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SUMMARY:Clergy Retreat - Rooted and Rising
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URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/clergy-retreat-rooted-and-rising/
LOCATION:Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre\, 1 Bethel Road\, Paris\, Ontario\, N3L 3E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps & Retreats,Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Regional Council,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Stevenson":MAILTO:LStevenson@united-church.ca
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SUMMARY:Kids Across the Regions 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration links: \nKids/youth:https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/kids_across_the_regions_2026_child \nLeaders: https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/kids_across_the_regions_2026_leader
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/kids-across-the-regions-2026/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Regional Council
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Collaborative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Register Here for The Great Lakes Collaborative Retreat\n\nContacts:\nKathy Douglas   kathymdouglas@hotmail.com\nor\nLisa Hart  lhart@wcucc.org
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/great-lakes-collaborative-retreat/
LOCATION:Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre\, 1 Bethel Road\, Paris\, Ontario\, N3L 3E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:From the Shire to Stratford - A Youth Overnight Quest!
DESCRIPTION:From the Shire to Stratford – A Youth Overnight Quest\nDates: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 (10:00 AM) – Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 (2:00 PM)\nLocation: Avondale United Church\, Stratford\n\n\nStep into the world of adventure\, friendship\, and discovery! From the Shire to Stratford is a unique overnight youth experience inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit\, featuring a live theatre performance at the renowned Avon Theatre alongside a variety of engaging and memorable activities. \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights \nParticipants will enjoy:\n\nA professionally staged performance of The Hobbit\nBoating on the Avon River (paddleboat or canoe)\nCreative stained glass activity\nGroup games and faith discussions\nAll meals provided\nExploring downtown Stratford\n\nAbout The Hobbit \n\nFollow Bilbo Baggins\, a quiet hobbit who is unexpectedly drawn into a daring quest across Middle-earth. Alongside a band of dwarves\, he journeys to reclaim their homeland from a fearsome dragon. Encountering trolls\, goblins\, and a mysterious magic ring\, Bilbo discovers courage he never knew he possessed. He proves that even the smallest person can play a vital role in a great adventure. \n\n\nThemes We’ll Explore \n\nAdventure & Courage\nFriendship\, Fellowship & Unity\nIdentity & Self-Discovery\nLeadership & Responsibility\nHome\, Belonging & Purpose\nTeamwork & Cooperation\nThe Hero’s Journey\nAnd much more!\n\n\n*Participants may benefit from reading the book or watching the film in advance. \nRegistration Details Are you a Youth (Grades 7+) or accompanying Youth Leader from WOW\, ARW\, or HF Region? Register today! \n\nStep 1: Submit online registration form (one for each participant – youth and adults)\nStep 2: Pay fee of $35 per participant (includes all meals\, boating\, and activities)\nStep 3: Complete the boating waiver that will be emailed at a later date \nThe theatre ticket is generously covered by a grant from the Western Ontario Waterways Region of the United Church of Canada. \nE-transfer Instructions\nSend e-transfer to avondaleuc@wightman.ca\nYou will be asked to enter a security question and answer. Please set up as follows:\nQuestion- What city is this event being hosted\nAnswer- Stratford\nEnter in message section: youth event registration for (insert participant name) \nTransportation\nTransportation to and from the event must be arranged by each participant’s youth group or accompanying adult. \nJoin us for an unforgettable journey of imagination\, community\, and faith-filled adventure—where every participant has a chance to discover the hero within!
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/from-the-shire-to-stratford-a-youth-overnight-quest/
LOCATION:Avondale United Church\, 194 Avondale Avenue\, Stratford\, Ontario\, N5A 6N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity
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