BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shining Waters - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Shining Waters X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shining Waters REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105956 CREATED:20260330T214853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T214853Z UID:10005690-1776610800-1776618000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Then Let Us Sing! Hymn Sing and Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn about the new United Church of Canada Hymnal Supplement and online hymn portal. Sing through selections from the new resource.\nThis event will be led by clinicians Debbie Fingas and Dawn Duncliffe\, and accessible in person at St. Andrew’s United Church in downtown Toronto or via streaming link. \nPlease register at http://www.sochs.org/events by 15 April 2026. There is no charge for this event\, co-sponsored by St. Andrew’s and The Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society (SOCHS). Light refreshments will be served at 3:00pm\, with singing (and streaming) to begin at 3:30pm. \nFor online details\, link will be sent to registrants during the days prior to the event. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/then-let-us-sing-hymn-sing-and-workshop/ LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 117 Bloor St. East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1A9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Then-Let-Us-Sing-poster-for-social-media.png ORGANIZER;CN="SOCHS (Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society)":MAILTO:info@sochs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105956 CREATED:20260225T190747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205102Z UID:10005075-1775642400-1775647800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Confronting Christian Antisemitism: Supporting Justice for Palestinians DESCRIPTION:Three Zoom webinars\, on April 8\, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET\, will be led by retired Mennonite University professor Dan Epp-Tiessen. The sessions will explore the history of Christian antisemitism\, its consequences\, and why we must reject it while supporting Palestinians in their struggle for a just peace. \nFacilitators are Adele Boy and Barbara Lloyd from the Palestine Networks of the Shining Waters and East Central Ontario regions. \nRegister by April 1 at https://forms.gle/HwpRF8LNyydLAUnK7 \nZoom links will be emailed out to registrants a few days before each webinar. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/confronting-christian-antisemitism-supporting-justice-for-palestinians/ LOCATION:online event CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/antisemitism-poster-v2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Adele Boy &%3B Barbara Lloyd":MAILTO:barblloyd@rogers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260406T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260406T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20260106T204358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214254Z UID:10005065-1775503800-1775509200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Book Club: The Leader's Journey DESCRIPTION:Join former Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a virtual 3 month study of The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation\, by Herrington\, Taylor and Creech. The book is of interest to anyone in ministry leadership – whether paid or volunteer\, ordered or lay. Sessions run weekly\, from early February to early May with 3 weeks off for holidays. We will read one chapter per week and spend time in small groups and larger group discussion. Recordings will be available after each session for registered participants. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-club-the-leaders-journey/2026-04-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2025-12-24-095533.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen Lansdowne":MAILTO:carmen@carmenlansdowne.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20260106T204358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214254Z UID:10005064-1772479800-1772485200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Book Club: The Leader's Journey DESCRIPTION:Join former Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a virtual 3 month study of The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation\, by Herrington\, Taylor and Creech. The book is of interest to anyone in ministry leadership – whether paid or volunteer\, ordered or lay. Sessions run weekly\, from early February to early May with 3 weeks off for holidays. We will read one chapter per week and spend time in small groups and larger group discussion. Recordings will be available after each session for registered participants. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-club-the-leaders-journey/2026-03-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2025-12-24-095533.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen Lansdowne":MAILTO:carmen@carmenlansdowne.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20260106T204358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214254Z UID:10005063-1770060600-1770066000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Book Club: The Leader's Journey DESCRIPTION:Join former Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a virtual 3 month study of The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation\, by Herrington\, Taylor and Creech. The book is of interest to anyone in ministry leadership – whether paid or volunteer\, ordered or lay. Sessions run weekly\, from early February to early May with 3 weeks off for holidays. We will read one chapter per week and spend time in small groups and larger group discussion. Recordings will be available after each session for registered participants. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-club-the-leaders-journey/2026-02-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2025-12-24-095533.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen Lansdowne":MAILTO:carmen@carmenlansdowne.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20251029T175843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T175843Z UID:10004935-1763200800-1763218800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Day With Emmanuel - Fall Open House DESCRIPTION:Day with Emmanuel | Fall Open House 2025\nNov 15\, 2025\n10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.