In response to the crisis in Haiti brought on by the earthquake on Tuesday, the United Church of Canada immediately committed $20,000 for Haitian relief and reconstruction from our Emergency Response Fund (ERF). This fund is replenished annually through the M&S fund and through donations from individual members. There are no staffing or administrative costs for this fund as those are covered by the M&S fund.

This donation is sent to Haiti through our membership in ACT (Action by Churches Together) - a network of churches and Christian aid agencies that enables us to respond quickly to emergencies around the globe. Members of ACT are already in place in Haiti, assisting those affected by the earthquake. Our partners in the region are The Methodist Church of Haiti and The Karl Levesque Cultural Institute.

Now we are invited to contribute to the United Church's Haiti Appeal by making a donation payable to Scarboro United specifically marked Haiti Appeal. you will receive a tax receipt - this is separate from the M&S fund receipt. These donations will be forwarded on to the United Church very quickly.

"Gracious God, extend your loving kindness, mercy and compassion upon all, we pray. Thank you for aid workers, first responders, churches, communities, and families who are extending a loving, helping hand to one another. Grant us your grace that we may respond in love, with kind and determined action, and with fervent prayer: mourning with those who have loss, labouring with those who seek to rebuild, and aiding those who seek to prepare for the next storm. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen". (Rev. Neal Presa, Presbyterian Church USA).

Exceptional congregation seeks exceptional minister

Scarboro United Church is an affirming congregation of open-minded and spiritual explorers seeking a passionate individual to lead us as we transition into a challenging new future building on our 80 year history of service to the United Church and Calgary. Scarboro offers challenging sermons, meditation, and excellence in the quality and variety of music and use of the Arts in our ministry.

The minister we seek will lead in faith formation and Christian development, ministry to children, youth and young adults, and reaching out to engage newcomers throughout the wider community.

Our church is graced with a vital, talented group of youth and children who require a charismatic and dedicated minister to engage them in church life, worship and programs that relate to them. The minister we are looking for will have gifts and skills that complement the incumbent minister, who is planning retirement in the near future. At that point in time, the needs assessment process will be initiated and it is envisioned this position could transition into the lead worship role.

In this position, you will lead the congregation’s spiritual education through well researched and delivered sermons and progressive religious thought.

As a congregation, we have a desire to serve the broader community through our Emerging Spirit and social justice programs.

Position requirements and further information can be found at www.scarborounited.org. Please refer to the JNAC Report on our website and share with us why you feel called to this role.

Resumes, with cover letters, may be sent to Trevor Axworthy, CHRP, Chair of the Joint Search Committee at scarboro.hires@gmail.com.

Deadline for applications, March 1,2010.

JNAC Report (Revised January 2010)

We are seeking a minister. The Joint Needs Assessment Committee report is available here in PDF format.

Conceptual Drawings

For a look at redevelopment proposals, please click here.