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Queens Bush Rural Ministries |
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Queens Bush Rural Ministries began as "Bruce-Grey Rural Ministries" at its inaugural meeting on February 13, 1987 at Grace United Church, Hanover. At that time, the overall objective of the ministry was identified as: "to provide emotional and spiritual support to farm families facing crisis in these times of challenge for those in the industry of agriculture. In addition to providing counselling to farm families in a time of crisis or at a time preceding crisis, the ministry will make referrals to competent resource persons/agencies - resource persons having expertise in the areas of farm finance, legal matters, crop or commodity experience. Bruce-Grey Rural Ministries will focus its resources on helping troubled farm families in their struggle to stay on the farm. For those who are forced to leave for reasons of health, finances, or market conditions, this ministry will affirm them as persons and assure them that there is a life for them beyond farming. The objective of this ministry is to affirm the positive values of the rural lifestyle. This ministry would be an expression of caring by the churches and agencies that choose to participate by representation and in a financial way. The mission would be local in character as its intention is to serve those farm families seeking help within the areas of Bruce Presbytery of the United Church of Canada. An addition component of this ministry would be directed towards the continuing education for rural ministry of both clergy and laity." At that time, the Directors were: Roy Pennington, Farmer, Bruce County Council Ernest Ackert, insurance broker, farm experience in beef and poultry Fran Petrie: Chairperson, Congregational Life & Work Committee, Bruce Presbytery Peter Clements Joy Ward: Wiarton Presbytery Rep., Concerned Farm Women Bill Wolfe: Tara, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Sheldon Wolfe: Clifford, retired farmer Queen's Bush Rural Ministries ("QBRM")incorporated as a non-profit corporation by letters patent on August 24, 1989. The letters patent lists the objects for which the corporation was incorporated as: "To carry on charitable activities in connection with Bruce Presbytery of The United Church of Canada including, without limitation, (a) providing emotional and spiritual support to farm families facing crises in the agricultural industry; (b) providing similar support and services to persons who have been forced to leave farming for reasons of health, finances or market conditions; and (c) providing for the continuing education for rural ministry of both clergy and laity." At that time, the Directors of the corporation were: Ernest John Ackert, William Hagey Wolfe, Peter Wayne Clements, Sheldon Lloyd Wolfe, Frances Mae Petrie, Joy Louise Ward, Gerald Peter Poechman, Rev. Barrie John Bain, Rev. Frederick Paul Ludolph, and Roy Maurice Pennington. The Board of Directors, consisting of clergy, business people and farmers with knowledge of rural issues, oversaw the financial operations of the organization. Hired co-ordinators had direct contact and work with clients seeking services. The office of QBRM was located at the home of co-ordinator Brian Ireland near Teeswater, and many meetings between co-ordinators and clients occurred in the clients' homes. Services offered by QBRM were free to clients and confidential. The main funding for the organization was through the United Church of Canada. This organization ceased to operate around March 2019. Sources: Queens Bush Rural Ministries minutes and information document (A2019.029.003, 004, and 006) |
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A2019.030.002 - By-law no. 1 : a by-law relating generally to the conduct of the affairs of Queens Bush Rural Ministries
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A2023.033.001 - Requirements of a Board of Director and Checklist for church archives and records committees
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A2023.033.004 - Co-ordinator of Queen Bush Rural Ministries contract : Alex Leith
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