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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.
Events
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Shining Waters is seeking a President-Elect! We are looking for someone who has a vision for how Shining Waters can live more fully into its ministry. Follow the link for more info - mailchi.mp/united-church/call_for_nominations-president-elect-2024
Join Melody Duncanson Hales for an online POP-Up Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, December 5 starting at 12 Noon. For more info and to register follow the link - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-stewardship-advent-of-generosity-webinar
The Trans Day of Remembrance, observed annually on November 20, holds significant importance as a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring the lives of transgender individuals who have lost their lives to acts of violence and discrimination. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and dangers that many transgender people face around the world. Follow the link for more information about the Trans Day of Remembrance - mailchi.mp/united-church/trans-day-of-remembrance
Thank you if you were able to attend our Near Net Zero by 2030?: Harnessing Community Resources - On Zoom November 4 at 1 p.m. Inside the link are the links to video and Power Point - mailchi.mp/united-church/harnessing-community-resources
Sharing Our Stories: Indigenous Identity in the Christian Church. An Anglican and United conversation, part of the 40 Days Engagement for Anti-Racism. Tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET📣Join us for the next 40 Days live event! Tomorrow's gathering will be an ecumenical sharing of Indigenous identity and spirituality within the Indigenous Churches of the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada. Please join us for a panel discussion with leaders from both churches about the resilience of Indigenous peoples, the understanding of self-determination, and the dream of our relationships moving forward. ![]()
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Presenters: Teresa Burnett-Cole (United Church), Lee Claus (United Church), Rosalyn Elm (Anglican Church), Vincent Solomon (Anglican Church); co-moderated by Tim Hackborn and Martha Pedoniquotte from the United Church’s Indigenous Ministries and Justice Unit.![]()
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Have you missed a recording from a previous event? They’re all available on the United Church’s YouTube channel.
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