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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000
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SUMMARY:HF Clergy Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Horseshoe Falls Regional Council Clergy Luncheon
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/hf-clergy-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Events,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20240129T202945Z
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Falls Clergy Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Horseshoe Falls Clergy Luncheon \nWhen: March 6\, 2024 \n\nTime: 12-2 pm\nWhere: Emmanuel United Church\n\n871 Upper Ottawa St.\, Hamilton \n\nGuest speaker: The Rev. Greg Smith-Young\n(Growth Animator for the tri-regional area)
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/horseshoe-falls-clergy-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Ministry Personnel,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HFLUNCH2024.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20240201T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T210151Z
UID:10941-1709577900-1709582400@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Music Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/music-ministry-gathering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning Opportunity,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Music-Ministry-Gathering-March-2024-Music-Ministry-Survey-Results.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20240130T155657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T155657Z
UID:10891-1708455600-1708455600@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Good News: How to Share the Impact of your Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Good News: How to Share the Impact of your Ministry \n\nLearn how to inspire current and potential donors with the story of your ministry\, project or outreach initiative\nHear how to tell your story when reporting to grant organizations or applying for a grant\nInspire other communities of faith as we share the good news of God at work in our regions\n\nSession will include examples of inspiring stories from right here in our regions as well as time for discussion and Q&A. \nRegister here: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfuyhqTgsEtJu7zpRbldzViJPzpRPXqvz#/registration \nThe session will be recorded and posted to region websites.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/good-news-how-to-share-the-impact-of-your-ministry/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Mission Support Grants,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GoodNewsv2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20240123T173309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T173309Z
UID:10836-1707818400-1707823800@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Retired Clergy Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Horseshoe Falls Regional Council\, the Human Resources Commission has been seeking to redress a lack of connection between the regional council and retirees since the dissolution of presbyteries. This has included creating a contact list of retirees in our region and finding a connection point in the structure. Happily\, the Human Resources Commission has included relating to retirees as part of its mandate and our Minister for Pastoral Support\, the Rev. Kevin Steeper\, will also serve as a resource in this effort.Our next step is to host a regional council wide online gathering: \n\nto connect with one another\,\nto explore how we all might best relate to one another;\nto listen to the ideas you may have for gatherings in smaller groupings and how the region might best support you.\n\nThere will be an opportunity for you to gather in geographic groupings to self-organize.From an earlier email to many of you\, we received a suggestion that we might invite a national staff person to join us at a gathering once a year to hear about the wider church and to answer questions you may have. General Secretary\, the Rev. Dr. Michael Blair\, has graciously agreed to be with us for part of our meeting to do just that.Save the Date!Join us on February 13\, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. online. Watch for the meeting link to come after the new year.We recognize that not everyone has online access. If you know of a colleague who would appreciate being present\, perhaps you could invite them to join  you.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/hf-retired-clergy-online-gathering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Speakers,United Church of Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20240122T213245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T213245Z
UID:10827-1707570000-1707570000@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW UCW Event - Celebrating our Camps
DESCRIPTION:WOW UCW ZOOM EVENT:\nGather with United Church Women to celebrate and support our Camps!⛺️🛶⛵️🏊‍♀️\n\nSaturday February 10th at 1pm via Zoom\nZoom Link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/88259084126…
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/wow-ucw-event-celebrating-our-camps/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,Holiday,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Speakers,UCW WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/UCWWOWFEB10TH.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20231026T171401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T171401Z
UID:9705-1700312400-1700312400@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF UCW Event - Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking in our cities and rural communities\nHF UCW Human Trafficking\nUCW HF Human Trafficking Event Nov 18th\, 2023
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/hf-ucw-event-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers,UCW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20231031T193733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T193733Z
UID:9709-1699101900-1699110000@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:UCW EVENT: Climate Motivators: Our United Church at Work
DESCRIPTION:Nov 4 Poster for Calvary United St. Jacobs with NEW link
