Antler River Watershed
New Payment Policy for Pastoral Charge Supervisors
Effective: January 1, 2024
Effective: January 1, 2024
Highlights of the Fall Meeting of ARW Regional Council
held on Zoom on October 27 and 28, 2023.
Wendy Kempster attended as Lay Representative.
held on Zoom on October 27 and 28, 2023.
Wendy Kempster attended as Lay Representative.
September 12, 2023
Dear ARW, HF and WOW Regional Councils,
We hope this message finds you well and having enjoyed a relaxing and restorative summer.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of our Executive Minister, Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa.
Cheryl-Ann is currently on a three- month sabbatical, but she will be leaving us in January to begin a two-year contract offered to her by General Secretary Michael Blair. There she will become one of the staff resourcing General Council 45 and her wealth of experience and knowledge will be drawn upon in helping the wider church in its review of the new structure. We will miss her wisdom and unwavering support and care, but we know just what a valuable resource she will be in her new position at the General Council Office.
The Executive Minister position is being held by the very capable Mark Laird (Past President of WOWRC) during her sabbatical. The position will be posted by the General Council Office shortly and we ask that you hold the Search Team in your prayers.
The Regional Councils will plan an appropriate way to recognize, celebrate and honour the contribution of Cheryl-Ann and to wish her well in her future endeavours.
Blessings,
President, Cheryl Bolton President, Lennox Scarlett President, Jennifer Irving
Antler River Watershed Horseshoe Falls Western Ontario Waterways
Regional Council Regional Council Regional Council
Dear ARW, HF and WOW Regional Councils,
We hope this message finds you well and having enjoyed a relaxing and restorative summer.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of our Executive Minister, Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa.
Cheryl-Ann is currently on a three- month sabbatical, but she will be leaving us in January to begin a two-year contract offered to her by General Secretary Michael Blair. There she will become one of the staff resourcing General Council 45 and her wealth of experience and knowledge will be drawn upon in helping the wider church in its review of the new structure. We will miss her wisdom and unwavering support and care, but we know just what a valuable resource she will be in her new position at the General Council Office.
The Executive Minister position is being held by the very capable Mark Laird (Past President of WOWRC) during her sabbatical. The position will be posted by the General Council Office shortly and we ask that you hold the Search Team in your prayers.
The Regional Councils will plan an appropriate way to recognize, celebrate and honour the contribution of Cheryl-Ann and to wish her well in her future endeavours.
Blessings,
President, Cheryl Bolton President, Lennox Scarlett President, Jennifer Irving
Antler River Watershed Horseshoe Falls Western Ontario Waterways
Regional Council Regional Council Regional Council
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.
Antler River Watershed Regional Council Newsletter
November 28, 2023
Click on a title:
Giving Tuesday · Crisis in Middle East · Then Let Us Sing Sampler · Indigenous Journey · Cease Fire Now! · Gifts with Vision · Boundaries: Retiring · Church Treasurers Webinar · CCS Fridays · The HUB YOUTH Event · Cheryl-Ann's Party · M&S Thank You · My Kind of Christmas Story · M&S New Resource · Remit: Question & Answer · Come to the Well · Ministry of Supervision
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Giving Tuesday · Crisis in Middle East · Then Let Us Sing Sampler · Indigenous Journey · Cease Fire Now! · Gifts with Vision · Boundaries: Retiring · Church Treasurers Webinar · CCS Fridays · The HUB YOUTH Event · Cheryl-Ann's Party · M&S Thank You · My Kind of Christmas Story · M&S New Resource · Remit: Question & Answer · Come to the Well · Ministry of Supervision
November 10, 2023
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Humanitarian Aide Needed · UNJPPI A Just Peace · Gifts with Vision Catalog · Oxford UC Connections · Solidarity Leadership Program · Home on Native Land · 40-Days Anti-Racism · Church Property Session · Rural Church Pastoral Care · Boundaries: Finances · Where Cultures Meet · Admission Matching Program · Clergy Gathering · M&P Committee Training · AI and The Church · Remit Learning Time · Affirming Coffee Hour · Boundaries: Retiring · Webinar for Treasurers · Worship Resources? · Celebrating Cheryl-Ann · New Resource for M&S · Remit Q & A · Come To The Well · Ministry of Supervision
Click on a title:
Humanitarian Aide Needed · UNJPPI A Just Peace · Gifts with Vision Catalog · Oxford UC Connections · Solidarity Leadership Program · Home on Native Land · 40-Days Anti-Racism · Church Property Session · Rural Church Pastoral Care · Boundaries: Finances · Where Cultures Meet · Admission Matching Program · Clergy Gathering · M&P Committee Training · AI and The Church · Remit Learning Time · Affirming Coffee Hour · Boundaries: Retiring · Webinar for Treasurers · Worship Resources? · Celebrating Cheryl-Ann · New Resource for M&S · Remit Q & A · Come To The Well · Ministry of Supervision
September 14, 2023
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Acting Executive Minister · President’s Letter · Racial Justice Training · Racial Justice Training · Collaborative Ministry Workshop · Refugee Sponsor Network · Remit 1 Vote · GC Nominations Deadline · Stewardship Best Practices · Cross-Generational Conversation · Pension Seminar · Understanding GenZ · Retired Minister’s Gathering · Retreat for Christian Settlers · Day of Truth & Reconciliation · Resourcing LLWLs · Boundaries Courses · Mission Support Grants · Pastoral Charge Supervisors · Search Team Training · 40-Days Anti-Racism · Orientation · Retreat for Renewal · Racial Justice Training · Racial Justice Training · Climate Grief · Clergy Gathering · Fall Gathering of Reginal Council · Starting Stewardship · Liaison Training 101 · Congregational Support Time · Church Property Session · Haudenosaunee Tour · M&P Committee Training
Click on a title:
Acting Executive Minister · President’s Letter · Racial Justice Training · Racial Justice Training · Collaborative Ministry Workshop · Refugee Sponsor Network · Remit 1 Vote · GC Nominations Deadline · Stewardship Best Practices · Cross-Generational Conversation · Pension Seminar · Understanding GenZ · Retired Minister’s Gathering · Retreat for Christian Settlers · Day of Truth & Reconciliation · Resourcing LLWLs · Boundaries Courses · Mission Support Grants · Pastoral Charge Supervisors · Search Team Training · 40-Days Anti-Racism · Orientation · Retreat for Renewal · Racial Justice Training · Racial Justice Training · Climate Grief · Clergy Gathering · Fall Gathering of Reginal Council · Starting Stewardship · Liaison Training 101 · Congregational Support Time · Church Property Session · Haudenosaunee Tour · M&P Committee Training
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.