The Handbell Choir at St Paul’s United Church in Midland, Ontario, is seeking to purchase used third octave of bells. Please contact our Director, Victoria Warwick, by email at warwick.victoria130@gmail.com.

All Seasons Weddings, an event planning company, needs experienced licensed clergy or wedding commissioners (JP) to perform wedding ceremonies in Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. This is a great part-time project for friendly, internet savvy, LGBTQ-friendly individuals. Interested? Email Casey at casey@allseasonsweddings.com, or call 1-800-545-3681.

Already in place and at work – at no cost to the United Church. Unifor Unifaith Community Chapter is for United Church clergy, faith workers and family. So much to discuss. So much wisdom to share. Let’s talk! Please contact Robin Wardlaw: president@unifaith.ca; 416-840-3211 or www.unifaith.ca.

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Are you looking for folding tables and chairs for your next church function? Are your current tables and chairs old, beat up and too heavy to handle? Look no further. National Event Supply is a leading Canadian supplier of quality folding tables and chairs. We have stress-tested our plastic folding tables and routinely ship our products from coast to coast. Give us a call at 905-795-1667, toll free 1-800-827-8953, or send an email to info@NationalEventSupply.com. Check out our full product lineup online at www.NationalEventSupply.com.

Willowgrove United Church located in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie is searching for a full-time ordered minister who will lead us into a new future and inspire us as we praise God through caring for one another and God’s world. We are blessed with a solid and supportive congregation, seeking a minister capable of delivering inspirational preaching relevant to today’s world, through both traditional and innovative formats. We are a welcoming and inclusive church family housed in a modern accessible building recently renovated with the addition of comfortable upholstered chairs. This position will become available effective November 1, 2019 with the retirement of our current minister. Our Community of Faith Profile may become available on www.churchhub.ca. We invite applications c/o Search Committee, at willowgroveoffice@shaw.ca. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Spiritual Growth & Outreach Minister: This full-time position is an opportunity to use your talents to develop a long-term vision for this ministry while working collaboratively with a community of faith that is committed to being Affirming, welcoming and fearless as they develop new partnerships and ways of being church. As an Affirming congregation that celebrates diversity, St. John’s welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, ethnicity or disability. St. John’s encourages applications from those in under-represented groups such as the LGBTQ2+ community. To learn more about this position, please read our Community of Faith Profile, which can be found on Church Hub or at www.stjohnsunited.com. Applications will be accepted through the ChurchHub.ca portal or at 2018stjohns@gmail.com up to July 19, 2019.

Come in and Sit Down! We’re small but growing and we’re lively! Our church is looking for a full-time United Church minister. The Carstairs Bancroft United Church will become vacant June 30, 2019, due to retirement.  Our incoming spiritual leader will motivate and challenge us, and will be an out-of-the-box thinker who will lead us down new pathways. Our minister will be comfortable in both traditional and contemporary theology.  Music is important to us as well as community involvement. We are located 30 minutes north of Calgary in the thriving community of Carstairs, close to universities and colleges, hospitals and services and Alberta’s mountain recreation areas. We have the support of a strong congregation and would like you to join our family. Read our Minister Profile on www.churchhub.ca. To learn more about our community, visitwww.carstairs.ca and www.mountainviewcounty.com.  Send inquiries and resumés to roedlerr@gmail.com. 

Castleton Grafton Pastoral Charge welcomes applicants from any stream of ministry for our 60% (24 hours per week) position. We are situated halfway between Toronto and Kingston, in the rolling hills of Northumberland County. Our affirming charge has a vision of worship, justice and community outreach, putting persons before dogma. Our ministry’s focus is on worship and pastoral care, with Sunday services at each church. To submit your resumé and/or request further information, please contact us at castleton.grafton@gmail.com.

Hazelton Pastoral Charge in Northern British Columbia seeks a United Church Pastoral leader: a leader who wants to be inspired by majestic mountains, vast forests and large salmon rivers; a leader willing to be inspired by and learn from Gitxsan culture, story and art; a leader passionate about service and people. Our two churches, in Hazelton and Gitsegukla, are 32 kilometres apart. The manse is in Hazelton. We are on Highway 16, and have access to airports in Smithers and Terrace. We have an excellent hospital and medical care. Our mission statement calls on us to act justly, love mercifully and walk humbly with God. If this ad speaks to you, we would like to speak to you too!  Please contact Peggy Muir at peggyjmuir@gmail.com. Our MPS is on line with B.C. Conference.