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ucw-event-climate-motivators-our-united-church-at-work/
LOCATION:In-person & Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Community,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Seasonal,Social Justice,Speakers,UCW,UCW Tri-Region,UCW WOW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
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:20260429T124657
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=UTC:20230613T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20230320T213930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T213930Z
UID:8718-1686661200-1686666600@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Refugee Advisory Network
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/refugee-advisory-network/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230525T132500
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lorrieloweschildrenyouth.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20230328T000947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T000947Z
UID:8777-1682168400-1682175600@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW UCW Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AGM Poster UCW April 2223
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/wow-ucw-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Forest Hill United Church\, 121 Westmount Rd E.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2M 4Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meeting,Speakers,UCW WOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20230213T220050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T225254Z
UID:8598-1678820400-1678825800@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:PIE Day Workshop - Ozhawa Anung Kweon
DESCRIPTION:UPCOMING PIE DAY WORKSHOP:\n\n\nFeat. Special Guest Speaker:\n\n\nOzhawa Anung Kweon\n\nTuesday\, March 14th – 7-8:30pm EDT ONLINE EVENT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️\n\n\nREGISTER HERE 👇\n\nhttps://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice/pie-day-registration/
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/pie-day-workshop-ozhawa-anung-kweon/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,PIE Day,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pieday2023event.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20221107T224825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T014655Z
UID:8007-1678183200-1678183200@wowrcucc.ca
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se Samuel":MAILTO:tsamuel@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230306T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20230217T015005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T015005Z
UID:8624-1678128300-1678132800@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Music Ministry with Ron Klusmeier
DESCRIPTION:Music Ministry Gathering\nMonday\, March 6\, 2023\n6:45 pm – 8:00 pm\nAn Evening with Ron Klusmeier\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/81785146010 \n• Come and share and learn\n• Come and connect with music ministry leaders\n• Come and share your celebrations and struggles \nContacts:  \nJeffrey Dale (jdale@united-church.ca)\nKathy Douglas (kdouglas@united-church.ca)\nRegional Faith Formation Staff\n\nShining Waters\, Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/music-ministry-with-ron-klusmeier/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Music,Online Gathering,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/musicminstrygraphic.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20230208T002009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T002049Z
UID:8532-1676120400-1676120400@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:UCW - Launch of Healing Fund Support
DESCRIPTION:Topic: UCW-WOW Launch of Healing Fund Support\nTime: Feb 11\, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/89314142952\n\n  \nBy Phone:\n\nDial +1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ucw-launch-of-healing-fund-support/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,UCW Tri-Region
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UCW-WOW-Healing-Fund-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20221107T224743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T014531Z
UID:8005-1675764000-1675769400@wowrcucc.ca
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/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wowrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T080000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20221208T233222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T233546Z
UID:8125-1670918400-1670918400@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:FORGOTTEN TRAGEDIES:  REMEMBERING THE PAST AND MOVING TOWARDS RECONCILIATION
DESCRIPTION:As a wrap-up of its series of regional webinars organised in 2021\, and in the spirit of the World Council of Churches’ (WCC) pilgrimage of justice\, reconciliation and unity\, the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA) is offering this webinar entitled \n“FORGOTTEN TRAGEDIES: \nREMEMBERING THE PAST AND MOVING TOWARDS RECONCILIATION” \nThe event will be moderated by Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley\, incoming Director of the WCC’s Commission for World Mission and Evangelism\, and co-facilitated by Rev. Dr Mikie Roberts\, WCC Programme Executive for Spiritual Life and Faith & Order. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\nSandiswa Lerato Kobe\, lecturer at University of South Africa\nDr Catherine Namakula\, chairperson of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent (video contribution)\nMartha Pedoniquotte\, Community Capacity Development Coordinator of the Indigenous Ministries and Justice Unit\, United Church of Canada\nRev. Prof. Dr Konrad Raiser (Evangelical Church in Germany)\, former WCC general secretary\nProf. Fabian Salvioli\, UN special rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth Justice Reparations and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for Speaker Bios \nWe hope many of you will join us during this event. Please share with your respective networks: \nhttps://www.oikoumene.org/events/wcc-webinar-forgotten-tragedies-remembering-the-past-and-moving-towards-reconciliation \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DKcI6mtUTqSbAAE05PLErA
