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It’s Your Call – Podcast
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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.
To view Continuing Education opportunities at the Atlantic School of Theology please click here.
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Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters (FSLDW) Committee Interest form.
Condolences: Roger Angus Janes Sr.
Our condolences are extended to the family of Roger Janes, whose father, Roger Janes Sr., passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. The obituary can be viewed here.
General Council 45
General Council 45 is being held in Calgary on August 7-11. To read the material being brought to the meeting, please click here.
Annual Meeting Draft Minutes
Executive Minutes
Rev. Faith March-MacCuish: Executive Secretary’s Pastoral Visit to the Woodstock Area United Churches
Join us for the Ecclesiastical Visit of Rev. Faith March-MacCuish, the Executive Minister for Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters, Bermuda-Nova Scotia, and First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Councils to United Churches in Woodstock and Environs at Saint James United Church, 120 Chapel Street, Woodstock, NB, from June 21–22.
June 21, 2:00 p.m.– Meeting with United Church ministers
June 21, 4:00 p.m.– Welcome round-table for all churches
June 22, 9:30 a.m. – Sunday Recharge
June 22, 10:30 a.m.– Worship led by Rev. Faith, followed by coffee & tea
All area United Churches are warmly invited. Please attend with your board, session, committees, UCW, and members.
Contact: Saint James United Church at 506-328-6114 for details.
Pastoral Relations Committee – May/June 2025
Approved the request from Upper Sackville Pastoral Charge to continue for another year as a lay-led Community of Faith.
• Approved the request from St. Paul’s United Church Riverview for a part-time SME position for two (2) years.
• Approved the call of Rev. Limon Daka to the Campbellton Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2025.
• Approved the appointment of Rev. Karen MacLeod-Wilkie to the South Shore Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.
• Approved the appointment of Candidate Nathan Zwicker to the Vernon Bridge St. Andrew’s Pastoral Charge effective July 7, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
• Approved the appointment of Rev. Ellen Beairsto to the Wilmot Pastoral Charge effective January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
• Approved the provisional call of Rev. Timothy Wisnicki to the Montague Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2025.
• Approved the provisional call of Candidate Beverly Sharpe to the Prince William Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028.
• Approved the request for a change in pastoral relations due to retirement for Rev. Mary Tingley.
• Approved the request from North Cardigan United to cease to exist as a Community of Faith effective August 11, 2025.
• Approved the appointment of Rev. T. Kevin Dingwell to the Mount Stewart-Morell-St. Peter’s Bay Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
• Approved the appointment of Rev. John Roy to the Quispamsis Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
The Theological Banquet – Rev. Janet Gear
At the 2025 Regional Meeting, Janet Gear offered a language and lens for talking effectively and compassionately about the various ways our faith is lived out in our churches. Her accessible Theological Banquet workshop series is available for use across the church. Watching the videos, engaging in discussion, and using the accompanying booklet with your community of faith, council or cluster fosters language, identity, and understanding in navigating differences and setting faith-based directions together.
The Theological Banquet – LeaderShift contact Michelle Slater
June 19 Conflict, Hunger and Humanitarian Access Webinar (World Refugee Day)
Rev Dr Shepherd Munikwa – Minister for Justice Mission and Outreach.
Join us for a heartfelt Canadian Food grains Bank Webinar as we explore how together we’re ending global hunger.
Discover inspiring stories, learn how your support makes a difference, and find new ways to get involved.
Register now and be part of the change!
Seeking Full Time Minister
O’Leary West Cape Pastoral Charge minister search committee is seeking candidates interested in sharing their faith journey with a dynamic, passionate and faithful three point charge (1 or 2 services per week). Position does include a newly updated manse just minutes away from the recently redecorated minister’s office, a deep sense of personal fulfilment and much appreciation and gratitude from our congregations. Please find our entire profile on the Church Hub website. Questions can be directed to owcpcministersearch@gmail.com.
Courage to Lead® Program–Tatamagouche Centre
We warmly welcome you to join us August 7-9, 2025 for an upcoming Courage to Lead® program at the Tatamagouche Centre.
Whatever personal or societal challenges we face, the resources we need to transform our lives and the world can always be found within us and between us – in the human heart and in community. When we fully embrace the genuine within ourselves and honour the inherent worth and dignity of every being, we unleash the power to build a better world. This retreat is modelled on the Circle of Trust® approach developed by Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal. You can learn more about “Circles of Trust” or in Parker Palmer’s book, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life.
For questions contact Tara Reynolds by email or by phone at 802-917-4485.
Invitation to Peace & Friendship Gathering Tatamagouche Centre- Next step in our long journey of Reconciliation
Grounded in the Peace and Friendship Treaties of the 1700s between the British Crown, these Treaty-based gatherings emphasize Treaty education and responsibility, relationship building, land Rematriation and ceremony. Let’s celebrate our next powerful step in our Calls to Truth and Reconciliation built on decades of deep journeying together. The poster can be viewed here.
Please click here for more information.
Hospital Chaplaincy: Moncton City & George Dumont Hospitals
Please note: privacy legislation does not permit the Chaplain (or other Ministry Personnel) to randomly visit with persons who are in hospital. Chaplains and Ministry Personnel need your invitation/permission, or the permission/request of a family member.
If you would like a visit from your Minister or the Chaplain, or would like to have your Minister or Chaplain visit a family member, you may make the request through the Nursing Staff or the Chaplaincy Department, or you may contact the Chaplain directly at (506) 940-1151 (voice or text).
TRAINING EVENT FOR PASTORAL RELATIONS LIAISONS
As our communities of faith navigate the waters of change in pastoral relationships, or the changes that come with congregational demographic shifts, the Region appoints Pastoral Relations Liaisons to walk alongside communities of faith in these times of discernment. Are you someone with the gift to listen and help others discern? Is this a ministry you are called to at this time in the life of our church?
On June 18th from 10:00am to 1:00pm, an in-person training event will be happening at Central Queens United Church, Hunter River, for people from PEI. This event will be led by Rev. Debbie Aitken and Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevenson, interim Regional Ministers for FSLDW Region.
On June 25th, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm an online training event primarily for people from NB will be hosted by Debbie and Elizabeth. Please click here to register for the online event.
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
How are you loving one another with radical generous hospitality in this warm weather season? Might you offer lemonade or ice water available outside your church? Place out A water bowl for those walking their dog. Host a garden party. Host a popsicle, slushie or freezie treat event. Host an ice cream social. Set up a bench or a table placed near sidewalk, roadside, under a shade tree to offer a resting place for hot passers-by. If your building is staffed, could the building be opened for visitors, with invitation to the wider community for neighbours to drop in, especially if you have air conditioning? Are there special events that could be offered this summer such as BBQ, community dinners, movie nights in sanctuary, board game nights, card parties? Could your signs invite people in for free coffee, or even washroom availability? Are there community partners you could work with to be a rest stop for walking groups, cyclists or those on pilgrimages or neighbours out on a stroll? Are there events usually held inside that could be more visible and hosted outside? Minister’s office hours, a book study, Bible study or coffee and conversation group? It might be a good season to explore a tiny pantry, tiny library or other offering. Perhaps a sharing table might be offered for fresh produce from gardens. Perhaps host beat the heat opportunities to bring a small group together to cook a meal in the church kitchen, sharing foods and not heating your own home up. Share other ideas with me. Let’s get growth animated together. Contact Sharon by email or call at 506-306-0500 as together, we keep being bold, deep and daring.
