Support to Communities of Faith Commission
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About the Support to Communities of Faith Commission
The Support to Communities of Faith Commission cares for communities of faith and provides resources for collegiality and support amongst communities of faith. It nurtures new ministries, and empowers and resources ministry in the Region. This includes supporting communities of faith in areas such as clusters, networks, visioning, amalgamation, disbanding, and property matters. The work may be carried out in a variety of ways, including by staff or liaisons appointed for a limited time period. The Commission sets policy and gives direction within their mandate.
Members
- Jim Jackson (Chairperson)
- Mardi Mumford (Secretary)
- Susan Peverley
- Ernie Epp
- Crystal Greig
- Peter Haddow
- Bonnie Johnson
- Marilyn Schatzler
- Janice Brownlee
- Kathy Calverley
- Desire Tiriwepi
Staff Support
Diane Matheson-Jimenez
Staff Lead; Minister, Community of Faith Support
Direct Phone: 249-489-2003
Email: dmatheson@united-church.ca
Serves in: Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils
Location: Teleworks from home
Role: Diane provides support for the region by encouraging and connecting communities of faith as they adapt and experiment in changing times.
Contact Diane about: Conflict Resolution, Community Ministries, Congregational Finance, Covenants, Grants, Property, and Transitions - amalgamations, collaboration, closures.
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Kathleen Jones
Administrative Support
Direct Phone: 249-489-2005
Email: kijones@united-church.ca
Serves in: Canadian Shield Regional Council and Shining Waters Regional Council
Location: Teleworks from her home.
Role: Kathleen provides administrative support to Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils.
Robert Smith
Communities of Faith and Pastoral Relations Minister
Phone: 249-489-1015 | 1-833-236-0281 Ext. 3
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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