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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155827Z
UID:41631-1773318600-1773318600@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Congregational Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/wow-congregational-support-meeting-23/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260302T155919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155919Z
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SUMMARY:WOW Pastoral Relations Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/wow-pastoral-relations-commission-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260302T160512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T160512Z
UID:41639-1773826200-1773833400@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Regional Council Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/wow-regional-council-executive-meeting-23/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260302T155439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155439Z
UID:41621-1773912600-1773919800@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Council Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/regional-council-staff-meeting-83/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260302T160142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T160142Z
UID:41635-1774431000-1774431000@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Regional Council Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/hf-regional-council-executive-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260302T160251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T160251Z
UID:41637-1774443600-1774450800@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Human Resources Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/hf-human-resources-commission-meeting-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260318T142515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T143330Z
UID:41790-1774533600-1774533600@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Tri-Region Regional Representatives Gathering
DESCRIPTION:📢 Tri-Regional Regional Reps Gathering \nWe invite all regional representatives to join our gatherings. \n\n🗓️ Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 at⏰ 2:00 PM \n🎤 Guests: \nDaniel Reid – Toronto United Church Council (TUCC); \nOlas Ben-Wilson – GC Statistics\, and \nLaura Black – Minister\, First Thirds Ministry & Faith Formation (ARW\, HF\, WOW) \n\n🔗 Join Zoom Meeting  Meeting ID: 827 3791 1619; Password: 278721 \n\nQuestions? – contact your Congregational Support Minister (ARWCSM\, HFCSM\, WOWCSM)
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/tri-region-regional-representatives-gathering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Representatives,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T155558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155558Z
UID:41900-1775034000-1775041200@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Congregational Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/arw-congregational-support-meeting-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T155649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155649Z
UID:41902-1775122200-1775129400@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Council Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/regional-council-staff-meeting-84/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20251103T225351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T225351Z
UID:26228-1775142000-1775147400@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry and Personnel The Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:‘The Basics’: Ministry & Personnel Committee WorkshopsOnline by Zoom\, Upcoming dates: \nNovember 4th\, 7-8:30 PM\nFebruary 5th\, 3-4:30 PM\nApril 2nd\, 3-4:30 PMwith Micol Cottrell\, Minister\, Pastoral Relations \nOrdered ministers and designated lay ministers while in paid accountable ministry positions are office holders within The United Church of Canada.  \nWhile there may be elements similar to employment\, \nthe essential nature of the relationship is a covenant.  \n~ Statement on Ministry in The United Church of Canada (2012) \nNew members are often elected to the vital Ministry & Personnel Committee near the start of the year\, although M&P Committee membership can change for many other reasons throughout the year. \nThe Basics will help a new member learn the essentials of this crucial role. More experienced members of M&P Committees are invited to take this workshop as a refresher with their team\, and keep up with changing United Church practices and policies. This workshop is open to members from Western Ontario Waterways\, Antler River Watershed and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils! \nPlease Note: each member of your M&P Committee attending this workshop is required to register. \nIn your Confirmation Email\, you will receive the Zoom link and material in preparation for the meeting to make the most of our time together. If you have questions about the content\, please email Micol Cottrell\, Minister\, Pastoral Relations\, at MCottrell@united-church.ca\, or better yet\, write down the questions to bring with you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now for The Basics M&P Workshop
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/ministry-and-personnel-the-basics-workshop-7/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T160121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160121Z
UID:41908-1775737800-1775737800@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Congregational Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/wow-congregational-support-meeting-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260107T171036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161529Z
UID:40810-1776106800-1776114000@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Search Team Training
DESCRIPTION:Search Team Training\nHas your church begun searching for a new minister? Has a search team been formed? If so\, they will need to be trained. Training can happen in two ways:\n\nWith your liaison\nOnline with Laurie Stevenson\, Pastoral Relations Minister (if you have a liaison\, please invite your liaison to attend with you)\n\nTraining is mandatory for all search teams.\nThe online training is two hours and during this time we explore:\n\nThe search process\nWorking to understand and overcome the impact of bias\nThe various types of ministry personnel you will find on ChurchHub\nWhere to find resources for using ChurchHub\nAnd more.\n\nIf you are interested in taking the training online please register at Search Team Training – Formstack.\n\n\n\nThe dates for the fall are the second Monday of each month: \n\n\n\nFebruary 9\, 7-9pm\nMarch 9\, 7-9pm\nApril 13\, 7-9pm\nMay 11\, 7-9pm\nJune 8\, 7-9pm
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/search-team-training-15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Micol Cottrell":MAILTO:MCottrell@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T160221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160221Z