Come grow with us!  Port Elgin United Church – a caring Christian community of faith: growing, living and sharing God’s love! Located on the beautiful sandy shores of Lake Huron, Port Elgin United Church is seeking a full-time ordained or diaconal minister as our current minister approaches retirement. Located in the Town of Saugeen Shores, a place to enjoy all seasons and a recreation lover’s dream, our community is experiencing tremendous growth. We are a diverse community of faith looking for someone who can appreciate a breadth of theologies and who is able to offer inspiring, thought-provoking worship services. Pastoral care is important to us, as is a minister who is able to offer care and support to those engaged in our Christian Education ministries. Your love of Jesus Christ, passion for music, and ability to collaborate and connect with people of all ages would make you an ideal candidate to join us during this exciting time. Our JNAC can be found on our website at www.portelginunitedchurch.ca. Please visit http://churchhub.ca/ for additional information. Please apply for the position via email at peuc840@gmail.com by August 31, 2019.

Nestled in the heart of bustling Bloor West Village, Runnymede United Church is looking for a full-time Ordained Minister to care for the whole life of the congregation in worship, pastoral care and teaching. Runnymede has an active group of volunteer lay leaders who support the minister during worship services, pastoral care, adult and child faith development and overall church governance, creating a strong link to the congregation. The Ordained Minister will also work with two dedicated part-time individuals in roles for Engagement & Growth, and Youth & Children Education. Runnymede is moderate in theology and worship style, with a strong commitment to the Biblical call to reach out to others, including a long history of significant outreach initiatives.  Visit www.runnymedeunited.org for more information.  Please apply via ChurchHub.ca, or applications@runnymedeunited.org.

Wallaceburg, ON Due to the retirement of our minister at the end of 2018 Trinity United Church has undertaken a search for a new minister. Trinity is conveniently located between Windsor and London with close proximity to the 401, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair; we are a small-town community in Ontario’s agricultural heartland. With one of the most affordable housing areas in Canada and a temperate winter climate, we are a desirable location for a full-time minister seeking a new opportunity. The primary role of our minister will be to lead and enable a team ministry which promotes growing and sharing our faith through regular worship, pastoral care, mission and outreach, stewardship and educational ministries of the Church. Our community offers public and secondary schools, a Christian school, French immersion availability, child care facilities, and we are a short commute to St. Clair College and Lambton College. Our small town also offers an arena, curling rink, organized sports (baseball, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, basketball), outdoor tennis, and fitness facilities. Our secondary school also has a public pool available for use. We welcome your application and look forward to meeting you. For additional information on our church please visit www.trinityunitedwallaceburg.com. To apply and see our Church profile, please log in to the Church Hub or send an email to hbdejong@shaw.ca.

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your call to the next level? Then consider joining the Ministerial team at Rosedale United Church. We are looking for a seasoned minister who will be responsible for our spiritual life and worship services. As team-leader the successful candidate will be part of a team that includes a Minister of Community and Youth Engagement, a Director of Music, an Office Administrator and custodial staff. Rosedale United is a faith-based, affirming, community church located in central Toronto. Our strong congregation and ministry team are dedicated to the spiritual, educational and physical nurturing of our congregation as well as engagement with and support of our neighbours and less fortunate in our surrounding community and city. The church is exceptionally well resourced both financially and with active volunteers. This enables our ministry team and congregation to engage in a wide range of activities over and above our robust religious programming. Educational seminars, outreach programs, health and wellness activities, environmental initiatives and music are a few of the key areas in which we are active and indeed passionate. Please consider joining us and assist in leading our long-standing mission to Learn, to Grow and to Serve. Contact us through RUCrecruiting@outlook.com.

