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Subseries consists of Elizabeth Hart's academic writings including her thesis on Milton and Wesley, as well as other published papers.

Subseries consists of Elizabeth Hart's research, notes, and drafts of her devotional book on Charles Wesley's hymns. Also consists of Gerald Hobbs and Pauline Webb's editing of and correspondence about the book after Hart's death.

Subseries consists of Section I: Papers of the Board of Overseas Missions Associate Secretary relating to West China, which consists of correspondence, reports, and documents from the Board Secretaries and the missionaries dealing with medical, educational and evangelistic work and matters of finance, property, mission staffing and conditions and the Mission Press, 1925-1952; Section II: West China Union University which consists of correspondence, reports and minutes of various committees of West China Union University, 1926-1954; and Section III: Minutes of the Mission Councils (1929-1949) and West China Union University Bodies (1910-1950), Section IV: Records of Canadian School (1925-1968).

Records are not listed publicly because they are subject to solicitor client privilege.

Subseries consists of minutes of meetings, 1947-1980.

Area Secretaries were Lee Holland (East & Central Africa, 2001-), Wendy Gichuru (East & Central Africa and the Middle East, 2003), Gary Kenny (South Africa, 2002-2003).

Program Coordinators were Wendy Gichuru (East & Central Africa, and the Middle East, 2004-2009), Gary Kenny (South Africa & Emergency Response, 2004-2009). In 2010 the Africa Desk jointed the Partners in Mission Unit. The Program Coordinator was Wendy Gichuru (Africa and Middle East, 2010-2013).

Jay Scott, Nyambura Githaiga, Kimberly Bennett, Diane Mitchell, Josie Forcadilla were Administrative Support/Program Assistants.

Subseries consists of records of Area Secretaries, Program Coordinators and Administrative Support/Program Assistants, 1998-2013; records of Africa Area Committee, 1995-1998.

Subseries consists of general office files relating to this cluster (correspondence, reports, minutes, general documents.

Subseries contains records re restructuring of the Division to form this department, financial information, and records concerning the review process of in-house printing services 1978-2001.

Subseries contains records of the Executive including minutes of annual, executive and staff meetings, correspondence, correspondence of the responsible Associate Secretary, Robert Plant, and annual reports 1971-1997.

Subseries contains correspondence and financial files pertaining to the administration of the Department of Audio Visuals as well as the office files of Rev. Anson C. Moore who served as Secretary of the Department 1967-1973.

Subseries contains the records of Web Services Manager Bill Gillard and include screen shots of web pages that are not archived electronically 1997-2013.

The position of Administrative Assistant or Finance and Administration Officers changed title over time. Fred Bayliss served as Administrative Assistant from 1976-1977, Johanna Jamieson was Finance and Administration Officer from 1987-1996, and Patricia Elson was Finance Officer from 1997-2001.

Subseries consists of records of Johanna Jamieson, 1977-2000 and Patricia Elson, 1990-2002.

Subseries consists of records of E. Frank Carey, 1953-1987; Rhea Whitehead, 1985-1998; Nan Hudson, 1975-2001; Jack Lakavich, 1989-1995; Bruce Gregersen, 1996-2001; General Office Files, 1988-2001; and records of the Asia Pacific Committee, 1985-2001.

Subseries consists of minutes, correspondence of Division of Mission, 1971-2011; Committee of Christian Education Coaching Conference minutes and reports, 1933-1934; minutes, correspondence and reports of Christian Development Committee, 1982-2010 (including the subcommittees: Ministry with Adults, 1991-1996; Ministry with Children, 1991-2010; Ministry with Families, 1994-1996; Ministry with Men, 1993; Ministry with Older Persons, 1984-1993; Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, 1998-2009; Ministry with Youth and Young Adults, 1979-2010; and Youth Forum, 1982-2010); minutes and correspondence/subject files of Church in Society Committee, 1976-2008; Evangelism and Worship Committee, 1978-2000; Event Planning Committee minutes, 2002-2003; minutes, correspondence and reports of Fairfield Museum Committee, 1959-1999; Five Oaks Planning Committee minutes, 1987-2001; Mission Education Committee study, 1989-1990; Native Ministries Committee, 1978-1993; minutes and correspondence of Refugee Committee (includes Essex Presbytery Refugee Support Committee), 1987-1997; Resource Development Team (Five Oaks Event) correspondence, 1979-1999; minutes, correspondence and reports of Rural Life Committee, 1976-2008; and correspondence/subject files, created generally by Conference Minister of Mission or Programs and Education and the Executive Secretary, on the following topics: agriculture, 1987; Alcohol and Drug Concerns, 1979-1984; A.O.T.S., 1979-1995; biotechnology, 2000; Canadian Girls in Training (C.G.I.T.), 1981-2000; changing role of men and women, 1981-1988; Christian initiation, 1981-1982; church growth, 1978-1980; Confessing Our Faith program, 1983-1988; Cross Cultural Learners Centre, 1981-1987; seniors pensions, 1985; disability, 1980-1984; environment, 1981-1990; Festivals of Faith, 1977-1982; foster parents, 1982; free trade, 1986-1988; gambling and lotteries, 1977-1984; GATT-Fly, 1979-1980; Healing Fund, 1997-2002; human rights, 1980-1988; Lambton United Church Centre, 1988-2000; marriage preparation, 1982-1986; Metro Core Ministry, 196-1981; miscellaneous issues, 1991-1992; native concerns, 1990-2000; Nestle boycott, 1979-1982; nuclear power, 1979-1980; peace and disarmament, 1981-1989; Peacemaking Fund, 1988; plant breeders’ rights, 1981-1984; pornography, 1977-1987; prison reform, 1982-1988; public housing, 1978; Pearce Williams Christian Centre, 1989-1999; refugees, 1995-2002; religion in public education, 1978-1988; sexuality, 1994; social assistance, 1985-1987; social service cutbacks, 1982; Southwestern Ontario Coalition for Development, 1978-1985; special events, 1983-1984; Sunday School, 1976-1993; Sunday shopping, 1988; tax reform, 1987; and unemployment, 1982-1987.

