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WELCOME TO NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR CONFERENCE
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Newfoundland and Labrador Conference is one of 13 United Church conferences across Canada, our conference being the most easterly.

The oversight of the life and work of our approximately 200 congregations is exercised by our East and West Districts, while Conference co-ordinates and oversees matters that effect the combined interests of the two Districts.

We invite you to browse our site and take a look at our stories and our life and work.

Spring Meetings

East District "Living the Christian Life" May 31- June 2 Bonavista Pastoral Charge Click here for registration form and information Deadline: Friday May 3rd	West District "Dance With the Spirit" May 24-26 Humber Pastoral Charge Click here for registration form and information Deadline: Friday April 26th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CHURCH IN MISSION - NATIONAL EVENTS 2013 - 2014

Dear Conference Executive Secretaries, Speaker, Conference Presidents, and Leading Elders,

I hope that this note finds you well.

I am writing to ask if you would please forward the below information about national events and consultations to your networks.

Church in Mission National Events 2013-2014.pdf

Please feel free to contact the relevant staff person listed with any questions you might have regarding any of the national events mentioned.

With thanks,

Michael Blair

Rev. Michael Blair
Executive Minister
Church in Mission | L’Eglise en Mission
The United Church of Canada
3250 Bloor Street West|Toronto, ON|M8X 2Y4
Toll Free: 1-800-268-3781 x 4136
Local: 1-416-231-7680 x 4136
Mobile: 1-416-275-5809 | Fax: 1-416-231-3103
mblair@united-church.ca | www.united-church.ca

Posted: 05/21/2013 - 06/30/2013

SUMMER STUDENT AT CONFERENCE OFFICE - ST. JOHN'S

Dear Friends,

We are pleased at the Conference Office in St. John’s to be able to hire a student this summer to work in our Office, Bookstore and Archives. We were successful in receiving a Canada Summer Jobs grant from Service Canada for an 8-week duration.

To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

· be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;

· have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;

· be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act6; and

· be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

At this time, we are accepting resumes from students who are interested in this position. The deadline for receiving resumes is Monday, June 17, 2013. Resumes may be forwarded to unitedchurch@nfld.net

Please pass this information to interested people or place in your bulletins.

Thank you.

Jennifer Taylor

Jennifer Taylor
Administrative Assistant
The United Church of Canada

Posted: 05/21/2013 - 06/17/2013

EAST DISTRICT UCW - NEWS TO USE SPRING 2013

Check out the Publications section to view the newsletter.

Posted: 05/21/2013 - 06/15/2013

NEW RESOURCE - PREPARING A SERMON - A FIVE STEP APPROACH

Check out the Leaders' Resources section to view the powerpoint.

Posted: 05/21/2013 - 06/30/2013

LOON BAY CAMP

Registration for this summer is now available click here for a poster/details.

Gospel concert with UC5 and Friends June 1st - click here for more information/poster

Posted: 05/21/2013 - 06/30/2013

AFTERNOON TEA - GRACE UNITED, COLEY'S POINT

Complimentary afternoon tea sponsored by the Bay Roberts U.C. Pastoral Charge in recognition of the 88th Anniv. Of Church Union, Monday, June 10th from 3-5 p.m., Grace United Church Hall, Coley's Point. Entertainment supplied by the Brigus-Cupids- Georgetown and Clarke's Beach Pastoral Charges. F.M.I., please call Rev. Sellars at 786-3178.

Posted: 05/15/2013 - 06/11/2013

COVENANTING SERVICE

Hi Friends,

The Covenanting Service for Rev Dr Tony Newell and the Pasadena Howley Pastoral Charge will take place on Wednesday May 29th, 7 PM at Pasadena United Church. The guest Preacher will be Rev. Myles Vardy , past President of NL Conference. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Rochelle Forward

Administrative Assistant
The United Church of Canada
Newfoundland & Labrador Conference

Posted: 05/13/2013 - 05/30/2013

SOCIAL MEDIA BIBLE STUDY

Hello,

Some exciting news to share...

For 30 days this June, United Church leaders coast to coast have gathered together to run an online, social-media based Bible study called “Rock The Bible.” It’s open to all spiritual seekers, it’s free and many special guests will be joining us, people like our Moderator, Shane Claiborne, HyeRan Kim Cragg, Dennis Gruending, Lois Wilson, Bruce Sanguin, Donna Sinclair and more.

We need your help to spread the word.

I have attached posters, a bulletin announcement and a logo. You can send our YouTube video to your networks and post it on your website and social networking sites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grt4nCPuB2w&feature=youtu.be .

Ministers can access Carleton Memorial’s June worship services (based on the Rock The Bible theme) on the BAM facebook site or by contacting me at minister@cmuc.ca .

Please pass this message and the attachments to Presbyteries and congregations and anyone else you think might be interested.

