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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230613T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
CREATED:20221213T013825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T221043Z
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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:20260429T140244
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T001101Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
CREATED:20230328T000947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T000947Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
CREATED:20230213T220050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T225254Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
CREATED:20221107T224825Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230306T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
CREATED:20230217T015005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T015005Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
CREATED:20230208T002009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T002049Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T080000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
CREATED:20221208T233222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T233546Z
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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:20260429T140244
CREATED:20220509T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T221315Z
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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:20260429T140244
CREATED:20221028T234830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T235620Z
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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:20260429T140244
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:20260429T140244
CREATED:20220915T212447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T212447Z
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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:20260429T140244
CREATED:20220509T170137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T005930Z
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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:20260429T140244
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:20260429T140244
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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T140244
CREATED:20220207T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T002619Z
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SUMMARY:Together in Spirit: Medicine Ties
DESCRIPTION:Painting by Martha Pedoniquotte \nJoin the Tri Regions of Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Right Relations event: \nTogether in Spirit: Medicine Ties\nStories and teachings of how tobacco ties are used to enhance relationship\nThursday\, February 24\, 2022\, 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom \n(Conference call available for those who do not have video) \nTobacco is a spiritual medicine in Indigenous tradition\,\nand is offered when making a request for assistance or wisdom. \nJoin with Ishkoodeh Kwe Sheila Robson\, Neyaashinigming\, Cape Croker United Church (For Sheila Robson’s bio\, see below)\nand Joyce Johnston\, Minister\, Neyaashiinigmiing\, Cape Croker United Church\nas they guide us through the traditional wisdom and practices of making and giving tobacco ties. \nIf you wish to make a tobacco tie during this session\, bring a piece of broadcloth or another type of cloth\, scissors and tobacco. Thin ribbon is optional. \nRegister in advance for Together in Spirit: Medicine Ties \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vdOyqpjMvG9b_OG1Emmhy05zuODQYCZ-3 \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\nMore about:\nIshkoodeh Kwe (Fire Woman)\nSheila Robson\nBoozhoo\, Ahnee kinawaaya! Shkoodeh Kwe n’dizhnikaz. Mkwa miinwaa Mzhiikenh Dodem\, Neyaashiinigmiing miinwaa Moraviantown doonjibaa. \nHi everyone I’m Sheila. I’m the one who lights your Inner Fire.  I’m Bear Clan on my Father’s side and Turtle Clan on my Mother’s Side. I was raised and currently live at Neyaashiinigmiing which translates to piece of land surrounded by three sides of Water.  My Mother’s homeland is Moraviantown Reserve\, near Chatham Ontario and that’s where I was born. I grew up in Ojibway Territory and I acknowledge my Lenape/ Delaware Lineage. \nI am a Mother\, Daughter\, Sister\, Auntie and Grandmother. I am also a Ceremonial Ogitchitaa Kwe\, Sundancer\, Sweat Lodge Conductor\, Many Bundle Caretaker\, Medicine Gatherer and Maker of teas and minigan (salves).  I provide teachings to whoever wants to learn\, they just have to ask. I also teach Drumming and Singing\, and assist in healings to anyone who wants to heal from their traumas using our culture as the main tool. I’m also a great listener!  I have worked with people of all ages\, facilitating workshops\, going into schools and having been invited to participate and travel with my Nookmis to many gatherings. \nMy training began under the wings of many Grandmothers\, Grandfathers and Healers over 20 years ago\, beginning with my own. It was the ugliest yet most beautiful Life experience I’ve ever had to go through and continue to do so whenever the opportunity arises.  It’s not easy to open your heart to heal the childhood and ancestral trauma we carry as Indigenous peoples\, however it so definitely worth it!  I’m so very grateful to the guidance of everyone who has crossed my path and taught me something about myself and for taking the time to help me on this amazing journey. This is when my life changed forever.  I embraced it and never looked back! \nI’m a helper to the Elders\, a support to our youth as well as community as a whole with a 24 hr.  Community Fire Drop In called\, “I Love ❤️ You No Matter What.” Here we offer up prayers\, food\, our kind presence and backpacks to our youth or anyone who may need a little help with supplies. \nI’m also very crafty\, I love to sew\, and create my dreams and visions to make them into a reality. I’m a board member of Earth Song Alliance. I have a passion and love for the healing with our one true Mother and of all the medicine she grows and nourishes\, including her children. The Waters that flow upon our Mother is like the Blood that fIows within our Veins! I believe we all have a part in raising her vibration and helping each other to be those amazing human beings that our One Infinite Creator intended us to be! Together in Unity. \nIn love\, light and peace ~ Ishkoodeh
