Antler River Watershed
Electing Antler River Watershed
Regional Council Commissioners
Deadline for Nominations: May 1, 2024
Regional Council Commissioners
Deadline for Nominations: May 1, 2024
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Mark Laird: Regional Council Executive Minister
begins his appointment on March 1, 2024
begins his appointment on March 1, 2024
The General Council Executive approved the appointment of the Rev. Mark Laird as Regional Council Executive Minister, Western Ontario Waterways, Horseshoe Falls, and Antler River regional councils, at its meeting November 17‒18, 2023.
Mark will begin his new appointment March 1, 2024. The approval followed the recommendation of the General Secretary and the search team. The selection panel to recruit the new Executive Minister included the presidents of the three regional councils, a member from one of the regional councils, and a senior staff member from the General Council Office. Mark is a Diaconal Minister and has been serving Drayton United Pastoral Charge since 2015. He has served as President for the Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council, was a member of the General Council Boundaries Commission, and also served as interim Executive Minister for the three regions. Mark brings his love for and experience of the church into his commitment to helping communities of faith engage their ministry. We welcome Mark and pray for God’s blessings on this new chapter. |
Antler River Watershed Regional Council Newsletter
February 29
Are You a Vulnerable Community of Faith?
Are You a Vulnerable Community of Faith?
February 20, 2024
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Black History Month · President Cheryl's Message · Remit, Remit, Remit · Regional Representatives · Norwich March Camp · Search Committee Training · M&P Committee Trainings · Annual Declaration Reminder · Annual Reports & Toolkits · GC Opportunities · Nii Ndahlohke · Impact of your Ministry · Emmanuel VBIP · Starting in Stewardship · CCS Fridays · Clergy Luncheon · Palestine Day of Prayer · Emmanuel Open House · Music Ministry Gathering · 2Countries, 1World · YOUTH Good Friday Service · Beauty of the Earth · United Church Women Gathering · Day of Fellowship · Rural Ministry Conference · Refugee Sponsorship Network · VAM Policy Available · Hope Council Grants · HUB Youth Calendar · Drag & Spirituality · Churchx/UIL Offers
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Black History Month · President Cheryl's Message · Remit, Remit, Remit · Regional Representatives · Norwich March Camp · Search Committee Training · M&P Committee Trainings · Annual Declaration Reminder · Annual Reports & Toolkits · GC Opportunities · Nii Ndahlohke · Impact of your Ministry · Emmanuel VBIP · Starting in Stewardship · CCS Fridays · Clergy Luncheon · Palestine Day of Prayer · Emmanuel Open House · Music Ministry Gathering · 2Countries, 1World · YOUTH Good Friday Service · Beauty of the Earth · United Church Women Gathering · Day of Fellowship · Rural Ministry Conference · Refugee Sponsorship Network · VAM Policy Available · Hope Council Grants · HUB Youth Calendar · Drag & Spirituality · Churchx/UIL Offers
February 5, 2024
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Black History Month · Hate Mail Delivered · Remit, Remit, Remit · Annual Declaration Reminder · GC Opportunities · Growth Animator · Rural Ministry Learning · PIE in the Public Square · Impact of your Ministry · Emmanuel VBIP · Starting in Stewardship · CCS Fridays · Sit-Down Clergy Luncheon · Palestine Day of Prayer · National UCW · Emmanuel Open House · Music Ministry Gathering · PIE Day with Moderator · Day of Fellowship · Rural Ministry Conference · Refugee Sponsorship Network · VAM Policy Available · Hope Council · Drag & Spirituality · Churchx/UIL Offers
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Black History Month · Hate Mail Delivered · Remit, Remit, Remit · Annual Declaration Reminder · GC Opportunities · Growth Animator · Rural Ministry Learning · PIE in the Public Square · Impact of your Ministry · Emmanuel VBIP · Starting in Stewardship · CCS Fridays · Sit-Down Clergy Luncheon · Palestine Day of Prayer · National UCW · Emmanuel Open House · Music Ministry Gathering · PIE Day with Moderator · Day of Fellowship · Rural Ministry Conference · Refugee Sponsorship Network · VAM Policy Available · Hope Council · Drag & Spirituality · Churchx/UIL Offers
Highlights of the Fall Meeting of ARW Regional Council
held on Zoom on October 27 and 28, 2023. Wendy Kempster attended as Lay Representative. |
New Payment Policy for Pastoral Charge Supervisors
Effective: January 1, 2024 |
Executive Summary
Evaluation of Governance & Staffing Models
A Letter from President, Cheryl Bolton
Dear Friends,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and enjoying some much-deserved summer relaxation time. On behalf of Antler River Watershed Regional Council, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for your invaluable contribution to our evaluation process.
Your willingness to participate and share your insights has been of immense value to us. Your feedback has provided us with crucial data and perspective that will impact the future of our Regional Council. We deeply appreciate the time and effort you invested in helping us improve our Regional Council, ensuring we continue to meet and exceed the needs of our Communities of Faith and all God’s People.
We are sharing with you today the Executive Summary of the evaluation report and will discuss the findings and recommendations at the Fall gathering.
