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Work History
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Certification
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Fraser Williamson

Sundridge

Summary

Knowledgeable Pastoral Support Minister with robust background in spiritual leadership and community engagement. Successfully guided numerous congregations through transformative periods while fostering inclusive and supportive environment. Demonstrated exceptional communication and counseling skills, consistently providing guidance and support to individuals in need.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ordained Minister

Powassan and Chisholm United Churches
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided pastoral care for congregants, addressing spiritual needs and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Fostered a welcoming atmosphere within the church, leading to increased attendance and active participation in worship services.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by welcoming diverse perspectives during group discussions and activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with local community organizations, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
  • Championed volunteerism efforts within the congregation, enabling members to serve their community in meaningful ways beyond the walls of the church building.
  • Enhanced congregation participation by incorporating multimedia presentations and contemporary topics into sermons.
  • Delivered inspiring sermons that connected with the congregation, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development.
  • Organized and led engaging worship services, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.

Ordained Minister

Loring Pastoral Charge
01.2018 - 07.2022
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Delivered inspiring sermons that connected with the congregation, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development.
  • Provided pastoral care for congregants, addressing spiritual needs and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Enhanced congregation participation by incorporating multimedia presentations and contemporary topics into sermons.
  • Organized and led engaging worship services, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.

Intern Minister

Magnetawan Pastoral Charge
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provided pastoral care to congregants, addressing spiritual, emotional, and personal needs with empathy.
  • Counseled individuals during times of crisis or transition by providing emotional support grounded in faith-based principles.
  • Provided guidance to members of congregation.
  • Wrote and delivered sermons.
  • Collaborated with church leaders to develop outreach programs for community involvement and growth.
  • Delivered sermons that effectively communicated theological concepts while remaining relatable, inspiring individual reflection and spiritual growth.
  • Coordinated special events including baptisms, weddings, funerals, dedicating attention to detail while supporting those involved emotionally.
  • Led small group discussions focused on spiritual growth, connecting participants through shared experiences.

Education

Master of Divinity -

Emmanuel College Victoria University
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - History

Nipissing University
North Bay, ON
05-1999

Skills

  • Support in personal spiritual development
  • Community outreach
  • Preaching
  • Educational instruction
  • Effective public speaking
  • Sermon development
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Crisis response

Accomplishments

    Assisted Congregations through times of transition as a Pastoral Relations Liaison for both Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils since 2019.

    Member of the Canadian Shield Pastoral Relations Commission since 2019

    Led group bereavement sessions on Zoom as a volunteer with Near North Palliative Care Network

    Taught other bereavement facilitators how to facilitate sessions on Zoom.

    Led in person bereavement sessions with Near North Palliative Care Network 2016-2020

    Taught and coached bereavement facilitators with Near North Palliative Care Network

Certification

First Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Brampton Civic Hospital September 2014 to April 2015

Second Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education May -July 2015

Certified Bereavement Facilitator with Near North Palliative Care January 2017

Awards

June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteers Award with Hospice Palliative Care Ontario 2023 for outstanding service and leadership in 

the Near North Palliative Care Network

Timeline

Ordained Minister

Powassan and Chisholm United Churches
08.2022 - Current

Ordained Minister

Loring Pastoral Charge
01.2018 - 07.2022

Intern Minister

Magnetawan Pastoral Charge
10.2015 - 01.2017

Master of Divinity -

Emmanuel College Victoria University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Nipissing University

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