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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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On June 15th, the Moderator of the United Church of Canada, the Right Reverend Doctor Carmen Lansdowne will be meeting with Young Adults of the United Church at St. Paul’s United Church in Orillia to share in conversation and reflection. Follow the link for more info! - mailchi.mp/united-church/pie-day-reminder-6254432
More from the Celebration of Ministries service: The Rev. Donna Bowman-Woodall preached a grounded and inspiring sermon; Rev. Won Hur, Andrea Wheaton, and Rev. Lawrence Nyarko, led liturgy and presided; and the Rev. Maria Christina Conlon was installed as President of Shining Waters Regional Council. Revs. Japhet Ndlovu, Isaac Kamta, Richard C. Choe joined the celebration.
Shining Waters Regional Council has incredible staff who work behind the scenes (fueled by snacks)to make everyone else look good. Big, big thanks to Rachael Howes before she retires, Donna Rutz, Kathleen Isobel Wolfe, Celio de Andrades Santos Jr., and Susan Whitehead!
If you missed Day 2 (May 27) of Shining Waters Regional Council meeting, here are a few highlights: Community Ministry presentation (Jane Finch, Regent Park, and Davenport Perth) and motions; environmental justice; and the Very Rev. Dr. Lois Wilson seconding a motion via Zoom.
With apologies for the livestream link not working this afternoon, the recording of the Celebration of Ministries Service is now available.https://mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-celebration-of-ministries-service-recording
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Currents – December 2022
The latest news from Shining Waters Regional Council including staff changes, new resources and a Christmas message from the Moderator.
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