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Personnel Records
CA ON00340 F518-4 · Series · [195-]-2005
Part of United Church of Canada Division of Ministry Personnel and Education fonds

In 1971 the Division of Ministry and Education added the term “Personnel” to its name. The term was added to reflect the need within the United Church to improve the method and quality of pastoral care for persons in ministry. Henceforth ministry personnel were managed by a number of areas within DMPE, including high level departments and committees such as the Personnel Services, Personnel Advocacy and Support, and the Pastoral Relations Committee. The advocacy of particular types of ministers was often overseen by smaller committees and areas such as Women in Ministry and Diaconal Ministry Committee.

This series contains strictly ministry personnel files. Subseries includes: 1) Individual Personnel Files, 2) Ministry Candidate Files, 1960-1980, 3) Lay Ministry Personnel, [195-]-2005, 4) Ministers Ordained from Other Denominations, 1965-1971, 5) Chaplains, 1995-2000, 6) Personnel Transfers, 1982-1983.

CA ON00340 F518-7 · Series · 1969-2004
Part of United Church of Canada Division of Ministry Personnel and Education fonds

In 1971 following the Implementation Committee’s Report on the Commission on Ministry in the 20th Century and the establishment of an office of Pastoral Relations, DMPE’s work proceeded in that area to regularize the methods of communication both to ministers and to Pastoral Charges concerning call and settlement of ministers. Studies were established on retraining and rehabilitation for ministers who were not successful in being located in congregational employment and a number of persons received assistance, retraining and rehabilitation (1972 yearbook). In 1975 the National Pastoral Relations Committee developed a new policy on personnel and procedures for admissions and readmissions and DMPE helped to make those policies available in a handbook for Conference Personnel Officers.

Series consists of records concerning DMPE work in the area of pastoral relations and has three subseries: 1) Office Files, Historical Files and Resources, 1971-2003, 2) Pastoral Relations Committee, 1964-2004, 3) Admissions, 1969-1999.

CA ON00340 F518-10 · Series · 1978-1997
Part of United Church of Canada Division of Ministry Personnel and Education fonds

The 27th General Council’s passed a resolution that the Division of Mission in Canada and the Division of Ministry Personnel and Education should provide decisive direction in the area of training for leadership in Native settlements. A joint staff group from both divisions was formed called the Task Force on Native Ministry Training. The role of the task force was to survey the situation and develop resources for Conferences to improve native ministry training. In 1980 there was a National Native Ministry Consultation, planned in part by members of this task group. The purpose of the consultation was to allow Native communities to express their concerns on ministry. In light of their concerns, DMPE formed a standing committee to address their concerns by formalizing training for native ministry and providing support, financial and administrative in this area.

Series consists of two subseries: 1) Secretary and Office Files, 1979-1997, 2) Training for Native Ministry Committee, 1978-1990.

CA ON00340 F518-16 · Series · 1960-1991
Part of United Church of Canada Division of Ministry Personnel and Education fonds

Continuing education has been a valued aspect of UC ministry since union. In 1928 the General Council asked theological schools to provide continuing education for their graduates. The 1968 General Council cemented continuing education by providing three weeks continuing education leave for all ministry personnel. They also created the Continuing Education Fund where money could be made available to underwrite some of the costs involved. The Continuing Education Fund was administered by DMPE. DMPE held the portfolio of continuing education for all if its existence, and the following records reflect the work of the division to foster continuing education by maintaining programs and providing funding.

Series consists of three series: 1) Secretary and Office Files, 1960-1983, 2) Continuing Education Committee, 1969-1991, 3) Colleges and Training Schools, 1968-1981.

The position of Executive Minister of Theology and Leadership was created within the Office of the Moderator and General Secretary in 2015. Previously, there was a Theology and Faith position within the Faith Formation and Education Unit (2002-?), as well as a Deputy Secretary, Theology and Faith for the General Council (1979-2001). The current position holds responsibility within the General Council Office relating to United Church’s Theological Schools, staffing the Theology and Inter-Church Inter-Faith Committee and acts as a Theological Advisor to the General Secretary and any Committee or Task Group for whom work is assigned. The position also supervises the United Church Archives (2015-present).

Series consists of the following subseries: 1) Records of Educational Institutes, 1927-2016; 2) Records Re Theological School Funding, 1997-2010; 3) Historical Documents and Pamphlets, 1968-2006.

Bruce Gregersen was General Council Officer, Programs for Mission and Ministry from 2003-2013. He coordinated and supported the Canadian and global programs units of the church with particular care for the theological foundations of that work. Significant projects were undertaken during the tenure of Bruce, namely “Emerging Spirit,” “Environics pilot project, and “Mutual recognition of Ministry.”