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/forgotten-tragedies-remembering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221120
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20220509T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T221315Z
UID:7400-1668729600-1668902399@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Regional Council Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE MEETINGS\nFriday\, November 18th: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nSaturday\, November 19th: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/wow-regional-council-fall-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Anti-Racism,Celebration of Ministry Service,Clergy Gathering,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Regional Council Meeting,Social Justice,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20221028T234830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T235620Z
UID:7948-1667638800-1667664000@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Homelessness 101 - Action through Education
DESCRIPTION:Homelessness 101\n\nACTION THROUGH EDUCATION \nAll welcome to join and learn at this educational workshop and discussion. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday November 5th\, 2022 – 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Richards Memorial United Church\, London\, ON\n\n\nRegister: Catherine.Tovell@outlook.com \n*Child care available
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/homelessness-101-action-through-education/
LOCATION:Richards Memorial United Church\, 360 Edgeworth Avenue\, London\, Ontario\, N5W5C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Social Justice,Speakers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221106
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20220824T205231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T195511Z
UID:7691-1667520000-1667692799@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Discipleship for Earth Healing
DESCRIPTION:Discipleship for Earth Healing: A Weekend Learning Event \nFriday\, November 4 – Saturday\, November 5\, 2022 \nOxford United Ministries invites you to join the Rev. Dr. Jessica Hetherington\, ecotheologian\, for a weekend of learning and spiritual engagement about our place in creation\, the need for lament\, and how we can deepen our discipleship response to the ecological crisis and climate change. Come to learn and explore with others; leave committed to a discipleship for Earth healing. \nEvent Details: \nWhen: Friday\, November 4 – Saturday\, November 5\, 2022 \nWhere: Trinity United Church\, 118 Church St.\, Ingersoll\, in person AND online. \nCost: Free of Charge \nRegistration: Registration is required for both in-person and online options. In-person registration is limited. \nTo Register: Contact Lynne Dunlop at lynndunl@execulink.com or 519-539-3805 \nWeekend Outline: \nFriday\, Nov 4 \n7:00 – 8:00 pm – “Discipleship for Earth Healing” keynote talk \n8:00 – 8:30 pm – Vespers \nSaturday\, Nov 5 (*NOTE: Weather permitting\, the workshops will include time in a nearby park\, which is wheelchair accessible) \n9:30 – 10:00 am – Gathering time \n10:00 – 11:30 am – Workshop 1 ~ “Grounding Ourselves in Earth \nCommunity” \n11:30 – 1:00 pm – Lunch (vegetarian meal provided for a nominal cost \nat Trinity) \n1:00 – 2:30 pm – Workshop 2 ~ “The Need for Lament” \n2:30 – 3:00 pm – BREAK \n3:00 – 4:30 pm – Workshop 3 ~ “Discipleship and Commitment” \n4:30 pm – Closing Worship Service \nHosted by Oxford United Ministries\, where the United Churches in Oxford share their life and work and sponsored by Oxford Legacy Fund and Hope Council\, an incorporated ministry in the Antler River Watershed Region of the United Church of Canada \n 
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/discipleship-for-earth-healing/
LOCATION:Trinity United Church\, 461 Park Avenue\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 1V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20220915T212447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T212447Z
UID:7773-1666310400-1666483199@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:God's Abundance
DESCRIPTION:Equip Yourself for the Future of Church \nSt. Andrew’s United Church in Chatham is excited to invite all clergy\, laity\, and church leadership for a time of ecumenical learning\, renewal\, social connection\, visioning and technology. God’s Abundance: Strategy\, Technology\, and the future of Church will take place on Friday\, October 21 and Saturday\, Oct 22. \nYou will hear and share stories\, explore the Appreciative Inquiry process\, celebrate the best from your past and see the places and times where you thrive. You will reconnect with friends and meet wonderful new people. You will dig into how Social Media holds a rich harvest of Evangelism for those who seek it. You will work with neighbours and strangers to renew and refresh your relationship with worship. You will discuss and learn how technology in worship is revolutionizing relationships and communications. You will explore the close ties between ecology and theology. \nDon’t come alone! From the beginning\, as Christians disciples we were sent out in pairs to hear stories and to share the Good News. Each church or organization is recommended to send 4 attendees if possible. We are meant to work together. Who are the members of your team of four? \nKeynote speakers are Richard Manley-Tanis and Shawn Sanford Beck from St. Andrew’s College in Saskatoon\, more speakers and seminar leaders will be announced soon. \nThe Christian Resource Centre will be present with many resources to fill your bookshelves\, your spirit and your mind. \nMark your calendar for October 21 and 22 in downtown Chatham. Prices range from $20 to $90 per person( including meals) depending on how which seminars you wish to attend. Individuals and churches who wish to volunteer during the event are welcome\, and will be thanked with discounts on ticket prices. Contact Greg Simpson at pastorgreg18@gmail.com if you have any questions. \nVisit our website at https://www.standrewschatham.org/education for more information. \nRegistration is now open\, sign up today!
