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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Our friends at Rainbow Camp, located near Sault Ste. Marie, are looking to hire a seasonal Camp Director. The position includes room, board and travel expenses. Application deadline is February 10th. Please share or follow the link for more information: ontariocampsassociation.ca/job/seasonal-camp-director/?fbclid=IwAR119NnVpipeGfC99lfxwM_o27jsJ61CW... ... See MoreSee Less

Seasonal Camp Director « Ontario Camps Association

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Job Posting Seasonal Camp Director Welcome Friend Association is looking to hire a Seasonal Summer Camp Director to lead and run our flagship program Rainbow Camp®. Rainbow Camp® camp is one of the ...

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Covenanting Services in Shining Waters for January and February 2023 - mailchi.mp/united-church/covenanting-services-in-swrc-jan-feb-2023 ... See MoreSee Less

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We're Hiring! Shining Waters Regional Council is seeking an individual to fill the role of Community of Faith and Pastoral Relations Support Minister on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours/week). Follow the link for more details on this new opportunity in our region. - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-cof-pr-support-minister-position ... See MoreSee Less

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Two Upcoming Zoom Gatherings for Lay Leaders in February! Time, Talent and Treasure: When it feels like your Community of Faith doesn't have enough, on February 7th and Let's Connect! The UCC Big Picture, on February 15th! mailchi.mp/united-church/upcoming-lay-leader-forums-in-february ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to our friends at Humber Valley United Church, in Toronto, who celebrated becoming an Affirming Congregation on Sunday. There was also a recent article about it in the Now Toronto online magazine that you can find here: nowtoronto.com/featured/toronto-church-to-become-affirming-ministry-to-welcome-lgbtq-community/ ... See MoreSee Less

Toronto church to become ‘affirming ministry’ to welcome LGBTQ community - NOW Toronto

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The Humber Valley United Church is inviting residents to an event this weekend to celebrate it becoming an affirming ministry where LGBTQ individuals will be welcomed.

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