Emerging Spirit was originally named ‘For Such a time as this.” Keith Howard was Executive Director and Bruce Gregersen was Senior Staff supervising Keith and the overall project.

Environics pilot project is a report that gives information about the social values and social trends of the people that participate in the congregation and of the people around the congregation.

Bruce was lead staff in the Mutual Recognition of Ministry processes leading up to General Council 42.

He also acted as supervisor of the Executive Director of Kairos, as required by Canada Revenue Agency rules to show operational control over the institution. These files relate to that specific role – approximately 2003–2012. The United Church was also a member of the Board and files will exist from this program perspective in the JGER unit.

Series consists of records of Bruce Gregersen re partnership reviews, maternity homes, full communion with United Church of Christ, Emerging Spirit and correspondence with units.

CA ON00340 F1011-2 · Series · 1961-2015
Part of United Church of Canada Bruce Presbytery fonds

Series consists of records of the following committees and organizations of Bruce Presbytery: Ad Hoc Committee re. Lay Foundation, 2001-2002; Bruce Presbytery Lay Foundation, 1961-1996; Bruce Presbytery Lay School of Theology, 1991-1992; Bruce Presbytery Resource Centre, 2000-2014; Bursary Fund Committee, 2001-2011; Leadership Commission, 2015; Persistent Friend Reflection Group, 2001-2003; Silver Lake Camp, 2002-2009; and Visioning Team, 2004.

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CA ON00340 F508-6 · Series · 1929-1973
Part of United Church of Canada Board of Christian Education fonds

Series consists of eight subseries: 1) Records relating to Kairos, 1961-1970, 2) Records relating to Young Adults and Couples’ Clubs, 1936-1971, 3) General Records relating to Adult Christian Education, 1930-1971, 4) Records relating to Senior Adults, 1950-1972, 5) Records relating to Family Life, 1929-1971, 6) Records relating to Parent Education, 1958-1970, 7) Records of the Marriage Guidance Council, 1948-1971, 8) Records of the Associate Secretary, 1963-1973.

Photographs
CA ON00340 F508-8 · Series · [1900]-1979
Part of United Church of Canada Board of Christian Education fonds

Series consists of photographs, glass slides and posters relating to Boys Camps, Canadian Girls inTraining (C.G.I.T.), Tyro, Sigma C, Five Oaks, Naramata, National Young Adult Conference, New Curriculum, Older Boys’ Parliament, leadership training.

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CA ON00340 F501-90 · Series · 1932-1960, predominant 1957-1960
Part of United Church of Canada General Council Committees collection

Series consists of minutes, 1957-1960; briefs, [ca. 1956]; literature review of beverage and alcohol use, 1960; "Historical Development of the Temperance Movement in Methodism in Canada," a B.D. thesis by C.R. Wood, 1958; survey of pronouncements on temperance by the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches in Canada, [n.d.]; survey of drinking habits in Nova Scotia high schools, [n.d.]; pamphlets, 1938 and [195-]; Report of the British Royal Commission on Licensing, 1932; Rowell-Sirois Report, summary and criticism, 1940 and 1945; provincial legislation regarding liquor control, 1951-1958; and final report of
the Commission, 1960.

CA ON00340 F1028-1 · Series · 1975-2018
Part of United Church of Canada Manitou Conference fonds

Manitou Conference met annually from 1975 to 1992; however, at the 1992 annual meeting, Conference moved to meet every two years. Series consists of the record of the Conference's annual meeting, referred to as the "Record of Proceedings." In addition to the minutes of the annual meeting, a Record of Proceedings may also include a history of the Conference, compiled minutes of the Executive Committee meetings for that year, reports and the agenda distributed prior to an annual meeting, a Conference directory and an index of motions. Series consists of official and unofficial records of proceedings of annual/general meetings and executive minutes, 1975-2018; annual meeting report books, 1989-1995; and general meeting correspondence and reports, 2002-2003, 2007. Records of Proceedings and executive minutes from 1982 to 1990 are bound.

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CA ON00340 F1028-6 · Series · 1962-2018
Part of United Church of Canada Manitou Conference fonds

Series consists of four subseries: records of the Conference Personnel Minister, 1988-1992; records relating to the Ministry, Personnel Education/Settlement/Internship Committee, 1981-2018; records concerning clergy appeals, 1984-1995; and records of deceased ministry personnel, 1962-2018.