Subseries includes Division of Ministry, Personnel and Education minutes and correspondence, 1973-2001; records, including minutes, of Division Committees, including: Continuing Education Committee, 1981-1989; Education and Students Committee, 1987-2001; Group Insurance Committee, 1978-1982; Internship Committee, 1988-1999; Interview Board 1980-1998; Life Long Learning Committee, 1989-2000; Ministerial Leadership Committee, 1978-1988; Pensions Committee, 1978-1998; Roll of Conference Committee, 1976-2001; Settlement Committee, 1925-2001; Sexual Abuse Awareness and Response Committee, 1991-1999; University Ministry Committee, 1977-1994; Women in Ministry Committee, 1996-1999; correspondence and subject files on personnel-related issues, created by Personnel Officer and/or Executive Secretary, 1977-1994, including: administration of sacraments, bursaries, chaplaincy, salaries, clinical pastoral education, counselling, diaconal ministry, discontinued lists, Emmanuel College, Five Oaks, Iona College, health regulations, lay supply training, manse living allowance, marriage certification, appeals, paraprofessionals, pastoral relations, pensions, policies and procedures, Queen’s Theological College, retirees, supply ministers and Westminster College.

Subseries consists of records relating to administration and legislation, including minutes of the Committees of Law and Legislation, 1921-1933; copies of The United Church of Canada Act (Dominion), 1924, and similar legislation for the provinces, Newfoundland and Bermuda; correspondence re passage of the legislation; copies of the House of Commons debates, 1924; general correspondence, 1922-1942; accounts, 1923-1930; correspondence re use of the name "Presbyterian Church in Canada"; papers of the Committee Chairman, Newton Wesley Rowell, 1921-1929, and of W.R. Motherwell, a defender of the legislation in the House of Commons, 1924-1925; and "Resolutions re Church Union of Presbyterian General Assembly, 1899-1923; of the Joint Committee on Church Union, 1904-1923; Methodist General Conference, 1902-1922; and of the Congregational Union of Canada, 1901-1923: a compilation with index (94.167C).

Subseries consists of minutes of the Covenant College Corporation, 1966-1991 and the Field Education Committee, 1965-1974.

Subseries consists of records of denominational property; correspondence (1930-1968), and properties listed by province.

Subseries consists of background and historical material, minutes, questionnaires, correspondence and reports of the Task Force on Administrative Review, 1982-1986.

Subseries consists of minutes and agenda, 1963-1966; correspondence, 1962-1968; briefs and reports submitted by Conferences, [196-]-1966; statistics on Presbyteries and Conferences, [196-]; maps showing suggested Conference boundaries, [n.d.]; map of the Ecclesiastical Provinces of the Anglican Church of Canada, 1960; reports of subcommittees of the Long Range Planning Committee, [ca.1963]; reports of the Commission, 1964-1966.

The position of the Conference Minister of Mission and Stewardship was responsible for: providing staff leadership, support and liaison in the areas of church life that were served by the National Division of Mission in Canada and the Department of Stewardship Services and their subsequent bodies; providing administrative support to committees and pastoral charges in the areas of grants and other funding sources; exploring and developing the Conference role in relation to innovative evangelism, outreach and social issues; and engaging in ecumenical, community and personal ministries that will enhance the mission of the church. It was later named Minister of Mission & Stewardship Animation in 2008. Subseries consists of correspondence of the Conference Minister of Mission and Stewardship, 1985-1992.

