Shining Waters Regional Council

Encouraging and connecting communities of faith in The United Church of Canada from Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario.

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About Shining Waters Regional Council

Shining Waters Regional Council is one of 16 administrative groupings in The United Church of Canada, replacing former conferences and presbyteries.

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Currents - The Latest News from Shining Waters Regional Council - Save the Date for our upcoming Fall Regional Meeting, and much more info inside! - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-currents-oct-2024 ... See MoreSee Less

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Join Us in Welcoming Our Newest Staff Member! - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-new-staff-welcome-announcement-meranda-mackenzie ... See MoreSee Less

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20 clergy from Shining Waters Regional Council and Canadian Shield Regional Council spent 3 days reflecting on time, patience, trust, joy, homecoming and love through the wisdom of the Snail. We prayed while walking on the labyrinth. We worshipped. We meditated. We broke bread together. We drank from the cup of blessing. We acted silly and laughed when we danced like the snail. We created arts collaboratively. We rested intentionally. We rekindled our spirits around the campfire. All of these fed our souls richly so that we, in turn, feed the souls of those we minister to. Thank you for this blessed time with colleagues in ministry. A special thanks to Robin McGauley who facilitated this amazing retreat. ... See MoreSee Less

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Milestones in Shining Waters This September and October 2024 - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-milestones-sept-oct-2024 ... See MoreSee Less

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Reminder! Let's Connect: Lay Leader's Webinar on Conflict, A Part 2 Session with Dr. Betty Pries - Wed. Oct 2, 2024. Still time to register. Also see inside for a link to the recording of our Sept. 11 webinar, in case you missed it! - mailchi.mp/united-church/lets-connect-conflict-webinar-reminder ... See MoreSee Less

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