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Photographs
CA ON00340 F3685-2 · Series · 1915-1943
Part of Alexander Murray Stuart fonds

Series contains a postcard and photographs of Alexander Murray Stuart and wife, Eva G. Tonge, 19151-1943.

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Personal Ephemera
CA ON00340 F3717-4 · Series · 1957-1993
Part of Howard Mills fonds

Series consists of personal ephemera relating to Mills’ early education. Includes memories and other memorial items received by his family posthumously, 1957-1993.

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Photographs
CA ON00340 F1062-5 · Series · [197-] - 1975
Part of First Place Hamilton (Ont.) fonds

Series consists of an image of the architectural drawing of First Place buildings, [197-] and an image of the institution's first board of directors, 1975.

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Photographs
CA ON00340 F3137-4 · Series · [195-?]
Part of Ernest Crossley Hunter fonds

Series consists of one photograph of Ernest Crossley Hunter descending from an airplane.

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Correspondence/Subject Files
CA ON00340 F4004-2 · Series · 1974-2007
Part of Canadian Methodist Historical Society fonds

Series consists of general correspondence files, 1975-1999; correspondence of Dr. Goldwin French, 1974-1983; correspondence re: relocation of Archives, 1990-1991; annual conference programs and service bulletins, 1975-2000; membership correspondence,1975-1996; and newsletters, 1987-2007.

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CA ON00340 F1041-4 · Series · 1957-2009
Part of United Church of Canada Toronto West Presbytery fonds

Series consists of correspondence, reports and other records relating to individual pastoral charges, 1961-2003, including Alderwood, 1981-2007; Alhambra, 1967-1970; Beverley Hills, 1984-1998; Bloordale, 1980-2005; Centennial – Japanese, 1983-2006; Central, Weston, 1984-2005; Century, 1983-2002; Davenport – Perth, 1975-2008; Downsview, 1980-2008; Ebenezer, 1981-2002; Elverston – Trethewey, 1975-2003, Emery – Riverside, 1969; Emmanuel - Howard Park, 1983-2007; Fairbank, 1964-2004; Faith, 1966-1998; Ghana Calvary Methodist, 1997-2009; Grace – Carmen, 1975-1991; Han-In (Korean), 1982-1985; Hanuhl, 1990-2005; High Park – Alhambra, 1979-1997; Hos’annah Korean, 1988-1994; Humber Valley, 1987-2007; Humbercrest, 1986-2001; Humbervale, 1989-1993; Islington, 1964-2006; Jane – Finch Community Ministry, 1980-2009; Japanese Nichigo, 1985-1999; King – Dunn Community Ministry, 2001-2007; Kingsway – Lambton, 1988-2001; Martin Grove, 1992-1999; Mount Dennis, 1987-2005; Nichibo,, 1989-1991; North Runnymede, 1985-2005; Oakwood, 1966; Olde Davenport, 1961-1969; Parkdale, 1981-2008; Perth Avenue, 1969-1970; Prospect Park, 1969-1970; Queensway, 1966; Rexdale, 1980-1995; Richview, 1966-2009; Riverside – Emery, 1982-2008; Royal York Road, 1970-2006; Runnymede, 1968-2001; Shalom House, 1991-2001; Silverthorn, 1968-1997; St. Cuthbert’s, 1968-2001; St. James, 1986-2005; St. Luke’s, 1989-2001; St. Paul – Pietro Valdo, 1979-2007; St. Paul’s, Long Branch, 1952-2005; Stonegate Community Ecumenical Ministry, 1993-2003; Thistletown, 1979-2002; Wesley Mimico, 1995-2004; West Humber, 1980-1984; Westennial, 1983-2003; Westminster, 1983-2008; Westmoreland, 1987-1988; Westmoreland – Wesley – Centennial, 1978; Westway, 1981-2005; and Windermere, 1982-2006.

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Women's groups records
CA ON00340 F1041-6 · Series · 1921-2009
Part of United Church of Canada Toronto West Presbytery fonds

Series consists of Ladies Aid Society minutes (includes Toronto West Methodist District), 1921 1928; Woman's Association annual reports, 1959, 1961; United Church Women minutes, annual reports and other records, 1962 2009

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Photographs
CA ON00340 F3132-4 · Series · [194-?]-[197-?]
Part of Hockin Family fonds

Series consists of photographs related to Katharine Hockin; including other missionaries, and places in China, [194-?]-[197-?].

Audio Visual Material
CA ON00340 F3412-3 · Series · 1991
Part of Wilbur K. Howard fonds

Series contains a video cassette with footage from when Wilbur Howard received the Order of Ontario, May 8, 1991.