UID:41910-1776157200-1776164400@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Pastoral Relations Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/arw-pastoral-relations-commission-meeting-12/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T160301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160301Z
UID:41912-1776160800-1776168000@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Discipleship & Justice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/arw-discipleship-justice-meeting-20/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Regional Council
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T155713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155713Z
UID:41904-1776331800-1776339000@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Council Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/regional-council-staff-meeting-85/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T160554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160554Z
UID:41918-1776366000-1776366000@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Discipleship & Justice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/hf-discipleship-justice-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Regional Council
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T160641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160641Z
UID:41920-1776765600-1776772800@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Pastoral Relations Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/wow-pastoral-relations-commission-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T160737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T225755Z
UID:41922-1776862800-1776870000@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Human Resources Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/hf-human-resources-commission-meeting-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T160855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162051Z
UID:41924-1776970800-1776974400@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Tri-Region Regional Representatives Gathering
DESCRIPTION:📢 Tri-Regional Regional Reps Gathering \nWe invite all regional representatives to join our gatherings. \n\n🔗 Join Zoom Meeting  Meeting ID: 827 3791 1619; Password: 278721 \n\nQuestions? – contact your Congregational Support Minister (ARWCSM\, HFCSM\, WOWCSM)
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/tri-region-regional-representatives-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Representatives,Speakers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260318T144345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144345Z
UID:41794-1777109400-1777129200@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF UCW Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Download the Registration form here
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/hf-ucw-annual-gathering/
LOCATION:Sydenham Heritage United Church\, 120 Sydenham Street\, Bradford\, Ontario\, N3R 3Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Speakers,UCW
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T161008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161008Z
UID:41926-1777402800-1777402800@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Discipleship and Justice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/wow-discipleship-and-justice-meeting-13/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260318T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T182458Z
UID:41812-1777489200-1777494600@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting \nYou may have seen the presentation at the Regional Councils fall meeting…you may have heard about it from a colleague or fellow congregation member…you may have seen the General Council resources for Communities of Faith…you may be asking yourself “What does this all mean?” \nPlease join me (Executive Minister Mark) for a time of conversation\, and answering questions of what does Towards 2035 mean in your local context\, and what resources are needed for us to be this group of: \nresilient\, inspired\, diverse contextual communities of disciples \nseeking to continue the story of Jesus \nby embodying Christ’s presence in the world! \nThese sessions are open to clergy\, lay reps\, chairs of boards/council’s congregation members. Please register for a time at fits your schedule: \nWed April 29th 7-8:30pm \nWed May 6th 7-8:30 pm \nTues May 12th 1:30-3pm \nBlessings\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Mark Laird\nExecutive Minister\, Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls\, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada\nmlaird@united-church.ca
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/towards-2035-townhall-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,The United Church of Canada,Towards 2035
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hfrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Towards-2035-Townhall.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260330T155735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T155735Z
UID:41906-1777541400-1777548600@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Council Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/regional-council-staff-meeting-86/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260318T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T182522Z
UID:41815-1778094000-1778099400@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting \nYou may have seen the presentation at the Regional Councils fall meeting…you may have heard about it from a colleague or fellow congregation member…you may have seen the General Council resources for Communities of Faith…you may be asking yourself “What does this all mean?” \nPlease join me (Executive Minister Mark) for a time of conversation\, and answering questions of what does Towards 2035 mean in your local context\, and what resources are needed for us to be this group of: \nresilient\, inspired\, diverse contextual communities of disciples \nseeking to continue the story of Jesus \nby embodying Christ’s presence in the world! \nThese sessions are open to clergy\, lay reps\, chairs of boards/council’s congregation members. Please register for a time at fits your schedule: \nWed April 29th 7-8:30pm \nWed May 6th 7-8:30 pm \nTues May 12th 1:30-3pm \nBlessings\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Mark Laird\nExecutive Minister\, Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls\, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada\nmlaird@united-church.ca
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/towards-2035-townhall-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,The United Church of Canada,Towards 2035
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hfrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Towards-2035-Townhall.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260107T171059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T171059Z
UID:40812-1778526000-1778533200@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Search Team Training
