Starting January 2026! Things I Didn’t Learn in Seminary

Applications are open now for our online Continuing Education program for diaconal, ordained ministry and designated lay ministers in Eastern Ontario Outaouais, East Central Ontario and Nakonha:ka regional councils. If you feel underequipped to minister in our contemporary context, are feeling isolated in your ministry, or want to explore ways to safeguard your pastoral health, apply to join one of our two bi-weekly cohorts, running for 7 weeks (January to April):

• Tuesday Evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm ET (Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 10, 24, Apr. 14)
• Wednesday Afternoons from 2pm to 3:30pm ET (Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 11, 25, and Tuesday evening April 14 at 7pm ET)
• All sessions are held on Zoom; session materials will be available on ChurchX.

Each week we will cover a topic(s) relevant to present day ministry and pastoral health. Facilitators and guest presenters will combine worship, presentations and discussion groups to explore ideas and tools to help you in your call. Optional homework will be provided to explore these topics further and point you to additional resources. Participants will also participate in Peer Connexion Groups throughout the program.

Session topics will include: Selfcare (beyond capitalist wellness culture), Boundaries and Burnout, Strength Identification, Knowing Our Purpose, Goal Setting and Deep Practice, Strategic Thinking, and Collaborative Ministry Fundamentals.

Facilitators: Rev. Tori Mullin (they/them) is the Growth Animator for Eastern Ontario and Quebec, and Rev. Mary Royal-Duczek (she/her) is the Communities of Faith Support Minister for Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council.

Apply to the program before December 1st!

For more information contact Tori Mullin at tmullin@united-church.ca.

Visual Course Schedule

Below, you will find a visual schedule for the course. You can also download a PDF of the schedule using the button below.