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Alton-Caledon Pastoral Charge
We are a two-point charge situated in the villages of Caledon and Alton in the beautiful Caledon Hills, 70 km north west of Toronto, Ontario. The two churches are 10 minutes apart and are part of ‘the greenest community’ in Ontario. Caledon is also ranked as one of the safest communities in Canada. We offer a small rural town atmosphere with superior recreational resources and abundant natural experiences that are in harmony with extensive urban amenities in the arts, shopping and services. We are seeking an ordained applicant with evolving ministerial skills that will join us as we grow. Do you have the enthusiasm to work a balance into our charge as it expands it’s building on one side and it’s community involvement on the other? Are you a minister with a desire to join us and continue the melding of generations of history, music, views and goals that make up our vibrant tapestry of faith and life? If so, we invite you to bring your strong pastoral care, preaching and communication skills to our charge and help bring us closer as a community of Christ. The full JNAC report is posted on our website:
www.Knox-United-Church.org. Contact: J.S.C., 2976 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon, ON, L7K 0V8 or by email:
jscknox@hotmail.com.
Belleville, ON
St. Matthew’s United Church is seeking a full-time lead minister. St. Matthew’s Belleville is located in the beautiful Bay of Quinte area of south-eastern Ontario, within a short traveling distance to Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Information about our church family, our ministry and our JNAC report are available on our website at
www.stmatthewsbelleville.com. Please forward any additional requests for details and resumes to our correspondence secretary: S. Daley, JSC, 29 Moira Lea Court, RR 5, Belleville, ON, K8N 4Z5; email:
stmattsjointsearch@live.com.
Brampton, ON
Heart Lake United Church, established in 1985, is in a thriving suburb west of Toronto. Our mission statement is “To make disciples for Jesus by knowing Him and sharing Him with others.” We are seeking a full-time ordained minister who can cultivate and motivate the potential of our friendly congregation. We seek an approachable leader and teacher who presents life-touching messages communicated in a way that instills thought and reflection. As a family of people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, we seek a minister who is an empathetic listener who will foster pastoral care and outreach. We grow in faith through adults small groups, youth programs and our popular children’s ministries, requiring a high level of comfort with a wide range of ages. Our church home has modern facilities using multi-media, with rooms available for groups, outreach and special events. Our music ministry is headed by an accomplished jazz musician and educator, who leads our worship band. The City of Brampton boasts excellent community support and recreational programs. If this call interests you, please visit our website
www.heartlakeunited.ca <http://www.heartlakeunited.ca> for further information on our church, JNAC, and city. Replies are requested via email to:
hlucapplications@hotmail.com, or to the attention of Adrienne Churchill, Heart Lake United Church, 85 Sandalwood Pkwy E., Brampton, ON, L6Z 4S3.
Brantford, ON
St. Andrew's United Church in Brantford is seeking ministers to fill 1.5 positions. St. Andrew’s has a beautiful brand new building that has been rebuilt after a fire and we are looking to use our facility to its full potential. We are located in downtown Brantford, next to Wilfred Laurier and Nipissing Universities and Mohawk College. Our congregation has a tradition of social outreach in our downtown location, including a methadone clinic and meal program. We are seeking strong preaching, creative worship, and leadership to complement our growing family environment. For more information please read our JNAC Report found at our website at
www.standrewsbrantford.ca. Resumes may be sent to our corresponding secretary, Hilary Daboll at
hilary.daboll@granderie.ca.
Calgary, AB
Deer Park United Church, located in southeast Calgary, is seeking a full-time Minister of Spiritual Formation and Congregational Development to work in team ministry with an incumbent minister and a group of dedicated staff and volunteers. We are a vibrant, welcoming and affirming congregation, committed to social change and creating positive change within the communities we serve. The Minister of SF&CD will provide leadership in developing programs for children and youth, fostering spiritual growth for all age groups, and expanding ministry into new communities within southeast Calgary. A copy of our Joint Needs Assessment Committee report is available on our website:
www.dpuc.ca. For further information, contact our Joint Search Committee at
jsc@dpuc.ca.
