On January 1, 2019, the Northern Spirit Regional Council of The United Church of Canada came into being. It is made up of Lay Representatives from Communities of Faith, Ministry Personnel (active and retired), and others, within a geography encompassing 1,567,442 km2 and four Treaty territories: 6, 8, 10, 11.
There is room for you …
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the United Church. We rely on the wisdom and talents that committed individuals bring to all areas of the life and work of Northern Spirit Regional Council. Whether it is a spiritual calling, or the willingness to offer gifts and abilities named by others, there are a variety of opportunities to “get involved”. Please consider where you might be called, and talk to others about where they might find a place in the Northern Spirit Regional Council.
The Nominations Committee attempts to follow the diversity parameters established by The United Church of Canada. Diversity, in terms of racial and ethnic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, geographical location, vocation or economic status, makes us strong, by bringing a variety of important perspectives to work of the Regional Council.
A list of the Roles on the Executive, Commissions, Committees and Task Groups that currently carry out the mission and ministry of the Regional Council can be viewed or downloaded here.
Scroll down to the bottom of this page, to find information about pressing vacancies.
To offer your gifts to the Regional Council, please complete our online Expression of Interest and Nominations Form.
Thank you!
Nominations Committee
The Regional Council cannot fulfill its duties and functions without the involvement of the individuals serving its Executive and its various Commissions, Committees, and Task Groups. The Nominations Committee seeks out and invites nominations for vacancies using a rolling nominations process. In this way, vacancies are filled as they arise, and are recommended to the Regional Council Executive. The Nominations Committee presents a yearly report for ratification at each Annual Meeting.
- 2019 Nominations Report
- 2019-2020 Nominations Report
- 2020-2021 Nominations Report
- 2021-2022 Nominations Report
2021-2022 Members of the Nominations Committee
Members
Staff Resource
Brenda Simon, OM, Fairview AB
Chloe Burns, Administrative Support
Julie Graham, Regional Minister: Justice and Communications
Opportunities and updates
Youth Forum at General Council 2025
What is the purpose of the Youth Forum at GC45? Youth Forum is an opportunity for young people to participate in the education, decision-making, and community of General Council 45 of The United Church of Canada. Its aim is to ensure that young people have a voice in...
We need you: Northern Spirit Executive
We are in a sticky situation and we need your help. Leadership is important. Having a team of leaders to engage in visioning, to set boundaries, to listen to members and discern what best serves them, to be the contact, guide and support during times of stress is...
Nominations: Support Committees Spotlight
We have several openings on Regional committees, commissions, and task groups - do you feel called to bring your time & talents to a Northern Spirit group? Today’s Nominations Spotlight is on our support committees. There are two committees in our Region who work...
General Council Commissioners
Commissioners for GC45Our colleagues in Shining Waters Regional Council have prepared these videos addressing key questions - they may help folks discerning in our Region as well.Are you interested in becoming a General Council Commissioner?What preparation and...
Nominations: Community of Faith Support Committee Spotlight
We have several openings on Regional committees, commissions, and task groups – do you feel called to bring your time & talents to a Northern Spirit group? Today’s Nominations Spotlight is on the Community of Faith Support Committee! Read on to learn more about...
Nominations: Pastoral Relations Commission Spotlight
We have several openings on Regional committees, commissions, and task groups - do you feel called to bring your time & talents to a Northern Spirit group? Today’s Nominations Spotlight is on the Pastoral Relations Commission. Read on to learn more about Northern...
A New Year: Time, Talent, & Treasure…
Here we go again with another year of possibilities stretching out before us. In the Northern Spirit Region we know that those possibilities hold celebration and lament, excitement and uncertainty. Some of our Communities of Faith enter into this time knowing that...
Some key Regional Committees need your help!
At our October online gathering, we were invited to look at how we can work together to create a strong and connected Regional Council. We had conversations around what we have been missing, where we have seen gaps and were encouraged to consider how we can each be...
Nominations update: openings, and gratitude
Appreciation As your Nominations Committee, we wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the following people who have concluded their terms with particular Regional Council work: Gaie Goin and Kimberly Roy, Pastoral Relations Commission. Welcome We welcome Leslie Penny to...
Commissioners to 44th General Council
At its meeting on May 4th and May 6, Northern Spirit Regional Council elected the following people as its Commissioners to the 44th General Council (online, July 22-26, 2022): Mary Annan M.P.T. Basele Daniel Chon* Peter Chynoweth Lloyd Henderson* Amy...
