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Category: Learning Opportunities

Racism is a Pandemic

by | Dec 15, 2021 | Anti-Racism, Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people, Online Gathering, Regional Council, Social Justice

Racism is a Pandemic

Horseshoe Falls Regional Council is having a Sunday Evenings Discussion Group focusing on Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation as a part of an Anti-Racism series. As the discussion group is online, geography is no longer a barrier to participate in events across The United Church of Canada. Horseshoe Falls President Robert Lawson has invited anyone from Western Ontario Waterways to join in. The discussions are twice a month on Sunday evenings from 7-830pm, starting on Sunday January 16th. For...

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Highlights of the WOW Fall Regional Council Meeting

by | Nov 23, 2021 | Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community, COVID-19, Events, Global Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, Mission & Service, Music, News, Online Gathering, Regional Council, Resources, Social Justice, Staff, Stewardship, UCW, Volunteer, Worship

Highlights of the WOW Fall Regional Council Meeting

Highlights of the Fall Meeting "Resurrected not Resuscitated" President Mark Laird’s theme, “Resurrected Not Resuscitated” came to life in the opening session as participants entered into the chat what brings them joy, and lifted their symbol of new life for a final screenshot.  Technical issues prevented small groups on Friday evening but the problem was resolved for the Saturday sessions ensuring regional council representatives had time to talk with one another. The first opportunity...

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Youth Forum Delegate Application

by | Nov 2, 2021 | Children & Youth, Community, Events, Global Community, Learning Opportunities, Regional Council, Social Justice, Volunteer

Youth Forum Delegate Application

Youth Forum at General Council 44 Delegate ApplicationApplication deadline December 15   Are you ready to lead the church into the future?! If so, why not apply to become a General Council 44 Youth Forum Delegate? And yes, SUMMER EMPLOYMENT is also part of Youth Forum at GC44! You will be paid for your participation, leadership, and dedication to General Council.General Council is the United Church of Canada's triennial business meeting where justice issues are discussed, visions are cast,...

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My Main Street

by | Oct 4, 2021 | Community, Learning Opportunities, News

My Main Street

Are you looking for ways to be more engaged in your local community? Are you looking for ways to fund all the community work you’ve dreamed of? Look no further! All Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, and Western Ontario Waterways changemakers, innovators, and community animators are invited to a Zoom gathering to learn about the exciting new grant opportunity, My Main Street. The My Main Street Community Activator provides funding for placemaking projects that help strengthen the...

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Living into Right Relations along the Grand River

by | Sep 23, 2021 | Community, Indigenous Justice, Learning Opportunities, News, Orange Shirt Day, Social Justice

Living into Right Relations along the Grand River

Living into Right Relations (LIRR) This monthly bulletin offers a listing of events, actions and resources for people interested in right relations and supporting Indigenous initiatives. It is curated by Nancy Dykstra, a first generation Canadian of Dutch descent and a member of Parkminster United Church in Waterloo. Nancy was inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Report of 2015 to become active in working toward right relations. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Thursday,...

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