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The Cookstown-Thornton Pastoral Charge is seeking a full-time ordained minister for our two-point charge. These quaint villages are just ten minutes apart, located just south of Barrie, Ontario. We are seeking contemporary and enthusiastic candidates who possess strong communication and leadership skills with a strong focus on our children and youth. A housing allowance is offered. JNAC report is available on request. If this is you please submit your covering letter and resume to Debbie Spence at debbiespence@rogers.com by April 30, 2008. Boissevain United Church is a one-point pastoral charge, with an agreement to provide worship and pastoral care to Minto United Church, 20 kms north. Boissevain is a flourishing community, located in the southwest corner of Manitoba, nestled on the escarpment of the Turtle Mountains, with an abundance of recreational lakes. We are looking for a vibrant full-time minister who would like to be part of a thriving rural community. Applications received until May 15, 2008, vacancy as soon as July 1, 2008. To receive a copy of our JNAC report or submit an application, contact Shannon McCarthy, 327 – 18th St., Brandon, MB, R7A 3X5, phone: 204-727-0577, email odarby@gmail.com. Cranbook United Church seeks a full time ordained minister for July 1, 2008. Cranbrook United seeks to nurture spiritual growth, values justice and outreach to the wider community, and celebrates God's presence with worship that is relevant and with music that moves the soul. We are in a period of transition, just completing an Intentional Interim Ministry, and we seek a leader who will work with us to identify new directions and to assist us in embracing change and celebrating our differences. The successful candidate will help provide engaging worship that is innovative, nourishing and challenging to a congregation of diverse ages, spiritual perspectives and worship expectations. The candidate will recognize the rich contributions of our senior members and our desire to reach out to younger people. Our JNAC report and 2007 Annual Report may be obtained from our website at http://cranbrookunited.com. For further information or to apply, contact Ken Thomson at erikathomson@shaw.ca. We will be happy to receive your resume and a vision statement of your ministry as it pertains to the JNAC report and Annual Report before April 9, 2008. We look forward to welcoming you as the best candidate for our church community, and working with you energetically and faithfully. Cambridge Street United Church, (1.5 hrs from Toronto) requires a full time Ordained Minister. A one-point charge, historic Cambridge Street is a dynamic and thriving church serving 654 members. Sixty-five dedicated Elders faithfully serve our very active congregation. This position is supported by a musical director, visitation minister, parish nurse and full-time administrative and custodial staff. We take pride in the use of music in worship. Almost 100 members are directly involved with our excellent Music program. Our impressive church facility, which includes a full gymnasium is used by the community at large. The U.C.W. is a strong, integral part of CSUC, and our church school is vibrant and well attended. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate inspirational, relevant preaching abilities, be able to relate to all age groups, possess skills in planning and achieving long and short-term goals and demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude toward the church’s plans for the future. Our JNAC is available at http://www.theunitedchurch.com. Inquiries and resumes are invited until May 15, 2008. Please contact Angie Ursel, 53 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay, ON, K9V 4C8, 705-328-1782, email afursel@cogeco.ca. Our healthy, financially stable two-point charge consists of Pike Bay United Church, near the beautiful shores of Lake Huron, and Central United Church, located in the Village of Lion’s Head on Georgian Bay. The limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment run along the eastern shoreline of the Bruce Peninsula, which enjoys a moderate climate with four scenic distinctive seasons and related recreational activities. We have complete healthcare facilities, schooling from junior kindergarten to Grade 12, a public library and are within an hour’s drive of the City of Owen Sound. We are envisioning a full-time ordained minister who will lead and facilitate our faith journey through sermons that are engaging intellectually and emotionally and are relevant to present day life. We place emphasis on our Outreach activities (such as our coffee hour after services at both churches). A minister will provide pastoral care and visitation to those in need in the congregations and the wider communities. The successful candidate will be compassionate, supportive, spiritually grounded; have strong communication skills and be actively involved in our churches and communities. Interested candidates may request the JNAC report and/or submit their resume to sdrogers@amtelecom.net. In the spirit of cooperation, mutual interest and Christian outreach, the congregations of Christian Island U.C. and St. Paul's, Midland, welcome applications for our partnered/shared ministry position. Preferably, an ordained/commissioned person will fill this full-time appointment. Primary responsibility will be Native ministry on Christian Island and St. Paul's outreach to the native population on the mainland. Manse provided on Christian Island. Contact Peggy Monague at hnpamonague@sympatico.ca, Box 147, Cedar Point, ON, L0K 1C0 705-247-2287 Union United Church, the oldest black church, is presently seeking a full-time ordained minister who meets the