Toronto United Church Council

10/09/2026

As Thanksgiving approaches, we give thanks for the food on our tables and for the people and communities working to make sure there is room at the table for everyone.

Across Ontario, United Church communities are responding to food insecurity in practical and compassionate ways: filling food cupboards, preparing community meals, growing fresh produce, and welcoming neighbours.

At Islington United Church, that response is taking root in the Giving Garden. With support from TUCC’s Lillian Massey-Treble Fund, the church expanded its garden indoors with hydroponic growing units, allowing fresh produce to be grown year-round for the Mabelle Food Program.

It’s one example of what can happen when communities of faith respond creatively to local needs.

This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for all those who grow, cook, share, welcome, and work to ensure their neighbours have enough.

Watch Islington’s Giving Garden story...and perhaps let it seed an idea in your own community of faith.

https://youtu.be/GHsGiLrR39M

Islington United Church dreamed of extending the growing season of ...

10/09/2026

We are very pleased to welcome Ece (pronounced AJ) Musluoglu to the TUCC team as our new Rentals Manager.

Ece brings experience in real estate, property management, customer service, sales, and event coordination, along with a real enthusiasm for bringing people together.

Ece will begin with us part time this week and next week, and will officially begin her full time, 35-hour work week on Monday, October 19.

We are very happy to have Ece joining us and look forward to getting to know them and seeing all that they will bring to Spaces United.

10/05/2026

TUCC's Fall grants including the Douglas Varey Fund, Four Winds Development Corporation Fund, Grey Presbytery Fund, Halton United Church Extension Council Fund, and Peterborough Presbytery Extension Council Fund are now open for applications!

As of September 30, 2026, how you apply for grants through the Toronto United Church Council (TUCC) has changed. You will still find information about our grants and application links on the TUCC website, but applications will now be submitted through our TUCC Grant Portal: https://tucc.grantplatform.com/

The first time you apply, you will need to create an account using your email address. You will only need to do this once. Once your account has been created, you can use the same account whenever you apply for a TUCC grant in the future.

Questions? Please contact Janice Meighan, Director, Fundraising & Donor Care at TUCC - [email protected] or 905-771-5124 ex. 22

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly!

We're pleased to share that The United Church of Canada has appointed Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly as the next General Secretary, effective January 1, 2027.

Currently serving as Executive Minister for East Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario Outaouais, and Nakonha:ka Regional Councils, Rev. Hébert-Daly brings extensive experience in church leadership, strategic planning, and community development. A passionate advocate for a thriving and welcoming church, he has played a key role in shaping Toward 2035, our hope-filled strategy for a bolder future.

Born to an Acadian family, Éric has roots in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. He will be the first Francophone to serve as General Secretary.

We give thanks for the faithful leadership of Rev. Michael Blair, who will continue as General Secretary until December 31. Following a transition period in January 2027, he will retire, after more than six years of dedicated service in this critical leadership role.

Please join us in congratulating Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly as he prepares to begin this new ministry of leadership and service.

Read more: https://united-church.ca/news/rev-eric-hebert-daly-appointed-new-general-secretary

[Photo: The United Church of Canada]

09/29/2026

September 30, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, invites us to pause, remember, learn, and listen.

It is a day to face the truth of our shared history, honour the children who were taken from their families and communities through the residential school system, and recognize the lasting impacts on generations of Indigenous Peoples.

Truth asks us not to turn away, but to listen, learn, and allow what we hear to shape how we live and work together. Reconciliation is not a destination but a relationship that requires time, humility, commitment, and action.

In our latest e-news, learn how TUCC is marking the day, including the launch of a new grant supporting reconciliation initiatives between communities of faith and Indigenous Peoples, along with ideas and resources for honouring September 30. Read the e-news here: https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=44e45a7a7313a93dd7e13e292&id=531b833109

09/15/2026

A leaking roof, a broken lift, a new bylaw you’re not quite sure how to navigate. When you’re responsible for church property, it can sometimes feel like you’re expected to have all the answers.

The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Connecting with others who have faced similar challenges can lead to trusted recommendations, fresh ideas, lessons learned, and a whole lot of time saved.

In our latest Property & Mission Review, Christine Swearing explores the value of building a network and why reaching out to others may be one of the best tools in your property management toolkit.

Read the full blog post here: https://mailchi.mp/9114189e1aa6/affirmingwelcome-11043666

management

09/02/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

Toronto United Church Council (TUCC) is looking for a Rentals Manager to help grow and manage our expanding property and rental services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused, entrepreneurial professional who enjoys building partnerships, developing new business, and creating great experiences for tenants, renters, and event clients.

Working with TUCC and Spaces United, the Rentals Manager will help connect high-quality church spaces with businesses, community organizations, not-for-profits, and individuals — generating sustainable revenue that supports ministry and community impact.

📍 Toronto, ON
💼 Full-time, permanent
💰 Target hiring range: $65,000–$75,000
📅 Application deadline: September 25, 2026

The full position description can be found here:https://www.tucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rentals-Manager-Position-Profile-August-26.pdf

Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share!

08/27/2026

Summer student spotlight: Meet Audrey Si, Event Coordinator for Spaces United at TUCC

Hi, I’m Audrey! I’m currently entering my fourth year in the Graphic Design program at George Brown College.

This summer, I’m working with TUCC in an administrative and marketing role for the Spaces United rental platform. What drew me to TUCC was the opportunity to apply my design and marketing skills in a meaningful, community-focused environment. I’m excited about how this experience will contribute to my professional growth and help shape my future in creative communications.

I’m also actively seeking part-time opportunities, so feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/audreysi0903

08/26/2026

Summer student spotlight: Meet Henry Rogler, Research and Resource Development Assistant.

Greetings! I am Henry (he/she), a student in the accelerated Library Information Technician program at Seneca Polytechnic. I studied military history and English literature in my undergraduate degree, during which I also worked at my university library. My additional work in museums with archival materials, and my ongoing certification in Records Management, also widens my career perspective in the information sector.

My position this summer is a Research and Resource Development Assistant, which speaks to my strengths and skillset as an academic researcher! I am developing a resource toolkit for TUCC’s Centre of Church Development and Leadership based on archival and contemporary congregational data. Working on a project that draws on my skills and supports the work of fellow congregations has been a wonderful combination.

I look forward to future opportunities that TUCC has provided me a foundational experience for, as I continue to forge my career path.

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roglerhenry-wj/

08/24/2026

Summer student spotlight: Meet Aline Nayir, Digital Archiving Assistant at TUCC.

Hi! My name is Aline and I am the Digital Archiving Assistant at TUCC this summer. My field of study is Archives and Records Management at the University of Toronto’s Master of Information program. I recently completed my last course in June. What drew me to TUCC is its well-documented past and important connection to the history of Toronto.

My work this summer requires me to apply my archives and records management knowledge to digital communications assets and donor records. Ali Hayes and I worked together to create a sustainable file organization structure that allows internal staff to retrieve what they need efficiently. I also collaborated with Janice Meighan to digitize and organize donor agreements, wills, and historical TUCC Board Minutes. Supporting these projects taught me how to better balance both individual user and broader organizational needs when maintaining records.

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/aline-nayir-21bb552a6