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SUMMARY:Snapshot
DESCRIPTION:Contact Kathy Douglas\, Faith Formation Minister KDouglas@united-church.ca
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/snapshot-4/
LOCATION:Online by Zoom link
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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SUMMARY:Snapshot
DESCRIPTION:Contact Kathy Douglas\, Faith Formation Minister KDouglas@united-church.ca
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/snapshot-3/
LOCATION:Online by Zoom link
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T160000
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SUMMARY:Snapshot
DESCRIPTION:Contact Kathy Douglas\, Faith Formation Minister KDouglas@united-church.ca
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/snapshot-2/
LOCATION:Online by Zoom link
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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SUMMARY:Youth Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:For for more information click here: \nYouth Forum 2025
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/youth-forum-2025/
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Climate Change,Community,Events,General Council,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Social Justice,United Church of Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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SUMMARY:Snapshot
DESCRIPTION:Contact Kathy Douglas\, Faith Formation Minister KDouglas@united-church.ca
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/snapshot/
LOCATION:Online by Zoom link
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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SUMMARY:UCC 360 Anti-Racism Program
DESCRIPTION:UCC 360 ANTI-RACISM: \n\nHave you engaged in previous anti-racism or racial justice training?\nAre you ready to take your antiracism education a bit deeper\, within a United Church context?\n\nIf you answered yes to both questions\, this is for you: \n  \nUCC 360 Anti-Racism Program \nwith antiracism educator Rev Alcris Limongi\, and Minister for Social Justice Dr. John Egger. \nAn in-depth 4.5 hour course offered over three weeks\, \nsponsored by the tri-regional councils of Antler River Watershed (ARW)\, Horseshoe Falls (HF) and Western Ontario Waterways (WOW). \n  \nPlease plan to attend all three Wednesdays: Feb 19\, Feb 26\, and March 12\, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30 PM Eastern \n(Note: we take a week break for Ash Wednesday) \nSession topics will include: \n–         A 360 View of Yourself\, and developing your Antiracist Personal Purpose (APP) \n–        A 360 View of your immediate context (your church or regional council context) \n–        A 360 View of the United Church of Canada \n. \n(If you have to miss a session a recording of the session will be available\, but will not include breakout discussions.) \n  \nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \n  \nAdvance registration required. Click to register now. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThere is no registration fee. The costs for this program are fully covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. \nFor information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca\n\n\n\nBio: Rev. Alcris Limongi \n\nThe Rev. Alcris Limongi was born in Venezuela and has been a member of the United Church of Canada since 1996. She has served the Church in different capacities. She was a Th.D. candidate in NT at Emmanuel College and the Racial Justice\, Gender Justice and Sexual Minorities Program Coordinator at the General Council Office. She also was the Liaison to the UCW National and to Affirm United. She was the staff lead for the GC40 Commitment to Inclusion\, and has served as facilitator of the UC Racial Justice Mandatory training since 2009. As an Ordained Minister she served at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa for five years and currently is part of the Center for Christian Studies in Winnipeg staff team as Program/Educator. \nShe offers both experience and perspective from our national denomination structures a well from a local-congregational community and based ministries. \nRev. Alcris trained in Courageous Conversations about Race with the Pacific Educational Group. The focus has been identifying systemic racism and racial differential gaps\, as well as facilitating Courageous Conversations. \nHer own identity as a racialized woman in Canada\, her life experience between marginality and privilege in different ways\, combined with a sound theological education\, and personal and theological commitment to justice\, have helped her develop a particular lens\, what she calls “the gift of her brown eyes” to the Church. Her passion is to encourage racial majority and minorities to engage together identifying\, naming\, interrogating\, interrupting and dismantling racism. She is a teacher/preacher/facilitator with creativity\, flexibility\, and openness to respectfully listen and learn from cultural differences. She adds “English is not my native language\, which is both strength and weakness. It is a strength because with language I also bring different perspectives of defining and understanding reality”. \n\nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca  \n  \nRegistration information coming soon.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ucc-360-anti-racism-program-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102802