requirements of the United Church. If you are interested, please forward your resume to Lorane McKenzie, Secretary, Joint Search Committee, Union United Church, 3007 Delisle St., Montreal, QC, H4C 1M8 or by email to jointsearch@unionunitedchurchmtl.ca. The Joint Needs Assessment Report is available upon request. A two-point pastoral charge nestled at the edge of the foothills along the beautiful Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta, 45 minutes south of Calgary, is seeking to call a full-time ordained/diaconal minister by July 1, 2008. We are looking for a resident, long-term minister who can offer thought-provoking, inspiring sermons based on Scripture relative to today’s living; who will partner with our congregations in our efforts to build our church families in an environment of safety, love and caring; will help us build our youth programs, and has the desire to lead people into commitment to Christ. The applicant is expected to provide vision and plans for growth. The minister shall be a person who has the sensitivity and compassion to reach all ages, provide ongoing pastoral care and community outreach. Send resume and application to: Betty Ellis, Box 31, Cayley, AB, T0L 0P0 or email hrslv@explornet.com. Check out the JNAC Report at http://www3.telus.net/rfind. FAITH, FUN, JUSTICE, COMMUNITY: Sunnybrook United Church is seeking a minister to focus on young families and youth. In this new position we are searching for someone with a passion for life, respect for youth and a vision to meet the needs of these age groups. The successful candidate will work in team ministry with our worship-focused minister. Our congregation is a vibrant and dynamic community, where special people come together. We enjoy a broad intergenerational environment and have many talented people sharing their gifts daily. Red Deer is in the heart of Alberta, close to the Rocky Mountains and several Lakes. Our beautiful city has a small town feel while offering larger city amenities. If you seek a new and exciting challenge contact Rick at 403-343-2331 or email teamworkscanada@shaw.ca. Go West, Young Man/Woman, Go West to Kipling/Windthorst Pastoral Charge located about 150 km SE of Regina, SK, beckons you to join us in our ministry of faith and community service. Our two-point charge offers a full-time ministry position (available July 1, 2008) for Ordained Ministry, Diaconal Ministry or Diaconal Lay Ministry personnel. If you think the prairie life may be for you contact Barb Kerslake, Box 74, Windthorst, SK, S0G 5G0 or call 306-224-4292(h), email doublebark@yahoo.com or visit http://www.wondercafe.ca. Calvary United Church, is seeking a second full-time ordained or diaconal minister. The successful candidate will be a team player with ability to motivate and provide direction to lay leadership. This new position will enthusiastically nurture and sustain programs. Passionate pastoral care skills are essential given the diversity and size of the congregation. Calvary has a wide cross section of age groups, with a growing number of young families and youth. A willingness to participate in and an understanding of contemporary worship within the framework of our theologically conservative roots are highly desirable. The JNAC report is posted on our website http://www.calvaryunited.com. Enter “JNAC” in the search engine or follow the link on the home page. Resumes can be emailed to calvarysearch@rogers.com or mailed to: Search Committee Secretary c/o Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0. Closing date for applications: April 14, 2008. Do you count the days from Easter until your first taste of a summer strawberry? Consider Stouffville – the country close to the city – a faith based community located northeast of Toronto. This single-point charge is a multi-generational congregation that exercises its ministry through active community involvement and an inspirational music program. We are seeking a dynamic spiritual leader, ordained in The United Church of Canada, to serve as a full-time Minister of Word and Sacrament. Visit our website http://www.stouffvilleuc.ca for a copy of our JNAC report and more information about our church family and our beautiful, growing community. Interested in sharing our vision to grow spiritually? Please submit your application for immediate consideration. The Strathmore United Church community is experiencing a time of transition, challenge and opportunity as we seek a replacement for our retiring minister and a half-time minister for the newly created Child and Youth Minister position. Strathmore is a rapidly growing community of 11,000 located on the Trans-Canada Highway 30 minutes east of Calgary and a short drive to the Rocky Mountains. We are seeking a full-time minister who will provide leadership in building a vibrant Christian community so that folks of all ages and stages feel that they belong and have a role to play in the life and work of the congregation. The priority of the Search Committee is on filling the full-time minister position. Consideration will be given to the possibility of a team applying for the two positions, however, if a suitable arrangement is not possible, the committee will fill the full-time position and involve the minister in a continued search for a Child and Youth minister. The role of Child and Youth minister involves coordinating the church school and youth programs. Detailed information relating to the Strathmore United Church community and the two minister positions can be found at the website http://www.suchurch.com. We welcome all applications. For information please contact by phone or fax: Ed Anderson JSC Chair Phone: 403-901-0312. Resumes can be faxed to Ed at: 403-901-1427, emailed to: Susan Biskup, Corresponding