Volunteer Appreciation Week April 19-25 To all our incredible volunteers, During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the time, energy, and care you give so generously to our Regional Council community. Whether you are serving as a regional representative, contributing your voice and leadership as a commission member, guiding our work as part of the executive, or creating welcoming and meaningful experiences by coordinating hospitality at our in-person...
News
Towards 2035 Townhall Meeting You 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?” Please 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...
UPDATED SAVE THE DATES: Spring Regional Council Meetings 2026: WOWRC - May 22 & 23 & 24 at the Unifor Centre in Port Elgin, ARWRC & HFRC (Bi-Regional meeting) - June 26 & 27 & 28, 2026 at the Lamplighter Inn, London, Ontario Note: All meeting times TBD
Community of Faith Documents due for 2025 It is that time of year to work on your Community of Faith’s Annual Report and to complete the Community of Faith Self-Assessment Checklist as well as your updated Community of Faith Profile. Annual Report Your Annual Report should be uploaded to your Community of Faith's account on ChurchHub. If you are unsure how to do this, please see this helpful how-to article here. You will also need to update the officer roles including your Regional Lay...
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Laura Black to the position of First Third Ministry Faith Formation Minister, serving the Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. Laura will begin her ministry on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. She brings a deep commitment to faith formation, collaborative leadership, and nurturing spiritual growth across diverse communities. Laura is excited to work alongside the councils, congregations, and leaders of...
Minister First Third Ministry Faith Formation ARW/WOW/HF RCs Carlisle, ON $71,004 ‒ $80,924 Annually Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils are seeking an individual to fill the role of Minister, First Third Ministry Faith Formation on a permanent full-time basis, 35 hours per week. The Regional Council, as part of the wider United Church of Canada, is a decision-making body responsible to serve and support Communities of Faith within its bounds...
Regional Council Christmas Greeting 🎄 Note: The RC Office will be closed from December 24th, 2025 to January 1st, 2026
Welcome Rev. Laurie Stevenson! We are delighted to welcome Rev. Laurie Stevenson as our new Minister of Pastoral Care, beginning her ministry with us on November 3rd, 2025. Rev. Laurie brings a deep commitment to compassionate care, spiritual guidance, and community connection. Her presence will be a blessing to our region as she walks alongside ministry staff and congregations, offering support, prayer, and pastoral leadership. We look forward to the gifts she will share, the relationships...
More meeting information here: https://hfrcucc.ca/regional-council-meeting/
[Photo credit: The United Church of Canada] The United Church of Canada has a New Moderator! A huge congratulations to Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, who has been elected as the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada on the third ballot! Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, nominated by Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council, brings deep faith, visionary leadership, and a pastoral heart for the whole church. Learn more about our new Moderator here:...
The Climate Express leaves on it's journey to GC45 on Wednesday July 30th, follow along here: https://www.polarsteps.com/ClimateExpress/19256495-climate-express
📣 Welcome Beverly Tyhurst – Congregational Support Minister for Horseshoe Falls Regional Council! We are thrilled to announce that Beverly Tyhurst has joined Horseshoe Falls Regional Council as our new Congregational Support Minister. Beverly officially began her role on July 14th. Beverly brings a deep well of experience, compassion, and dedication to congregational life. In this role, she will support communities of faith across the region, offering guidance, encouragement,...
Kathy Douglas at Camp Bimini Retirement Announcement: Kathy Douglas, Faith Formation Minister With heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation, we announce the retirement of Kathy Douglas, our beloved Faith Formation Minister, after six years of dedicated service to the Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. Kathy has been a guiding light in the spiritual formation of countless folks across all ages. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing faith,...
Don't miss The United Church of Canada's historic National Centennial Anniversary service - Sunday, June 8! We invite you to join us in person or online, Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. NDT, at Gower Street United Church, 99 Queens Rd, St. John's, NL for a special National Centennial worship service to mark the 100th Anniversary of The United Church of Canada. Find the official 100th Anniversary Worship Service Bulletin HERE The Centennial Service is a significant milestone for the people...
Job Number: 25-17 Opening/Closing Date: May 1, 2025 to May 30, 2025 Description Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils are seeking an individual to fill the role of Minister, Pastoral Support on a permanent full-time basis, 35 hours per week. The Regional Council, as part of the wider United Church of Canada, is a decision-making body responsible to serve and support Communities of Faith within its bounds and provide necessary oversight. The...
Faith in action: the 2025 federal election and the United Church This resource includes links to workshops and resources, and will be updated and re-posted weekly until the election. As faith communities, and registered charities, we don’t promote or critique only one party. We address all of them, we focus on their social policies, and we expect accountability of all of them. Below are some suggested principles and resources to help people of faith engage the federal election process. ...
Job Number: 25-09 Opening/Closing Date: March 31, 2025 to April 30, 2025 Description Horseshoe Falls Regional Council of The United Church of Canada is seeking an individual to fill the role of Minister, Congregational Support on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours per week).This position reports to the Executive Minister. The Minister Congregational Support resources the partnership between communities of faith and regional councils in the articulation of congregational ministry and the...
