Author: Michele

Western Ontario Waterways Fall Regional Council Meeting

by Michele | Aug 28, 2023 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Celebration of Ministry, Climate Change, Community, Events, Funds & Grants, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Mission & Service, Music, News, Online Gathering, Regional Council, Resources, Social Justice, Staff, Stewardship, The United Church of Canada, UCW, Volunteer, Worship

Save these Dates for the: Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council Fall Meeting WOW Fall Regional Meetings will be on ZOOM: We Are One – Living into Right Relations Thursday September 28th: 4:00pm-5:30pm, 7:00pm-9:00pmFriday September 29th: 4:00pm-5:30pm, 7:00pm-9:00pmSaturday September 30th: 9:00am-12:00pm Honouring the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSunday October 1st: World Wide Communion Regional Worship Service (transcript provided for use and hopefully live-streamed or...

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Annual Community of Faith Profile

by Michele | Aug 23, 2023 | News, Regional Council, The United Church of Canada

It is Time! As it says in Ecclesiastes, “For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” As we begin to move from summer into fall, congregations often begin to review finances, look at recruiting volunteers for various tasks and scheduling events and fundraisers. This is a busy and exciting time, but it may also raise questions such as “Is it still possible to do things the way we have always done it?” Across our regional council we are hearing concerns about...

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Climate Grief: Hard and Holy

by Michele | Aug 10, 2023 | Climate Change, Community, Events, Global Community, Learning Opportunities, News, Regional Council, Social Justice, The United Church of Canada

Support/Reflection/Prayer Gathering Make connection with others who are experiencing climate grief and/or struggling to discern way forward ….while using theological reflection and spiritual practice to ground and support this ‘Hard and Holy work’. Dates/Times and Locations Join us, as explore climate grief, acknowledging experiences, making connections with others, and as companions journeying forward. We will include theological reflection and spiritual practice to ground and support this...

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Fishbowl – Cross Generational Discussion

by Michele | Jul 25, 2023 | Affirming, Anti-Racism, Children & Youth, Community, Events, Global Community, Learning Opportunities, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, News, Online Gathering, Regional Council, Social Justice, The United Church of Canada

Youth and Non-Youth Fishbowl Gathering Regional Councils of ARW, HF and WOW in partnership with The Hub and Trinity UC Kitchener- Tuesday Sept 26, 2023, evening Background: Post-COVID, Youth leaders struggle to put together groups. A message often heard from youth in the church is that what’s being offered doesn’t work for them. Being an intercultural church includes finding ways to bridge communication between different age groups/generations. Goal- To offer a forum that brings together youth...

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Refugee Advisory Network (RAN)

by Michele | Jun 30, 2023 | Community, Global Community, Learning Opportunities, Mission & Service, News, Regional Council, Resources, Social Justice, The United Church of Canada

Refugee Advisory Network (Tri Regional RAN) Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils are offering support and resources to Communities of Faith in their ministry of refugee sponsorship. We want to celebrate and encourage the immense contributions and dedication our church communities have provided as safe havens for vulnerable refugees around the world. We want to help support this ministry by offering connection and resources. As rewarding as this...

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Author: Michele

Western Ontario Waterways Fall Regional Council Meeting

Annual Community of Faith Profile

Climate Grief: Hard and Holy

Fishbowl – Cross Generational Discussion

Refugee Advisory Network (RAN)

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