\nWhere: Emmanuel College\, 75 Queens Park Cres. E.\nAbout: Discover what makes the Emmanuel community unique! Join us for an exciting day where you can: \nMeet current faculty and students\nAttend a mini-lecture\nExplore our programs and admissions process\nGet your questions answered\nConnect with new friends over a free lunch\nExperience Emmanuel College firsthand! \nFor more information\, email us at emmanuel.admissions@utoronto.ca. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n*100% Tuition Coverage available for a 3 year MDiv to all UCC Members seeking ordination in the UCC* URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/day-with-emmanuel-fall-open-house/ LOCATION:Emmanuel College\, 75 Queen's Park Crescent East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1K7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DWE-Open-House-25.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251019T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250929T213930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T213930Z UID:10004843-1760884200-1760891400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Not A Workshop : A Lively Hymn Sing DESCRIPTION:Lydia Pedersen and Jane Best lead a lively hymn sing featuring recent hymn texts by Lydia and recent tunes by Jane\, at Royal York Road United Church\, 851 Royal York Road\, Toronto. Refreshments at 2:30\, Presentation and discussion at 3-4:30. Please register (FREE) at http://www.sochs.org/events by 15 October so we can provide enough refreshments. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/not-a-workshop-a-lively-hymn-sing/ LOCATION:Royal York Road United Church\, 851 Royal York Road\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, M8Y 2V3 CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SOCHS-Oct-19-2025-FOR-SOCIAL-MEDIA-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="SOCHS (Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society)":MAILTO:info@sochs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T201500 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250908T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143851Z UID:10004825-1759950000-1759954500@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Hearing God DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Connie Den Bok is offering a Bible Study course\, “Hearing God\,” beginning Wednesday\, September 17\, running for 4 weeks. The course will be held in the Four Seasons Room at St. Paul’s United Church\, Brampton. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/hearing-god/2025-10-08/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul's United Church Brampton":MAILTO:stpaulsoffice@on.aibn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T201500 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250908T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143851Z UID:10004824-1759345200-1759349700@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Hearing God DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Connie Den Bok is offering a Bible Study course\, “Hearing God\,” beginning Wednesday\, September 17\, running for 4 weeks. The course will be held in the Four Seasons Room at St. Paul’s United Church\, Brampton. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/hearing-god/2025-10-01/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul's United Church Brampton":MAILTO:stpaulsoffice@on.aibn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250902T210219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T210219Z UID:10004814-1759055400-1759060800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day DESCRIPTION:Orange Shirt Day Worship with guest preacher Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/orange-shirt-day/ LOCATION:Runnymede United Church\, 432 Runnymede Rd\, Toronto\, ON\, M6S 2Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Livestreaming,Right Relations ORGANIZER;CN="Runnymede United Church":MAILTO:office@runnymedeunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T201500 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250908T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143851Z UID:10004823-1758740400-1758744900@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Hearing God DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Connie Den Bok is offering a Bible Study course\, “Hearing God\,” beginning Wednesday\, September 17\, running for 4 weeks. The course will be held in the Four Seasons Room at St. Paul’s United Church\, Brampton. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/hearing-god/2025-09-24/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul's United Church Brampton":MAILTO:stpaulsoffice@on.aibn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250814T135503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T135503Z UID:10004779-1758362400-1758369600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Handling Crisis in Sponsorship DESCRIPTION:This event\, for private refugee sponsors\, will reconfirm sponsor responsibility in dealing with a crisis\, where to find professional guidance for situations like family relationship problems\, partner violence\, child welfare issues or even tenants’ rights. The workshop will develop new skills to learn about legal implications and where to find help. Right after the event\, join a discussion breakout group to drill down into such issues experienced by sponsors. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/handling-crisis-in-sponsorship/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Flyer_Sep2025_JPeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T201500 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250908T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143851Z UID:10004822-1758135600-1758140100@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Hearing God DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Connie Den Bok is offering a Bible Study course\, “Hearing God\,” beginning Wednesday\, September 17\, running for 4 weeks. The course will be held in the Four Seasons Room at St. Paul’s United Church\, Brampton. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/hearing-god/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul's United Church Brampton":MAILTO:stpaulsoffice@on.aibn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250626T052651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T052651Z UID:10004753-1755522000-1755529200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Euchre Classes - Drop In DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to learn Euchre\, do you want to polish up your skills or\, are you an old-hand at Euchre? Join us for a drop-in get-together where we will have instuctor-enabled sessions on July 14\, 28 and August 18 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/euchre-classes-drop-in/2025-08-18/ LOCATION:Humber Valley United Church\, 76 Anglesey Blvd.\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 3C1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-07-14-Euchre-55-flyer-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Humber Valley United Church":MAILTO:info@hvuc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250626T052651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T052651Z UID:10004751-1752498000-1752505200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Euchre Classes - Drop In DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to learn Euchre\, do you want to polish up your skills or\, are you an old-hand at Euchre? Join us for a drop-in get-together where we will have instuctor-enabled sessions on July 14\, 28 and August 18 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/euchre-classes-drop-in/2025-07-14/ LOCATION:Humber Valley United Church\, 76 Anglesey Blvd.\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 3C1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-07-14-Euchre-55-flyer-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Humber Valley United Church":MAILTO:info@hvuc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250626T053120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T053120Z UID:10004733-1748773800-1748777400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Special Presentation by Indigenous Author Patty Krawec DESCRIPTION:Indigenous author Patty Krawec will be speaking about her book “Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future” and other writings URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/special-presentation-by-indigenous-author-patty-krawec/ LOCATION:Roncesvalles United Church\, 240 Roncesvalles Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 1M3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Educational,Intercultural,Justice,Right Relations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AprilMay-2025-Events-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250527T170215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T020426Z UID:10004741-1748773800-1748777400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Indigenous Author Patty Krawec in Conversation DESCRIPTION:Renowned Canadian author of “Becoming Kin” and other books on Indigenous culture will be reading from her work and answering questions URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/indigenous-author-patty-krawec-in-conversation/ LOCATION:Roncesvalles United Church\, 240 Roncesvalles Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 1M3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Right Relations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AprilMay-2025-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250428T130032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130032Z UID:10004642-1746871200-1746878400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Practical Ideas for Housing Searches in Refugee Settlement DESCRIPTION:Identification of appropriate housing and securing it can be one of the biggest challenges faced by private refugee sponsors. This two-hour\, online\, no cost workshop will add new skills to a private refugee sponsor group’s tool kit and help them get a handle on the current housing environment. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/practical-ideas-for-housing-searches-in-refugee-settlement/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Flyer_May2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250428T124951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T124951Z UID:10004646-1746453600-1746460800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Msko-mjigoodenh Giizhigad Red Dress Day Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Red Dress Day\, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People\, is observed on May 5th. \nJoin us in the DPNCHC Backyard\, 1900 Davenport Rd\, Toronto\, while Sandra Campbell of TUNM leads us in ceremony through prayers\, smudge\, drum and song. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/msko-mjigoodenh-giizhigad-red-dress-day-ceremony/ LOCATION:Davenport Perth Community Ministry\, 1900 Davenport Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1B7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Justice,Right Relations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Red-Dress-Event-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Davenport Perth Community Ministry":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20241231T215156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T215156Z UID:10004390-1741273200-1741280400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Davenport Community Land Trust Charter Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursdays over the next 10 weeks (January 16 – March 20\, 2025). The Charter Talks build upon earlier initiatives to have Davenport residents put together their own Davenport Community Land Trust (DCLT) Charter. \nThis Charter contains several articles dealing with how potential DCLT residents can support one another through resolving conflict\, providing appropriate services\, ensuring access to recreation activities\, and several other initiatives. These talks will take place over 10 weeks in 2025\, and each week will include discussions about how we can add to each preexisting Charter article and whether we should include new articles as well. These talks are taking place in the hopes of having a fully completed Charter at the end of 10 weeks. \nHelp Create a Davenport where:\n– No One is Under Threat of Displacement.\n– Where Members of the Community feel Safe\, are Joyful\, have Dignity\, and can be Housed; Where Members of the Community have Access to Spaces where they feel a Sense of Belonging. