Since the establishment of the Regional Council Commission in 2018, policies and guidelines for the Northern Spirit Regional Council have been under development. As they are ready for publication, they will be linked to this page.
Regional Council Policies and Forms
The policies listed below have been adopted by the Regional Council to set guidelines for its work. Please note that the policies and procedures will continue to be developed as the work of the Regional Council evolves.
Conflict Resolution Trust Fund
Property Policies and Forms
The policies that are linked to this page have been developed to clarify processes for property transactions, and to provide additional clarification of the responsibilities outlined in The Manual (2019) of The United Church of Canada.
Property Policies and Processes
Church Property Matters: A Guide for Communities of Faith Growing, Dispersing, or Recreating
Pastoral Relations Policies and Forms
The policies that are linked to this page have been developed to clarify Pastoral Relations processes, and provide additional information to assist with understanding the responsibilities outlined in The Manual (2024) of The United Church of Canada.
Pastoral Relations Policies and Processes
Policy on Length of Appointments
Licensed Lay Leadership Policies
Managing Overtime in a Community of Faith
Minimum Phone/Communications Allowance
Moving Assistance for Communities of Faith
Pastoral Charge Supervisor Policy (2023)
Pastoral Relations Emergency Trust Fund Terms of Reference
Streams of Ministry Eligibility Policy
Temporary Marriage License Policy and Application Form
Designated Lay Ministers Policy (updated December 2023)
