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To view upcoming events at the Atlantic School of Theology please click here.
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Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters (FSLDW) Committee Interest form.
Annual Meeting Sunday Worship Service, June 7
If you are in need of worship suggestions for the Annual Meeting Sunday, June 7, there is a full service and bulletin posted to the annual meeting website under the “Sunday Worship Service”.
Vocation Minister for the Atlantic Regions
The Theology, Ministry and Leadership Unit is pleased to announce Rev. Don Sellsted as the new Vocation Minister for the three Atlantic Regional Councils. (First Dawn Eastern Edge, Bermuda Nova Scotia, and Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters). Don will be working remotely from Nova Scotia and begins his work on August 1st, 2026. He will support the work of the Atlantic Candidacy Board and remedial processes, as well as offering support to ministry personnel.
Final Service of Visions United Church, Moncton
Visions United’s last service will be held on Sunday May 31st, 2026, at 140 Joyce Ave, Moncton. You are welcome to join Visions’ members as they celebrate their 15 years as a congregation. The service starts at 10 am, with a reception following the service.
Growth Ideas 101: Inviting Summer Worship Connections
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for May 20, 2026.
Share your ideas with your growth animator at 506-306-0500 or by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca.
Pastoral Relations Committee – May 2026
- Approved the request for a change in pastoral relations between Reverend Christopher Walker and Stanley Pastoral Charge, Kingsley-Birdton Pastoral Charge and St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church effective September 30, 2026.
- Approved the reappointment of Reverend Linda Fuller to the St. Andrew’s Kirk Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
- Approved the call of Reverend Rachel Campbel to the Bideford Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2026.
- Approved the appointment of Reverend Pamela Reidpath to the McKee’s Mills-Rexton Pastoral Charge effective May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
- Approved the appointment of Reverend Christopher Walker to the Nashwaak Pastoral Charge effective October 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
- Approved the appointment of DLM Corey Paul to the O’Leary-West Cape Pastoral Charge effective August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2029.
- Approved the appointment of Candidate Nathan Zwicker to the Vernon Bridge: St. Andrew’s Pastoral Charge effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
- Approved the appointment of Reverend William MacLeod to the Spring Park Pastoral Charge effective April 27, 2026 to August 30, 2026.
- Approved the appointment of Reverend Mary Tingley to the Oromocto Pastoral Charge effective May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
It is PAR-TY time this May!
Our communities of faith depend on monthly giving to support our life and work together. One of the ways people can give is through Pre-Authorized Remittance (or PAR). The month of May is dedicated to PAR and we have a number of resources to help you inspire, invite and thank your community to give. PAR month resources are available under Downloads at the bottom of the web page.
Rural Routes 2026: Registration Closing June 3rd
Rural Routes Through the Holy, is a space where rural faith communities come together to rest, receive, and rekindle their spirits.
Whether you’re feeling isolated in your rural congregation or simply in need of spiritual nourishment, you’ll find support here.
This year our theme is Tales, Tables, and Tending: The Slow Work of God in a Fast World. We have lots of presenters engaged to spark our sense of possibility and and encourage our reflection.
You can read more about this year’s theme and registration here. We’d love to welcome you.
Getting Started in Stewardship Summer 2026 Free Webinar
June 18 and July 30, 2026 – Come on your own or come with a team and join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles. At either 4 or 6:30ET., you can register on CHURCHx.
New GLI webpage
Friends, check out the newly revamped GLI webpage for timely resources on guaranteed liveable income.
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 already submitted your form, there is no need to resubmit it. If you have any issues with completing the form, or if you are not sure if you have already submitted it, please contact Shari Kaster, 506-306-0496.
Surplus inventory – Visions United Church
Visions United Church, Moncton, will be closing effective March 31, 2026, and there is a small amount of surplus inventory available. For information, please contact us.
