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CSRC Policies
Canadian Shield Regional Council has responsibility for maintaining the lists of:
- Ministry Personnel who are retired or not currently serving in calls or appointments, but meet the requirements of the Church as being available to offer leadership on behalf of The United Church of Canada and in good standing; and,
- Lay Worship Leaders who are licensed by the Regional Council as leaders available, trained, and equipped to lead in worship.
Canadian Shield Regional Council’s Pulpit Supply Policy [PDF | 2 pages]
We offer these lists to communities of faith seeking qualified people who are available to offer worship leadership.
Renumeration Amounts
Remuneration for Pulpit Supply – Ordered Ministry Personnel
As of January 1, 2025, there will be a $254 daily rate with $0.55/km for mileage as the minimum pulpit supply remuneration for ordered ministry personnel (according to the 2025 Minimum Salaries & Reimbursement for Ministry Personnel).
The 2024 Ministry Personnel daily rate is $247 with $0.55/km.
The 2025 Ministry Personnel daily rate is $254 with $0.55/km.
Remuneration for Pulpit Supply – Licensed Lay Worship Leaders
LLWL Remuneration Policy: Set by the Pastoral Relations Commission on September 29, 2021:
Motion 2021-09-29-05 Joy Bott/ Elaine Lush moved that the Pastoral Relations Commission on behalf of Canadian Shield Regional Council approve that the minimum paid to LLWLs for pulpit supply be increased from $150.00 to $175.00 effective immediately and that every January the amount would be increased by the cost-of-living increase offered to ministry personnel in the annual Minimum Salaries & Reimbursements for Ministry Personnel Manual provided by the United Church of Canada and updated every September. Carried
The 2024 LLWL daily rate is $194.86 with $0.55/km.
The 2025 LLWL daily rate is $200.71 with $0.55/km.
Pulpit Supply Lists
Please contact Donna Rutz at drutz@united-church.ca to request the latest pulpit supply list.
Staff Support
Robert Smith
Pastoral Relations Minister
Direct Phone: 249-489-1015
Email: rsmith@united-church.ca
Serves in: Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils
Location: Teleworks from his home.
Role: Rob encourages and supports ministry personnel toward health, joy, and excellence in ministry practice.
Contact Rob about: Conflict Resolution; Finding A New Minister; Licensed Lay Worship Leaders; Licenses To Administer Sacraments; Pastoral Relationships Policy; Resources for Transition Times; Retirement; Sabbaticals; Sick Leave; Short Term Supply Ministers; Visiting Minister Options.
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Donna Rutz
Communications and Administrative Support
Direct Phone: 647-557-3393
Email: drutz@united-church.ca
Serves in: Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils
Location: Teleworks from her home.
Role: Donna provides administrative support to the region as a whole including communications, record-keeping, event planning, office management, and reception.
Contact Donna about: General Inquiries; Community Events; Communication Oversite; Covenanting Services; Records Management; Regional Events; Social Media; Updating Contact/Subscription Information; Website.