DESCRIPTION:Search Team Training\nHas your church begun searching for a new minister? Has a search team been formed? If so\, they will need to be trained. Training can happen in two ways:\n\nWith your liaison\nOnline with Laurie Stevenson\, Pastoral Relations Minister (if you have a liaison\, please invite your liaison to attend with you)\n\nTraining is mandatory for all search teams.\nThe online training is two hours and during this time we explore:\n\nThe search process\nWorking to understand and overcome the impact of bias\nThe various types of ministry personnel you will find on ChurchHub\nWhere to find resources for using ChurchHub\nAnd more.\n\nIf you are interested in taking the training online please register at Search Team Training – Formstack.\n\n\n\nThe dates for the fall are the second Monday of each month: \n\n\n\nFebruary 9\, 7-9pm\nMarch 9\, 7-9pm\nApril 6\, 7-9pm\nMay 11\, 7-9pm\nJune 8\, 7-9pm
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/search-team-training-16/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Micol Cottrell":MAILTO:MCottrell@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260318T182601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T182601Z
UID:41817-1778592600-1778598000@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting \nYou may have seen the presentation at the Regional Councils fall meeting…you may have heard about it from a colleague or fellow congregation member…you may have seen the General Council resources for Communities of Faith…you may be asking yourself “What does this all mean?” \nPlease join me (Executive Minister Mark) for a time of conversation\, and answering questions of what does Towards 2035 mean in your local context\, and what resources are needed for us to be this group of: \nresilient\, inspired\, diverse contextual communities of disciples \nseeking to continue the story of Jesus \nby embodying Christ’s presence in the world! \nThese sessions are open to clergy\, lay reps\, chairs of boards/council’s congregation members. Please register for a time at fits your schedule: \nWed April 29th 7-8:30pm \nWed May 6th 7-8:30 pm \nTues May 12th 1:30-3pm \nBlessings\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Mark Laird\nExecutive Minister\, Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls\, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada\nmlaird@united-church.ca
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/towards-2035-townhall-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,The United Church of Canada,Towards 2035
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hfrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Towards-2035-Townhall.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260424T202440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T202440Z
UID:41979-1779822000-1779822000@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Liaisons Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Liaisons Gatherings\nA time for connection\, mutual support\, and information sharing. \nWe are meeting on Tuesday May 26th from 7-8:30PM on Zoom. \nFor more information contact Micol Cottrell at mcottrell@united-church.ca \nRegister now here: https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/liaisons_gathering
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/liaisons-gathering-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Pastoral Relations,Regional Council
ORGANIZER;CN="Micol Cottrell":MAILTO:MCottrell@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260423T160752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160752Z
UID:41977-1780585200-1780590600@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry and Personnel The Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:‘The Basics’: Ministry & Personnel Committee WorkshopsOnline by Zoom\, Upcoming dates: \nJune 4th from 3-4:30pm \nwith Micol Cottrell\, Minister\, Pastoral Relations \nOrdered ministers and designated lay ministers while in paid accountable ministry positions are office holders within The United Church of Canada.  \nWhile there may be elements similar to employment\, \nthe essential nature of the relationship is a covenant.  \n~ Statement on Ministry in The United Church of Canada (2012) \nNew members are often elected to the vital Ministry & Personnel Committee near the start of the year\, although M&P Committee membership can change for many other reasons throughout the year. \nThe Basics will help a new member learn the essentials of this crucial role. More experienced members of M&P Committees are invited to take this workshop as a refresher with their team\, and keep up with changing United Church practices and policies. This workshop is open to members from Western Ontario Waterways\, Antler River Watershed and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils! \nPlease Note: each member of your M&P Committee attending this workshop is required to register. \nIn your Confirmation Email\, you will receive the Zoom link and material in preparation for the meeting to make the most of our time together. If you have questions about the content\, please email Micol Cottrell\, Minister\, Pastoral Relations\, at MCottrell@united-church.ca\, or better yet\, write down the questions to bring with you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now for The Basics M&P Workshop
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/ministry-and-personnel-the-basics-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260107T171118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T171118Z
UID:40814-1780945200-1780952400@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Search Team Training
DESCRIPTION:Search Team Training\nHas your church begun searching for a new minister? Has a search team been formed? If so\, they will need to be trained. Training can happen in two ways:\n\nWith your liaison\nOnline with Laurie Stevenson\, Pastoral Relations Minister (if you have a liaison\, please invite your liaison to attend with you)\n\nTraining is mandatory for all search teams.\nThe online training is two hours and during this time we explore:\n\nThe search process\nWorking to understand and overcome the impact of bias\nThe various types of ministry personnel you will find on ChurchHub\nWhere to find resources for using ChurchHub\nAnd more.\n\nIf you are interested in taking the training online please register at Search Team Training – Formstack.\n\n\n\nThe dates for the fall are the second Monday of each month: \n\n\n\nFebruary 9\, 7-9pm\nMarch 9\, 7-9pm\nApril 6\, 7-9pm\nMay 11\, 7-9pm\nJune 8\, 7-9pm
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/search-team-training-17/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Micol Cottrell":MAILTO:MCottrell@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260427T174036
CREATED:20260420T214923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T221130Z
UID:41952-1792022400-1792195199@hfrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOWRC Fall Meeting 2026 (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:WOW – Thurs Oct 15th 6:30-9pm\, Friday Oct 16th 6:30-9pm \nTBD Celebration of Ministrey Sunday late afternoon on October 18th.
URL:https://hfrcucc.ca/event/wow-regional-council-fall-meeting-2026-online/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Regional Council Meeting,Speakers,Staff
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