Southminster United Church is an urban church with a diverse, socially-progressive and actively-engaged congregation, located in the heart of Canada’s capital. It serves as a place of worship, an arts hub and gathering space within the vibrant, family-oriented community of Old Ottawa South. Historically, Southminster United has always played a key role in the social fabric of Old Ottawa South. It will continue to do so, as it embarks on a redevelopment project. This will allow the church to modernize its space, benefitting its worshipping community, and the various organizations and partners it supports and collaborates with. Our church is currently looking for an experienced, full-time minister to: continue and expand its offering of traditional, contemporary and innovative approaches to liturgy, prayer, music and preaching; lead, support and collaborate with staff and members of the congregation in carrying out its wide range of ministry roles; engage in ecumenical and inter-faith cooperation with other faith communities; and provide strong leadership and vision, as Southminster United undertakes its redevelopment project. Are you interested in joining us in our quest to deepen, inspire and connect? Would you like to help shape our future, and make a difference in our community and beyond? If so, we would like to hear from you. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, with a cover letter, explaining how they meet the requirements stated in the Joint Needs Assessment Committee Report on our website at www.southminsterunitedchurch.com/employment-opportunity. Apply in confidence to the Search Committee at sucsearch@gmail.com. Closing date: Until the position is filled.

Ebenezer United Church is a beautiful country church established in rural Milton in 1833. Ebenezer is an hour from both Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo. There is proximity to many amenities including great schools, medical facilities and recreational centers. We are a small, caring congregation, seeking a half-time minister to help us continue to grow and support our work in community outreach, youth ministry and pastoral care. We are strong in our faith and our willingness to work together. We are seeking an Ordained or Diaconal Minister and are open to those having experience and also those who are early in their ministry journey. Further information about Ebenezer Church is available at www.ebenezeruc.ca. Applications, with resumé and cover letter, should be emailed to ebenezeruc2274@gmail.com.

Orchard Valley United Church seeks a half-time Minister of Community Development, to start as soon as possible. For more information, please see our posting on ChurchHub, or contact the Search Committee at orchardvalleysearchcommittee@gmail.com (Christina Macdonald, Chair).

Markdale, ON Are YOU the one ready to walk with us in embracing the Spirit, to become a community hub in the thriving town of Markdale and the surrounding area? Annesley United Church is seeking a full-time minister. The individual should have a strong Christian faith, collaborative spirit and the ability to share the gospel to stimulate new ways of “being church”. We have an active music program, a regular Sunday morning program for children and a dedicated pastoral care team. Our location is approximately 1.5 hours from Pearson Airport, close to Georgian Bay, the Beaver Valley and Blue Mountain. Markdale is experiencing growth with three subdivisions approved and a new hospital, elementary school and supermarket planned. It is also the home of Chapman’s Ice Cream. Annesley’s building, which is available to the community, is the largest accessible venue in town. Interested candidates should email Mark Worthington at annesleyunited@gmail.com.

Harmony Pastoral Charge, ON – A rural two-point charge: Bailieboro/Springville & Millbrook/Cavan, located between Peterborough to the north and Port Hope to the south, near Hwy 115. Millbrook/Cavan meet in a local school at 9:30 am and Bailieboro/Springville share space with the Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am. Approximately 10-15 minute drive between services. We are seeking a full-time minister after July 1, 2019. If this opportunity interests you, please send your resume to barb.wellness4u@gmail.com. This position will remain open until it is filled.

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Hamilton, ON – Melrose United Church is seeking a full-time order of ministry personnel to serve our 70+ families. We are blessed with dedicated volunteers, lay leaders, a talented choir and a beautiful Sanctuary. Our large multi-use building is used by a variety of groups throughout the week. Our congregation’s priorities include spiritual reconnection, relevant worship, diverse musical expression, and inspirational preaching. Key responsibilities include preparing and leading worship, providing pastoral care, encouraging Christian development, promoting outreach and congregational development and providing guidance to our church towards a sustainable future. The successful candidate will work with our staff team including a part-time Family Ministries Coordinator, part-time administrator and part-time Music Director, and a custodial team. Our Living Faith Story, and more information about our faith community, can be found on our website www.melroseunited.ca. Please visit www.churchhub.ca to apply for this position.  