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SUMMARY:UCC 360 Anti-Racism Program
DESCRIPTION:UCC 360 ANTI-RACISM: \n\nHave you engaged in previous anti-racism or racial justice training?\nAre you ready to take your antiracism education a bit deeper\, within a United Church context?\n\nIf you answered yes to both questions\, this is for you: \n  \nUCC 360 Anti-Racism Program \nwith antiracism educator Rev Alcris Limongi\, and Minister for Social Justice Dr. John Egger. \nAn in-depth 4.5 hour course offered over three weeks\, \nsponsored by the tri-regional councils of Antler River Watershed (ARW)\, Horseshoe Falls (HF) and Western Ontario Waterways (WOW). \n  \nPlease plan to attend all three Wednesdays: Feb 19\, Feb 26\, and March 12\, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30 PM Eastern \n(Note: we take a week break for Ash Wednesday) \nSession topics will include: \n–         A 360 View of Yourself\, and developing your Antiracist Personal Purpose (APP) \n–        A 360 View of your immediate context (your church or regional council context) \n–        A 360 View of the United Church of Canada \n. \n(If you have to miss a session a recording of the session will be available\, but will not include breakout discussions.) \n  \nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \n  \nAdvance registration required. Click to register now. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThere is no registration fee. The costs for this program are fully covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. \nFor information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca\n\n\n\nBio: Rev. Alcris Limongi \n\nThe Rev. Alcris Limongi was born in Venezuela and has been a member of the United Church of Canada since 1996. She has served the Church in different capacities. She was a Th.D. candidate in NT at Emmanuel College and the Racial Justice\, Gender Justice and Sexual Minorities Program Coordinator at the General Council Office. She also was the Liaison to the UCW National and to Affirm United. She was the staff lead for the GC40 Commitment to Inclusion\, and has served as facilitator of the UC Racial Justice Mandatory training since 2009. As an Ordained Minister she served at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa for five years and currently is part of the Center for Christian Studies in Winnipeg staff team as Program/Educator. \nShe offers both experience and perspective from our national denomination structures a well from a local-congregational community and based ministries. \nRev. Alcris trained in Courageous Conversations about Race with the Pacific Educational Group. The focus has been identifying systemic racism and racial differential gaps\, as well as facilitating Courageous Conversations. \nHer own identity as a racialized woman in Canada\, her life experience between marginality and privilege in different ways\, combined with a sound theological education\, and personal and theological commitment to justice\, have helped her develop a particular lens\, what she calls “the gift of her brown eyes” to the Church. Her passion is to encourage racial majority and minorities to engage together identifying\, naming\, interrogating\, interrupting and dismantling racism. She is a teacher/preacher/facilitator with creativity\, flexibility\, and openness to respectfully listen and learn from cultural differences. She adds “English is not my native language\, which is both strength and weakness. It is a strength because with language I also bring different perspectives of defining and understanding reality”. \n\nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca  \n  \nRegistration information coming soon.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ucc-360-anti-racism-program-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250223T150000
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SUMMARY:Ontario Election 2025: More than Tariffs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ontario Election 2025:\nMore than Tariffs A panel discussion\nSunday Feb 23\, 3:00-4:15 PM EST on Zoom\nInformation to help you faithfully discern your vote and continue advocacy after the Feb 27th election. \nBrief presentations by five panel members on selected topics. \nPanelists will respond to questions from the audience. \n\nAdvance registration required: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pfy-0rDhQt-l-V5KqspFkw \nFor more information contact: \nThérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca and John Egger jegger@united-church.ca \n\nModerator: \nRev. Éric Hébert-Daly serves as the Executive Minister to ECO and EOO Regional Councils in Eastern Ontario. He was ordained in 2020. He served for 5 years as Responsible\, Ministries in French\, for 9 years as the National Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. Éric spent 17 years working in federal political circles and 7 years as a registered lobbyist. He also brings a hope-filled passion for the church. \n\nPanel Members \nCharles Barrett is a retired economist\, who was actively involved in policy dialogue in North America\, and the Asia-Pacific region in international economic relations\, human resources development and capacity building. He has broad research experience and has written extensively on