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Blyth, ON
The historic village of Blyth is home to Blyth United Church, a single-point charge of 175 households and 430 members. Our people are active, integral members of this resurgent community of 1000 – and by extension, Blyth United is the community’s church. We seek a fully-engaged, full-time ordained minister who will work with the congregation and leaders in support of a reinvigoration of our membership. Blyth United is mortgage-free and debt-free. The position is supported by an administrative assistant, music director, Sunday School Superintendent, visitation teams and facility custodians. This is a supportive, traditional congregation with an emphasis on multi-generational worship, pastoral care and the participation of youth in the life of our church. Manse provided. For a copy of our JNAC Report or application information, please contact Steven Sparling, JSC Chair at 519-523-4256 or grss@sparlings.com. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2008.
Boissevain, MB
Boissevain United Church is a one-point pastoral charge, with an agreement to provide worship and pastoral care to Minto United Church, 20 km 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 to submit an application, contact Shannon McCarthy, 327 – 18th St., Brandon, MB, R7A 3X5, phone: 204-727-0577, email: odarby@gmail.com.
Charlottetown, PEI
Trinity-Clifton Pastoral Charge seeks leadership for a ministry focused on Christian education, development and outreach in an urbanized community with links to the rural roots of PEI. We need to invigorate our educational programs for all ages, with a particular concern for youth and families and to reach out into a community stressed by the pressures of 21st-century reality. An overlap with Pastoral Care will be shared with the incumbent minister. The ministry of word and sacrament will not be a major part of the role, but willingness to work collaboratively, to be creative and to motivate volunteers will be essential. This position may be suitable for a member of the ordered ministry (ordained or diaconal) but might well attract someone with a different educational background who seeks to fulfill a spiritually-driven use of their talents. Charlottetown is a wonderful place to live and work. The role we offer is full time, but could be shared by two individuals. Details of the JNAC report are available at www.trinityclifton.org. For further information or to submit a resume, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Trinity United Church, 220 Richmond St., Charlottetown, PE, C1A 1J5. Phone 902-892-4114. Email: trinityunited@eastlink.ca.
Fort Frances, ON
Knox United Church, located in beautiful northwestern Ontario, is actively seeking a full-time ordained or diaconal minister. We minister to 300 households and are located in the centre of Canada, only four hours from Winnipeg or Thunder Bay, and only five hours from Minneapolis-St. Paul. We have active Worship, M & P, Membership, and Stewardship committees; and an active youth group, Sunday school, pastoral care visiting team and bible study group. Our facilities are also home to AA, Al-Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, Girl Guides, Pathfinders, Mothers Against Addictions, Youth Against Ignorance, and nursery school. We are looking for someone who will be a partner in our ministry. The ideal candidate would be a team player willing to work with an active lay leadership in all areas of congregational life, including worship leadership. This position requires an individual who is capable of prioritizing and managing multiple items. As well, he/she needs to be confident in his/her ability as a spiritual leader and needs to be able to work within the framework of a United Board. Mentoring and providing guidance to the lay leadership and other staff is important. Our church strives for a warm and caring environment. Our mission statement is: “Responding to God’s invitation to be Christ-like, Knox United Church will practice and promote Christian values through worship, music, prayer, outreach and Christian education. We welcome everyone to join us in creating an inclusive congregation, committed to growth and responsible stewardship.” There is also an active inter-ministerial committee with other denominations and an excellent working relationship with other United Churches in the area. The JNAC report is available upon request. Piqued your curiosity? Contact Ellen Anderson (elleneand@shaw.ca; 807-274-9391) or Pat Clysdale-Cornell (cornell@nwonet.net; 807-486-3477).
Lethbridge, AB
Do the words “Circle of Ministry” pique your interest? Do the phrases “Emerging Spirit”, “Progressive Christianity”, “inclusive language, cutting edge discussion groups or passion for social justice” find you wanting to join in? Then perhaps McKillop United Church is the place for you. We are presently looking for a full-time ordained minister to be part of our Team Ministry within our ‘Circle of Ministry’. We are a diverse congregation ministering to youth and elderly, families and children, the poor and middle class, those with life challenges and persons of a different sexual orientation. Sunday worship involves two services, traditional and contemporary. A more comprehensive profile can be found on our website
www.mckillopunited.ca
Lindsay, ON
Cambridge Street United Church, Lindsay (1.5 hrs from Toronto) requires a full-time ordained minister. A one-point charge, historic Cambridge Street, founded in 1861, 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, which includes four choirs and two hand-bell ensembles. Our strong tradition of outreach benefits those locally and internationally. Our impressive church facility includes a full gymnasium and inviting meeting rooms that are available to 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 dreams and plans for the future. Our JNAC is available at
www.theunitedchurch.com. A complete package will be sent to interested candidates. 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.
Midland, ON
In the spirit of co-operation, 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.
