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Condolences – Scott Martin
Our condolences are extended to Max Martin and family on the death of his father, Scott Martin, who passed away this morning on July 24, 2024. An obituary will be posted once it is available.
Fall Youth @ Region Camp Event
From Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29, there will be a youth event at Camp Wegesegum (360 Wegesegum Lane, Coal Creek, NB (just outside Chipman). This event is for youth from grade 6-12, and registration for the event is $75. There will be opportunities for worship, fun, and learning as together we explore themes of Truth & Reconciliation and the impacts we all have in creating and deepening relationships in our communities. Financial Support is available. Contact rev.bowley@outlook.com for more information. To register your youth for this camp weekend, please fill in the linked registration form. If you prefer a paper copy, please reach out to rev.bowley@outlook.com.
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/GycQ3bCPwJo6oJ989
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
How are youth finding welcome and belonging when coming to our community of faith? Colleague and fellow growth animator Rev. Tori Mullin attended the Rendezvous Audacious Hope gathering of 450 youth and their leaders from the United Church of Canada and the Presbyterian Church, in early July. Youth are experiencing not being welcomed or belonging at communities of faith. They are concerned if their friends would be welcomed if invited. Read Tori’s blog: https://united-church.ca/blogs/round-table/boldly-welcome-young-people
As we think more deeply about how we are bold disciples, share this article with your leadership or congregation, How might we ensure the belonging we yearn for is really happening? Let’s talk about it! You can reach me by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca or by phone 705 875-8837. Let’s grow together with deep spirituality, bold discipleship and daring justice.
2025 Mission Support Grant Applications
The 2025 Mission Support Grant applications are now available here. Deadline for completed application and supporting documentation is Friday, September 20, 2024 and can be forwarded to: jwhittemore@united-church.ca or mailed to the Regional Office.
The United Church of Canada Foundation’s Fall 2024 grant round is now open!
Seeds of Hope grants support unique and innovative ventures that are ready to make an impact in our United Church and beyond. We are excited to learn what you’re up to!
The Joint Grants Committee is now welcoming applications for new, unique projects which are:
• Providing innovative seniors’ ministry
• Celebrating and encouraging children and youth
• Addressing environmental and social justice issues
• Looking at new ways to provide ministry and support during transition periods
• Facilitating experiencing faith and spirituality
Also granting this round are the Rowntree Scholarship, Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary, Promotion Project Fund, Centennial Granting Fund and United, we.
Seeds of Hope applications are due October 15, 2024; other deadlines vary, so please check the terms before you apply. Learn more: http://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/grants/seeds-of-hope/
3 New United Church of Canada Foundation Grant Opportunities
The United Church of Canada Foundation is thrilled to announce 3 exciting new grant programs that will commence this Fall!
United, we
Introducing a huge boost to our trust-based granting program: “United, we”, our new dedicated trust-based granting stream!
In each of the next two years (2024 and 2025), up to $100,000 will be available through ‘United, we’ to support impactful existing work at United Church organizations and partners who otherwise would not qualify for funding through current granting programs.
Centennial Granting Fund
As we approach the United Church of Canada Centennial, many communities of faith will be eager to hold services and activities in celebration. This program will provide funding for events marking the milestone, emphasizing the importance of uniting to commemorate this historic achievement.
Communities of faith and other organizations planning special events to commemorate the Centennial can apply for grants of up to $5,000.
Promotion Project Fund
Owing to the generosity and creativity of a Foundation donor, this program will provide grants of up to $10,000 to support congregations in their marketing efforts as they seek to attract members, promote their vital ministries, and retain a strong community presence.
Learn more and apply now: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/united-church-of-canada-foundation-new-grant-programs/
Godly Play Core Training
Oct 18-19 and Nov 15-16, Sackville NB
Training is offered in modules over two weekends:
Friday 4-9pm to Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm.
We will explore Godly Play as a creative approach to nurturing children’s faith. A workshop to empower and inspire.
For more information and to register, and please contact:
godlyplaymaritimes.com or
registrargodlyplaymaritimes@gmail.com
Click here for a poster of the event.
https://godlyplaymaritimes.com
Minister’s Position Quispamsis United Church
Quispamsis Pastoral Charge searching for a Minister three quarter to full time (40 hours per week) to start as soon as practical.
Region is Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters
Quispamsis is located just outside Saint John, N.B.
QUC is looking for both worship and strategic leadership. Worship will continue to be first with us, but we recognize we must discern our future and will need guidance. More detail is provided in the Position Description and our recent Faith Profile, both of which are on ChurchHub.
Message from Regional President
Greetings one and all,
I hope you are enjoying a lovely, if hot, summer. My partner and I recently spent a couple of weeks at our cottage in the Gaspé, where we were fortunate to enjoy the ocean breezes.
While there, we attended a service at a little country church in the village of Hopetown, located on the Baie des Chaleurs. I brought greetings from our Regional Council and spoke about the priorities we have set for the near future. Rev. Pierre Momberg spoke eloquently about the choices faced by people in the bible readings, and indeed all of us through the ages in our daily lives. The important key is to ground our decisions going forward in the teachings of Jesus.
I was reminded of the incredible challenges of rural ministry — Rev. Pierre is the only ordained United Church Minister on the entire Gaspé Peninsula, an area roughly six times the size of PEI. He has had 10 funerals and committals in recent months, with four more scheduled, in addition to his regular commitments to the congregations of St. Andrew’s New Richmond and to St. Andrew’s Hopetown. This is undoubtedly a familiar refrain for many of our rural Communities of Faith and their leaders, and we commend their great effort to carry on and remain relevant in these times, in the name of the Holy Spirit.
We will be returning for another visit to the Gaspé in early August, and would be pleased to meet congregations along the route from PEI through Eastern New Brunswick.
In faith,
Sue LeMaistre
Preparing people for elections
Here is a wonderful resource to use when candidates for election come calling. It’s a little primer on basic income which will help you ask important questions of each candidate This is the opportunity not to be missed. Please click here to view the resource.