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CA ON00340 F250-3 · Series · 1948-1975 (predominant 1966-1969)
Part of Evangelical United Brethren Church Canada Conference fonds

The Conference Superintendent’s duties included having charge of all ministers and officials, and overseeing the spiritual and temporal interests of all churches in the district; changing and transferring ministers; inculcating the EUB Discipline; receiving information about church property/financial matters and helping with incorporation procedures. In 1968, when the EUB Canada Conference joined the United Church, Emerson Hallman became a Home Missions Superintendent and was given the responsibility of handling the transition of Canada Conference congregations to the United Church.

Series consists of minutes of Cabinet Conference Superintendents, 1948-1961; general correspondence, 1960-1968; and correspondence with congregations, 1959-1975.

CA ON00340 F250-14 · Series · 1958-1968
Part of Evangelical United Brethren Church Canada Conference fonds

The Board was formed in 1961, continuing work done by the Hospitalization Board, in order to create a Conference fund; provide special welfare in emergency cases; administer a group insurance plan; and provide financial assistance and fringe benefits to deserving claimants.

Series consists of minutes, 1963-1967; correspondence, 1959-1968; and financial ledger, 1958-1967.

CA ON00340 F250-18 · Series · 1941-1967, 1980-1987
Part of Evangelical United Brethren Church Canada Conference fonds

The Society was organized in 1940; its object was to gather and preserve historical data, literature and other property connected with the origin and development of the Canada Conference.

Series consists of constitution, minutes and reports, 1942-1967; treasurer’s book, 1941-1967; chronological list of ministers and stations, 1839-1931; articles re Sunday Schools; record of attendance at workshops, 1963-1965; records re centennial observance, 1964; resource material and articles; clippings; and personal papers of Emerson Hallman re Conference history, 1980-1987.

CA ON00340 F250-19 · Series · 1919-1967
Part of Evangelical United Brethren Church Canada Conference fonds

The Society was organized in 1919 as the Woman’s Missionary Society; the later name was adopted in 1948. Its purpose was to raise money to support female missionaries overseas.

Series consists of minutes, 1919-1967; Executive minutes, 1937-1967 registration book, 1945-1957; first Canada Convention records, 1920; registration book, 1919-1944, lists of officers, 1919-1967 (1962-1967 included with regular minutes); statistical reports, 1919-1945; financial records, 1919-1967; history of the Society, 1967; and records re the Anna Roloff honour and memorial roll, [n.d.], and correspondence, 1948-1957.

CA ON00340 F512-1 · Series · 1971-2000
Part of United Church of Canada Division of Mission in Canada fonds

The Division met annually. It was responsible for setting policy and overall direction for the work to be carried out in the program units and by the staff of the Division.

Series consists of the following subseries: 1) Executive and Annual Meeting minutes, 1971-2002; 2) Records relating to the Executive Staff Committee, 1970-1984, 3) Records relating to the Augmented Executive Staff Committee, 1978-1980, 4) Records relating to the Senior Executive Staff/Management Group, 1980-1995, 5) Records relating to the Executive Staff Forum, 1983-1984, 6) Records relating to Staff meetings, 1971-2002.

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CA ON00340 F512-11 · Series · 1965-2004
Part of United Church of Canada Division of Mission in Canada fonds

1986 Division of Mission report stated that one of the strongest features of ecumenism practiced by the United Church was through coalitions. “Ranging all the way from Human Rights in Latin America to peace work, through Project Ploughshares or the Task Force on Churches and Corporate Responsibility, as well as the area of criminal justice, the rights of native Canadians and the issue of Apartheid in South Africa, the Division of Mission in Canada in Cooperation with the Division of World Outreach and Division of Finance have placed this work in a high profile position.” The coalitions became a model for inter-church work in the area of human rights, justice and peace and became an established priority of the church.

Series consists of the following subseries: 1) Inter-Church Coalition for Refugees, 1976-1986; 2) Inter-Church Joint Strategy and Action Committee, 1977-1988; 3) Post-Industrial Futures Project, 1986-1988; 4) Organisation on Security and Co-operation in Europe, 1981-1999; 5) Christians Associated for Relationships with Eastern Europe, 1983-1991; 6) CACOM - Coalition Priorities and Administration Committee, 1990-1997; 7) Churches Human Rights Programme, 1975-1997; 8) Archives-Coalitions files, 1965-2004; 9) Inter-Church Committee on Human Rights in Latin America, 1985-1989; 10) Ecumenical Coalition For Economic Justice, 1982-1998; 11) The Inter-Church Task Force on the Churches and Corporate Responsibility, 1979-1989; and 12) Inter Church Coalition on Africa, 1987-1989.