Area Secretaries for the Asia desk were Bruce E. Gregersen (South Asia/Pacific Islands and Interfaith, 2002), Bern Jagunos (East Asia and the Philippines, 2002-2004), Bob Faris (South Asia/Pacific Islands and Middle East, 2003-), Margaret Sumadh (South Asia, 2004-).

Program Coordinators were Margaret Sumadh (South Asia/Pacific, 2005-2006), Bern Jagunos (Asia, 2005, East and Southeast Asia, 2006-2007, Asia, 2008-2012)
Administrative Support was provided by Linda Haist, Josefina Forcadilla.

Subseries consists of correspondence and information, 1997-2009; admin and office files (inc. Canadian Partners), and some records of the Division of World Outreach Asia Desk.

Subseries consists of records of Barbara Lloyd (Program Coordinator: Public Witness, 2008-2012).

In 1968, the position of Director of Press and Information was created. Norman K. Vale held this position from 1968-1971, though the position title changed to Director of News Services in 1971. From 1971-1984, Alayne Scanlon held the position and the title change from News Services to Director of News and Public Relations in 1981.

Subseries contains correspondence and accompanying documents collected by the Directors 1973-1982.

Subseries contains correspondence, reports, office files, and Keith Woodard’s files pertaining to Communication Education Staff Group work 1968-1982.

Respond by Sharing in a Variety of Projects (R.S.V.P.) Telecasts were fundraising campaigns to promote a million dollar increase in contributions to international aid and development. The telecasts were produced by the Broadcasting Department. They were filmed in Winnipeg and featured United Church Moderator Dr. Bob McClure. The spots aired in late 1968 and surveys were collected in 1969.

Subseries contains correspondence, reports and press concerning R.S.V.P. Telecasts 1968-1969.

Subseries consists of the records of Cora Kilborn, daughter of Omar and Retta Kilborn, and includes some correspondence, primarily from family members, and a photograph album documenting her time as a medical missionary in China and the Hospital for Women and Children in Chengdu, Sichuan.

Subseries consists of records of DWO Executive Committee, 1972-2002, DWO Annual General Meetings, 1972-2001, Quarterly Mailings, 1977-1987, Staff Council, Staff Council 1971-2002, All Staff Meetings, 2001-2002 and involvement with General Council, 1986-1997.

Subseries contains correspondence and office files of the Department of Broadcasting 1967-1972.

Subseries consists of the following sub-subseries; records of James F. Seunarine, 1968-1981, records of John H. Berthrong, 1979-1988, and Bruce Gregersen, 1993-2000.

Subseries consists of minutes and constitutions of Methodist Social Union of Toronto, 1892-1915; constitutions, Board of Director and other committee minutes, 1912-1925; constitution and Board of Director minutes of Toronto Church Extension and Mission Union, 1926-1933; Board of Directors and Executive minutes of Toronto Home Missions Council (includes Toronto Church Extension and Mission Union), 1927-1973; and minutes of Dufferin-Peel Presbytery Church Extension Council, 1961-2007.

The Conference Personnel Minister is responsible for: providing pastoral care and counsel to members of the Order of Ministry and their families; counseling members of the Order of Ministry in continuing education, career development, and preparation for retirement; working in close relationship with all committees related to personnel, and interpreting to Conference the policies and procedures of the National Division of Ministry, Personnel and Education. From 1985-1987, the Personnel Minister also was responsible for work relating to world outreach. Subseries consists of the correspondence of the Conference Personnel Minister, 1988-1992.

Subseries consists of minutes of meetings, 1904-1909, 1914-1916 and 1921-1925; minutes of Sub-Committees: Administration, 1904-1908, Doctrine, 1905, and Law, 1908; minutes of the Finance Committee, 1923-1925; cash book, 1916-1919; circulars and reports of the Subcommittee on polity, 1905-1906; copies of the Basis of Union, 1915, 1922, and 1924, including historical statements; reports of the interim committees on the settlement of ministers for proposed conferences; minutes, reports and papers of the subcommittee to prepare for the first General Council; materials from the Church Union Committees of the several provinces; and resolutions re Church Union, 1893-1923.

Subseries consists of minutes and index to minutes, 1926-1966

Subseries consists of correspondence files relating to questions of the acquisition and disposal of church properties, primarily at the national level.

Beginning July 19, 1999, all users will be asked to complete FORM 26 before receiving access to these records.