Canadian and international policy issues. He is a member of Riverside United Church\, Ottawa and Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council. \n\nThe Rev. Dr. Jessica Hetherington is an ecotheologian and ordained minister in the United Church of Canada. Working at the intersection of ecology and theology for 20 years\, she inspires people of faith to transform their actions in response to the climate crisis. She currently serves as commissioner on climate justice with the World Council of Churches and the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Sign up for her weekly newsletter: Faith. Climate Crisis. Action. (https://jessicahetherington.substack.com/). \n\nBryan Smith is a long-term member of the Oxford Coalition for Social Justice\, an organization committed to work and advocacy on a wide range of social and environmental issues locally in the County of Oxford and across the planet. It stands in for the Ontario Health Coalition and stands up for public health. Bryan is a retired teacher\, and is active in providing school lunches and community dinners\, and promoting local foods\, the avoidance of waste\, community events\, and public health. \n\nRev. Jeffrey Dale (they/he) is the Minister at College Street United Church in downtown Toronto. Jeffrey is a harm reduction advocate and community educator\, working with harm reduction advocacy groups throughout the Province of Ontario to educate communities of faith and the wider society regarding the needs of people who use drugs. \n\nRev. Susan Eagle is the minister at Grace United Church in Barrie. She chairs both the Ecological and Social Justice Commission for Shining Waters Regional Council\, and the Steering Committee of the provincial interfaith coalition\, ISARC\, which does policy analysis and advocacy for income security\, homelessness and employment rights. She has worked with newcomer and low-income individuals and sole-support families as a community outreach worker\, and served on London City Council for 13 years. \n\nThis workshop is presented by the Social Justice Network of Ontario Regional Councils (SJNORC) with representation from Eastern Ontario Outaouais\, East Central Ontario\, Shining Waters\, Canadian Shield\, Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls\, Western Ontario Waterways and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada. \nEngage\, Pray\, Vote.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ontario-election-2025-more-than-tariffs-workshop/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Climate Change,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,United Church of Canada
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SUMMARY:Flourishing: Spend a day with the Moderator
DESCRIPTION:Flourishing: Antler River\, Western Ontario Waterways\, and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils \nSpend a day with the Moderator\, engaging in reflection and energizing activities towards dream-oriented actions for our churches and communities. \nSaturday\, February 22\, 2025\, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (local time). \n9:00am -9:30am Registration and coffee/tea \n9:30am – Welcome and Introductions \nIn person \nAvondale United Church\, 194 Avondale Ave.\, Stratford\, ON N5A 6N4 \nAll around the world – from universities to the United Nations\, from corporations to community organizations – people are talking about flourishing. Rooted in belonging\, flourishing means living with purpose and joy\, and bringing bold collaborative solutions to our world’s challenges. \nThe Moderator\, the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne\, wants to bring that conversation to The United Church of Canada. She invites us to connect to one another in hope\, with a deep conviction by a belief that\, despite all the challenges of church life in this day and age\, we can move from despair to transformation – from languishing to flourishing. \nIs your church flourishing? \n(Perhaps that’s the wrong question.) \nIs your church contributing to the flourishing of your community? \nHow might we truly be a flourishing church in the world? How might we live in deep spirituality\, bold discipleship and daring justice\, linked from coast to coast to coast in ministry that transforms us and the world around us? \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Flourishing Workshop
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/flourishing-spend-a-day-with-the-moderator/
LOCATION:Avondale United Church\, 194 Avondale Avenue\, Stratford\, Ontario\, N5A 6N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,CHURCHx,Climate Change,Community,Events,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Music,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff,Stewardship,UCW,UCW Tri-Region,UCW WOW,United Church of Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20241105T170751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T222614Z
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SUMMARY:UCC 360 Anti-Racism Program