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CA ON00340 F512-14 · Series · 1971-2004
Part of United Church of Canada Division of Mission in Canada fonds

Series consists of the following subseries: 1) Standing Committee on Financial Policy, 1971-1993; 2) Standing Committee on Lay Organizations, 1974-1977; 3) Standing Committee on National Housing, 1971-1978; 4) Mutuality in Mission Program, 1971-1992; 5) Interdivisional Committee on Native Ministries, 1986-1990; 6) Moderator’s Conference on the Holy Spirit, 1983-1984; 7) Committee on the Church and International Affairs, 1980-1990; 8) Records of the Committee on Women, Work and Worship, 1981-1984; 9) Records of Committee on Sexism, 1980-2000; 10) Records of the Interdivisional Ecumenical Decade Committee, 1987-1998; 11) Decade Monitoring Committee, 1993-1994; 12) Organization and Design Implementation Group, 1973-1977; 13) Task Force on Indian Work, 1972-1975; 14) Task Force on Immigration and Minority Groups, 1972-1977; 15) Task Force on Women and the Partnership between Men and Women in Church and Society, 1974-1976/ Working Group on Women’s Concerns, 1973-1984; 16) Task Force on Contraception and Abortion, 1971-1978; 17) Marriage and Alternative Lifestyles Task Force, 1974-1976; 18) Task Force on French/English Relations, 1972-1988; 19) Native Canadian Appeals and Projects Committee, 1973-1976; 20) National Coordinating Group for the Study on Sexual Orientations, Lifestyles and Ministry, 1979-1989; 21) Interdivisional Group on the Interpretation and Implementation of “Future Directions for Christian Education”, “Learning on the way”, “Confessing our Faith”, and the visioning of the Committee on Education for Mission, 1985-1992; 22) Key 1973 Task Force, 1972-1973; 23) Celdic Task Force, 1972; 24) Division Resource Group, 1972-1979; and 25) Inter-Church, Inter-Faith: Bearing Faithful Witness Study, 1990-2004.

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CA ON00340 F512-15 · Series · 1964-1991
Part of United Church of Canada Division of Mission in Canada fonds

The work of the Special Commission on French/English Relations reporting to the 25th General Council in 1972 included a recommendation to establish, through the Department of Church in Society, a Task Force on French/English Relations. The Division Executive approved this in 1973 and the Task Force met for the first time in 1974. The Task Force reported to General Council on ways in which the United Church of Canada could respond to the growing conflict in Canada between the two linguistic groups, and recommended that the Church appoint a full-time bilingual staff officer at United Church House who was sensitive to Quebec. It further recommended that Church members become aware of the cultural and sociological differences that exist between French and English in Canada, and that, in areas where there are significant French communities, Presbyteries create committees which would attempt to uncover the cause of tension and find some resolution to it. By 1979, the Task Force reported through the Working Unit on Social Issues and Justice (WUSIJ). In 1983 it became the National Sub-Unit on French/English Relations. When the Division reorganized in 1989, the work of the Sub-Unit became part of the mandate of Program Unit 3.

A General Council Working Unit on Ministries in French was established by the 28th General Council in 1980 to report on a long-range policy for ministry in French and presented its report to the 29th General Council in 1982, The Church Whole. It continued in order to monitor the report's implementation and was renewed in 1984 and 1986.

The General Council Executive commissioned in November 1985 a “Projet de Coordination des Services en Francais/Comite des Services en Francais”. The recommendations were adopted by the General Council Executive in November 1986 and as a result the Division established a “Group de Travail Pour le Ministere National en Francais” (GTMNF) in 1987. The GTMNF had responsibility for work support of francophone congregations, French services, translation services, and the publication of Aujourd'hui Credo.

The General Council established a Task Group on French Ministries to examine the relation of GTMNF to the United Church Structures and it reported in 1992. As a result a “Comite Permanent des Ministeres en Francais” (COPERMIF) was established to be accountable to the General Council, facilitated by Montreal and Ottawa Conference. (See 95.030C 28-6 for an overview of this work)

Series contains five subseries: 1) Minutes and Staff Correspondence, 1977-1991, 2) Aujourd’hui/Credo, 1972-1989, 3) Annual Reports, 1980-1991, 4) Translation Services, 1986-1989, 5) Resource Development, 1964-1989.

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