Smithville United Church is located in a small but rapidly growing town, about 30 minutes from Hamilton. The congregation has strategically identified ways to build on its excellent music, active volunteer base, and social outreach to attract families moving to the area. The new transformative full-time minister will give leadership and support to these initiatives while exhibiting a passionate personal faith, strong expository preaching and a desire to help grow the community of faith. For full details see our website at www.smithvilleunitedchurch.ca. Contact us via susearchteam@gmail.com.

Yellowknife United Church Recruiting New Ministry Personnel To Lead Their Church Community. The Yellowknife United Church is a thriving community making an impact on the lives of people inside and outside the church. With a dedicated board, a busy Sunday school, and a finely-tuned choir, the church has plenty to offer an energetic and inspirational minister. You’ll need to be: a religious leader who brings an uplifting call to worship; a congregational leader with new ideas to enrich the church community and a community leader committed to outreach and being a supporter of the wider Northwest Territories peoples. The church is located within Northern United Place; home to Aurora College, a vibrant housing complex, and an in-demand community event and meeting space. Yellowknife is a true city “of the North” with all the modern conveniences of southern cities several times its size. The Yellowknife United Church is an Affirming Congregation and is financially stable; our manse is in excellent condition and will easily accommodate a family, and we offer an attractive remuneration package. To request a Joint Needs Assessment Committee report (as at June 2018), or to apply, please email YKUCministersearch@gmail.com.

Bloomfield United Church, located in beautiful Prince Edward County, is seeking a three-quarter time minister to provide spiritual guidance, leadership and active pastoral care, and become a part of our community. The manse in our historic village is available for you. Our minister can draw on our Session, Stewards and Official Board for support and guidance, in addition to our Church Secretary and Music Director. We have active UCW and AOTS groups. We are a welcoming and inclusive church family with a strong attachment to Bloomfield and the surrounding area. If you think you may be our minister, please forward your application to: williams.a@kos.net.

Zion United Church is seeking an invitational confident Ordained, Diaconal, retired or DLM to fill a ½-time to full-time vacancy for a one-year appointment beginning July 1, 2019, or September 1, 2019. Worship, pastoral care and working with Zion committees to help us through our current transition will be the focus of this position. Send inquires to zionunitedchurch@bellnet.ca.

Want to experience “Island Living”? We are a small, rural two-point charge, richly blessed by the incredible beauty of our natural surroundings, the strength of our musical, artistic and farming communities, and our passion for helping our neighbours. The congregations, primarily adult and enhanced by seasonal summer residents, are committed to assisting with worship, outreach and pastoral care. Just 45 minutes east of the university city of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Joseph Island Pastoral Charge is seeking a full-time minister with strong preaching and pastoral care skills. A manse is available. Please submit your application to stjipcsearchc@gmail.com.

In 2016, Willowdale Emmanuel United Church became an amalgamated church, serving an English and Korean Congregation. To be part of this inter-cultural congregation, bi-lingual (English & Korean) ordained ministers seeking a full-time position are encouraged to apply and discover where we have been and where we want to be. Please join us on our journey and add your mark to the rich history of this small but dedicated congregation. For a copy of our Position Description and to send your resumé, please contact KB Hwang at kbh928@hotmail.com, or mail to 349 Kenneth Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 4V9.

St. Andrew’s United Church, located on the West Mountain, is a friendly, welcoming community for all to gather, grow in faith, learn and help others. We seek a full-time ordered minister (due to retirement) for a ministry team of 1½ positions who will help our congregation grow through inspirational worship, pastoral care and community outreach. We are energetic, diverse, down-to-earth and enjoy an informal atmosphere. Our past, present and future includes small groups and our strength of purpose to make a difference. If you feel called and you wish to collaborate with us, please view our profile at www.standrewsunitedhamilton.ca and submit your application to Cathy at standrewunitedsearch@gmail.com.

Fonthill United Church invites applications from Ordained United Church ministers for a full-time call, beginning in January 2020. Our minister is retiring after 14 years of service. The church is financially sound, has an attractive building, strong committee leadership, an excellent music program, and an effective network of pastoral care, mostly to seniors. The Fonthill community, with a population of about 11,000, is bordered by Welland and is within 20 minutes of St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. Brock University and Niagara College are nearby. Fonthill’s community centre opened in 2018 and the development of new residential neighbourhoods will add housing for 5,000 people. This growth will present challenges and opportunities for our inclusive church family of hope that is keen to learn and be inspired. Look for our Community Profile on www.churchhub.ca and on our website www.fonthillunited.com. Apply in confidence to www.churchhub.ca, or fonthilu@vaxxine.com.