Subseries consists of biographical sketches compiled by Rev. Newton Reed for each of the following Lay
Commissioners:
John Leamon
Andrew Vatcher
James Gordon Forbes
James King Kelley
William Robert McMillan
James Marshall Palmer
William Bunting Snowball
Thomas Huston Somerville
George Johnstone Trueman
Melbourne. E. Armstrong
Herbert Charles Burchell
James Thomas Burchell
Samuel Ainsley Chesley
Horace Alexander Flemming
Edgar E. Kaulback
David William McDonald
John D. McKay
Edmund A. Smith
John Martin MacLeod
Thomas Moyse
Arthur Birks
Arthur Osborne Dawson
John Redpath Dougall
James Gibbs Fuller
William Henry Goodwin
James Wilson Knox
William Douw Lighthall
Thomas Bassett Macauley
Thomas Moodie
John William Richardson
James George Ross
William Henry Smith
William Bruce Wood
Robert Addison
Thomas Irwin Foster Hilliard
John Wilfred Kennedy
Ewen Stewart MacPhail
Hugh Wesley Mix
William Austin Oliver
Ernest Jarvis Smith
Elmer Davis
Henry Ketcheson Denyes
John Toms Field
Thomas Francis Harrison
John A. Holgate
William Henry Hopper
John Matheson
Francis Edmund O’Flynn
Sylvanus Phillips
Frederick William Sutcliffe
Herbert Whitehead Barker
Walter Ernest Booth
Alfred William Briggs
Edward Samuel Caswell
George H. Clark
Elihu James Davis
Thomas Wright Duggan
William James Fawcett
Joseph Wesley Flavelle
John James Gibson
Oliver Hezzelwood
David Hilton
Effie Ann Jamieson
Richard Goodlass Kirby
John Fields MacKay
Alexander Mills
Newton Wesley Rowell
Walter Earl Willmott
James William Woods
William John Aitchison
Edith Bowden Crowe
James Malcolm Denyes
John Harold
William Arthur Hollinrake
Fred Mann
Charles Peer McGregor
Henry Philip Moore
John W. Shepperson
Norman Slater
Russell Williams Treleaven
Charles Austin
Charles Richard Bilger
Roderick Donald Cameron
John Henry Chapman
John Cowan
Melvin Andrew Halliday
John Climie Hay
William Heaman
Thomas Louis. Hilliard
Frederick Bagwell Holtby
Ezra Samuel Hunt
James Andrew Irwin
John Giles Lethbridge
Peter Lindsay
Milton Henry Moorhouse
John Stewart Park
Frederick William Robins
Richard Alexander
Thompson
John Blackburn Waugh
James Albert Manning Aikins
Alexander Baird
Peter Broadfoot
Ephraim Raymond Chapman
John Fleming
Andrew Graham
Frank Alvin Ernest Hamilton
Frederick Stevenson
Harstone
Allan L. Maclean
Mary Elizabeth McGorman
Frank R. Ross
John James Story
John Alexander Young
James Armstrong Balfour
Thomas Wesley Fawcett
James Garfield Gardiner
Clifford B. Keenleyside
Ernest Redford Ketcheson
Robert Armstrong Magee
Frederick Adam Maguire
Louis Thompson McKim
Walter Charles Murray
John Alexander MacDonald
Patrick
William James Young
Samuel Augustus Gordon
Barnes
Arthur Thompson Cushing
William Henry Cushing
John David Higinbotham
William George Hunt

Subseries consists of administration and office files, primarily of Patricia Talbot from 1986-2014.

Subseries includes records of Secretary of Global Education Development, Christie Neufeldt, including conferences and events, general records, Covenanting of Life Working Group, Empire Task Group, Israel/Palestine, KAIROS, Mission Theme Task Group, World Development and Relief, and records re Beads of Hope Campaign.

The Retail Management and Distribution Team were all staff people in the division under the United Church Publishing House responsible for managing the distribution of resources, both free and for sale produced by the United Church Publishing House and Berkeley Studio.

Subseries contains minutes and correspondence, reports, general documents, personnel records, financial and inventory records, and distribution centre/warehouse records pertaining to resource distribution work done by the Retail Management and Distribution Team 1995-2001.

Subseries contains circulars, reports, minutes and Randy Naylor’s correspondence concerning regional relations 1968-1975.

Subseries consists of records of Associate and Africa Area secretaries from 1971-2005, including records of Garth Legge, Jim Kirkwood, Lee Holland, Paula Butler, Omega Bula, Gary Kenny and Goretti Mugambwa. Also includes records of the Africa Area Committee, 1969-2003.

Glenna Graham was Secretary of the World Development, Service and Relief Committee from 1976-1979. From 1979-1984 her title was Associate Secretary, Development. From 1986-1996, Lee Holland was Development Secretary.

Subseries consists of records of Lee Holland, 1973-2003.