Calgary, AB
Scarboro United Church is an affirming congregation of open-minded and spiritual explorers seeking a passionate individual to lead us as we transition into a challenging new future, building on our 80-year history of service to the United Church and Calgary. Scarboro offers challenging sermons, meditation and excellence in the quality and variety of music and use of the Arts in our ministry. The minister we seek will lead in faith formation and Christian development, ministry to children, youth and young adults, and reaching out to engage newcomers throughout the wider community. Our church is graced with a vital, talented group of youth and children who require a charismatic and dedicated minister to engage them in church life, worship and programs that relate to them. The minister we are looking for will have gifts and skills that complement the incumbent minister, who is planning retirement in the near future. At that point in time, the needs assessment process will be initiated and it is envisioned this position could transition into the lead worship role. In this position it will lead the congregation’s spiritual education through well-researched and delivered sermons and progressive religious thought. As a congregation, we have a desire to serve the broader community through our Emerging Spirit and social justice programs. Position requirements and further information can be found at
www.scarborounited.org. Please refer to the JNAC Report on our website and share with us why you feel called to this role. Resumes with cover letters may be sent to Trevor Axworthy, CHRP, Chair of the Joint Search Committee at
scarboro.hires@gmail.com.
Calgary, AB
Please consider joining our congregational family and you will surely experience our many blessings. Woodcliff United Church (WUC) is a vibrant caring community living our faith on the edge of Calgary’s rapidly expanding west side. We are currently looking for a full-time Minister of Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care to collegially work with our team of six dedicated staff, devoted volunteers and intergenerational congregation. Our established church is ideally located and offers a warm, friendly, inclusive and accessible environment. Woodcliff offers a comprehensive Sunday school and youth program, extensive outreach opportunities, thoughtful pastoral care, and truly inspiring music. We are looking for a motivated leader who will offer WUC vision and leadership to enrich and grow our congregation and presence in the community. We face challenges with confidence and look forward to being directed into the future by a leader who brings insight and wisdom to our family! Are you ready to bring God to the potential that our community offers? Are you a clear communicator that offers motivating passionate sermons that are relevant to our daily lives? Consider joining our welcoming family. Please visit us at
www.woodcliffunited.com and review our JNAC report. For further information, please contact Cathy at
willic@ucalgary.ca and submit your resume by February 12th, 2010. The ideal start date for this position is July 1, 2010.
Canada Wide
Are you called to a new kind of Ministry? Do you desire a fresh context? The Canadian Forces Chaplains Branch is comprised of multi-faith, multi-disciplinary teams, dedicated to meeting the challenges of Military Members and their families. The people we serve and the contexts in which we serve them are as varied as those who answer the call. Innovation and initiative are encouraged. For more information, follow:
www.dnd.ca/chapgen/.
Chatham, ON
Are you a minister with vision, pastoral sensitivity and a passion for outreach in the community? Do you have the energy to face challenges with us? If so, come evolve with us! Sprucedale/Providence Pastoral Charge is seeking a full-time ordained, diaconal, or recognized designated lay minister. Our active two-point charge (one rural, one urban/residential) has two services each Sunday, and the congregants enjoy participation in many joint functions. We seek someone with strong leadership skills, a willingness to work in a team environment with friendliness, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor, and who can provide pastoral care with empathy. Can you be a leader who will guide and inspire us in our spiritual journey and help us to grow our presence in the community? To submit a resume, please contact Cheryl at
cheryl.sprucprov@yahoo.ca. Please visit
www.sprucedaleprovidence.com to review our JNAC report.
Cumberland, BC
Cumberland United Church, nestled in the gorgeous Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, is offering a half-time position for an ordained or lay minister, effective July 01, 2010. We invite energetic, people-oriented applicants with strong Community Outreach and Inspirational Leadership skills, who are interested in re-locating to our historic and fast-growing community. For more information and a JNAC report, please contact Eve Mark at
evemark@shaw.ca, or at 560 Third Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1E8, before March 01, 2010.
Fort McMurray, AB
Wanted: A minister with the following gifts - A sense of adventure and a lively faith! Appreciation for city amenities and wilderness beauty! Readiness to lead a congregation poised to grow! Energy to face challenges with us! Understanding of Emerging Spirit principles! First United Church is a small congregation in a city of 65,000 plus. Fort McMurray is a boom city full of energy and some controversy. We need a minister with vision, pastoral sensitivity and a passion for outreach in this multi-ethnic community. Please contact Helen MacLeod, 153 Silvertip Place, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 3B2,
helenmacleod@shaw.ca.