DESCRIPTION:UCC 360 ANTI-RACISM: \n\nHave you engaged in previous anti-racism or racial justice training?\nAre you ready to take your antiracism education a bit deeper\, within a United Church context?\n\nIf you answered yes to both questions\, this is for you: \n  \nUCC 360 Anti-Racism Program \nwith antiracism educator Rev Alcris Limongi\, and Minister for Social Justice Dr. John Egger. \nAn in-depth 4.5 hour course offered over three weeks\, \nsponsored by the tri-regional councils of Antler River Watershed (ARW)\, Horseshoe Falls (HF) and Western Ontario Waterways (WOW). \n  \nPlease plan to attend all three Wednesdays: Feb 19\, Feb 26\, and March 12\, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30 PM Eastern \n(Note: we take a week break for Ash Wednesday) \nSession topics will include: \n–         A 360 View of Yourself\, and developing your Antiracist Personal Purpose (APP) \n–        A 360 View of your immediate context (your church or regional council context) \n–        A 360 View of the United Church of Canada \n. \n(If you have to miss a session a recording of the session will be available\, but will not include breakout discussions.) \n  \nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \n  \nAdvance registration required. Click to register now. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThere is no registration fee. The costs for this program are fully covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. \nFor information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca\n\n\n\nBio: Rev. Alcris Limongi \n\nThe Rev. Alcris Limongi was born in Venezuela and has been a member of the United Church of Canada since 1996. She has served the Church in different capacities. She was a Th.D. candidate in NT at Emmanuel College and the Racial Justice\, Gender Justice and Sexual Minorities Program Coordinator at the General Council Office. She also was the Liaison to the UCW National and to Affirm United. She was the staff lead for the GC40 Commitment to Inclusion\, and has served as facilitator of the UC Racial Justice Mandatory training since 2009. As an Ordained Minister she served at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa for five years and currently is part of the Center for Christian Studies in Winnipeg staff team as Program/Educator. \nShe offers both experience and perspective from our national denomination structures a well from a local-congregational community and based ministries. \nRev. Alcris trained in Courageous Conversations about Race with the Pacific Educational Group. The focus has been identifying systemic racism and racial differential gaps\, as well as facilitating Courageous Conversations. \nHer own identity as a racialized woman in Canada\, her life experience between marginality and privilege in different ways\, combined with a sound theological education\, and personal and theological commitment to justice\, have helped her develop a particular lens\, what she calls “the gift of her brown eyes” to the Church. Her passion is to encourage racial majority and minorities to engage together identifying\, naming\, interrogating\, interrupting and dismantling racism. She is a teacher/preacher/facilitator with creativity\, flexibility\, and openness to respectfully listen and learn from cultural differences. She adds “English is not my native language\, which is both strength and weakness. It is a strength because with language I also bring different perspectives of defining and understanding reality”. \n\nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca  \n  \nRegistration information coming soon.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ucc-360-anti-racism-program/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20250128T165316Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/black-history-month-event/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,United Church of Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se Samuel":MAILTO:tsamuel@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20241004T164133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T195330Z
UID:14787-1732818600-1732825800@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Fishbowl – Cross Generational Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Regional Councils of ARW\, HF and WOW in partnership with The Hub and Trinity UC Kitchener-\nThursday November 28th\, 2024\, 6:30-8:30 (all participants are asked to arrive at 6:40). \nBackground: Post-pandemic\, 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. \nGoal– To offer a forum that brings together youth and Elders in the church– a forum that allows the two groups to hear one another and be heard by one another\, and to consider what might be the Spirit’s invitation to the church for youth ministry at this time. \nFISHBOWL PROCESS: \n8 Youth (teens to twenty-somethings) and 8 Elders (45+) from WOW\, HF and ARW Regional Councils and facilitators will gather via Zoom. \n\nDiscussion questions will invite each to share and listen to experiences of their own youth faith formation\, and hopes and challenges for youth ministry then and now.\nOn each question\, using the Zoom spotlight feature to focus on one group of eight:\n\nYouth will invite one another to share\, while the Elders listen.\nPlaces will be switched\, and the Elders will invite one another to share while the Youth listen.\nFor some questions\, the order might be reversed\, with Elders sharing first\n\n\nAfter two rounds of sharing in separate groups\, Youth and Elders will have an opportunity to reflect together as one group.