STOP AND LISTEN: “We’re More Than a Holding Operation!” (it’ll make sense in the presentation!) – In Person Only Join Kyle Pugh, the Ontario Regional Councils Archivist, as he talks about The United Church of Canada Archives, its holdings, the services they offer, and how they can help you and your congregation!

STOP AND LISTEN WITHIN: SIMPLE PRACTICES FOR SPIRITUAL CONNECTION presented by Minister Pastoral Support Laurie Stevenson – In Person Only In the midst of busy lives, learning to “stop and listen” is both a challenge and a gift. This workshop offers an introduction to a range of spiritual practices that invite deeper awareness of self, others and God. Through guided experiences and gentle reflection, participants will be encouraged to notice how the Spirit speaks through body, mind and soul. Come with curiosity, and leave with practices you can carry into daily life.

STOP AND LISTEN: To Global Voices – In person or Online In 2025, Revs. Wonder Chimvinga and Aidan Legault travelled to meet with Global Partners of the United Church of Canada. They were sent to listen to the voices of partners, to experience their work, to celebrate with them the key successes of their relationship with the United Church, and to bring their wisdom back to the United Church as our denomination discerns the future of our Global Partnership Program. Join Revs. Wonder and Aidan as they share what they witnessed: Rev. Aidan will recount the story of his participation on a Pilgrimage of Learning to partners in the Philippines, and Rev. Wonder will describe his congregation’s experience meeting partners in Zimbabwe

STOP AND LISTEN: For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Online only How do we set aside our assumptions and instead stop and listen to the voices that have been excluded from the table? How can your community more intentionally engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ministries? Through the support of M&S, a new resource has been developed to share learnings for how to do this work in a good way. Join us for an interactive online conversation and presentation to explore DEI as an expression of our faith.

STOP AND LISTEN: Faithful Conversations for Amalgamation Discernment – In Person Only “This workshop offers a guided introduction to Exploring Amalgamation Faithfully, a resource designed to help congregations slow down, listen deeply, and approach amalgamation as a spiritual and relational journey. Participants will explore practical tools and facilitated exercises that emphasize story‑sharing, trust, pastoral care, and discernment before outcomes. Ideal for those supporting congregations navigating uncertainty, change, and shared decision‑making.”

STOP AND LISTEN: To Creation – In Person Only Are you passionate about the climate? Or someone who supports young people in their climate anxiety and work? Come learn about the Climate Motivator program! The United Church of Canada has identified four pillars to climate response: connecting with creation, raising our spirited voices, responding to climate impact, and getting our house in order. Join past young adult United Church Climate Motivators, Sifa Kanyamuneza and Matthew Tyhurst, as they share about the program and their work in climate action and leave inspired to work toward climate action in your own community.

Please sign up now for the WORKSHOP you would like to attend:

WOWRC Spring Meeting 2026 Celebration of Ministry Service:

Saturday May 23rd, 2026 at the Unifor Centre Port Elgin at 2pm

Celebrants:
Rohan Pushparajan
Brenda Torrie
Sonja van de Hoef Guest Preacher: Rev. Alydia Smith #unitedchurch
In-person at Unifor Centre & YouTube Livestream

Celebration of Ministry Livestream Link: https://youtube.com/live/W0OjOZOpD3c?feature=share