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2026 Mission and Service Grant Application- Deadline September 19
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.
The Institute for Health, Joy and Excellence Presents For Everyone Born: Clergy Symposium and Retreat 2025
The Institute for Health, Joy and Excellence invites you to the For Everyone Born: Clergy Symposium and Retreat 2025, taking place from October 20 to 24, 2025, at Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp in Bishop’s Falls, NL.
Rev. Oliver Dingwell will lead the symposium in 2025. Rev. Oliver Dingwell and Rev. Shepherd Munikwa will lead the retreat.
Join us and be part of the community. Help us welcome everyone.
Please click here to register and find more information.
A Multi-Congregational Commemorative Worship Service Honouring the Life and Ministry of Rev. Peter Gordon (1806-1809)
Greetings!
York Covehead Pastoral Charge, Mt. Stewart-Morell-St. Peter’s Bay Pastoral Charge, Kings United Pastoral Charge would like to extend an invitation to all to their Multi-Congregational Commemorative Worship Service honouring the life and ministry of Rev. Peter Gordon (1806-1809).
On Sunday, September 28th, all are welcome to attend a commemorative worship service honouring the Rev. Peter Gordon, the first resident Presbyterian Minister on PEI (1806-1809). Rev. Peter Gordon’s pastoral charge extended from West Covehead to Bay Fortune, and so, he was a historic predecessor of all our communities. The worship service begins at 2 p.m., followed by refreshments, cake, and ice-cream. Many thanks to our host church, Peter Gordon Memorial United Church, located in Morell, PEI (fully accessible).
De-commissioning Service – Milford-Lantz United Church
The De-commissioning Service for Milford-Lantz United Church is scheduled for September 28, 2025, at 2:00pm. The building and property have been sold. All are cordially invited to attend. A reception will be held following the service.
Looking to live out your land acknowledgement?
A congregation in Hamilton, Ontario was inspired to learn how Indigenous ministry students at Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre in Manitoba are showing the broader church a path to reconciliation. The congregation decided to celebrate UCC’s 100th anniversary with a gift that supports these students and a hopeful future for our church. They challenge you to do the same!
Click here to learn more.
Growth Ideas 101: Gratitude and Peace
Here is the link to the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, the Growth Animator, for September 17, 2025.
Contact your growth animator, Sharon Ballantyne at 506-306-0500 or by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca
Everyone is reminded to also join our casual virtual drop in each Wednesday morning on Sharon’s zoom 9:45 Atlantic and 10:15 NL for thirty minutes. Contact Sharon if you need the link.
Season of Creation Planning Resource for Small Congregations
Looking to try something different this fall? The Faith Formation and Leadership Development Committee has purchased rights for Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional use of the All Ages Curriculum: “Creating a Culture”. Each week offers Prayers for Worship, Theme Suggestions, Printable Pew Activities, and alternating “Sunday School” or “Outreach Project” lesson plans for all ages. Join the theme for the season anytime before Thanksgiving and receive a discount code for 50% off of the Advent Package “Welcome to the Family.” Find more information, download the resource or request a resource intro session here.
Invitation: Seniors for Climate Action – DRAW THE LINE
Rev Dr Shepherd Munikwa – Minister for Justice Mission & Outreach – UCC East
Beloved friends,
In every generation, God calls forth witnesses to justice, compassion, and care for creation. Today, that calling rests upon us. The earth, our common home, groans under the weight of exploitation and neglect (Romans 8:22). Yet we are not without hope. For the Spirit still breathes renewal, and the wisdom of elders, seasoned by life, faith, and perseverance can shine as a prophetic light in this urgent hour.
Earlier this year, on Earth Day, we gathered in hope. Now, through our documentary Later is Too Late, we have sounded the alarm. And in September, we will stand together, elders drawing the line for life, dignity, and the flourishing of creation.
We invite you to join Seniors for Climate Action, for the historic DRAW THE LINE mobilization on September 20, 2025. This is the largest gathering of seniors in Canadian history for the sake of climate justice. This movement is not only about policy or politics; it is a sacred act of stewardship, rooted in the biblical call to “seek the welfare of the land” (Jeremiah 29:7) and to love our neighbors, including the generations yet unborn. Check the posters for actual date and time for your local gathering. Click here to view the Seniors for Climate Tantramar Facebook page.
Come, add your voice, your presence, your prayer, and your wisdom. Let us rise with courage, knowing that in Christ all things can be made new (Revelation 21:5). Together, we can bear witness that faith does not end with words but takes form in action, for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and the future of all God’s creatures. You can view the poster here for more information.
Later is too late. The time is now. Join us.
A Day Away; Rest, Refresh, Connect
Rural Routes Through the Holy, is an initiative that began in 2019 to nourish, support and connect members of rural (or small) communities of faith. You can read all about us by clicking here!
On Saturday, October 18th from 10 am to 3 pm (with coffee/tea available at 9:30 am), we’re hosting a one day gathering at St. Ann’s, Westcock. Together we’ll worship, share a meal, listen as Tom Urbaniak, read from and invite disccussion on You Are Loved, a tribute to Alison Etter (see below), hear the story of Coffee in the Church Woods, make a micro pilgrimage on a nearby trail and learn from one another in small group and circle conversations. You can read more and register here under Events. Lunch is provided. If you have questions, please email Catherine, ruralroutesatlantic@gmail.com
You Are Loved: a book inspired by Rev. Alison Etter
Rural Routes Through the Holy is honoured to welcome Tom Urbaniak to A Day Away, on October 18th, 2025. Tom will share readings from You Are Loved, a moving tribute to his late wife, Rev. Alison Etter.
Copies of You Are Loved will be available for purchase, with all royalties donated to the Rev. Alison Etter Memorial Fund at the Atlantic School of Theology, supporting those who carry forward Alison’s work and values, across all faith traditions.
You can read more by clicking here. Check under the companion announcement Events/A Day Away: Rest, Refresh, Connect. You’re also welcome to email ruralroutesatlantic@gmail.com
While we hope many of you will register and spend the day those who would like to drop in just for Tom’s presentation (11 am – 12 am), without registering, are welcome too. We’d love to see you and we hope you spread the word.
Public Prayer Webinar
Let us pray. Sometimes those are intimidating words for lay persons. Join Janice MacLean of Prayer Bench to explore prayers for worship. Janice offers this description: “Prayer gathers us in, carries our joys and sorrows, and sends us into the world with blessing. In this three-session series, we explore the prayers that shape worship: gathering words, intercessions, blessings, and more -while learning the art of crafting them with care and leading them with confidence.” This program is presented by the Faith Formation and Leadership Development Committee of Bermuda Nova Scotia Region. Sessions will be held by Zoom on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 October 13, 20 and 27. Registration is $30.00 and can be paid to the Regional Office. Please register by October 10 2025.
Seeking Full Time Minister
