Perspectives
Pilgrim Team Visit to Philippines 2019 (Patricia Lisson, DM)
In light of Nakonha:ka Regional’s commitment to the ministries and work in the Philippines, I would like to share with you a short reflection I was asked to write by the World Council of Churches (WCC) on my human rights pilgrimage to the Philippines last August 2019....
read moreUTC to Sell Building in Bold Action to Advance its Mission
Following a period of uncertainty, discernment, and careful deliberation, the Board of Governors of the United Theological College at their August 13 meeting decided, with regret, to sell UTC’s building at McGill University. Patty Evans, Chair of the UTC Board of...
read moreWelcome Rev. Prof. Dr. James Christie
We are pleased to welcome Dr. James Christie to Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council as the supervising minister for Huntingdon United Church. In addition to a long and distinguished career serving in congregational ministry across Canada, in academic circles...
read moreDeath Notice: Rev. Jacques Labadie
It is with deep sadness that we share with you the news of the death of Rev. Jacques Labadie, at the Christ-Roi Hospital in Verdun related to issues with his heart. On July 31, 2020, he rejoined his beloved late spouse, Louise Poupart, in the company of the Lord. We...
read moreJuly 28: Day of Remembrance of Le Grand Dérangement de l’Acadie (The Acadian Deportation)
On July 28, 2020, Rev. Shaun Fryday (chair of Justice and Community Leadership and minister at Beaconsfield United Church) and David-Roger Gagnon (Regional Council staff member responsible for Networks and Clusters) made a pilgrimage to the memorial...
read moreJoyful 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...
read moreWelcome 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...
read morePosition 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...
read moreResponse 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...
read moreGuidelines 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...
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