Secretary at jsbiskup@myipplus.net or mailed to: Susan Biskup, 410 – 4th Street, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B4. As a result of our minister retiring, Central United Church in downtown Welland, in the beautiful Niagara Peninsula, is seeking an enthusiastic ordained minister to join our single charge, working with staff support. We are an active community of faith, concerned about spiritual growth, and both local and global outreach. A university, college, and recreational waterway are close by. For further information please contact Ms. Leslie Mander, 58 Duncan St., Welland, ON, L3B 2C8 or jsc-central@hotmail.com. Deadline for applications is May 31, 2008. Glenwood United is an established suburban church in a culturally diverse, mid-sized city, home to the highly accredited University of Windsor (known for its Faculties of Law, Engineering and Business), St. Clair College and the nationally recognized math program at Massey High School. As the most southerly city in Canada, Windsor is the only location outside of British Columbia to appear on Environment Canada’s list of 10 mildest communities. We enjoy a world-class art gallery, excellent parks and fine dining establishments and our shared border with Detroit provides convenient access to cultural, educational and sporting events found only in major cities. Our church family is embracing the demographic transition occurring on its doorstep and is on the cusp of becoming a cultural representation of a diverse community. We need a full time minister — Ordained, Diaconal or Lay Pastoral — with strong leadership skills who is up to the challenge of leading and responding to a vibrant and changing community. We need a candidate full of new ideas who is willing to implement change in our church to engage the influx of new families moving to the area. Our open-minded new minister must also be up to the challenge of preaching to a broad spectrum of ages to lead us through this transition. Our complete JNAC report can be found online at http://glenwoodunitedchurch.ca/Site/Welcome.html or by contacting Shelley Kling via email at skling@cogeco.ca. Bracebridge United Church invites applications for a music director and organist/pianist with good team skills and spiritual creativity. Our sanctuary has good acoustics and music is considered to be a key component in the worship services. Many talented resources within the church include a high- energy 20-member SATB senior choir with a mixture of trained and amateur singers able to sing some a cappella music, a small youth choir, capable pianists and substitute organists. Other directors provide leadership for three handbell choirs, the children's choir and an additional occasional adult choir. Our two manual Keates organ is well maintained. With two Sunday services most of the year we have an appreciative congregation year-round. We have an established tradition of high quality traditional and contemporary music. This part time position has approximately 15 hours with salary based on RCCO guidelines. Position available July 1, 2008. Permission for teaching privileges with the use of church facilities may be arranged. See http://www.bracebridgeunitedchurch.ca for full information on the job description, music program, church activities and the community of Bracebridge. Winter sports and beautiful Muskoka summers available, of course. Please send your resume with references in confidence by email to buc@bellnet.ca by fax to (705) 645-5566 or to Bracebridge United Church, 46 Dominion St. N., Bracebridge, ON, P1L 2A5. St. Anne’s Anglican Church has a contract opening for a Music Director (Organist/Choir Conductor.) This is a permanent part-time position.Applicants are asked to mail their resume in confidence to Wardens of St. Anne’s Church, 1344 Commissioners Rd. W., London, ON N6K 1E1 or email them to peterhawkins@rogers.com. Application deadline is Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Grace United Church seeks an energetic, creative person for the position of pianist/choir director, to enrich its spiritual life through music. The successful candidate will be an accomplished keyboardist, comfortable with different styles of music and instrumentation, assisting the minister and worship committee in planning worship services and special programs. Please send inquiries and resumes to: Dianne Goyetche, Music Director Search Committee, by email at dianne.goyetche@gmail.com or Grace United Church, P.O. Box 21025, Trenton, ON K8V 6S2. Willowdale United Church is situated in the heart of the former North York (Toronto). Our congregation is over 200 years old and now serves a changing, multicultural community near Yonge Street. We seek a musician who will work closely with our minister and with volunteers in traditional, gospel and contemporary music. There is currently a small adult choir and a new youth orchestra taking part in Sunday services. The organ is a 3-manual Casavant and there are several pianos and an electric organ. Applications should be sent to: Chair of Worship, Willowdale United Church, 349 Kenneth Ave., Toronto, ON, M2N 4V9 or email willowdaleunited@bellnet.ca Tel: 416-225-2309. Fax: 416-225-2300.
The Abrahamic Tradition in Three Faiths will be the focus of the Distinguished Speaker Program for 2008. Three lectures by specialists on the distinctive development and use of the Abraham story in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (April 16,23,30 - 7:30 p.m.) will culminate in a major public lecture (Sunday May 4 - 7:30 p.m.) by Rabbi Dr. Bernard Baskin on The Relevance of the Abrahamic Tradition for Our Own Time. Further information: 905-528-4215; westdaleunited@bellnet.ca or www.westdaleunited.ca.
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