There are over 90 members of Prairie to Pine currently doing work for the Region and the wider church – that is, doing work on our collective behalf. We extend a huge thank you to all of you!
The Nominating Committee is now looking at filling the positions of those who have so graciously given of themselves and have completed their terms serving on various commissions and committees of the Prairie to Pine Region. We ask you to give your thoughtful consideration to filling some of these roles within the Regional council for the next term. Our committee is carefully discerning the balance, passions, experience and new “blood” for all committees in the Prairie to Pine Region.
If you feel called to one of these vacant positions, which are detailed below, please fill out this form online, or speak to a member of the nominations team. If you know someone who may be an especially good fit, please encourage them to put their name forward. More detail regarding the work of each of the commissions and committees can be found by clicking on the links below!
Contact the Nominations Committee by email and by phone: p2p.nominations@gmail.com and chair Betty Kelly at 204 856-9733.
Committees and Commissions of the Prairie to Pine Region
P2P Regional Executive ( 4 openings)
To enable the work and witness of The United Church of Canada within the boundaries of this Region by
- Acting for the Region between its annual meetings, and
- Exercising oversight of its Committees and Task Groups.
- To find out more information about this committee go to: https://staging.prairietopinerc.ca/about/governance/executive/
Annual Meeting Planning Committee (6 – 8 openings)
- To prepare plans & budget for the annual meeting of P 2 P Region, and
- To facilitate the flow of business and program during the meeting.
- To find out more information about this committee, contact Betty Kelly through prairietopine@united-church.ca
Nominating Committee (2 – 3 openings)
- Matching the skills and gifts of individuals with the needs of the Prairie to Pine Region
- Members especially needed from Winnipeg and S. Central areas.
- To find out more information about this committee go to: https://staging.prairietopinerc.ca/about/governance/nominations-committee/
Pastoral Relations Commission or Liaisons (2 – 3 openings)
- Looking especially for people in western and northern areas.
- To work directly with Communities of Faith to assist them with the ministry profile and search processes,
- Work under the Pastoral Relations Commission
- To find out more information about this committee, go to: https://staging.prairietopinerc.ca/about/governance/pastoral-relations/
Committee on Ministry Personnel Support (3 openings)
- Looking especially for people in western and northern areas.
- Provides support to all ministry personnel, encouraging and supporting them toward health, joy and excellence in ministry practice
- To find out more information about this committee go to: https://staging.prairietopinerc.ca/about/governance/committees-on-support/cmps/
Committee on Community of Faith Support (2 – 3 openings)
- Provides oversight and support to communities of faith, especially pastoral charges in their day to day mission and ministry and guidance with matters of transition such as structural changes, amalgamation, realignment and closure.
- To find out more information about this committee, go to: https://staging.prairietopinerc.ca/about/governance/committees-on-support/ccfs/
Committee on Lay Ministry Support (4 -5 openings)
- Responsible for the support and oversight of those in designated categories of lay ministry (congregational designated ministers (CDM), licensed lay worship leaders (LLWL) and sacraments elders)
- To find out more information about this committee, go to: https://staging.prairietopinerc.ca/about/governance/committees-on-support/clls/
Property commission (1 opening)
- The Property Commission will oversee and make decisions on property matters in accordance with Section C.2.6 of The Manual and the property policies of the Regional Council and General Council.
- Works with Communities of Faith regarding the buying and selling of church property, leases, mortgages, loans, etc.
- To find out more information about this committee go to: https://staging.prairietopinerc.ca/about/governance/property-commission/
YAAY- Young Adults and Youth
- provides opportunities for young adults and youth to connect with other people who share similar values as their own
- To find out more information about this committee go to: https://staging.prairietopinerc.ca/programs/yaay/
