Northern Spirit Regional Council is seeking an individual to fill the role of First Third Ministry Animator on a Permanent Part-time basis (17.5 hours per week).
The Regional Councils, part of the wider United Church of Canada, are decision-making bodies responsible to serve and support Communities of Faith, and its leadership within its bounds and provide necessary oversight. Northern Spirit Regional Council is an Affirming Ministry and is composed of all ministry personnel within its geographic bounds, ministers of denominations within mutual recognition agreements while under appointment or call, and lay members elected by the communities of faith, respecting the balance of lay and ministry personnel where possible. They support congregations and communities of faith, and numerous other ministries including camps, youth and young adult work, leadership development and new ministry initiatives. They focus on providing services that assist church personnel and maintain good relationships between congregations and personnel. They also provide staff, finances, advice, advocacy, and program resources to ministries to enhance their work, and support the work of General Council.
First Third Ministry is an interregional ministry of Chinook Winds, Northern Spirit and Pacific Mountain Regional Councils of the United Church of Canada, all of which are Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Affirming ministries. First Third Ministry seeks to equip, connect, and imagine with local United Church of Canada Communities of Faith so that all may know the Way of Jesus Christ and the Love of God.
Position:
The First Third Ministry Animator collaborates with the other First Third Ministry Animators in Chinook Winds Regional Council and Pacific Mountain Regional Council to create opportunities for children, youth, and families to experience excellence in programs and events that engage faith and justice conversations, build safer, welcoming community, and respond to the longings of young people in this current time. They seek to uphold the vision and plans of First Third Ministry. Day-to-day supervision is provided by the First Third Ministry Team Lead.
The current main responsibilities include:
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