Guelph, ON -
Harcourt Memorial United Church is a dynamic, affirming congregation of 375 families in. We are seeking a 30 hour per week Child, Youth and Family Minister to join our Ministry team. We are open to Congregational Designated Minister, Designated Lay Minister or Diaconal applicants. Harcourt is evolving through a paradigm shift towards a new transformational model of Child, Youth and Family Ministry. Your ministry focus is to engage and inspire our young families, youth and children to live more fully and wholly in community. You are someone who is creative, comfortable with technology and may have musical gifts. A detailed job description and JNAC report are available at
www.harcourtuc.ca. Resumes should be sent to Laura Hofer at
cyfm.harcourt@gmail.com by Monday, March 22, 2010.
Kelowna, BC
St. Paul’s United, is offering a half-time position for a Lay Minister or Staff Associate, effective immediately, for Youth and Faith Formation. This part time (20 hour/week) position works in partnership with the Minister of Worship and volunteers. As a member of the ministry team, you will play a leadership role in the development, promotion and implementation of programs and activities for children, youth and young families. Experience includes working with children, youth and young adults. Skills include: knowledge of appropriate curriculum materials for Christian Education programs; program development to aid the spiritual growth of children, youth and young adults; leadership of groups of various ages and acting as a resource for others; knowledge of music/ability to play a musical instrument a definite asset. For a copy of the Joint Needs Assessment Report and/or further information, please contact: St. Paul’s United Church, 3131 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 3S9; 250-762-5443. The Joint Needs Assessment Report is also on St. Paul’s United Church website,
www.stpaulskelowna.com. Resumes should be submitted by email to
stplposition@hotmail.com (alternate e-mail:
richard@stpaulskelowna.com), or by envelope marked St. Paul’s Search Committee Confidential to the above-mentioned address by February 28, 2010.
Kingsville, ON
An opportunity currently exists for an ordained minister in a quiet southwestern Ontario town. Epworth United Church has a congregation exceeding 300 members. Located on Lake Erie, just south of Windsor, the town offers recreational, shopping, cultural and educational opportunities as well as affordable housing. The church has a congenial, experienced, full-time secretary and many volunteers. Epworth is seeking a minister who will inspire its members with biblical-based spiritual leadership. Please reply in confidence to Epworth United Church Joint Search Committee by email:
epworthsearch@hotmail.com, or phone 519-733-4327.
Kitchener, ON
St. James-Rosemount United Church (SJRUC), a vibrant and welcoming congregation, is seeking a full-time Ordered Minister of Worship and Outreach. We are also seeking a half-time Ordered or Designated Lay Minister of Pastoral Care and Christian Development. Since its inception in 1954, SJRUC has been a community church focused on stewardship and spiritual mission. The church boasts a legacy of strong lay leadership and community outreach. With strong leadership from members of our congregation and interim ministry team, SJRUC is a program size church receptive to new ideas and approaches to worship. This spirit is reflected in the recent hiring of a dynamic, young organist/music director and an engaging new youth program coordinator. We encourage you to visit our website,
www.sjruc.ca, where you will find our JNAC Report and learn more about our community, our resources, our activities and our ministry personnel requirements. Please send your application to our Corresponding Secretary, Teresa Carse at
jsc@sjruc.ca, or c/o St. James-Rosemount United Church, 171 Sherwood Avenue, Kitchener, ON, N2B 1K2.
Ladysmith, BC
Ladysmith First United Church, a welcoming and friendly multigenerational congregation, seeks a dynamic, caring minister for a ¾ time position in our lovely oceanside community. For more information please visit
www.ladysmithunited.org. Closing date is January 15, 2010.
Lively, ON
Trinity United Church is seeking a full-time ordained Minister. Lively is located approximately 400 km north of Toronto, just minutes west of Sudbury. Lively is a vibrant community that has many lakes and beautiful scenery all within city limits. As part of the City of Greater Sudbury, we are considered the education and healthcare hub of northeastern Ontario. Trinity is an inclusive family church that has a “Lively” atmosphere that welcomes people of all ages. We are passionate about our music and enjoy laughing and learning together. Our Trinity United Church mission statement is “Our challenge is to walk with God and each other in a spirit of openness, friendship and joy, nurturing Christian Spiritual Growth, reaching out to care for those in need”. Our JNAC report provides further details which can be found at
trinityunitedlively.com, or by emailing Ley99@sympatico.ca for a copy. We seek a minister who is passionate about their faith and would like to share their deep love of God with our community. Resumes can be sent in confidence to Joint Search Committee, c/o Lianne Ley, 6 Bonnie Drive, Lively, ON, P3Y 1B4, or emailed to
Ley99@sympatico.ca.
