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SUMMARY:ARW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:As you continue your preparations for the Lenten season\, you are invited to come and join with colleagues in ministry for a time of conversation\, support and information sharing.\n\nARW gathering  Feb. 18\, 2025 – 2pm\nHF gathering Feb. 19\, 2025 – 3pm\nWOW gathering Feb. 20\, 2025 – 2pm\n\nThe meeting link will be sent the week of the gathering.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/arw-online-clergy-gathering-12/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T004725
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T173353Z
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SUMMARY:HF Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:As you continue your preparations for the Lenten season\, you are invited to come and join with colleagues in ministry for a time of conversation\, support and information sharing.\n\nARW gathering  Feb. 18\, 2025 – 2pm\nHF gathering Feb. 19\, 2025 – 3pm\nWOW gathering Feb. 20\, 2025 – 2pm\n\nThe meeting link will be sent the week of the gathering.\n 
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/hf-online-clergy-gathering-11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T004725
CREATED:20250203T173505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T173505Z
UID:18719-1740060000-1740063600@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:As you continue your preparations for the Lenten season\, you are invited to come and join with colleagues in ministry for a time of conversation\, support and information sharing.\n\nARW gathering  Feb. 18\, 2025 – 2pm\nHF gathering Feb. 19\, 2025 – 3pm\nWOW gathering Feb. 20\, 2025 – 2pm\n\nThe meeting link will be sent the week of the gathering.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/wow-online-clergy-gathering-12/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T004725
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SUMMARY:Ministry and Personnel Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Ministry & Personnel Gatherings\nA time for collegiality\, learning\, and conversation about issues facing M&P committees. \nParticipants must have completed M&P: The Basics on Zoom or through the recorded training. \nParticipants are required to agree with the confidentiality and group norms agreement as found below.  \nSituations discussed will only be talked about by broad themes without reference to individuals. \nNovember 7th 2024\, 2-3:30 PM \nJanuary 9th 2025\, 2-3:30 PM \nMarch 6th 2025\, 2-3:30 PM \nMay 1st  2025\, 2-3:30 PM \nWorship\, 30 minutes learning time\, 30 minutes of conversation\, Question and Answers\, etc. ending with a time to make suggestions for future learning. \nBy registering you agree to the following \nConfidentiality Agreement: \nI agree to maintain and respect the confidentiality of all information that is shared by group participants.  I will not share individual conversations or situations that are shared by other members of this group.   I understand and agree that failure to maintain confidentiality will result in my being asked to leave this group. \nGroup Norms: \nI will trust that God has gifted me with wisdom to share and with wisdom to gain from others. \nWhen sharing I will attempt to put situations into broad questions and not provide details about individuals.  I will strive not use the names of ministers\, employees\, or congregation members.   For example\, I will ask about a situation. If not sure how to ask a question\, I can private message Micol Cottrell or the host and they will help frame the question in broad terms\, or without context of the church\, minister\, and staff.  Note:   you can always contact Micol Cottrell MCottrell@united-church.ca with situations that you need to talk about and in that conversation can be more candid. \nI will respect that what others share is confidential and will not share that information outside of the group.   This allows for learning drawn from individual experiences. \nI will appreciate that the questions people ask may not be about a situation that they are facing as an M&P Committee at this moment\, rather a question for future learning. \nI will respect that different M&P committees work differently depending on context. \nI will be gentle with myself and with others trusting in God’s Spirit in leading us to learn together. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ministry-and-personnel-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Micol Cottrell":MAILTO:MCottrell@united-church.ca
