach to Christian theology) are invited to join in online conversation: Tuesday, February 7th at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Bring your ideas, topics, questions. We will also discuss future meeting dates. Zoom link available by contacting pixonsand@gmail.com.
Job Posting: Director of Growth – The United Church of Canada
The United Church of Canada is seeking an individual to fill the role of Director of Growth and Ministry Development in the Organizational Development and Strategy Unit (ODS) on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours/week). Closing date: February 20, 2023.
The United Church of Canada has adopted a hybrid workplace model and thus providing flexibility for this position. The incumbent will be provided, for work purposes, use of secure devices and must be available by email, phone, teams or zoom during regular office hours Monday to Friday. From time to time, they will be required, to work from the General Council Office, currently located at 200-3250 Bloor St. W. in Toronto, and to travel to meetings within Canada.
Please click here for the full job posting.
Getting Started in Stewardship
Getting Started in Stewardship
Tuesday, February 21 – 2pm AST & 2:30pm NL
Presented on Zoom
Join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.
Start with an online 2-hour course that answers questions like: What is stewardship all about anyway? Isn’t stewardship just a churchy word for fundraising? Why do people give, and why would they give to our church? What can we do to encourage greater generosity?
The practical assignments that follow will help you reflect on giving and generosity as part of your faith, gather and interpret some of the giving data from your community of faith, and build a stewardship team in order to start making stewardship a priority in your community of faith.
Completion of this course is a great first step before participating in Called To Be The Church: The Journey (Module 1), which will be offered next in March 2023.
Any questions, please contact Roger Janes at rjanes@united-church.ca.
Start Planning your Lenten Study
Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 22! Get ready with the new 2023 Lenten devotional, Good Courage: Daily Reflections on Hope, from the United Church Publishing House.
Good Courage offers honest testimonies from people who have had the courage to follow their hearts, to hope against hope, and to faithfully work toward a better world.
Edited by the Rev. Alydia Smith, this new Lenten devotional includes daily scripture, reflections, study questions, and prayers for individuals or groups.
Get your copy today from the United Church Bookstore. Available in print and as an ebook!
PIE Day March 14, 2023
PIE Sunday is fast approaching. PIE – a time to be Public. Intentional. Explicit. about who we say we are.
March 14, or any Sunday you choose to celebrate, is a chance to serve some pie and roll out the PIE by celebrating the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people in faith communities and beyond across Canada. The Region Affirm Committee would love to hear about your celebrations.
For more information please check out the Affirm United.
Grant Opportunity – Relief Fund for Thriving Congregations
The United Church of Canada Foundation has sent us the below information for a grant opportunity that your community of faith may benefit from:
“Last year an anonymous couple, who have deep love for the church and who have been members of various congregations across the country, created the Relief Fund for Thriving Congregations.
This granting fund will provide the opportunity for congregations that have plans to continue to be of service to their communities and that have vibrant programs and outreach to receive a grant to help alleviate the pressure of debt.
We understand that some congregations in your region have been carrying significant debt and believe that this grant opportunity may be of help to you. We will be accepting applications for this grant from 15 January – 15 April 2023. The application, and additional details, is available on our website (click here).”
Please contact Jenna Yango Leonard, Foundation Coordinator at JYLeonard@united-church.ca or 1-866-340-8223 with any questions you may have and please feel free to share details of this grant with other congregations you think may benefit.
