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About the Pastoral Relations Commission
The Pastoral Relations Commission sets policy and gives direction within their mandate. The Pastoral Relations Commission provides support for ministry personnel throughout their ministry, including equipping, covenanting, pastoral relationships and retirement.
Pastoral Relations Commission Policies
The Canadian Shield Regional Council Pastoral Relations Commission policies and proceedures have been consolidated into a manual. They are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
Canadian Shield Regional Council Pastoral Relations Commission Policies and Procedures Manual – (May 2020 – PDF | 18 pages)
Members of the PRC:
- Stewart Walker (Chairperson)
- Secretary – Karen Gooch
- Fraser Williamson (Liaison Officer)
- Jan Venton (Liaison Officer)
- Joy Galloway (Liaison Officer)
- Erin Todd (Member)
- Jane Graham (Member)
- Ted Harrison (Member)
- Elaine Lush (Member)
- Cyndy Raby (Member)
- Stephen Loweth (Member)
- John Watson (Member)
- Rob Smith (Staff Resource)
Minutes
If you require access to regional minutes please see the Record of Proceedings page, where all our minutes have been archived.
Please contact Donna Rutz at drutz@united-church.ca if you need further assistance. Thank you.
Staff Support
Robert Smith
Pastoral Relations Minister
Direct Phone: 249-489-1015
Email: rsmith@united-church.ca
ON SABBATICAL UNTIL FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Serves in: Canadian Shield Regional Council
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.