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SUMMARY:Ministry and Personnel Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Ministry & Personnel Gatherings\nA time for collegiality\, learning\, and conversation about issues facing M&P committees. \nParticipants must have completed M&P: The Basics on Zoom or through the recorded training. \nParticipants are required to agree with the confidentiality and group norms agreement as found below.  \nSituations discussed will only be talked about by broad themes without reference to individuals. \nNovember 7th 2024\, 2-3:30 PM \nJanuary 9th 2025\, 2-3:30 PM \nMarch 6th 2025\, 2-3:30 PM \nMay 1st  2025\, 2-3:30 PM \nWorship\, 30 minutes learning time\, 30 minutes of conversation\, Question and Answers\, etc. ending with a time to make suggestions for future learning. \nBy registering you agree to the following \nConfidentiality Agreement: \nI agree to maintain and respect the confidentiality of all information that is shared by group participants.  I will not share individual conversations or situations that are shared by other members of this group.   I understand and agree that failure to maintain confidentiality will result in my being asked to leave this group. \nGroup Norms: \nI will trust that God has gifted me with wisdom to share and with wisdom to gain from others. \nWhen sharing I will attempt to put situations into broad questions and not provide details about individuals.  I will strive not use the names of ministers\, employees\, or congregation members.   For example\, I will ask about a situation. If not sure how to ask a question\, I can private message Micol Cottrell or the host and they will help frame the question in broad terms\, or without context of the church\, minister\, and staff.  Note:   you can always contact Micol Cottrell MCottrell@united-church.ca with situations that you need to talk about and in that conversation can be more candid. \nI will respect that what others share is confidential and will not share that information outside of the group.   This allows for learning drawn from individual experiences. \nI will appreciate that the questions people ask may not be about a situation that they are facing as an M&P Committee at this moment\, rather a question for future learning. \nI will respect that different M&P committees work differently depending on context. \nI will be gentle with myself and with others trusting in God’s Spirit in leading us to learn together. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ministry-and-personnel-gathering-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Staff
ORGANIZER;CN="Micol Cottrell":MAILTO:MCottrell@united-church.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T110000
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SUMMARY:WOWRC Zoom Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:CLERGY ZOOM GATHERING \n“HOLDING SPACE FOR YOURSELF: \nCLERGY SELF-CARE DURING ADVENT & CHRISTMAS” \nThe Advent and Christmas season invites us to proclaim joy and hope — yet for many in ministry\, it is also the most demanding time of year. As clergy\, we pour our hearts into creating meaningful worship\, caring for others\, and sustaining community life. \nLaurie Stevenson\, Minister of Pastoral Support\, invites you to join her as she offers you gentle reminders and practical tools to nurture your own spirit through the busy season\, so that you can serve with renewed energy\, health\, and joy. \nZoom gatherings will be held for each Regional Council\, however\, if the time of another RC gathering works best for you feel free to join in! \nANTLER RIVER: Thursday\, December 4\, 10am-11am \nHORSESHOE FALLS: Thursday\, December 4\, 1pm- 2pm \nWESTERN ONTARIO WATERWAYS: Friday\, December 5\, 10am-11am \nRegister Now: CLERGY ZOOM GATHERING – Fill out form
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/wowrc-zoom-clergy-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T120000
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SUMMARY:Biblical Grounding for Justice Seeking
DESCRIPTION:Biblical Grounding for Justice Seeking- Preparing for Palm Sunday- \nJoin Rev. Karen Orlandi for an exploration of the Palm Sunday text through a social justice lens. \nThis workshop is open to all preachers and justice seekers. \nThursday Feb 26\, 2026 (online by Zoom) \nYou can choose either the morning or the evening session (they are both the same workshop). \nMorning Session: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST Register for the morning session only: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/dIQOtaqjQZGLtOPRf_RNlg \nOr \nEvening Session: 7:00-8:30 PM EST Register for the evening session: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/lPRBa_XKQd2KipC7QeYSdA \nFor more information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/biblical-grounding-for-justice-seeking/
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning Opportunity,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T203000
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UID:37244-1772132400-1772137800@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Biblical Grounding for Justice Seeking
DESCRIPTION:Biblical Grounding for Justice Seeking- Preparing for Palm Sunday- \nJoin Rev. Karen Orlandi for an exploration of the Palm Sunday text through a social justice lens. \nThis workshop is open to all preachers and justice seekers. \nThursday Feb 26\, 2026 (online by Zoom) \nYou can choose either the morning or the evening session (they are both the same workshop). \nMorning Session: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST Register for the morning session only: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/dIQOtaqjQZGLtOPRf_RNlg \nOr \nEvening Session: 7:00-8:30 PM EST Register for the evening session: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/lPRBa_XKQd2KipC7QeYSdA \nFor more information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/biblical-grounding-for-justice-seeking-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning Opportunity,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering
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