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It’s Your Call – Podcast
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To view upcoming programs at the Tatamagouche Centre please click here.
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Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters (FSLDW) Committee Interest form.
2026 Mission and Service Grant Application
The 2026 Mission and Service Grant application is now available here. The deadline for completed application and supporting documentation is Friday, September 19, 2025 and can be forwarded to: jwhittemore@united-church.ca or mailed to the Regional Office.
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
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
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).
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
What are some church basics you can refresh and review or share for the first time with visitors and those new to church? Ask some people who do not go to church what they think happens at church. It might generate some interesting ideas to discuss. Integrate in worship some sharing of why you do what you do, and when your community of faith does it. We can have a tendency of assuming people know and understand about Jesus, Bible, what a worship service is. Some communities of faith are exploring additional ways to reach people, such as sharing ideas about coming together to be able to sing, to gather for fellowship, build community, to talk about how ancient wisdom informs our everyday lives. We come as we are to share our joys and concerns and be together, people of all ages.
Have you recently done a walk around your building inside and out, making sure directions to doors, signage for events is current and up to date? Is it time to look at your website and see what people who visit will learn? Is that current? Visit websites of churches you don’t know and see what questions you have as a visitor. It is easy to assume everyone knows each other and the ways unique to your community of faith. Revisit your own community of faith’s website, social media, and signage or other communication. Do you know anyone who does not attend church who might join you to take a look? What improvements can you suggest?
Let’s get growth animated together. Email Sharon or call at 506-306-0500 as together, we keep being bold, deep and daring.
Hillside United Church – Music Director Job Opportunity!
Hillside United Church, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking to fill the role of Music Director. We are open to applications from either a single individual who can conduct and accompany, or a team of two (conductor + accompanist) applying together.
We are a recently amalgamated, inclusive, and vibrant congregation with a strong musical tradition and an appetite for both creative renewal and pastoral leadership in worship through music. Our sanctuary is well equipped with a Yamaha baby grand piano, a Casavant organ,
technical equipment and a volunteer technical support team. We currently have a Men’s Choir, a Senior Choir, and significant interest in involving children and youth in our music ministry. Please click here for more information.
This is a part-time, 15 hour a week position. Preferred start date: Sept 1, 2025. Deadline to apply is July 11, 2025. Please send cover letter and CV/resume to info@orchardviewcoaching.com
Promoting Ecumenical Shared Ministries toolkit
We’ve previously shared information with Pastoral Relations and Community of Faith Support colleagues about the Ecumenical Shared Ministry (ESM) Toolkit, developed by our partners at the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. As communities of faith explore opportunities for collaboration and ecumenical ministry, this toolkit offers practical guidance and resources that may be helpful for ministry personnel and leaders.
Please click here for more information.