\n\nEach group will be invited to reflect on what they have heard and consider possible next steps. \nParticipants will be given questions for reflection and feedback\, to be submitted in writing following the session. \nThis is a cross-cultural listening event\, and a pilot project. This session will not focus on problem solving or planning. The focus of this event is to listen and learn about one another as a first step of re-visioning youth ministry in ARW\, HF and WOW in this post-pandemic time. \nAn HONORARIUM of $105 is available for participants who are not otherwise paid for their time in this discussion. \nTo apply\, complete the Application Form : \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qLUYz3gmEUCTEhXw9xV1dPBWSFWIXSNPila5mgKiAchUM0NLV0kyWUtVM1JXUEcyOUw4QlVaRlVDUS4u \nApplication deadline November 18\, 2024 \n  \nFor more information contact: \nThérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \nKathy Douglas kdouglas@united-church.ca \nAdam Cresswell – hubleadership@gmail.com \nAimee Belanger at youthevents@hubcommunity.ca
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/fishbowl-cross-generational-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20240628T181609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T181609Z
UID:13151-1726686000-1726689600@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Ask An Expert
DESCRIPTION:We’re trying something new. We’re introducing an Ask An Expert series in partnership with the General Council Office. You ask the questions\, and we’ll provide the expertise. \nWho are the experts? Well\, it depends on the topic and staff availability. \nMaybe you want to know more about the insurance partnership between the GCO and Communities of Faith. Or what you do when the local newspaper calls (or when you want to get a good story out). Or what the new government relations officer does. Or what the cost-of-living-adjustment is. \nIt’s kind of like a Pick-Your-Own-Adventure book. Here’s how it works: \n1. You send us your questions here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z \n2. We find the expert who can answer them. \n3. We all tune in on Wednesday September 18th\, 7-8 p.m. by Zoom here: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/89972136949 \n4. As many questions will be answered as can be within the allotted time. Unanswered questions will carry over to the next session\, or we’ll answer them on our Regional Council Facebook group. \n5. Tough questions are okay. We’ll do our best to answer them\, and if we can’t on the spot\, we’ll follow up with the right information. \nSo\, pick your adventure. Will it be insurance? Or grants? Climate justice? Governance? Media relations? Government relations? Global partnerships? Or something else? \nYou pick. Ask your question here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z.  Join us on Wednesday September 18th at 7 p.m. to get an answer in real time. Don’t have a question right now? Listeners welcome! \nThis session will be facilitated by: Michelle Owens
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ask-an-expert/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Events,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Mission Support Grants,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff,Stewardship,UCW,United Church of Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ask-An-Expert-v5.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T201500
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20240726T155740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T155740Z
UID:13724-1725476400-1725480900@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Curriculum Round Table
DESCRIPTION:“We Are Not Alone” in Children and Youth Ministry. \nWhat are your plans for children’s ministry this fall? Are you wondering about curriculum options? Do you want to connect\, share\, and learn from others in the field? Then don’t miss our Curriculum Round Table webinar!\nTo register or for more information\, contact: \nKdouglas@united-church.ca Kathy Douglas (she/her): Faith Formation Minister\, ARW\, HF\, WOW Regional Councils \nShull@united-church.ca Sharon Hull (she/her) Minister for Spiritual Nurture\, Respectful Relationships and Justice with All Ages\, East Central Ontario Regional Council \nSredden@united-church.ca Shawn Redden (she/her): Justice and Faith Formation Minister\, Canadian Shield & Shining Waters Regional Councils
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/curriculum-round-table-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Climate Change,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Curriculum-Round-Table-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T111500
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20240726T155645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T155645Z
UID:13721-1724234400-1724238900@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Curriculum Round Table
DESCRIPTION:“We Are Not Alone” in Children and Youth Ministry. \nWhat are your plans for children’s ministry this fall? Are you wondering about curriculum options? Do you want to connect\, share\, and learn from others in the field? Then don’t miss our Curriculum Round Table webinar!\nTo register or for more information\, contact: \nKdouglas@united-church.ca Kathy Douglas (she/her): Faith Formation Minister\, ARW\, HF\, WOW Regional Councils \nShull@united-church.ca Sharon Hull (she/her) Minister for Spiritual Nurture\, Respectful Relationships and Justice with All Ages\, East Central Ontario Regional Council \nSredden@united-church.ca Shawn Redden (she/her): Justice and Faith Formation Minister\, Canadian Shield & Shining Waters Regional Councils
