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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM REGIONAL COUNCIL 15 (RC15)
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Condolences – Marion Rose Whittemore
It is with sadness that we share with you news of the passing of Marion Whittemore, mother in-law of Jennifer Whittemore, Office Manager of the Sackville Regional Council Office. Mrs. Whittemore passed away on June 2, 2023. The obituary can be viewed here.
We ask that you hold Jennifer and her family in your thoughts and prayers at this tender time.
Annual Meeting – Celebration of Ministries Service
The Celebration of Ministries Service will take place from Mount Saint Vincent University in the Rosaria Multi Purpose Room, Sunday, May 28 at 10:00am (ADT) – the link will be live at 9:55am (ADT). You can watch the service live using the UCC East YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9m0i4iudZEdE4Ts1dr1CQ.
Sunday Service June 11, 2023 – Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting Planning Committee is offering a service that congregations can use on June 11th during Annual Meeting weekend while ministry personnel are attending the Region 15 Annual General Meeting. The service is based on materials that will be used during that weekend. Click here to view.
President-Elect Nominations
The nominations deadline for President-Elect has been extended to June 9, 2023 at the close of business. Nomination forms will be available at the business table during the Annual Meeting or on the Annual Meeting web page or by clicking here. To read the roles and duties of President-Elect click here.
Annual Meeting Information
Recordings of the three webinars have been posted to the Annual Meeting web page.
The newest version of the full file of the Reports to the Region is available for downloading, please click here.
Talking Circle
To all members of the United Church, clergy and lay, in Nova Scotia who identify as Indigenous
Murray Pruden, Executive Minister for Indigenous Ministries and Justice, along with a small working group from Nova Scotia, invite you to join us for a talking circle on Thursday, June, 8th from 7-8:30 at Stairs Memorial United in Dartmouth (44 Hester Street). This will be an opportunity to connect, share our stories and begin building relationships. Please see flyer for more details.
Test drive an electric vehicle!
“Next Ride is the provincial electric vehicle education and engagement program for Nova Scotia. They are offering free test drives (30 minutes) where you can experience the thrill of driving electric and get answers to all of your questions about making the switch to an EV.”
Date: Friday June 9th
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Mount Saint Vincent University. Parking lot outside the Rosaria Student Centre
The United Church of Canada Region 15 is meeting at Mount Saint Vincent University.
Come early or just come to test drive and learn more about electric cars!
Spots are limited so register here.
New Staff Position Available – Growth Animator – Atlantic Canada
Dear Members of Regional Council. As part of the General Council strategic plan towards Renewal, Invitation and Growth, Regions East will have a new General Council staff person deployed in our Regions. The position is posted and we encourage you to visit the link to discern if you are feeling a call to this work.
The United Church of Canada is seeking an individual to fill the role of Growth Animator for First Dawn Eastern Edge, Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters and Region 15 Regional Councils in the Organizational Development and Strategy Unit (ODS).
Are you feeling called to work with the members in the three Eastern Regions? Maybe you know of someone who might need a little nudge? This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours/week) shared equally among the three regions. The individual will be required to live in one of the Atlantic provinces.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume to careers@united-church.ca quoting the job number 23-30. Closing date is June 9, 2023.
For full position description, qualifications and other details, please go to the General Council link: https://united-church.ca/opportunities/growth-animator-atlantic-canada.
Action for Guaranteed Livable Income
There is something you can do to help in the advocacy for Guaranteed Liveable Income. Write to your mayor today!
There is an important meeting of all mayors across Atlantic Canada: the Atlantic Mayor’s Congress on June 9th. They will discuss and vote on the following motion for GLI. Add your voice to this call for action.
Sample letter:
Dear …(Mayor’s Name)
I understand that on June 9 there will be a very important meeting of Atlantic Mayors at which a Basic Income Resolution will be presented for debate and approval. Attached is a copy of that resolution. We would urge you to support this resolution given the urgency of the subject matter as outlined in the ‘Whereas’ clauses of the resolution. As you may be aware, many municipalities have passed a similar resolution urging the Provincial and Federal Governments to work toward a Guaranteed Livable Income for all Canadians. I am part of a volunteer network in The United Church of Canada which has been on record since 1972 in support of a Guaranteed Livable Income.
I would be more than happy to discuss this resolution with you further in advance of the upcoming Congress if it be your wish either through email, or by phone, or in person.
Respectfully,
ASTE 2023 COMING SOON
The 54th annual Atlantic Seminar in Theological Education will be happening at the Tatamagouche Centre June 11th to June 16th, 2023.
We will continue the theme “Building Respectful Relations” centering this year on experiences of Black Persons within Canadian Society.
We hope you will join us as we spend 5 days exploring the history, culture and impact of the Black Community in the Atlantic Provinces and how Individuals and Communities of Faith can work as true allies.
This is an opportunity to explore this topic in depth in a safe and supportive environment under the guidance of Dr. Harvey Amani Whitfield, The Rev. Brigid Maya Douglas and the ASTE 2023 community.
More information can be found on our webpage ASTES2023.