London, ON
Byron United Covenant Church, a covenanting congregation is seeking a part-time person, ordained within the United Church of Canada to fill an Associate Pastor Position effective immediately. For details on this part-time position (20 hr/wk), please access the JNAC Report (pg 21) on our website:
www.byronunited.ca. Individuals interested in this position are invited to reply in writing to Jack Scott, Secretary, 792 Headley Drive, London, ON, N6H 3V8, or by email to
jasscott1@rogers.com.
Meaford, ON
Meaford United Church is embarking on an adventure to fill a full-time position by a solo or team ministers. The individual(s) should continue to challenge us to be a relevant church for our time and help us to grow in our spiritual journey. The ability to preach from scripture with knowledge and enthusiasm would complement our dynamic music program. The successful applicant will be required to work with a variety of ages, support individuals in their spiritual growth and be willing and able to visit with the ill, bereaved, individuals or families experiencing difficulty. We boast an active friendly congregation full of small town charm. Meaford is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay between Owen Sound and Collingwood. Our community offers boating, skiing, golfing and scenic walking trails, making Meaford an attractive location during all four seasons. Our current minister is retiring in June 2010. To view our JNAC Report please visit
www.meaford.com/town/church_united.html. If you are an interested applicant please forward your resume to The Joint Search Committee c/o James Kokkinen, 174 Margaret Street, Meaford, ON, N4L 1B5, or email
mucjsc@live.ca.
Midhurst, ON
Midhurst United is an inclusive faith community located just north of Barrie on the rim of cottage country and within an easy drive of Toronto. There are many recreational opportunities on our doorstep as well as all the amenities of a large city. We are seeking a full-time ordained minister whose engaging worship style will help us to grow in making our faith relevant to present day life; someone who will lead and encourage us to deeper service; and someone who will help us to reinvigorate our Sunday School and Youth programs. Our JNAC report is available at our website:
midhurstunitedchurch.ca, or by contacting Search Committee Chair, Paul Fleming. Email
pfleming@rogers.com, or telephone 705-722-8714.
Oakville, ON
Located west of Toronto, Walton Memorial United Church requires a 3/4 time (Ordained/Diaconal/Designated Lay) Associate to join our Minister and a well-running team of staff and lay leaders providing ministry to a thriving congregation of 450 families. The position will have specific responsibility for ministering to our young families and youth. JNAC is available on our website at
www.waltonmemorial.com. Send cover letter and resume by March 15 to:
search@waltonmemorial.com.
Pembroke, ON
Are you excited about sharing God’s love and making disciples for Jesus Christ? Zion Evangelical United and Mount Zion United are searching for a full-time ordained minister for our two-point charge commencing as soon as possible, due to the retirement of our current pastor. We are located in the scenic Upper Ottawa Valley overlooking the Ottawa River. Our churches are located 10 kilometres apart and both are well-established, with Mount Zion celebrating 141 years and Zion celebrating 122 years of historic Christian faith. We have a vibrant children’s ministry, an inspiring music program and provide strong lay support within our church families. We are looking for a warm and friendly person who is able to communicate the Holy Scripture clearly with excellent preaching ability. The prospective minister should be able to work with a variety of ages, aid a person’s spiritual growth and also be willing to visit the sick, bereaved and people in crisis. Interested candidates may request our JNAC report and/or submit a resume to: Debbie Vaillancourt, Secretary, Joint Search Committee, 240 Clemow Ave., Pembroke, ON K8A 2E1, or by email to:
dlvaillancourt@sympatico.ca.
Penticton, BC
Are you an empowering preacher with a gift for pastoral care? Can you appreciate the talents and enthusiasm of active seniors while encouraging intergenerational activities? Are you an ordained minister who enjoys a challenge? If so, please apply for the vacancy at Penticton United Church in beautiful Penticton, B.C. Read all about us at:
www.pentictonunitedchurch.ca and discover our city with its family oriented activities at:
www.penticton.ca/main.asp. Please apply by March 15, 2010. For more information please contact Gus Boersma at:
gboersma@telus.net or call 250-492-3875.