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/davenport-community-land-trust-charter-talks/2025-03-06/ LOCATION:Davenport Perth Community Ministry\, 1900 Davenport Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1B7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DCLT-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tina Conlon":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250131T210653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T145337Z UID:10004531-1740306600-1740312000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:POSTPONED: "Mziki Wa Injili: A Celebration of Kenyan Gospel Music" DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – Humbercrest United Church’s special Black History Month event to be held on February 23 has been postponed due to unforseen circumstances. Mziki Wa Injili: A Celebration of Kenyan Gospel Music featuring talented Kenyan singer\, Ruth Matete\, backed by The TLW (Toronto Let’s Worship) Band will be rescheduled\, and we will share those details in our regional Event Calendar when they become available. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/a-special-black-history-month-event-at-humbercrest-uc-mziki-wa-injili-a-celebration-of-kenyan-gospel-music/ LOCATION:Humbercrest United Church\, 16 Baby Point Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Shining Waters Regional Council Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Humbercrest-BHM-event-postponed.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Humbercrest United Church":MAILTO:info@humbercrest.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250131T210834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T212637Z UID:10004533-1739466000-1739471400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Book Launch - Soul Care for Self-Injury DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 13\, 2025\, 5–6:30 p.m.\, Emmanuel College Chapel and Online\, Free. \n“Soul Care for Self-Injury: Theological Reflection and Spiritual Care Strategies\,” a new book by Amy Panton\, assistant professor of practical theology at Emmanuel College. \nThrough a thoughtful theological lens\, Amy explores the complexities of self-injury\, offering insights and spiritual care strategies for those who support individuals on their healing journey. At the event\, Amy will engage in a conversation with Dr. Iris J. Gildea and Shauna Kubossek\, discussing key insights from the book\, followed by an open Q&A session. Attendees will have the chance to purchase copies of the book with a 10% discount. There will also be food and fun giveaways! \nTarget audience: spiritual care providers\, psycho-spiritual therapists\, practical theology students\, youth workers\, friends and family members of people who self-injure\, members of the disability community\, mental health researchers\, social workers\, and people with lived experience of self-injury. \nThere is a zoom option to attend as well. To RSVP please see their website here. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-launch-soul-care-for-self-injury/ LOCATION:Emmanuel College\, 75 Queen's Park Crescent East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1K7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Soul-Care-for-Self-Injury-Book-Launch-Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20241231T215156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T215156Z UID:10004386-1738854000-1738861200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Davenport Community Land Trust Charter Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursdays over the next 10 weeks (January 16 – March 20\, 2025). The Charter Talks build upon earlier initiatives to have Davenport residents put together their own Davenport Community Land Trust (DCLT) Charter. \nThis Charter contains several articles dealing with how potential DCLT residents can support one another through resolving conflict\, providing appropriate services\, ensuring access to recreation activities\, and several other initiatives. These talks will take place over 10 weeks in 2025\, and each week will include discussions about how we can add to each preexisting Charter article and whether we should include new articles as well. These talks are taking place in the hopes of having a fully completed Charter at the end of 10 weeks. \nHelp Create a Davenport where:\n– No One is Under Threat of Displacement.\n– Where Members of the Community feel Safe\, are Joyful\, have Dignity\, and can be Housed; Where Members of the Community have Access to Spaces where they feel a Sense of Belonging. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/davenport-community-land-trust-charter-talks/2025-02-06/ LOCATION:Davenport Perth Community Ministry\, 1900 Davenport Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1B7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DCLT-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tina Conlon":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250116T154449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164641Z UID:10004530-1738485000-1738495800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Play and Sing! DESCRIPTION:Play & Sing! offers space for children and their care-givers to connect in community through play\, stories\, and music. We offer two 10-week programs beginning January 11th (50 minute sessions on Saturday mornings). \nKids will have time to play freely in the space while parents enjoy tea or coffee before gathering for story time. \nStory time will help us get ready to make music\, where we will sing and use instruments to help develop basic musical skills and explore the world around us! \nLearn more and register online: https://islingtonunited.org/event/play-sing/2025-01-11/ URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/play-and-sing/2025-02-02/ LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Play-and-Sing-e1737042179568.png ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250116T152858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T152858Z UID:10004405-1738263600-1738272600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Conspiracy Theories and Religion: An Evening with Justin Ling DESCRIPTION:Does ‘religion’ cultivate conspiratorial thinking? Are theology and conspiracism the same kind of ‘knowledge’? Or can theological thinking and faith communities offer critical resources to counter the conspiracism that increasingly threatens public life? \nJoin award-winning journalist Justin Ling to explore the relationship between ‘religion’ and ‘conspiracism’ at St. Andrew’s United Church (Yonge/Bloor) on 30 January. After his keynote presentation\, Justin will dialogue with the Rev’d Morgan Bell (a minister at St. Andrew’s and PhD candidate in theology at the University of Toronto) before fielding audience questions. \nIn lieu of admission\, freewill donations will benefit the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. This event is offered online and in-person. