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The newsfeed below includes Regional Council news about the COVID-19 pandemic, and some national updates. We’re also holding weekly check ins for both lay leaders and ministry personnel. Please see our calendar for details. For all resources on “re-opening”, please click here.
Emergency Planning
Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency is part of good planning. As members of a Christian faith community, we share Christ’s compassion in our ministries and with the wider community by...
Advice re United Church Communities of Faith and vaccination policies
Click here for a PDF version of this document June 2021. Some communities of faith and church leadership have been asking whether communities of faith may set rules around COVID vaccinations for...
Voting at your online annual meeting
Voting by ‘ballot’ on Zoom or Email Many people are asking about voting by secret ballot at congregational annual meetings. There’s a very good resource library on this question and others on the...
Important notice: congregational annual meetings in 2021
On November 26 2020, the Sub-Executive of General Council approved the following, effective immediately. These remain in place until 30 June 2021, subject to earlier cancellation or further...
Reminder: be careful with photo copyright!
...Here are some tips Photos are vital to our websites, social media, worship PowerPoints and much more. They add much to our online ministry and in-person PowerPoints. And they’re sometimes a...
Re-opening buildings: planning and discernment resources
As we discuss opening our buildings to various gatherings and needs, we know that complex discernment and planning that will be necessary before any doors can be opened. Lay leadership and ministry...
Action invitation: support Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income: Westworth United Church invites you to add your support Our kin in the Anglican and Evangelical Lutheran Churches recently sent a Bishops’ letter to the government of Canada,...
Re-opening resources from the national church
From the national church: An important three-part resource on “re-opening” considerations and practices. Thank you to the many people involved in thinking carefully about the many practical,...
Letter on “re-opening” questions from the Executive Minister
Executive Minister Shannon McCarthy has written a letter with general recommendations about re-opening. Please read and share it here. A comprehensive resource from General Council will likely be...
Information: Congregational finances during the pandemic
Update: The national United Church is continuing to offer free webinars on congregational finances and aid options. Please see the United in Learning site for full information. On March 25 and 26...