Download the
EVALUATION OF GOVERNANCE AND STAFFING MODELS
Executive Summary
Once again, thank you for your remarkable efforts during the evaluation process. Your contribution has been instrumental in shaping our future as a regional council, and we genuinely value you and the hard work you do for Antler River Watershed Regional Council. Should you have any further questions or wish to provide additional feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Wishing you continued success and God’s blessing on all your ministries.
Peace,
Rev. Cheryl Bolton
President, Antler River Watershed Regional Council
Evaluation of Governance & Staffing Models
A Letter from President, Cheryl Bolton
Dear Friends,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and enjoying some much-deserved summer relaxation time. On behalf of Antler River Watershed Regional Council, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for your invaluable contribution to our evaluation process.
Your willingness to participate and share your insights has been of immense value to us. Your feedback has provided us with crucial data and perspective that will impact the future of our Regional Council. We deeply appreciate the time and effort you invested in helping us improve our Regional Council, ensuring we continue to meet and exceed the needs of our Communities of Faith and all God’s People.
We are sharing with you today the Executive Summary of the evaluation report and will discuss the findings and recommendations at the Fall gathering.
Download the
EVALUATION OF GOVERNANCE AND STAFFING MODELS
Executive Summary
Once again, thank you for your remarkable efforts during the evaluation process. Your contribution has been instrumental in shaping our future as a regional council, and we genuinely value you and the hard work you do for Antler River Watershed Regional Council. Should you have any further questions or wish to provide additional feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Wishing you continued success and God’s blessing on all your ministries.
Peace,
Rev. Cheryl Bolton
President, Antler River Watershed Regional Council
GOD’S MISSION, OUR GIFTS
is your newsletter. We want to provide news and information that you can use in your community of faith,
whether you’re a minister, a board member, an administrator, a treasurer, or anyone else who wants to make a difference.
Your August Mission & Service Stories
is your newsletter. We want to provide news and information that you can use in your community of faith,
whether you’re a minister, a board member, an administrator, a treasurer, or anyone else who wants to make a difference.
Your August Mission & Service Stories
Mission & Service News
Ukraine Appeal Update
The extreme violence in Ukraine continues to be beyond words, as is the case for so many around the world who confront armed conflict in their communities.
Thanks to your generosity, the United Church community has raised $402,000 for humanitarian relief so far. Of that, $240,000 has been sent via the ACT Alliance. Spanning 127 countries, the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance is the world’s largest network of Protestant and Orthodox churches and agencies, including the United Church. What are these funds supporting? Click here for details.
Your generosity through Mission & Service has long supported ACT’s humanitarian relief and advocacy efforts. Plans are being finalised for disbursement of $162,000 and funds that continue to come in. Please consider making a donation today. It’s never too late to be generous.
Ukraine Appeal Update
The extreme violence in Ukraine continues to be beyond words, as is the case for so many around the world who confront armed conflict in their communities.
Thanks to your generosity, the United Church community has raised $402,000 for humanitarian relief so far. Of that, $240,000 has been sent via the ACT Alliance. Spanning 127 countries, the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance is the world’s largest network of Protestant and Orthodox churches and agencies, including the United Church. What are these funds supporting? Click here for details.
Your generosity through Mission & Service has long supported ACT’s humanitarian relief and advocacy efforts. Plans are being finalised for disbursement of $162,000 and funds that continue to come in. Please consider making a donation today. It’s never too late to be generous.
Website: arwrcucc.ca
The website for Antler River Watershed Regional Council is now LIVE and can be found at: arwrcucc.ca.
Of particular interest will the information under the tab marked Community of Faith. There are two sets of toolkits available, one the pastoral relations toolkit and the other communities of faith toolkit. Please take a moment to review these items.
The Staff Directory is also easily available on the site. Additionally there is a spot where people can sign up to receive the regional council newsletter. Please encourage members of your community of faith to subscribe.
More information will be added in the coming months to expand the resources available. Keep checking the website for updates.
The website for Antler River Watershed Regional Council is now LIVE and can be found at: arwrcucc.ca.
Of particular interest will the information under the tab marked Community of Faith. There are two sets of toolkits available, one the pastoral relations toolkit and the other communities of faith toolkit. Please take a moment to review these items.
The Staff Directory is also easily available on the site. Additionally there is a spot where people can sign up to receive the regional council newsletter. Please encourage members of your community of faith to subscribe.
More information will be added in the coming months to expand the resources available. Keep checking the website for updates.
Regional Council contact list
Please call either 905-659-3343 or toll-free 1-833-236-0280.
Please call either 905-659-3343 or toll-free 1-833-236-0280.
Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa, Executive Minister, has sent a letter outlining the responsibilities of the new Regional Council.
The attached Governance Handbook sets out how Antler River Watershed Regional Council will fulfill its responsibilities. Section C of the Manual 2019 is an appendix.
The opening of Section C outlines the membership of the regional council
including the number of representatives per community of faith.
The opening of Section C outlines the membership of the regional council
including the number of representatives per community of faith.