Shining Waters Regional Council

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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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United Church ministry personnel and lay leaders in five Shining Waters Korean communities of faith were trained in policy and operating procedures of Creating Safe and Respectful Environments, carefully translated into Korean by the Rev. Dr. YunJung Kim and the Rev. Woong Youm. The excellent day of learning was hosted by the Rev. Amy Lee, Chair of the Intercultural Diversity Commission and led by the Rev. Dr. YunJung Kim, the Rev. Woong Youm, and the Rev. Richard Choe in Korean and English. ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrating Milestones in Shining Waters This April 2026 - Humber Valley United is covenanting with the Rev. Anne Hines - click the link for more info! - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-milestones-april-2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Affirming News April 2026! - mailchi.mp/united-church/affirming-news-pie-day-13363627 ... See MoreSee Less

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Shining Waters staff and community of faith members joined General Council staff and the Moderator at the Mohawk Institute. A powerful guided walking tour of the former residential school and an educational session on the Haldemand Tract history ended with each participant beading a two row wampum to take home to carry the heaviness of the day toward right relations. ... See MoreSee Less

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Such a good day on April 18! 10 folxs from across the Region gathered to reimagine intergenerational ministry, guided by Alana Martin (The GO Project) and Shawn Redden, Regional Faith Formation Minister. This work will help shape the mandate for a new Shining Waters Regional Council committee supporting Communities of Faith as we engage children, youth, and young adults. ... See MoreSee Less

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