Announcements and Information
A Call to Support the Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Motion
A Message from the Social and Ecological Justice Commission Recently, the Social and Ecological Justice Commission endorsed a private members motion which urges the Canadian Government to create a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income for all Canadians over the age of 18...
A Regional Statement on Anti-Black Violence and Racism
We love because God first loved us. Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from God is this: those...
SWRC Covid-19 #21: Regional Meeting Update, News and Resources
Currents follows the recent meeting of the Shining Waters Regional Council Executive held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Minutes from all commissions and committees are posted here, once they are approved. In the meantime, here is the latest decisions: The Executive...
Consider Signing Call to Action on Long Term Care Facilities in Ontario
To: Partners in Ministry in the Shining Waters Region From: Members of the Social and Ecological Justice Commission In a commission meeting on May 27th, 2020, the Social & Ecological Justice Commission was asked to consider endorsing two calls to action in...
Shining Waters COVID-19 #17: Upcoming Zoom Gatherings and Website Updates
Upcoming Ministry Personnel zoom gatherings and Lay Leaders zoom gatherings and website updates.
Currents: The latest news
Easter Greetings
An Easter greeting from Shining Waters Regional Council.
COVID-19 #1: A message from the Shining Waters Regional Council Executive
In keeping with The United Church of Canada emergency plan the Executive recommends that each community of faith prepare a plan to suspend large gatherings, including but not limited to, worship services.
Currents SWRC News January 2020
A round-up of news following the Executive meeting on January 22, 2020.
Currents SWRC News November 2019
This issue of Currents follows the recent meeting of the Shining Waters Regional Council Executive held on November 26, 2019. Minutes from all commissions and committees are posted here, once they are approved. In the meantime, here’s a round-up of news. MISSION...
Currents SWRC News October 2019
This issue of Currents follows the recent meeting of the Shining Waters Regional Council Executive held on November 26, 2019.
Introducing Currents
As we make our way as a regional council and experiment with new ways of working, we want to introduce this news bulletin, Currents, one component of our new communication plan which we will share more about in September. From this point forward, an issue of Currents will follow each Executive meeting to share regional news and decisions.
Wellspring
From dirt to delicious
Foraging for dandelions. Making sourdough bread and homemade cheese from scratch. Growing backyard veggie gardens. These are just some of the old timey traditions making a comeback in the coronavirus era. But Palgrave United Church’s creative brainchild, Dirt 2 Delicious Camp (or D2D for short), started reclaiming some of these vintage skills years ago—long before the pandemic made them trendy.
Black Lives Matter at Camp Scugog
Guest blogger: Lamar Edwards I want to tell you about a very special place, a United Church camp located just outside of Toronto called Camp Scugog that truly embodies the importance and benefits of creating a diverse and inclusive space. Camp Scugog serves kids...
Being the Virtual Church
Ministers Share Their Learnings on How to be Community During the Coronavirus Crisis
COVID-19 is quickly wreaking havoc not only on our individual lives but also on the lives of our faith communities. Many ministers are wondering how to nurture a community of faith—which people need now more than ever in these anxious times—in an online context. As digital discipleship becomes the new normal, how can ministers create a virtual worship space for people used to coming together in flesh as well as spirit?
“Because I can do no other”: Why Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Serve
Deep, contagious, extraordinary love. That’s what two Licensed Lay Worship Leaders (LLWLs) exude when they talk about their ministry.
Introducing Wellspring
Starting this month, Shining Waters Regional Council is pleased to add a new stream of stories to our website. Wellspring: a deep dive into Spirit
United Church of Canada News
- Light a Flame for a Guaranteed Livable Income September 17, 2020Canadians across the country are asked to light a candle on Tuesday, September 22, at 12:30 p.m. local time in support of a guaranteed livable annual income.
- A History Not to Be Forgotten or Repeated September 2, 2020A former United Church residential school has been designated as a National Historic Site.
- Orange Shirt Day 2020 September 1, 2020On September 30, people all across Canada will wear orange shirts to remember and honour Indigenous children who attended Residential Schools. Indigenous Ministries and Justice at The United Church of Canada asks you to participate in Orange Shirt Day!
- The United Church’s New General Secretary August 28, 2020The United Church of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Michael Blair as its new General Secretary beginning November 1, 2020.
- General Council Office Reorganization, July 2020 July 16, 2020Responding to the changing needs of the church, while continuing toward the goal of reducing GCO expenditures, a number of positions have been eliminated at the General Council Office.