Regional Governance
Living Skies Executive
The policies and guidelines for the work of the Living Skies Regional Council Executive.
The Manual – The Manual of The United Church of Canada, 2019 edition, effective January 2, 2019
Living Skies Regional Council Structure Handbook (Nov 20)20– the current governance of the work of Living Skies Regional Council
Property Commission
Policies and guidelines for the work of the Property Commission in Living Skies Regional Council.
Property Fund Policy – covers the funds generated by the sale of property, and for use on property, under the control of the regional council.
Property Policies & Processes – updated June 2024 – the responsibilities of the regional council in dealing with property matters.
Property Handbook – Updated November 2023 – provides information on many aspects of church properties to volunteers working with them.
Bequest Policy – a policy regarding the dispersal of funds received through Bequests.
Pastoral Relations
Pastoral Relations Governance – the current governance for the work of Living Skies Pastoral Relations
Registration to Marry Policy – the policy for issuing a license to preside at weddings in Living Skies Regional Council
Registration to Marry Form – the form to request to be registered to conduct a wedding
Please contact Bev Diebert for more information
Pastoral Relations Commission
Pulpit Supply Policy – April 2023 – The policies and guidelines for the work of the Pastoral Relations Commission in Living Skies Regional Council.
Appointment policy – guideline regarding a distinction between supply appointments and appointments
Confidentiality Policy – guidelines regarding maintaining confidentiality in the work of Pastoral Relations
Conflict of Interest Policy (March 2019) – guidance to members of decision-making bodies of The United Church of Canada
Conflict Resolution Facilitation Process – guidelines regarding the appointment of Conflict Resolution Facilitators in Living Skies Regional Council
Part-Time Ministry Guide – guidelines for Communities of Faith to consider when contemplating part-time ministry
Pastoral Charge Supervisor Guidelines – outlines the responsibilities and expectations of Pastoral Charge Supervisors in Living Skies Regional Council
Pulpit Supply Policy – guidance for the use of Pulpit Supply
Streams of Ministry Policy – guidance to develop Ministry Profiles for Communities of Faith in Living Skies Regional Council
Voluntary Associate Minister Policy – guidelines for the ongoing participation of retired ministry personnel in Living Skies Regional Council
National Pastoral Relations handbooks – links to the Pastoral Relations handbooks/guidelines from the General Council Office including:
Pastoral Relations: Guidelines for a Community of Faith Profile (April 2020)
Pastoral Relations: Guidelines for Search and Selection (April 2020)
Pastoral Relations: Ministry Personnel (December 2019)
2025 Salary Schedule – guidelines for salaries and allowances for ministry personnel for The united Church of Canada
2024 Salary Schedule – guidelines for salaries and allowances for ministry personnel for The United Church of Canada
Committee on Lay Leadership Support
Process for posting and accessing community of faith profiles.
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Policy– revised policy for the licensing and accountability of Licensed Lay Worship Leaders in Living Skies Regional Council
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders (June 2019) – link for the policies and procedures for Licensed Lay Worship Leaders for The United Church of Canada
LSRC Sacraments Licensing Policy (Feb 2020) – policy for licensing of candidates, Diaconal Ministers, Designated Lay Ministers, and retired Diaconal and Designated Lay Ministers
Ministry of Music (April 2021) – guidelines for Musicians, Communities of Faith and Committees
Pulpit Supply Policy – guidance for the use of Pulpit Supply
Sacraments Elders Policy – revised policy for the licensing and accountability of Sacraments Elders in Living Skies Regional Council
Sacraments Elders (January 2020) – link for the policies and procedures for Sacraments Elders for The United Church of Canada
Committee on Community of Faith Support
The policies and guidelines for the work of the Committee on Community of Faith Support.
Annual Report Checklist – guidelines for committee members for the review of Annual Reports
LSRC Annual Reports best practices – best practices for a complete and easy to read Annual Report
Conflict Resolution Process – guidelines regarding the appointment of Conflict Resolution Facilitators in Living Skies Regional Council
Covenants:
Preparing the Covenant – LSRC –guidelines for the preparation of the Community of Faith covenant with Living Skies Regional Council
Preparing the Covenant – Background – theological and Manual background for the preparation of the Community of Faith covenant with Living Skies Regional Council
LSRC Sample Covenant – sample covenant between Living Skies Regional Council and Communities of Faith
Ministry of Music (April 2021) – guidelines for Musicians, Communities of Faith and Committees
Part-time Ministry Guidelines – guidelines for Communities of Faith to consider when contemplating part-time ministry
Pastoral Charge Supervisor Guidelines – outlines the responsibilities and expectations of Pastoral Charge Supervisors in Living Skies Regional Council
Property Handbook – May 2020 – the current handbook for dealing with Property matters for Living Skies Regional Council
Pulpit Supply Policy – guidance for the use of Pulpit Supply
Ministry and Personnel Committees – links to the policies and best practices for the work of Ministry and Personnel Committees including:
M&P Committee: Policy, Procedures, Practices (January 2019)
M&P Committee: Resources for Ministry and Personnel Committees (January 2019)
Pastoral Relations: Guidelines for a Community of Faith Profile (April 2020)
Pastoral Relations: Guidelines for Search and Selection (April 2020)
Pastoral Relations: Ministry Personnel (December 2019)
Pastoral Relations: Policy for a Community of Faith (April 2020)
Pastoral Relations: Supporting the Pastoral Relationship (November 2020)
Models of Board Governance – tools from the General Council Office on different models of governance for communities of faith
Restorative Care Plan Roadmap – information from the United Church of Canada Restorative Care Plan for when ministry personnel/ lay employees request a medical leave
United Fresh Start – Modules & Facilitators – resources available for Communities of Faith and the list of the trained facilitators in Living Skies Regional Council
Committee on Ministry Personnel Support
Guidelines regarding conflict of interest for members of any governing body.
2024 Salary Schedule – guidelines for salaries and allowances for ministry personnel for The United Church of Canada
2025 Salary Schedule – guidelines for salaries and allowances for ministry personnel for The United Church of Canada
Best Practices for Retirement – best practices as ministry personnel consider retirement
LSRC Sacraments Licensing Policy (Feb 2020) – policy for licensing of candidates, Diaconal Ministers, Designated Lay Ministers, and retired Diaconal and Designated Lay Ministers
Pastoral Charge Supervisor Guidelines – outlines the responsibilities and expectations of Pastoral Charge Supervisors in Living Skies Regional Council
Pulpit Supply Policy – guidance for the use of Pulpit Supply
Voluntary Associate Minister Policy – guidelines for the ongoing participation of retired ministry personnel in Living Skies Regional Council
National Pastoral Relations (PR) handbooks – link to the Pastoral Relations handbooks from the General Council Office including best practices for ministry personnel
M&P Committee: Policy, Procedures, Practices (January 2019)
M&P Committee: Resources for Ministry and Personnel Committees (January 2019)
Pastoral Relations: Guidelines for a Community of Faith Profile (April 2020)
Pastoral Relations: Guidelines for Search and Selection (April 2020)
Pastoral Relations: Ministry Personnel (December 2019)
Pastoral Relations: Policy for a Community of Faith (April 2020)
Pastoral Relations: Supporting the Pastoral Relationship (November 2020)
