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Condolences – Rev. Jim Crooks
Condolences are extended to the family of Rev. Jim Crooks, who passed away on September 22, 2024. A celebration of life was held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 on the stage of the Imperial Theatre in Saint John from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Please click here to view the obituary now made available.
Next FSLDW Affirm webinar: Understanding Guaranteed Livable (Basic) Income
Our next webinar will be on Nov 27 at 7 p.m. We have all been hearing about Guaranteed ( or Basic) Livable Income…. We want to spend some time getting some facts and having good discussion. Lauren King from the GLI working group will be our presenter.
Please sign up here.
Diversity Workshop
The Greater Saint John region is hosting a Diversity workshop on November 24 at 1:30pm at Quispamsis United Church.
Please click here to view the poster for details.
Inclusion Seminar for Greater Saint John Area
Please see poster attached
Job Opportunity – Executive Director, Tatamagouche Centre
Tatamagouche Centre is seeking an Executive Director; For full details of the position, please click here. The closing date for applications is November 22, 2024.
Greetings from Regional President
Hello/Bonjour,
Winter is in the air, and that magical season of Advent is approaching….
Since becoming Regional President I have learned so much, and have been invited to many special events. Most recently (Nov. 17th) I was asked to bring greetings on behalf of all of you in our Region to the installation of a “Minister Emeritus”. Rev. Ches Boutilier was conferred this title by the Margate Pastoral Charge, PEI, where he served many years until his retirement. This title is bestowed to someone who is “retired and retaining one’s title as an honour”. Ellen Locke, Candidate Supply Minister on the Charge, officiated and delivered a touching message to a full congregation at Southwest River United Church. Those gathered shared a lovely cake at the reception following the afternoon service. A photo of Rev. Ches is attached.
Rev. Elizabeth Stevenson, Past Regional President, attended two events in my stead recently. She presided at the Covenanting of Rev. Alicia Walls with St. David’s United Church in Saint John, NB, with Rev. Sally Budge preaching – congratulations to Rev. Alicia, and may the Holy Spirit be with her and her Community of Faith as they begin their journey together. As well, on Nov. 2nd Rev. Elizabeth attended the Anglican Synod meeting held in Fredericton, as an ecumenical guest.
Please continue to email me choir photos, notices of retirements of ministry personnel and any interesting fundraising activities for M&S, at susalemaistre@gmail.com.
In faith/Avec foi,
Sue
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
We may be thinking about Advent, but it’s time to think summer, to apply for a summer student to support you in 2025. You provide the work and apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding to provide the finances. Explore full-time opportunities on your own, in cooperation with other communities of faith or with other community partners. A CSJ student might help you in reaching your neighbours, connecting with community, hosting events, supporting communications, tech needs, keeping website and social media current, expanding your reach, and bringing fresh opportunities. The annual Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program Call for Applications will be launched during the week of November 18, 2024, and will close on December 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Don’t wait to apply! This year the CSJ Call for Applications will end before the new year. Don’t risk missing the deadline and apply early for Canada Summer Jobs funding!
The CSJ program will once again aim to support
70,000 quality jobs for youth during the 2025 summer season. Not-for-profit employers can receive a wage subsidy up to 100% of the current provincial or
territorial minimum hourly wage.
You can read more here.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/apply.html
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.
Advent Planning Resources
The last run through of the theme as a whole is Thursday Nov 21 at 2pm on zoom. We’ll also go over a “to-do” list for the season so nothing catches you off guard.
Please click here to go to the registration for Thursday:
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