As we follow our newsfeeds, and observe with horror what is happening in the capital of the United States of America, we call on you, Creator of All Love. We painfully remember peaceful protests of tangible and documented injustices, led by Black and Indigenous peoples who were sadly met with undue hostility and violence, and characterized as rioters, in contrast to how the violent clashes incited by Trump supporters on baseless claims is being responded to and reported on. We pray for those...
Author: Susie Henderson
This year’s season of song will be remote but relevant. Choirs across the region are offering the gift of gorgeous music—virtual and pre-recorded—as a healing balm in these hurting times.
In this blog in the coming year, we will set out on a journey to learn from others on this path of sowing seeds of digital media and ministry.
The Shining Waters Regional Council offices will be closed from December 24 to January 3, 2021. If there is an emergency over the Christmas break, please call 416-231-7680 or 1-800-268-3781 ext. 6773 and leave a message with Bri-anne Swan. This phone will be checked daily and urgent calls will be addressed. May the peace of Christ be with you this Christmas.
GS 81 Extension of Temporary Amendment of Bylaws re: Pastoral Relations; Temporary Amendment re: Congregational Annual Meeting At its meeting on November 26, 2020, the Sub-Executive of the General Council passed a motion to: temporarily suspend the requirement in section B.5.1 of The Manual for congregations or pastoral charges to hold an annual meeting; and temporarily amend the responsibility of the congregation or pastoral charge to make a decision on their annual draft budget by allowing...