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/curriculum-round-table/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Climate Change,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20231003T155506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T155506Z
UID:9597-1719964800-1720310399@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Rendez-Vous 2024 - Audacious Hope
DESCRIPTION:Youth\, Young Adults\, and Those Who Lead Them:\n\n\nSave the Date!\n\n\nAudacious Hope\nJuly 3-6\, 2024\, Brock University\, St. Catharines\, ON\n\n\nBrought to you by the Rendez-vous team of The United Church of Canada and the LIFT team of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.\n\n\nMore information soon!\n\n\n#UCCan #AudaciousHope2024
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/rendez-vous-2024-audacious-hope/
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Climate Change,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Music,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20240408T194534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T200008Z
UID:11810-1717718400-1717891199@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Kids Across the Regions 2024
DESCRIPTION:Camp Bimini\, St. Paul’s\, Ontario (Google map) \nKids Across the Regions is a fun\, faith-filled weekend for children (in grades 4-8) from across the three regional councils of Antler River Watershed\, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls of The United Church of Canada! \nPlease note: your GPS and/or Google Maps will not lead you to the camp! Download a Camp Map and Directions\, Participant Letter\, Permission Form and Packing List.\nThese are also attached in the Confirmation Email once you submit your registration. \nKnowing that families have different financial realities\, we offer a Voluntary Three-Tier Pricing System. Participants can choose the tier that is most suitable for their family: $50\, $60\, $70 (closest to actual cost). There is no cost for Leaders. \nPayment is by E-Transfer to hfrc@united-church.ca. \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 24th Your application\, signatures & payment are required to complete your registration. If you don’t receive a Confirmation Email after submitting the registration form please call Kathy Douglas at 519-441-0656 to confirm we have received your registration. \nRegister Now:\nEvent Leader Registration\n  \nChild Participant Registration
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/kids-across-the-region-2024/
LOCATION:Camp Bimini\, 3180 Perth Rd. 113\, St. Pauls\, Ontario\, N0K 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Regional Council
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20240118T173129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T014625Z
UID:10759-1716508800-1716767999@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Save the Dates: Spring 2024 Tri Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2024 Tri-Regional Council Meeting \nREGISTER for the Tri-Regional Council Meeting\nTime will be designated for each individual Regional Council to meet separately. Each Regional Council will be electing their GC45 Commissioners\, President Elect and slate of Executive/Commission members.\nFriday May 24: 2 PM start & Friday evening The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne will speak\nSaturday\, May 25: All day. Includes Celebration of Ministries Service in the afternoon\nSunday\, May 26: 9 AM to Noon: Includes Honouring of Retirees\, Jubilands\, In Memoriam\, Community of Faith Life Cycle Changes
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/save-the-dates-spring-2024-tri-regional-council-meeting/
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Celebration of Ministry Service,Clergy Gathering,Climate Change,Community,Events,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Mission Support Grants,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Regional Council Meeting,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff,Stewardship,UCW,United Church of Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tri-RCMeeting2024-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20240306T204957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T204957Z
UID:11536-1713985200-1713988800@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Duty of Care 101
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/duty-of-care-101-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20240306T204901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T204901Z
UID:11534-1713868200-1713871800@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Duty of Care 101
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/duty-of-care-101/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20230828T160732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T160732Z
UID:9284-1698364800-1698537599@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Antler River Watershed Fall Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/antler-river-watershed-fall-regional-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Clergy Gathering,Climate Change,Community,Events,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Mission Support Grants,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Regional Council Meeting,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff,Stewardship,UCW Tri-Region
