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We are the most easterly region of The United Church of Canada. The name First Dawn references the place where the sun rises first, and of course, Eastern Edge references this region as being the province with the longest shoreline in Canada, strutting out into the North Atlantic. We see ourselves as being the Eastern Edge.
The EOORC logo symbolizes the natural beauty in EOORC. The maple tree, and green landscape of forests and fields that run through the entire area of Eastern Ontario and Outaouais are symbolic of the ever-growing love of God for all people which EOORC holds dear. In the three main rivers (St. Lawrence, Ottawa and Rideau), and countless other lakes, rivers and streams we feel the Spirit flowing through us to a troubled world. The golden cross represents the sun, a guiding light for EOORC members as we go out, and, with the Light of Christ, we do not go alone.
Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council is comprised of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and the Gaspé region of Quebec.
The GCE is led by commitments to governance that is future-oriented, visionary and grounded in deep love and care for the whole church.
In this report I seek to provide a high-level overview of the work of the General Council Office as well as providing some insights on the broader life of the church from my perspective as the General Secretary.
Greetings and the peace of Christ be with you, from Horseshoe Falls Regional Council, AKA HFRC. We are located in the Southern Ontario, including the Niagara Peninsula, and the western shores of Lake Ontario. Our geographical location has allowed us to share resources, mainly in the way of paid regional council staff, with Antler River Watershed and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. This arrangement has allowed all three Regional Councils to have staff specialized in social justice, faith formation, right relations, and ministry pastoral support. Our last report was made to GC 44 in 2022.
The Indigenous Church has been on a journey that has been full of incredible moments of growth, renewal, and challenges. Our journey has been full of a deep and profound commitment to who we are as Indigenous people within the United Church of Canada. Through this time of growth and renewal, the Elders of the Indigenous Church have journeyed alongside the staff of Indigenous Ministries and Justice (IMJ) so that we can continue serving our communities and determine a path forward.
The Judicial Committee consists of up to nine members, reflecting the diversity of the United Church with attention to equity commitments. Membership includes both laypeople and ministry personnel from across the church’s geography. At least four members must be specialists with legal or administrative tribunal experience.
KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives is a program of the United Church of Canada that functions as a joint social venture bringing ten Canadian church denominations and agencies to work together for faithful action for justice and peace. Under the direction of The United Church of Canada, the KAIROS Steering Committee, composed of representatives of the member churches and agencies, administers the program. Launched in 2001, KAIROS carries the legacy of over forty years of inter-church social justice coalitions.
Living Skies Regional Council is The United Church of Canada in the treaty territories of Saskatchewan. Living Skies Regional Council (LSRC) of The United Church of Canada has actively embodied its commitment to "Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice” in this last triennium.
