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Youth@Region 2026!
Calling all Youth, between grades 6-12!
Registration is now open for Youth@Region!
Y@R is a place of community and a place of faith where United Church youth, between grades 6 and 12, meet from across Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council. Y@R will meet in-person at the same time as Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council (FSLDW) meets online, June 5-7, 2026. The theme for this year’s event is “Rooted”.
The group creates an inclusive, diverse and safe community for youth in the name of Christ. We provide a place for youth to explore their faith and to learn more about the United Church of Canada while sharing in music, worship and fun in a spirit-filled community.
We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please email Catherine Stuart. Deadline to register is May 8, 2026.
Annual Meeting Registration is Open
Registration is open for the annual meeting, the deadline to register is May 8th. Please read the memo sent from the Executive Minister. Visit the annual meeting webpage regularly for the latest updates and information on the upcoming meeting. A draft agenda for this meeting can be found on the Annual Meeting webpage.
Nominations are open for President-Elect
Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council is seeking nominations for President-Elect. This position is for a total of three years: one year as President-Elect, one year as President, and the last year as Past-President. The President-Elect will serve as a member of the Regional Executive, leading our Region in its work and ministry, within the bounds of the Region. Serving the Region in this way offers many unique and exciting opportunities to engage in its work and life. More information on the role of President-Elect, President, and Past-President can be found here.
As this election will take place through the Annual meeting held online, no nominations will be accepted from the floor, due to the nature of the online voting process. All nominations must be received by May 1, 2026 at midnight. Nominations are open to all members of the Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council, including ministry personnel and lay representatives. To submit your nomination, please fill out the form here.
Each nomination must include the names of two people who will move the nomination. These people must be members of Regional Council. The nomination does not need to come from the governing body of your local community of faith, it just needs to be two people from the Region who support the nomination.
If you have any questions, please contact Nominations Chair, Tracy Friars.
Northwest NB Cluster Meeting
The second NW cluster meeting will be held on Monday, May 25 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Faith Memorial United Church in Florenceville-Bristol, N.B. Rev. Lloyd Bruce will present. A hearty meal will be provided for $15. and local farmers who recently went to Kenya with Canadian Foodgrains Bank will share. Please come to connect with old and new friends. Let’s be united!
To register email Cathy Howatt by May 15th. Please specify any food allergies.
Pastoral Care Training Program
Is your community of faith in need of additional pastoral care services. Is there a member of the community interested in training that could support them in offering pastoral care as a volunteer or as a Congregational Designated Minister for Pastoral Care?
If so, the Ottawa Pastoral Care Training Program may be offering just what you are looking for: A Basic Pastoral Care Training Program that will run from September 14 to November 3, 2026.
You can find a brochure for their program here. The program will be offered via Zoom on Monday evenings (excluding Thanksgiving Monday) from 7PM to 9:15PM.
The Pastoral Relations Committee of the Region commends this program especially to those communities of faith that are without called or appointed ministry personnel.
Annual Pastoral Charge Information Form 2026
We are asking each pastoral charge to complete and submit the Annual Pastoral Charge Information Form as soon as possible after your 2026 annual meeting, noting the deadline was April 1st . This updates the Region with the names and contact information of your current leadership and regional council representatives (elected members). As a reminder, if we do not have the information for your elected members, they will not be able to vote at the Regional Annual Meeting. If you have any issues with completing the form, please contact Shari Kaster, 506-306-0496.
Invitation to the Justice, Mission & Outreach Grassroots Engagement Network
Are we truly connecting with our neighbors, or simply serving them from a distance?
Are our ministries transforming unjust systems, or only responding to their symptoms?
Are we creating spaces of belonging where all people; especially the marginalized, are seen, heard, and valued?
Are we living out reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and caring for creation in meaningful, tangible ways?
In a rapidly changing Canada society, how is your church being called to move from tradition into bold, life-giving mission?
For more information, please read the attached document; our vision is to offers a helpful pathway toward church growth and deeper community engagement.
If your congregation is already engaged in any of these grassroots activities, feels called to begin, or would like to grow further in this work, we invite you to get in touch.
Rev. Dr. Shepherd Munikwa
Minister for Justice, Mission & Outreach – UCC East
Email: smunikwa@united-church.ca
Phone: +1 506 306 0491
Growth Ideas 101: Optimizing Your Digital Front Door
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for April 29, 2026.
Share your ideas with your growth animator at 506-306-0500 or by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca.
Inventions of Summer
Inventions of Summer is a simple, creative, theologically rich companion for a Summer Sabbath or Worship Series. It is a four-week, ready-to-use program with four different themes. There will be a sign-up link shared in the announcements in the coming weeks, be sure to watch for it! Until then, click here to read more about the program.
Available Position – Congregational Minister
Central Queens United Church is located in Hunter River in the central heart of beautiful Prince Edward Island. We are actively seeking an ordained minister to lead our congregation. Like most churches, we seek a minister who is perfect—FOR US! If you are welcoming, approachable, open-minded, a good communicator, inclusive, and flexible, we invite you to join us to live out our mission statement: “Central Queens United Church is a loving and living community called to support the life stages of all people, celebrating joy, and sharing in pain. Through faith and fellowship, we are united by God’s love to live and serve as Disciples of Christ.”
For more information, contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Pat Carver. Closing date for applications is May 8, 2026.
LGBTQIA+ Allyship Workshop
The Southeastern New Brunswick (SENB) Regional Youth Group is hosting an LGBTQIA+ Allyship Workshop!
On Thursday, May 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at St. Paul’s United Church (Riverview, NB), Chroma NB will deliver an allyship workshop for middle schoolers. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Olivia Finnamore.
Camp Ta-Wa-Si Registration in OPEN
Don’t miss the best week of your summer! Your kids can have a classic camping experience sleeping in a cabin, singing around a campfire, making crafts, going to the beach, playing games, and MORE!
Camp Ta-Wa-Si has openings in camps for ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 15! Spots are limited, so register now to ensure you get the dates you prefer.
See you at camp!
Email camptawasireg@gmail.com with questions!
Casavant Freres Organ Available
Casavant Freres Organ for Sale.
Located in St Luke’s United Church Donkin, Cape Breton, N.S.
Price is open to offers.
The two-manual organ is in excellent condition. It was well maintained and checked annually by Maritime Organ.
It is perfect for another church, a practice room, recital hall or a chapel. Pictures are available upon request.
For further information please phone 902 737 2491 or email.
Job Opportunity – Office Administrator
Spring Park United Church (SPUC) is looking for an Office Administrator for our church office starting May 25, 2026. This is a 35 hour/week position, reduced to 27.5 hours/week during July and August. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications by May 1, 2026 either online with attached file(s) to spring.park@pei.aibn.com or in hardcopy to:
Chair of Search Committee
Spring Park United Church
65 Kirkwood Drive
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 2V1
For more information, the job description has been posted on the SPUC website.
We’re Hiring! Office Administrator (30 hrs/week)
Park Royal United Church in Charlottetown is seeking a friendly, organized Office Administrator to help support the day-to-day life of our vibrant, inclusive church community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, communicating clearly, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Learn more here.
Applications should be received by May 13, 2026. Applications can be sent to jobs@parkroyalunited.ca or can be dropped-off in-person to:
Park Royal United Church
11 Christie Drive
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 5W6
902-894-9656