Milton, ON
St. Paul’s United Church seeks ministry personnel equivalent to one full-time minister to serve its over 650 members in a shared ministry position (see JNAC Report, Schedule ‘B’ www.stpaulsmilton.org). The church is currently in transition and is located in the core of Canada’s fastest growing community. The preferred candidate will have strong biblical, theological and United Church of Canada knowledge and well-developed communication skills that include the ability to deliver inspirational, relevant and theologically grounded sermons. Worship is supported by a rich music program and offers a wide array of traditional and non-traditional worship experiences. Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letters and resumes to Cara Anders, Corresponding Secretary, 2008 Joint Search Committee, St. Paul’s United Church, 181 Featherstone Road, Milton, ON, L9T 6B8 or electronically to: caraanders@hotmail.com by June 6, 2008.
Montreal, QC
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.
Red Deer, AB
FAITH, FUN, JUSTICE, COMMUNITY: Sunnybrook United Church is seeking two full-time ministers for the positions of (1) Worship and (2) Youth and Young Families, in our vibrant, dynamic, intergenerational and talented congregation. Set close to the mountains, our beautiful city is a cornerstone of small town feel with all the amenities of a big city. If you have passion, experience and skills in worship and leadership, and can work in a co-operative setting we would like to hear from you. Please contact Rick at 403-343-2331 or email teamworkscanada@shaw.ca for more information.
Stouffville, ON
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
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.
Toronto, ON
Humbercrest United Church, located in West Toronto, is seeking a half-time Lay Minister of Children and Youth to provide direction, leadership and support in all aspects of programming and worship in collaboration with the minister. The successful candidate will have a gift in working with children and youth, a proven track record in Christian education, be able to demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and be a team player with the ability to motivate and provide direction to volunteer Sunday School teachers. If you have experience, passion and thrive in a co-operative setting, we would like to hear from you. Please forward your resume by June 20, 2008, to Joelle Tiessen, Office Administrator, jtiessen@humbercrestunitedchurch.com or alternatively by mail to, Joint Search Committee, Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd., Toronto, ON, M6S 2E9. The Joint Needs Assessment Report and further information about the Humbercrest United Church are available at
www.humbercrestunitedchurch.com/index_files/JNACreport.pdf.
Welland, ON
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-point 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.
Windthorst, SK
Go West, Young Man/Woman, Go West — 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 Designated 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
www.wondercafe.ca.
Winnipeg, MB
Trinity United Church, is located in a large and growing community in the South end of the city, near the University of Manitoba. We are seeking a full-time ordained minister to share in team ministry with an enthusiastic talented and dedicated staff. As part of a team ministry, 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. For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, please log on to:
www.trinityunitedwinnipeg.com/08. Applications, will be received until June 2, 2008, can be emailed to: wattsa@shaw.ca or mailed to A. Watts, Corresponding Secretary, 933 Summerside Ave. Winnipeg MB R3T 4Y1.
Ministry of Music
Kamloops, BC
Kamloops United Church is looking for a music leader who is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, possesses a sense of humour, knows many facets and styles of music, and is a team player willing to work with clergy and worship team, choir members, youth, and congregation. We are a spirit-led, open, friendly, inclusive congregation located in the down-town area. The successful candidate will be a competent musician, comfortable with different styles of music (traditional and contemporary) and instrumentation (primarily piano, but organ as well). We need someone who can inspire us with his or her energy and who will enjoy utilizing the talents of our congregation. If you feel called to this ministry, please visit our website
www.kamloops-united-church.com. Applications or questions may be directed to Kamloops United Church, Attention: Music Leader Search Committee, 421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2J7.
Toronto, ON
Northminster United Church is seeking a skilled musician who is energetic, creative, flexible, and willing to work in a cooperative manner with our Minister and Worship Team to plan and provide a variety of music that enhances our worship services. The successful candidate will be competent in the use of a 2-Manual Casavant organ and piano and be comfortable with a range of music from traditional to contemporary and global, along with the use of a variety of instrumentation. This person will provide musical leadership, direct SATB and youth choirs, encourage musical talent, nurture emerging musical groups within the congregation, and provide musical support to Christian Education initiatives. Our welcoming and inclusive congregation is located at Bathurst and Finch in Toronto. The salary for this position which averages 15 hours per week is commensurate with experience and RCCO scale. Please send applications to Music Director Search Team, Northminster United Church, 255 Finch Ave. West, Toronto, ON, M2R 1M8 or email to nucmusic@gmail.com.
Church Related
Peterborough, ON
Bishop John Shelby Spong returns to George Street United Church, 534 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3S2. Two lectures asking “Can the Jewish Jesus be Christ for us Today?” Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, 9:30 a.m. and preaching at Sunday Public Worship Service, 10 a.m. Tel: 705-742-4162. Website:
www.georgestreetunited.ca. Tickets are held at registration desk for pick-up.
Toronto, ON
Care for Creation: For Heaven’s Sake! What on Earth are we doing? The South Eglinton Network of Congregations is sponsoring a panel discussion on the church’s role in the environmental crisis at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Glebe Road United Church, 20 Glebe Road East. Participants include Dr. George Isaac (Environment Canada), Prof. Dennis O’Hara (Toronto School of Theology), Dr. Geoff Strong (The King’s University College, Edmonton) and Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart (Glebe Road United Church).
