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.

Policies

SCoFC Meeting – May 26, 2021

Moved: Mardi Mumford    Seconded  Christina Stricker 

That the Grants team make all reviews and recommendations on the United Church of Canada Pandemic Response Bridging Loan applications arising in Canadian Shield and report their actions to the Commission for the Support of Communities of Faith.    Carried

• Communities of Faith Commission Policy. This policy outlines the authority, membership and responsibilities of the Communities of Faith Commission and the relationship with the Pastoral Relations Commission.

•  Intentional Interim Ministry Committee Policy. This policy outlines the purpose, accountability, authority, membership and responsibilities of the Intentional Interim Ministry Committee and the relationship with the Communities of Faith Community. (Committee Members listed below.)

• Property Policy This policy outlines the responsibilities of the Regional Council Executive and the Communities of Faith Commission with respect to property matters involving a community of faith.

• Service, Support and Oversight to Communities of Faith Policy. This policy outlines how service, support and oversight are provided to Communities of Faith as per The Manual 2025 Sections C.2.2. and C.2.3.

• Liaisons Policy.  This policy outlines the role, accountability, and authority of Communities of Faith Liaisons

• Collaboration Agreements between Communities of Faith Sharing Staff.  This policy outlines the process for two or more Communities of Faith to enter into an agreement to share staff.
• Review of a Community of Faith Policy.   This policy outlines the appropriate action the regional council has an obligation to take under The Manual when there are concerns about a community of faith.
• Listening Team Guidelines

See other Regional Council Policies here.

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

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