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20230713T190301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T141546Z
UID:9115-1695859200-1696204799@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Fall Regional Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the Dates for the:\nWestern Ontario Waterways Regional Council Fall Meeting\nWOW Fall Regional Meetings will be on ZOOM: \nWe Are One – Living into Right Relations \nThursday 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 Live-streamed from Centennial United Church – Stayner with President Jennifer Irving presiding from Zoom to the WOWRC YouTube Channel. \nThe agenda of our fall meeting will include discussion around the Evaluation of the Tri-Regional Governance and Staffing Model done by Bill Allen and Jenny Stephens\, engagement with each of the Commissions and Remit 1 – Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization. \nThose wishing to have items added to the fall meeting agenda are asked to contact President Jennifer at jennifer@ucstayner.ca
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/western-ontario-waterways-fall-regional-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Celebration of Ministry Service,Clergy Gathering,Climate Change,Community,Events,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Mission Support Grants,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Regional Council Meeting,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff,Stewardship,UCW WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/wowfall2023.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230927T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20230630T222258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T222258Z
UID:9102-1695828600-1695834000@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding and Communicating with GenZ
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/understanding-and-communicating-with-genz/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20230725T145418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T165329Z
UID:9146-1695754800-1695760200@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Fishbowl – Cross Generational Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Youth and Non – Youth Fishbowl Gathering \nRegional Councils of ARW\, HF and WOW in partnership with The Hub and Trinity UC Kitchener-\nTuesday Sept 26\, 2023\, evening \nBackground: 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. \nGoal– To offer a forum that brings together youth and non-youth in the church– a forum that allows the two groups to hear one another and be heard by one another\, and to consider what might be the Spirit’s invitation to the church for youth ministry at this time. \nFISHBOWL PROCESS: \nEight Youth (teens to twenty-somethings) and eight Non-Youth (40s-90+) from WOW\, HF and ARW Regional Councils will gather via Zoom. \n\nDiscussion questions will invite each to share and listen to experiences of their own youth faith formation\, and hopes and challenges for youth ministry then and now.\nOn each question\, using the Zoom spotlight feature to focus on one group of eight:\n\nYouth will invite one another to share\, while the Non-Youth listen.\nPlaces will be switched\, and the Non-Youth will invite one another to share while the Youth listen.\nFor some questions\, the order might be reversed\, with Non-Youth sharing first\n\n\nAfter several rounds of sharing in separate groups\, Youth and Non-Youth will have an opportunity to reflect together as one group.\n\nEach group will be invited to reflect on what they have heard and consider possible next steps. \nParticipants will be given questions for reflection and feedback\, to be submitted in writing following the session. \nThis is a cross-cultural listening event\, and a pilot project. This session will not focus on problem solving or planning. The focus of this event is to listen and learn about one another as a first step of re-visioning youth ministry in ARW\, HF and WOW in this post-pandemic time. \nAn HONORARIUM of $105 is available for participants who are not otherwise paid for their time in this discussion. \nTo apply\, complete the Application Form : \nhttps://forms.office.com/r/3qf3JJtxt6 \nApplication deadline Sept 12\, 2023 \n\nFor more information contact: \nThérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \nKathy Douglas kdouglas@united-church.ca \nAdam Cresswell – hubleadership@gmail.com \nBethany Herlihey- bethanyherlihey@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/fishbowl-cross-generational-discussion/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hub":MAILTO:hubleadership@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230609T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20230217T030745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T234838Z
UID:8633-1686337200-1686481200@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Heroes United: Find Your Super Powers
DESCRIPTION:Heroes United: Find Your Super Powers\nJune 9 (7pm) – June 11 (11am)\, 2023 @ Camp Bimini \nFor Kids Across the Regions: \nCamp Bimini – 3180 Perth Road\, St. Paul’s\, Ontario N0K 1V0 (outside Stratford) \n• Highschool/Young Adult Leadership Opportunities\n• Bring your kids and stay for some fun and connection with other ministry folk\n• Voluntary Three –Tier Pricing System.\nParticipants can choose the tier that is most suitable for their family: $70 – $85 – $100 \nRegistration: \nhttps://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/kids_across_the_regions \nContact:\nKathy Douglas kdouglas@united-church.ca \nPh: 519 441 0656
