Perspectives
Joyful Connections: Activities for Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
A lively blog post from Aileen Borruel, coordinator of several thriving and diverse programs for seniors within our Regional Council, shares the background development of some of these programs and the adaptations made to decrease isolation and increase...
Welcome to Rev. Andrew Kinoti Lairenge
On behalf of the Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council, we extend a warm welcome to Rev. Andrew Kinoti Lairenge, his wife Sarah and son Samuel as they begin a new chapter in ministry at Chalmers-Wesley United Church in Quebec, effective July 1, 2020. Learn...
Position Available: Secretary of the Finance & Extension Board
The Finance & Extension Board is seeking a part-time Secretary to administer all the secretarial functions of the Board. The position requires approximately 35 hours per month. The Secretary will be paid a comparable salary related to field...
Response from Regional Council to Vandalism at Congregation Sepharde Kol Yehoudah
Dear Members of the Congregation Kol Yehoudah, On behalf of the United Church of Canada, in the Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional council, and through the support of its Justice and Community Leadership Team, we are reaching out to you after hearing of the...
Guidelines for Outdoor Worship During COVID-19 Pandemic
The following guidelines should be considered as best practices for outdoor worship based on current knowledge: Pre-screening questionnaire; Are you ill? Have you been ill within the last 14 days? Have you been with anyone who has been ill? Consider not allowing entry...
Planning for Children and Youth During Re-opening of Worship Spaces
Dear Communities of faith in the Nakonha:Ka Regional Council: With the provincial reopening plan in full swing, and churches across Quebec making plans to have face-to-face worship again, our YaYA leadership team wanted to highlight a few recommendations for churches...
“Warm Fuzzies” at United Spirit Camp Online 2020
United Spirit Camp online was a big success. In these uncertain and disconnecting times, we wanted to be able reach out to our camper community and remind them that we love them and miss them! When things are safer we will be here to welcome them to camp....
Colours in all their Complexity: Anti-Racist Reading for Families
I want to begin here today with a caveat; while I think many contemporary issues young families face can be tackled with a beautiful children’s book in hand, I am wary of education as being the singular approach that many white people take to combatting racism. We all...
Pastoral Letter re COVID-19 Re-opening Protocols
Greetings siblings in Christ, God is with us in the struggle. I believe that God is calling us to move forward, even though we are surrounded by so many uncertainties, to infuse God’s love into this ever-changing world. We as Communities of...
Letter to Pastoral Charges from COVID-19 Response Task Group
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT RE-OPENING CHURCH BUILDINGSIn coming days, we anticipate the Quebec government to indicate that churches may start to consider re-opening their buildings. BEFORE WE DO, it is important to create a plan that will keep all of our...