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/gods-abundance/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, 85 William Street S\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Speakers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220718
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20220509T170137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T005930Z
UID:7387-1657843200-1658102399@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Skylight Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, July 15 – Sunday\, July 17 \nRegistration for the Skylight Festival is now open. Join us at Skylight the weekend of July 15 to 17\, where you can connect with diverse communities\, collectively explore faith through the lens of the arts\, nature\, peace and justice. Find out more on our website. \nWhat is the Skylight Festival?\nFounded in 2015 by people passionate about the arts\, faith and justice\, Skylight is a celebratory and creative space where diverse communities connect to explore arts\, faith\, peace and justice. \nHow did it come about?\nIn 2013 a group of United Church leaders and Mennonite Church Canada leaders attended the Greenbelt Festival of faith\, justice and arts in the U.K. In 2014 a group of UC folk attended the Wild Goose Festival and were inspired to brainstorm ideas for a Canadian version. \nThey were excited! By early 2015 there was a movement to create a similar festival in Canada. And there was so much passion that that festival materialized in that summer! And every summer since. At the Paris Fairgrounds. And now at Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre (since 2018). \nThe contributions of The United Church of Canada\, EDGE\, The United Church of Canada Network for Ministry Development and the Mennonite Church Canada have been key to the sustainability of the festival.
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/skylight-festival-2/
LOCATION:Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre\, 1 Bethel Road\, Paris\, Ontario\, N3L 3E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Camps & Retreats,Community,Events,Festival,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Music,Seasonal,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220531T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220531T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20220509T191730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T234703Z
UID:7405-1654025400-1654025400@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Spiritual Gathering with Sacred Fire and Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Online Spiritual Gathering with Sacred Fire and Film Screening \nTuesday May 31st\, 2022 @ 7:30 PM Eastern (6:30 PM Central) via Zoom \nJoin the SW Ontario Tri-Regions for an Online spiritual gathering and screening of NFB Film: Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair. This film is newly released and includes the then Senator Sinclair speaking\, and clips of Residential School Survivors speaking to the TRC. The film is brief but moving\, and includes some painful but important sharing. Watch the film trailer: https://www.nfb.ca/film/honour-to-senator-murray-sinclair/. \nThe Spiritual Gathering will be led from Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Center\, by three leaders from Cape Croker United Church in Neyaashiinigmiing: \nSheila Robson – Ishkoodeh Kwe (Fire Woman)\, Bear Clan on her Father’s side and Turtle Clan on her Mother’s Side\, was raised and currently lives at Neyaashiinigmiing. She has been training under the wings of many Grandmothers\, Grandfathers and Healers for over 20. (please read bio here) \nKen Albert is a fire keeper from Deshkaan Ziibing which is Chippewas of The Thames First Nation\, and now lives at Neyaashiinigmiing. He is Deer Clan and Son of Joyce Johnston. He will be keeping fire for us outside Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Center. \nJoyce Johnston is a wise teacher\, spiritual leader and grandmother who serves as student minister at Cape Croker United Church in Neyaashiinigmiing. \nTo join us\, register for this event: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcu6trz4jGtCetslXZKu5Ke5g3B5IKhra \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThis event is sponsored by: \nAntler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada.\nThank you to the NFB for their support in making this event happen.\nThank you to Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre for sharing their space for this event. \nFor more information contact: \n Thérèse Samuel (she/her) tsamuel@united-church.ca\nMinister\, Right Relations and Social Justice\nAntler River Watershed\, Western Ontario Waterways\, Horseshoe Falls\nThe United Church of Canada\n1-833-236-0280 ext. 9\n905-659-3343 ext. 9
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/online-spiritual-gathering-with-sacred-fire-and-film-screening/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20220324T173557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T173557Z
UID:7071-1651053600-1651053600@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Acknowledgment of Indigenous Territory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This practical workshop is designed for individuals and communities of faith who are considering either starting a practice of acknowledgment of Indigenous territory in their worship and other activities\, or would like to re-visit their current practice. \nWe will follow a PowerPoint presentation developed by Rev. Matthew Stevens\, which will introduce some key questions and considerations as you consider your acknowledgment of territory. The PowerPoint presentation will then be available for you to use at your own pace. \nWhen: Apr 27\, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time \nWhere: Zoom online or by telephone \nRegister in advance for this meeting by clicking the link below:\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlcOGorz4uHdC5toFCbfIHeoK9aovsdPSI\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThis event is being offered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls\, Western Ontario Waterways regions of the United Church of Canada. \nFor more information contact Thérèse Samuel\, Minister\, Right Relations and Social Justice (TSamuel@united-church.ca )