Thanks for your help!
Trisha Elliott
613-841-7625
minister@cmuc.ca

Rock The Bible logo jpeg.jpg
Bulletin Announcement.docx
Rock The Bible Colour Poster.pdf
Rock The Bible greyscale poster.pdf

Posted: 05/09/2013 - 07/01//2013

NEW SIMPLIFIED MANUAL INFORMATION

Introducing the New Simplified Manual

When:

June 10 7:00 pm PACIFIC TIME (10:00 pm Eastern time)
or
June 12 7:00 - 8:30 pm EASTERN TIME (4:00 pm Pacific time)

Where:

This 1.5 hour webinar will be offered online by Internet and toll-free telephone conference call. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection, and a telephone.

Course Description:

Several years ago the General Council embarked on a journey to simplify procedures and make the church more "user-friendly."

As a part of this process, the by-laws portion of The Manual has been re-written from top to bottom.

The new Manual comes into effect on August 1, and we've designed this webinar to let you know how we've responded to your feedback, and what differences you can expect to find. We're exited about what's coming, and we think you will be too.

Who should attend:

* Presbytery and Conference leaders, who depend on The Manual to help us make wise decisions
* Congregational leaders who use The Manual for personnel or property issues, and more
* anyone who offered feedback in any of the many consultations that led to this revision
For more information, and for online registration, click here:
www.united-in-learning.com/manual

Posted: 05/09/2013 - 06/13//2013

WANTED TO BUY - CHRUCH PEWS

Interested in buying 10 church pews(also kneeling bench, if attached) at least 8 feet long(it doesn't matter if they are longer). Also interested in buying a church podium or lecturn.

Please contact dianeb1966@hotmail.com

Linda Linda Budgell (Major)
Director of Chaplaincy and Volunteer Services
S.A. Glenbrook Lodge

Posted: 05/06/2013 - 05/30//2013

WEST HAVEN CAMP

Hi Friends,

Please note that this email address is not being used this year for West Haven Camp. A new email connected with our new website will be up and running in the near future. registrar@westhavencamp.com For info and to register for camps online go to westhavencamp.com To apply for volunteer positions please go to westhavencamp.com To apply for employment please mail resume to Betty Stratton, Chairperson, Program & Leadership Development. 26 Valley View Drive. Corner Brook, NF, A2H 6Y2

Thank you for your interest in West Haven Camp:)

Posted: 05/06/2013 - 05/30//2013

EAST DISTRICT UCW - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of East District United Church Women will take place at Burry Heights Camp and Retreat Centre on Saturday, May 25, 2013, with registration starting at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting starting at 9:30 a.m. (Sharp).

The theme is "Seeking, Loving, Walking - As the Hands and Feet of Christ". Cost is $12.00 per person.

For anyone wishing to stay overnight at Burry Heights on either Friday or Saturday night, the cost will be $25.00 per night for bed and breakfast.

Locals are invited to send three delegates, preferably the President and two others. This is in addition to any East District UCW Executive who are part of your Locals.

Information including a Pre-registration form has been sent to all Locals by way of Canada Post.

This meeting will be scent free and all cell phones must be turned off.

Tea breads, in aid of the Chaplaincy Fund, will be brought along and sold for $5.00 each.

Upon arrival, there will be teabuns, muffins, etc., available for a light snack at no cost.

If you need further information, please contact the East District U.C.W. Secretary, Myrtle Soper at 586-2693.

Posted: 04/22/2013 - 05/26//2013

SEEKING INFORMATION - REV. ANTHONY HILL

Good Morning!

Please see below message from Bert Riggs. Mr. Riggs is working on the commemoration of WWI for MUN. Rev Hill’s daughter was a nurse in the war. Bert’s email is briggs@mun.ca

Any assistance you could provide for Mr. Riggs would be appreciated.

Regards,

Jennifer Taylor
Administrative Assistant
The United Church of Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Conference

The Rev. Anthony Hill was admitted as a candidate for the Methodist ministry in Newfoundland in 1874. He was stationed in a number of circuits in and around Conception and Trinity Bays and at Exploits during the period from 1874 to 1894. He married Harriet Sophia Rorke of Carbonear in 1879. He eventually moved to Canada where he was for a time associated with the Hilton charge in the Bay of Quinte Conference. I am looking for biographical information, especially as it relates to his daughter Florence who was a nurse during World War I. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Posted: 04/03/2013 - 06/08//2013

MINISTRY OF SUPERVISION - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

A Ministry of Supervision Course is planned for September 23 – October 4, 2013. It is a joint effort between Maritime Conference and Newfoundland & Labrador Conference. We are seeking expressions of interest from participants in either conference. The location of the course will be determined by the expressions of interest received. The estimated cost of the course is $1200 plus travel. If you might be interested in the course and/or have questions please use the form below.

http://marconf.ca/35700-ministry-of-supervision/

Thanks.

Kendall Harrison & Heather Sandford, Personnel Ministers.

Posted: 04/03/2013 - 07/08//2013

SHOAL BROOK UNITED CHURCH 100TH ANNIVERSARY

Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Shoal Brook United Church. August 9 - 11, 2013. Click here for more details.

Posted: 03/21/2013 - 08/11//2013

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General Secretaries Weekly Letter

Dear Friends;

Last week was a difficult one at the General Council Office. In follow up to the decisions made at the meeting of the Executive of the General Council the previous weekend, we laid off staff and announced cuts to grants to meet a more frugal budget in 2014. The decisions were necessary but hard.