Congregation
Organization
Handbook
Prepared by
Support to Local Ministries Unit
General Council Office
The United Church of Canada/L’Église Unie du Canada
Congregation Organization Handbook
Copyright © 2006
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Contents
1. About This Handbook.............................................................................................................................4
Why?........................................................................................................................................................................4
For Whom? ..............................................................................................................................................................4
For More Information ..............................................................................................................................................5
2. About The United Church of Canada ............................................