You are called, we have work to do fulfilling our mission “To know Christ and make Him known”. Come serve with us at Central United. Our active church has strong community outreach programs serving “Port.” Located in South Niagara on the sandy shores of Lake Erie, we share a rich cultural and historical heritage. We seek a full-time lead ordered minister to help build on our past and lead us in new ways to meet the challenges of Christian life in the 21st century. View our website centralunitedchurch.ca, which includes our JNAC. Apply to Lori Smith at lorir1952@gmail.com.

St. Paul’s United Church is a fun, musical, caring traditional faith community in rural southwestern Ontario (within 1.5 hrs of Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, London and Guelph). We are seeking a full-time minister (ordered or DLM) who will provide spiritual leadership and guidance, and who will work collaboratively with the official board as we strive to fulfill our mission. Our new leader will help our congregation grow through inspirational worship, pastoral care and community outreach. The ideal candidate will be friendly, outgoing, have a sense of humour and be musically-inclined. Interested candidates can view our profile at www.londonconference.ca/content/vacancies under Milverton, (St. Paul’s) Pastoral Charge and check out our website at stpaulsuc.wixsite.com/milvertonontario.  Resumés and cover letters should be emailed to Pam Paradis at pdparadis@cyg.net.

St. Matthew’s Pastoral Charge is looking for a half-time minister due to a recent retirement.  We are seeking a pastor who will share their faith, friendship, and pastoral work and lead us into a new future. Our church is located on the West Hill of the growing city of Belleville. Our mission is to serve our community through our food ministry and to share our facilities with other faiths. 

We are an aging congregation who values traditional worship. For further information please visit our website at www.stmatthewsbelleville.com. We invite applications for this position to be emailed to: stmatt@cogeco.net.

Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble is a national organization for those of differing sexual orientation or gender identity in The United Church of Canada, as well as their families and friends, offering educational resources, advocacy and support. We encourage UCC ministries including congregations, courts and associated organizations to engage in the Affirming Ministries program endorsed by General Council. For more information contact Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble, PO Box 57057, Ottawa, ON, K1R 1A1. Email: affirmunited@affirmunited.ca. Website: www.affirmunited.ca

Seek meaning and wholeness by working with your problems and attending to the unconscious aspects of your psyche (dreams, images and visions) with Daniel Hansen, Registered Psychotherapist and Jungian Analyst. Private consulting room in professional building just off Trans-Canada highway in Renfrew, ON. (www.psychodynamiccanada.org). Contact: 613-635-2127, or uccdan@sympatico.ca.

8-Day Silent Retreats – July 9-17 & July 23-31 Take time in this sacred space on the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe to receive the gifts of silence waiting for you. Relax, rest and re-focus in an atmosphere of peace and solitude. Accommodation, home-cooked meals and spiritual direction are offered as part of these days.

R&R Retreat: In The Company of Women –August 3-9 Experience the tranquil beauty of this sacred space as you restore your energies. Come for 3-6 nights and bring a friend or meet new friends. Private or shared accommodation, home-cooked meals, 2 docks for enjoying the lake.

Call 905-476-4013  or email booking@lorettomaryholme.ca to register, or visit www.lorettomaryholme.ca for more details.

World Pilgrim Education offers alternative travel experiences where we encounter cultures, history, real stories, inspiring projects and people. Join us on one of our upcoming journeys: Cultural Arts Tour to Cuba, Dec 28/2019-Jan 7/2020. Appreciate the Arts in Cuba, learn from Cubans about their reality, visiting Havana, Cardenas and Varadero. Sacred Bali, Jan 31-Feb12/2020. Visit this island of the God’s, diving into the richness of Bali’s gifts. India from South to North, Feb 19-Mar 6/2020. Learn how the threads of spirituality, culture and history are woven together in the experience of India. For more information on all tours, visit www.worldpilgrim.ca.