The latest news from Shining Waters Regional Council
Author: Donna Rutz
The latest news from Shining Waters Regional Council
Welcome to Milestones in Shining Waters Regional Council. We have expanded our regional notices to include not just upcoming covenanting services, but to mark other significant events in the life of our communities of faith, such as affirming services, milestone anniversaries, church closings and amalgamations. If your community of faith has an upcoming milestone, please share by contacting us at communications@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.caCovenanting ServicesSunday, September 10, 2023 at...
The latest news from Shining Waters Regional Council
He is Risen! Since Easter 2020, many have faced a difficult two years in Canada and around the world. Our neighbourhoods, families, and communities of faith have faced incredible challenges. We have seen the best side of society and the worst side of society, including racism and inequality, as well as great sacrifice and expressions of love. We have experienced great loss, including the death of millions of people around the world as a result of Covid 19, and we have witnessed great acts of...
United Church of Canada News
- Regional Council Raises Voices in Song to Make Bold Statement of Inclusion November 18, 2024The East Central Ontario Regional Council of The United Church of Canada put its words into action by extending an invitation to the Brighton community to join them in singing songs of inclusion on…
- Canada Must Not Undermine the UN’s Work in the Middle East November 15, 2024A statement to support the work and recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories occupied since 1967, and to uphold the work of the…
- In Trust Center Resource Grant Approved November 1, 2024A USD$15,000 seed grant for innovation from In Trust Center will be matched by The United Church of Canada, along with contributions by United Church-affiliated theological schools.
- Moderator Writes Pastoral Letter to Support General Council’s Decision October 21, 2024Local congregations empowered to adopt advocacy strategies regarding Palestine and Israel, as General Council affirms applying justice principles to the conflict.
- Strength in Partnership: Supporting Community Resilience in Zimbabwe October 9, 2024The Scaling Up Resilience Project in Zimbabwe, a partnership with the Zimbabwe Council of Churches and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, addresses food insecurity through community-driven solutions,…