Powell River, BC
Our picturesque city is situated on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Our community is accessible by ferry or plane from Vancouver Island and the city of Vancouver. We are seeking a full time ordained minister with a passion for working with children, youth, young families and seniors. The successful candidate should possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to nurturing the faith journey of our congregation. Please forward your resume by mail to Powell River United Church, 6932 Crofton St. Powell River, B.C. V8A 5H4, c/o Sharlene Reid, Chairperson, Joint Search Committee, or by email to
hockeynut@armourtech.com. Our Joint needs Assessment Report is available upon request. The deadline for applicants is March 15th, 2010.
Regina, SK
Wesley United Church requires a full-time minister – ordained, diaconal or recognized lay minister – as of July 1, 2010, to join a team with a three-quarter time recognized lay minister. Wesley is a vibrant, active, urban congregation of 250 households, looking for a person with experience, vision, and the desire to help us meet the challenges of congregational renewal, faith exploration, and effective engagement with social justice. For further information, visit our website:
www.wesleyuc.sk.ca. To apply, please submit your letter and resume to:
kathyblais@yahoo.ca. Deadline for applications is March 19, 2010.
Toronto, ON
Parkwoods United Church, located in North Central Toronto, a diverse urban community, is seeking a full-time ordained minister. Our “Walk On Water” minister will have an enthusiastic, warm and friendly personality. The candidate will enjoy giving inspirational messages while leading a worship service with a strong lay leadership team. We are looking for a minister who enjoys visiting all members of our congregation and has an ability to engage them in our work. Parkwoods has a vibrant music program and actively involves our community. The successful candidate will be able to work closely with our staff and provide leadership and support for our Christian Development program. For further information, please review our JNAC report found on our website
www.parkwoodsunitedchurch.com. To apply, please submit your resume by email to
parkwoodsucsearch@gmail.com, or mail to: Alison Reid, Joint Search Committee Secretary, c/o Parkwoods United Church, 85 Parkwoods Village Drive, Don Mills, ON, M3A 2X9. Deadline for resume submissions is February 15, 2010.
Toronto, ON
St. Mark’s United Church, an Affirming Ministry, is called to be a progressive, inclusive life-affirming Christian community of faith within The United Church of Canada. Our Joint Needs Assessment is being finalized and we expect to begin our search for a full-time ordained minister in January 2010. Please visit
www.st-marks.ca for more information.
Whitecourt/Mayerthorpe, AB
We are seeking a full-time minister to serve Whitecourt United Church 3/4 time and Mayerthorpe United Church 1/4 time in a new partnership that has much potential to meet the changing spiritual needs of our communities. Our congregations are situated on a four-lane highway within two hours of Edmonton. The area is agricultural and woodland-hills with wonderful opportunities for outdoor family recreation in all seasons. We are looking for a minister with strong skills in worship leadership, pastoral care for all ages and interest in congregational development. For further information, contact Lynne Wilson at
jlwil@telus.net.
Ministry of Music
Bracebridge, ON
Bracebridge United Church invites applications for an Organist/Choir Director 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. Talented resources within the church include a high energy 20 member SATB senior choir with a mixture of trained and amateur singers who are able to sing a cappella music, capable pianists, and substitute organists. Other directors provide leadership for three handbell choirs, an additional adult choir which performs monthly, and our Old Tyme Gospel Band. Our two manual Keates organ is well maintained. With two Sunday services much 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 13 hours per week, with salary based on RCCO guidelines. Position available immediately. Go to
www.bracebridgeunitedchurch.ca for full information on the job description, music program, and church activities. Please send your resume with references, in confidence, by email to
buc@bellnet.ca, or by mail to Bracebridge United Church, 46 Dominion St. N., Bracebridge, ON, P1L 2A5.
Dunnville, ON
Grace United Church, is seeking a competent organist. The church has a manual Casavant and a Yahama Clavinova keyboard. Our organist should have a background and commitment to both traditional and contemporary styles. We are seeking an open-minded, creative individual who wants to work with a terrific team. In worship the church emphasizes the unity of liturgy, music and preaching. Compensation is based on abilities and experience. Respond to
gracedunnville@mountaincable.net, or call 905-774-4504.
