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

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Join us for the Mohawk Institute Educational Experience – Thursday, April 23, 2026 - mailchi.mp/united-church/mohawk-institute-educational-experience-2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Help shape the future of Shining Waters! We are inviting expressions of interest from people who would like to serve on an Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee. Follow the link for more information on how you can make a difference. - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-expression-of-interest-ad-hoc-strategic-planning-committee ... See MoreSee Less

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Gibimishkaadimin, an Ojibwe word for journeying together by boat or paddling together, held its annual alumni gathering at Rosedale United Church. A youth project of truth and reconciliation since 2017, Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth paddle and learn together about Indigenous issues and reconciliation. Shining Waters Regional Council is one of several supporters. https:www.gibimishkaadimin.wixsite.com/home ... See MoreSee Less

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In case you missed it, there is still time to register for our Pathways To Funding Town Hall - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. Join us as we discuss new funding opportunities for communities of faith in Shining Waters! - mailchi.mp/united-church/swrc-pathways-to-funding-grants-town-hall-13363440 ... See MoreSee Less

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