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/acknowledgment-of-indigenous-territory-workshop/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220421T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20220302T220152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T220852Z
UID:6786-1650567600-1650567600@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Food Security and Faith
DESCRIPTION:Food Security and Faith Poster April 2022
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/food-security-and-faith/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220310T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T124657
CREATED:20220207T234931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T000152Z
UID:6704-1646919000-1646924400@wowrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Truth Before Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Truth Before Reconciliation:\n\nWhat is the Truth that people need to know before there can be reconciliation?\nJoin the Tri-Regions as we continue the important conversation about reconciliation:\nThursday March 10\, 1:30 – 3:00 PM\nVia Zoom (conference call available for those who do not have video) \nLeaders: \nFacilitator: Dr. Eileen Antone\, is a member of Oneida of the Thames First Nation- Turtle Clan. During her academic career the subject of her research\, professional writing\, teaching and field development has been Aboriginal knowledge and traditional ways of being. Dr Antone is a member of Oneida United Church. (see more below) \nElder: Rev. Dr. Grafton Antone is a member of Oneida of the Thames First Nation- Wolf Clan\, and Oneida United Church. (see more below) \nRegister in advance for Truth Before Reconciliation: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcu2pqTsjHtVjUViBnrOjnzvDXZDb0Um8 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nRegistration costs covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils \nFor more information\, contact Thérèse Samuel TSamuel@united-church.ca \n\n  \nMore about: \nDr. Eileen Antone\nEmeritus University of Toronto\, is a member of the Oneida of the Thames First Nation – Turtle Clan. \nShe is the past Director of Aboriginal Studies/Centre for Aboriginal Initiatives at the University of Toronto. \nDr. Antone served as a faculty member in the department of Adult Education\, Community Development\, and Counselling Psychology as well as the Transitional Year Programme. \nDuring her academic career the subject of her research\, professional writing\, teaching and field development has been Aboriginal knowledge and traditional ways of being. \nSince retirement Dr. Antone lives in her home community of Oneida of the Thames and one of her commitments is to continue promoting the Oneida language and community language courses. \nShe is presently the Chair of the Oneida Long Term Care Home Committee. \nShe also serves on St. Paul’s University College Indigenous Advisory Council as well as the University of Toronto Indigenous Initiative Council and Elder’s Circle. \nShe is presently serving as Special Advisor to the Dean of Arts and Science (A&S) at the University of Toronto as well as being a member of the A&S Indigenous Teaching and Learning committee. \nDr. Antone is co-chair on the Oneida United Church Board and was a member of the ANNC Council on Learning as well as the Great Lakes Waterways Presby. \nShe was also on the Transition Council for Region 7\, 8\, and 9 with her primary focus on Region 7. \nShe is now a member of the United Church of Can. Board of Vocation. She continues to serve on the Taam Kaa-dina-kii-jik Elder Advisory Council for the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. \nShe is the mother of 3 beautiful daughters and the Grandmother of 6 wonderful grandchildren and a Great Grandmother of one. \n  \n\nRev. Dr. Grafton Antone\nWolf Clan\, is from the Oneida of the Thames First Nation. \nHe learned the Oneida language as a first language and then learned English prior to going to the Indian Day School in the Oneida community. \nGrafton worked in Construction Engineering before he obtained a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Divinity from Victoria University\, University of Toronto. \nHe received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Victoria University\, University of Toronto. \nHe retired from the United Church of Canada’s Toronto Urban Native Ministry as well as the board Co-Chair at the Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre in Beausejour\, Manitoba Canada and the Board of the United Church Aboriginal Ministry Council. \nGrafton taught an Oneida language class in the Aboriginal Studies Program at the University of Toronto. \nRev. Dr. Antone was also an Elder in residence at First Nations House at the University of Toronto. \nUpon his retirement he moved back to his community where he served on the Oneida Long Term Care Home Committee until 2018. \nHe continues to serve on St. Paul’s University College Indigenous Advisory Council as well as the University of Toronto Indigenous Initiative Council and Elder’s Circle. \nHe also serves on the Victoria University Indigenous Advisory Council and the National Indigenous Candidacy Board. \nHe continues to serve on the Taam Kaa-dina-kii-jik Elder Advisory Council for the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. \nDr. Antone enjoys the time he spends with his family and especially the time he spends with his grandchildren. \n 
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/truth-before-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Speakers
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