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/conspiracy-theories-and-religion-an-evening-with-justin-ling/ LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 117 Bloor St. East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1A9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice,Livestreaming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Justin-Ling-Flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan":MAILTO:morgan.bell@standrewsunited.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20241231T215156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T215156Z UID:10004383-1737039600-1737046800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Davenport Community Land Trust Charter Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursdays over the next 10 weeks (January 16 – March 20\, 2025). The Charter Talks build upon earlier initiatives to have Davenport residents put together their own Davenport Community Land Trust (DCLT) Charter. \nThis Charter contains several articles dealing with how potential DCLT residents can support one another through resolving conflict\, providing appropriate services\, ensuring access to recreation activities\, and several other initiatives. These talks will take place over 10 weeks in 2025\, and each week will include discussions about how we can add to each preexisting Charter article and whether we should include new articles as well. These talks are taking place in the hopes of having a fully completed Charter at the end of 10 weeks. \nHelp Create a Davenport where:\n– No One is Under Threat of Displacement.\n– Where Members of the Community feel Safe\, are Joyful\, have Dignity\, and can be Housed; Where Members of the Community have Access to Spaces where they feel a Sense of Belonging. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/davenport-community-land-trust-charter-talks/2025-01-16/ LOCATION:Davenport Perth Community Ministry\, 1900 Davenport Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1B7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DCLT-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tina Conlon":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20250116T154449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164641Z UID:10004407-1736584200-1736595000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Play and Sing! DESCRIPTION:Play & Sing! offers space for children and their care-givers to connect in community through play\, stories\, and music. We offer two 10-week programs beginning January 11th (50 minute sessions on Saturday mornings). \nKids will have time to play freely in the space while parents enjoy tea or coffee before gathering for story time. \nStory time will help us get ready to make music\, where we will sing and use instruments to help develop basic musical skills and explore the world around us! \nLearn more and register online: https://islingtonunited.org/event/play-sing/2025-01-11/ URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/play-and-sing/2025-01-11/ LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Play-and-Sing-e1737042179568.png ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20240926T225441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T135354Z UID:10004273-1733047200-1733058000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:WE Holy Fun Program DESCRIPTION:3 hour drop-off program for 12 weeks (October 6 to December 22) every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For children ages 4 to 12\nProgram details: Dance/Music\, Arts/Crafts\, Bible Storytelling\, Games/Sports\, Snacks. Limited spots for 10 children and $20 for the entire program.\nPlace: Willowdale Emmanuel United Church (349 Kenneth Ave.) To register: email jung.hong@hotmail.com or call/text 416-459-8134 URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/we-holy-fun-program-2/2024-12-01/ LOCATION:Willowdale Emmanuel UC\, 349 Kenneth Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2N4V9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ORGANIZER;CN="WillowdaleEmmanuel United Church":MAILTO:weunitedchurch@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20241101T145033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T145033Z UID:10004284-1731749400-1731765600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Connecting to YOU Women's Retreat DESCRIPTION:Join us in Islington United Church’s Stewart East Hall for our fall Connecting to You Women’s Retreat! \nFriday night\, we will explore how to make more room for ourselves. Saturday\, our guest speaker\, Miriam Frey – a Kitchener-Waterloo spiritual director and educator who teaches in Ontario Jubilee’s spiritual direction training program – will lead our discussion on how to make more room for the Holy’s presence in our lives. We will then consider how to practice “radical hospitality” by making room for others. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/connecting-to-you-womens-retreat-3/2024-11-16/ LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024.11.15-16-Womens-Retreat-11-x-17-in-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T105957 CREATED:20241101T145033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T145033Z UID:10004283-1731697200-1731704400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca SUMMARY:Connecting to YOU Women's Retreat DESCRIPTION:Join us in Islington United Church’s Stewart East Hall for our fall Connecting to You Women’s Retreat! \nFriday night\, we will explore how to make more room for ourselves. Saturday\, our guest speaker\, Miriam Frey – a Kitchener-Waterloo spiritual director and educator who teaches in Ontario Jubilee’s spiritual direction training program – will lead our discussion on how to make more room for the Holy’s presence in our lives. We will then consider how to practice “radical hospitality” by making room for others. URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/connecting-to-you-womens-retreat-3/2024-11-15/2/ LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024.11.15-16-Womens-Retreat-11-x-17-in-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR