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CSRC LLWL Increase to Minimum Rate
October 27, 2021Re: Increase of Minimum Rate for Licensed Lay Worship LeadersDear Communities of Faith,Greetings in Christ from your Canadian Shield Pastoral Relations Commission. We want to thank you for all the faithful work you are continuing to do in...
CSRC Announcements – Covid 19 Update Oct. 25, 2021
October 25, 2021 UPDATE: Vaccines, Passports, and Mandatory Vaccination PoliciesIn response to continued improvements to key indicators, including ongoing stability in the province’s hospitals, effective October 25, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., Ontario will lift...
A Message from the Moderator
A Message from the ModeratorThis post may be traumatic for residential school and intergenerational survivors. If you are feeling pain or distress because of your residential school experiences, please know that you can call the free 24-hour crisis line:...
National Indigenous Day Resources
Apology to Action: A Pilgrimage for ReconciliationJune 21st is National Indigenous Day in Canada and we in The UCC will recognize the day together on Sunday, June 20, 2021.The Manitou Intentional Learning Community (MILC) and the Canadian Shield Right...
Regional Council Meeting – June 10th, 2021
The evening of Thursday, June 10th, 2021 is the CSRC's Regional Council meeting as well as the Moderator's Livestream service on the 96th Anniversary of The UCC. This is just like our yearly Regional Council Meeting except the agenda is much smaller. All...
CSRC Covid Update – June 8, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE Yesterday, Monday, June 7, the Ontario Government announced that it will ease restrictions for weddings, funerals and religious services across the province. These changes come into effect on Friday, June 11th. New provincial...
Youth Engagement Job Postings at the CSRC!
Summer Job opportunity with Canadian Shield Region: Youth Engagement Coordinator (9 positions available) Canadian Shield RC is hiring! This summer we are offering positions to young people (ages 18 – 30) who are post-secondary students or recently...
Statement of Solidarity – Indigenous Studies at Laurentian University
Statement of Support for the Indigenous Community at Laurentian University CSRC Right Relations Resource Team In 1986, at The United Church of Canada’s General Council meeting in Sudbury, Moderator Bob Smith offered the words of an apology on behalf of The...
Announcements – Covid Update Mar. 16, 2021
On Friday, March 12th, the Ontario Government announced it will ease capacity limits for weddings, funerals and religious services in regions classified as Grey Zones (Lockdown). These changes are effective March 15th. Current Grey Zones within the...
Walk Beside Me
Canadian Shield Regional Council is pleased to introduce WALK BESIDE ME, a place where we share stories of inspiration, revitalization, and innovation from around our region. If you have a story idea please share it with Susan Whitehead. We at the CSRC are...