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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Territorial Acknowledgment

An acknowledgment is a respectful protocol at the beginning of each gathering.

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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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In Case you Missed it! Children's Ministry Roundtable Lent and Easter Planning! - mailchi.mp/united-church/childrens-ministry-roundtable-lent-easter-planning-13363325 ... See MoreSee Less

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Still time to register for our next Let's Connect Lay Leaders Webinar - UCC Statistics and Assessments - Wednesday, January 28, 2026 via Zoom, follow the link for more info! - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-lets-connect-stats-assessments-jan-13363247 ... See MoreSee Less

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We join in solidarity and prayer with our full-communion partners, the United Church of Christ and people and communities around the United States during these challenging and difficult times. You are invited to take part in online vigil tonight, Sunday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET to lament, pray, and take action: -mourning Alex Pretti and all lives lost by ICE-praying for justice, healing, and protection for our communities-taking action to demand accountabilityRegister now: ow.ly/siY950Y31MUFor Canadians... friends were successful registering if they left the state/prov (but there aren't provinces) blank and chose faith in action partner or guest. ... See MoreSee Less

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