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Ministry Personnel Retreat

At Villa Loyola, Sudbury

Thursday June 12, 2025 – 11 a.m. check-in
to Friday, June 13 – 1 p.m. after lunch departure

Join Us!

We live in anxious times both in the world around us and in our communities of faith.

How do we navigate these anxious times and remain faithful to our calling?

How do we live into our hope that God is always with us even in these times of uncertainty?

This is an opportunity to bond with one another, and deepen ourselves in a
re-invigorated sense of their own call to ministry.

All active and retired ministry personnel are welcome.

Space is limited so see below to register. Deadline for registration is May 30 by 12 Noon. We hope you can join us!

head and shoulder picture of Robin McGauley standing outside of a house with a blue door and green topiary potted shrub

Our Facilitators: The Reverends Ruth and Todd McDonald

Ruth is a beekeeper, Godly Play facilitator and spiritual director.

Todd is a Pastoral Relations Minister serving Shining Waters Regional Council.

We look forward to welcoming them to our overnight retreat.

2025 Ministry Personnel Retreat Registration

Name(Required)

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Community of Faith

What community of faith are you associated with? Please include a general location, like Trinity UC, Thunder Bay or Trinity UC, North Bay. If you are not currently affiliated with a church, just type not applicable.

Ministry Status

Active Ministry Personnel

Retired Ministry Personnel

Other

Dietary Concerns

Please let us know if there are any dietary concerns or food allergies that we should be aware of.

Accessibility

Do you have any accommodation needs that the planners of this event need to be aware of?

Thank you for joining us for our Ministry Personnel Retreat. Please hit the submit button to complete your registration. An email will be sent to you shortly confirming your registration. We look forward to gathering together in June!

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Staff Support for this event:

Robert Smith

Pastoral Relations Minister

Phone: 1-833-236-0281 Ext. 3
Email: rsmith@united-church.ca

Serves in: Canadian Shield Regional Council

Location: Teleworks and works in the Thunder Bay Office.

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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