Etobicoke, ON
Martin Grove United Church is searching for an enthusiastic, spiritually motivated Organist/Choir Director for our 200 family congregation in northern Etobicoke (Martingrove Rd / West Humber Blvd.) with a small, joyful adult mixed choir. Applicant should be willing to work closely with a mutually supportive Ministry team. Flexibility and familiarity with contemporary United Church music would an asset. Stipend awarded to RCCO standards with one month off during the summer. The position is available immediately. We have a two-manual electronic Rogers organ & Nordheimer piano. Position includes: Sunday worship service, Thursday evening rehearsals, special services, weddings, funerals, etc. extra. Approximately 8-10 hrs./wk. We look forward to receiving your application to become part of our team in our church family. Please send your resume to Norm Hounsell, Martin Grove United Church, 75 Pergola Rd., Etobicoke, ON, M9W 3K4, email:
mguc@rogers.com, or
norman.hounsell@sympatico.ca. Tel: 647-208-1586; fax: 905-366-3833.
Positions Available
Executive Director Required
Calling Lakes Centre (Prairie Christian Training Centre) is an Educational Centre of The United Church of Canada. The mission of Calling Lakes Centre is to provide a sacred space where all people are welcome to search, to question, to learn, to be challenged, to rest, and to find the Holy within and around them. The Executive Director is responsible for the management and administration of all Centre activities. This position works with the Board and staff to achieve the vision, mission and goals of the Centre, representing the Centre to the wider church and community. Experience in all aspects of executive management, including financial and human resources as well as adult education is required. The successful candidate will exercise a variety of effective leadership styles to influence and guide others towards the accomplishment of goals. Superior interpersonal skills are a must. Experience working in a not-for-profit organization is desirable. Calling Lakes Centre, located in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan in the scenic Qu’Appelle Valley, is a place for all ages to experience stimulating programs, hospitality, sacred space and supportive community. Through a combination of learning programs and hosted groups, the Centre serves primarily people from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario. This is a full-time position with an expected starting date of August 1, 2010. Applicants will submit an application, including resume with work related references and a one or two page covering letter explaining their interest in the position and relating their experience relevant to this position. All applications shall be received no later than midnight on March 12, 2010. Send applications by email or mail to:
lmcinnes@mts.net or to: Secretary of Search Committee, Calling Lakes Centre, c/o 510 Victoria Ave., Brandon, MB, R7A 0Z9. For a full job description and more about Calling Lakes life and work, visit
www.callinglakes.ca.
Church Related
Fellowship Publications:
A different perspective, a different voice ... Fellowship Magazine and Fellowship Connections, “celebrating the historic Christian faith of The United Church of Canada.” For a complimentary copy, please contact Fellowship Publishing, PO Box 237, Barrie, ON, L4M 4T2 or call 705-737-0114, or toll free 1-800-678-2607; e-mail
felmag@csolve.net; website
www.fellowshipmagazine.org.
Free to a Good Church Home:
One pair red velvet pleated dossal curtains each measuring 5 feet at the pleats by 19 feet in length. Excellent condition. Originally purchased as an “in memoriam” gift for Westminster United Church, Edmonton, AB. Please contact 780-455-4413, or 867-633-4220, for further information. Cost: shipping.
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New Church Music
Music of The Spirit, 27 Songs of the Heart created by former United Church ministers, Larry Marshall (composer) and John Oldham (poet). Music & lyrics available in email (PDF) format. For more information contact John at
johnomar@mts.net, or call 204-489-6919
Announcements
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Education
Vancouver School of Theology
Take the next step in your journey at this year’s Summer School, July 5-16. Visit us at
www.vst.edu for all the details. While on the website, why not register for our next Open House, February 6th, 2010? Find a program that feeds your mind, body and soul.
Travel
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Study Tour
[Option: Oberammergau Passion Play] May 14-24, 2010. This tour is open to anyone interested, if desired as a university credit course. Visit the major sites important in Bonhoeffer’s life and work (Berlin, Zingst, Finkenwalde, Köslin, Breslau, Auschwitz, Prague, Flossenbürg, Regensburg, Munich, Ettal). Cost: Can. $2,295 (Included: All hotel accommodations, all breakfasts, 7 dinners; Not included: airfare). Tour Leaders: Dr. Frick and Dr. Reimer (University of Waterloo). For Information visit:
arts.uwaterloo.ca/~diebon06/2010StudyTour.pdf or Dr. Peter Frick,
pfrick@uwaterloo.ca. Tel. 519-885-1465, ext. 214.
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