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Minister Emeritus Service
On Sunday, November 17th at 2 pm, the Margate Pastoral Charge will bestow the honorary title of Minister Emeritus upon the Rev. Ches Boutilier at Southwest River United Church and will continue to celebrate afterwards with refreshments. All are invited to attend.
Bridgewater United Church Music Director Position
Are you looking for an opportunity to share your musical talents in a creative and innovative spirit-filled environment?
If you are a caring teacher, passionate musician, well organized and looking to create something diverse, new and dynamic with your talents and the music community we are looking for you!
Bridgewater United Church; Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, an Affirming Church Community within the United Church of Canada, has undergone a process to review and revitalized its vision for the Music Ministry at our Church. As such this new position and the successful candidate will inspire the congregation in worship with highly executed, planned, appropriate, diverse and modern approaches to music to facilitate the spiritual experience of all ages by engaging and encouraging members musical talent, rehearsing musical groups, finding external musicians for worship and by providing caring musical direction to our musicians!
https://www.bridgewaterunited.ca/employment-opportunities-at-b-united
Stewardship Update – November 2024
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Church Property Network
The Church Property Network is an initiative led by the United Church of Canada and the United Property Resource Corporation (UPRC) to support communities of faith with property solutions. Starting November 13th, this monthly webinar series will explore topics to help increase the vitality of your church property. Topics covered will range from increasing revenue through rental strategies to energy efficiency, to how to start tackling that leaky roof. Bring all your questions to the Church Property Network so we can learn together.
What Can You Expect?
Monthly workshops and webinars
Peer-to-peer learning through discussion forums
Q & A where no question too big or too small
Expertise from United Church partners, such as The Toronto United Church Council and Faith and the Common Good
When?
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm ET
Upcoming
November 13: Kick-Off Session – What are we asking? What are we hearing? What is most helpful?
Please click here for more information.
Greetings from Regional President
Hello all/Bonjour à tous,
On Nov. 21st, a lovely fall day, I attended the funeral of Rev. Robert (Bob) Hutcheson, held at Spring Park United in Charlottetown. Rev. Darin MacKinnon officiated, a large choir was present (see photo attached), Rev. Bob’s son spoke with love and humour on behalf of the family, and I brought greetings from our Region. One of Rev. Bob’s legacies was his dedication to Camp Abbey on PEI – he led a fundraising campaign in recent years, which garnered over $500,000 in funding for the camp!
I attended a day-long PEI Gathering for ministry personnel, retirees and lay leaders on Oct. 29th, with Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator Atlantic, as our special guest. Her words and wisdom, focussing on growth through collaboration and innovation, were most inspiring. Three other sessions were offered: one with a focus on our new hymn book “Then Let Us Sing”, a second on inter-generational worship and a third on Camp Abbey and outdoor ministry. There was plenty of social time with sharing of worship, food and song. An entirely uplifting day, with plans for more to come!
I am still on the lookout for choir photos, innovative ideas for Mission and Service, and would also appreciate hearing of ministerial retirements. Please send them to me at: susalemaistre@gmail.com
In faith/Avec foi,
Sue.
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
What are your 360° observations today? Time to take a spin, turn around, draw the circle wider!
Imagine standing in a circle looking around at those you know, love and share faith with (but your backs are to those beyond your circle). Imagine looking out and reaching into the hurting world (but your backs are to those inside your circle). Now imagine that circle with all the people turning sideways to be able to look both inward and look outward. Send the wave of God’s love throughout, trusting the realms of impact to flow. During church refreshments, do a 360-degree spin before joining a table. Notice who might be alone at a table, off to the side, and join them, not the folks you might usually form a “holy huddle” with. Waiting for an appointment, in a line, on a walk, joining a group of people, notice who needs your moment of kindness and compassion, a smile and some hope in their day. The Newport Institute indicates: “Glimmers are tiny micro moments of joy—fleeting, everyday moments that elicit a rush of happiness, gratitude, calm, peace, safety, or goodwill.” Make giving and receiving glimmers part of your day!
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.
186th Anniversary of St. John’s United Church celebration
ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH (75 Alma St., Moncton) ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY is coming up on Nov. 24 at 11.am as we celebrate 186 years of worshipping together!
We will be welcoming Craig Murphy, as our guest preacher for our church’s 186th anniversary.
Craig is the father of four, husband of one, and chaplain to many. Since 1996 he has been roaming around prison chaplaincy circles from East to West and back again. As a lay Roman Catholic Chaplain, it has been his privilege to engage in the call of prison chaplaincy and more recently serving in the role as Regional Director of Chaplaincy for Bridges of Canada here in the Atlantic Region.
As it is also Reign of Christ Sunday, we will be having Communion. We will be welcoming new members and more.
It will be a great day. Come and celebrate with us!
Great Salisbury Online Auction
It’s that time of the year again for the Great Salisbury Online Auction on Facebook. Baked goods, preserves, jams, etc will be November 18th(starting at 12AM) to November 20th ending at 5:00PM. A good time to buy your Christmas cooking. If you won you can pick up your items November 23rd(Saturday) from 10:00AM-1:00PM. Cash or cheque please. Salisbury United Church is located at 76 Smith Street. On Facebook just go up to the search bar and type: The Great Salisbury United Church Auction.
Institute of Health Joy and Excellence
EXCITING NEWS!!
We are excited to be introducing the INSTITUTE OF HEALTH JOY & EXCELLENCE to you. With two years of diligent work behind us by many leaders across our three Eastern Regions we are now ready to offer the initial learning opportunities.
The focus groups and extensive consultation process made it abundantly clear that you, our ministry leaders foremost desire opportunities to reconnect with your call to ministry and have opportunities to deepen your spirituality.
We could not be more pleased and honoured to be working with Janice MacLean of Prayer Bench Ministries to launch our first three planned events.
We will begin with an online Advent offering entitled: “Holding Space for Advent”. Click here for more information on the institute..
This event is sponsored by the Institute and FREE to you.
You must register and there are 30 spots available.
Here is the link to register: : https://ucceast.ca/87541-health-joy-and-excellence-education-event