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/heroes-united-find-your-super-powers/
LOCATION:Camp Bimini\, 3180 Perth Rd. 113\, St. Pauls\, Ontario\, N0K 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,Kids and Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230530T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20230503T210804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T210804Z
UID:8912-1685462400-1685466000@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Support Workshop for Mission Support Grants
DESCRIPTION:MISSION & SUPPORT GRANTS\nJoin us for an important support workshop on applying for Mission Support Grants. 💲💲💲\n\n \n\n\nWhen & Where: Tuesday May 30th from 4-5pm via Zoom and will be recorded.\n\n\n \n\n\nEmail: Kathy Douglas at KDouglas@United-Church.ca for the Zoom link.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/support-workshop-for-mission-support-grants/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Mission Support Grants,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Support-Workshop-Mission-Support-Grants.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20221213T013825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T221043Z
UID:8264-1685059200-1685231999@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:WOWRC Spring 2023 Meeting \nMay 26-27\, 2023 (hybrid: in-person & online) \nIn-person at Unifor Family Education Centre\, Port Elgin \nFor more information click here: \nhttps://wowrcucc.ca/events/regional-council-meeting/
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/western-ontario-waterways-regional-council-spring-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Clergy Gathering,Climate Change,Community,Events,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Regional Council Meeting,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff,Stewardship,UCW Tri-Region
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230525T132500
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
CREATED:20230426T001101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T001101Z
UID:8899-1685019600-1685021100@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Children and Youth Ministry - Lorrie Lowes
DESCRIPTION:This event (on line) is for anyone offering leadership in Children and Youth Ministry. If you and your congregation are struggling to find a church school curriculum\, you might find some ideas here.\n\n\n\nLorrie Lowes\, has helped to create a curriculum that ‘fits’ her context and will share her experience with others.\n\nAll are welcome to come and share the curriculum that is working for their context in a round table format.\n\nThese gatherings provide resources\, connection and support.\n\nCome to learn. Come to listen. Come to share. WE are NOT Alone!\n\n\n\nContact Kdouglas@united-church.ca for zoom link
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/children-and-youth-ministry-lorrie-lowes/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,General Council,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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SUMMARY:YAT Forum 2023 presents: Surface Pressure
DESCRIPTION:YAT Forum: Surface Pressure\nFriday\, April 28 – Sunday\, April 30\nLambton Centre\, Lambton Shores \nClick here to Register! \nDo you love to be inspired\, challenged to think\, meet new people & hang out with good friends??? Do you enjoy being in an open & welcoming community where you are free to be completely yourself? Faith\, fellowship and connection is what YAT Forum is all about. \n✤ Kenji Marui ✤ Doug Peck ✤ Marilyn Arthur ✤ \nDeadline for registration is April 14!
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/yat-forum-2023-presents-surface-pressure/
LOCATION:Lambton Centre\, 6602 Lakeshore Road Forest Lambton Shores\, Warwick\, Ontario\, N0N 1J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Regional Council,Social Justice,Staff
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T102803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T014655Z
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SUMMARY:ANTIRACISM and the UNITED CHURCH Intensive Workshop in 2023 (online)
DESCRIPTION:Register Now for ANTIRACISM and the UNITED CHURCHIntensive Workshop in 2023 (online) \nPart 1: Antiracism Workshop with Selam Debs. Feb 7\, 2023\, 10:00-11:30 AM ESTPart 2: Antiracism and the UCC with Rev. Alcris Limongi March 7\, 2023\, 10:00 AM EST \nThis workshop is brought to you by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils\, and the three regions have covered all costs. \nIf you have any questions about this workshop or your readiness to participate in it\, contact Thérèse Samuel at tsamuel@united-church.ca. \nFor more information about Antiracism and The United Church\, and to register go to: https://catalog.churchx.ca/product?catalog=UILX1150
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/antiracism-and-the-united-church-intensive-workshop-in-2023-online-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se Samuel":MAILTO:tsamuel@united-church.ca
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