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/together-in-spirit-medicine-ties/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Speakers
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SUMMARY:UCW Tri-Region Event - Tea\, Music & Friendship
DESCRIPTION:Tri regional UCW event-February 2022
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/ucw-tri-region-event-tea-music-friendship/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Meeting,Online Gathering,Speakers,UCW Tri-Region
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCW Tri-Region":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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SUMMARY:Wesley United to host Dr. Carol Kilby
DESCRIPTION:What Time Is It — Advent or Advent’ure? \n“In this climate emergency\, our traditional stories from the Hebrew-Christian Bible and the new story from modern science make for powerful dance partners\, stronger and more relevant together than apart.”  Carol Kilby\, Evolutionary Dancer\, Out\, In\, and On the Fringe of the Church \nIt is with great excitement that Wesley United in Welland announces that they are hosting Rev. Dr. Carol Kilby!  \nShe will share with us her wisdom gleaned from writing her book Evolutionary Dancer; Out\, In\, and On the Fringe of the Church. \nRev. Kilby will lead us in worship and in a learning circle just before Advent begins\, inviting us among other things\, to engage in this celebration of anticipation\, in the context of 21stC cosmology\, as an evolutionary moment for humanity and Christianity. There is no denying that we are experiencing  an ecological crisis and there is no better time to turn to our faith for wisdom on next steps. Carol’s book is available for purchase through Amazon. \n \nEvolutionary Dancer: Out\, In\, and on the Fringe of the Church \nThe event is called What time is it? Advent or Advent’ure? and it will take place on November 14th\, just prior to the beginning of Advent. The worship will begin at 10am and will be broadcast on YouTube Wesley United Church Welland. The afternoon learning circle has limited space but is planned to fully include participants through Zoom.  Registration is required for both in-person and zoom participants. Please register by contacting Dan Barrett at barrettdan@cogeco.ca or 905-732-7449. \nBIO: Rev. Dr. Carol Kilby\, author\, retired United Church of Canada clergy\, founder of the Gaia Centre for Eco-Spirituality and Sustainable Work\, ritualist\, storyteller\, grandma\, quilter and evolutionary\, is a student of life.  Our guest for Advent and Epiphany\, she is passionate that we recognize the planetary emergency for what it can be. A call for the evolution of religion\, rituals\, and mission and an opportunity to ground our faith in the newest science and oldest wisdom of creation itself. “In this climate emergency\, our traditional stories from the Hebrew-Christian Bible and the new story from modern science make for powerful dance partners\, stronger and more relevant together than apart.” www.carolkilby.com
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/wesley-united-to-host-dr-carol-kilby/
LOCATION:In-person & Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wesley United Church%2C Welland%2C ON":MAILTO:barrettdan@cogeco.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T193000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Speaker Series with Sara Stratton
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker Sara Stratton\,\nReconciliation and Indigenous Justice Administrator from the United Church of Canada\n\nDescription:\n\n\nSara Stratton\, Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Administrator from the United Church of Canada \nTopic:\nWork of the United Church on Indigenous People Issues and Its Response to Findings on Residential Schools \n\n\n\nDate and Time:\n\nOct 20\, 2021  at 7:30 PM
URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/virtual-speaker-series-with-sara-stratton/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211019T190000
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CREATED:20210913T204051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T204053Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health
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URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/youth-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online via Livestream
CATEGORIES:Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Eade":MAILTO:karen@portnelson.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211018T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211018T201500
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SUMMARY:TUCC Heart & Vision
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URL:https://wowrcucc.ca/event/tucc-heart-vision/
LOCATION:Online via Livestream
CATEGORIES:Learning Opportunity,Speakers
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