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SUMMARY:Is It Time for your Community of Faith to Become an Apartheid Free Community?
DESCRIPTION:During the webinar we will explore: Is what exists today in Israel and Palestine apartheid? What can we learn from the struggle against apartheid in South Africa? How can my faith community become an Apartheid-Free Community? What would that mean? \nRegister Here: https://unjppi.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f4ab9a5a57204972eba6a8cf&id=9e30d8b09b&e=898dac6991
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/is-it-time-for-your-community-of-faith-to-become-an-apartheid-free-community/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adele Boy &amp%3B Barbara Lloyd":MAILTO:barblloyd@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Davenport Perth Community Ministry":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20250325T164110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T164110Z
UID:10004630-1743861600-1743868800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Re-Emergence: Day of Pink 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fairlawn’s Affirm Ministry is allying with International Day of Pink for the third consecutive year to bring the only public GTA event celebrating Day of Pink 2025 to Fairlawn on Saturday\, April 5 at 2 pm. Under the theme of “Re-Emergence”\, this year’s event marks the 35th anniversary of the word “Two Spirit”\, introduces the world’s FIRST Two-Spirit Pride Flag\, honours the actions of 2SLGBTQIA+ activists advocating for inclusion\, respect\, and reconciliation\, and more. Featured speakers include Elder John R Sylliboy and drag performer Chelazon Leroux. Mark your calendar\, get your free tickets today. \nFREE REGISTRATION -> https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/re-emergence-day-of-pink-2025/
LOCATION:Fairlawn Avenue United Church\, 28 Fairlawn Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5M 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tina Conlon":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tina Conlon":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20250116T153719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153719Z
UID:10004473-1738501200-1738506600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: United Against Hate––Racism\, Religion and Conflict in the Middle East and at Home
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Islington United Church Anti Racism Working Group’s upcoming Speaker Series: United Against Hate––Racism\, Religion and Conflict in the Middle East and at Home\, is now open. Join us on January 19\, 26\, and February 2 to learn more from our guest experts about combatting hate and violence in Canada and the challenges of achieving peace in the Middle East. Each week will cover a different topic\, including Antisemitism\, Islamophobia\, and Understanding the Historical Causes of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict. \nThe Speaker Series will be held in the Sanctuary at IUC on Sundays from 1-2:30 pm. Moderated by James Aitchison\, all sessions will take place in person as well as live streamed on Zoom. \nAll are welcome and we hope you’ll join us. Learn more and register online at https://islingtonunited.org/event/speaker-series-united-against-hate-3/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/speaker-series-united-against-hate-racism-religion-and-conflict-in-the-middle-east-and-at-home/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan":MAILTO:morgan.bell@standrewsunited.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20250116T153719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153719Z
UID:10004472-1737896400-1737901800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: United Against Hate––Racism\, Religion and Conflict in the Middle East and at Home
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Islington United Church Anti Racism Working Group’s upcoming Speaker Series: United Against Hate––Racism\, Religion and Conflict in the Middle East and at Home\, is now open. Join us on January 19\, 26\, and February 2 to learn more from our guest experts about combatting hate and violence in Canada and the challenges of achieving peace in the Middle East. Each week will cover a different topic\, including Antisemitism\, Islamophobia\, and Understanding the Historical Causes of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict. \nThe Speaker Series will be held in the Sanctuary at IUC on Sundays from 1-2:30 pm. Moderated by James Aitchison\, all sessions will take place in person as well as live streamed on Zoom. \nAll are welcome and we hope you’ll join us. Learn more and register online at https://islingtonunited.org/event/speaker-series-united-against-hate-3/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/speaker-series-united-against-hate-racism-religion-and-conflict-in-the-middle-east-and-at-home/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20250116T153719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153719Z
UID:10004471-1737291600-1737297000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: United Against Hate––Racism\, Religion and Conflict in the Middle East and at Home
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Islington United Church Anti Racism Working Group’s upcoming Speaker Series: United Against Hate––Racism\, Religion and Conflict in the Middle East and at Home\, is now open. Join us on January 19\, 26\, and February 2 to learn more from our guest experts about combatting hate and violence in Canada and the challenges of achieving peace in the Middle East. Each week will cover a different topic\, including Antisemitism\, Islamophobia\, and Understanding the Historical Causes of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict. \nThe Speaker Series will be held in the Sanctuary at IUC on Sundays from 1-2:30 pm. Moderated by James Aitchison\, all sessions will take place in person as well as live streamed on Zoom. \nAll are welcome and we hope you’ll join us. Learn more and register online at https://islingtonunited.org/event/speaker-series-united-against-hate-3/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/speaker-series-united-against-hate-racism-religion-and-conflict-in-the-middle-east-and-at-home/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tina Conlon":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20240913T191131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T191131Z
UID:10004185-1730448000-1730566800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Faith in a Time of Genocide
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in a Time of Genocide” November 1-2\, 2024 is the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel (UNJPPI) national gathering in Toronto at the Hilton Garden Inn near the Pearson Airport. The program each day is from 8 am – 5 pm. There is a hotel room discount available until October 4th. Scholarships are available for students. People can also register for a pre-conference event on October 31 – training on the Palestine Land Exercise – at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church\, Toronto . \nPlease register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFSYd8bJn3Oded_0hmVVmoHUc1SV_r-cMh7uoenzoaRe8J6w/viewform \nWe have an exciting line of up of speakers and leaders for the conference including: \nPalestinian Shadia Qubti will lead Bible study out of her lived experience. \nTariq Zoubi from Bethlehem will share his experience of growing up under occupation. \nWe will be able to engage with Ilan Pappe over zoom. He is a Jewish Israeli historian who has investigated the Israeli lobby and its 100 year campaign to silence voices for Palestinian human rights. \nWe’ll talk with General Council staff about United Church policy including the arms embargo campaign. \nWe will learn about Zionism\, Antisemitism and Islamaphobia. \nWe will learn about what it means to become an Apartheid-free church. \nAnd we will come away with a better understanding of international law and the impact on Canada of the International Court of Justice recent opinion. \nWe’ll meet amazing people from across Canada who are committed to acting for Palestinian human rights. \nDetails: \nCost $350 registration. plus you pay for your hotel room – $169 plus taxes per night. We can work out sharing a room if you like. This special hotel price is only available until October 4th. \nFor further information\, please contact George Bartlett – g.bartlett@sympatico.ca
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/faith-in-a-time-of-genocide/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport\, 3311 Caroga Drive\, Mississauga\, ON\, L4V 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20240531T205853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T212238Z
UID:10003977-1719392400-1719435600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Keeping watch: a vigil for Ramiro and Bri-anne
DESCRIPTION:On June 26 a prisoner in Texas will be executed for crimes he committed twenty years ago. Rev. Bri-anne Swan of East End United first made contact with Ramiro Gonzales ten years ago as prisoner pen pal. (See Broadview article here) Now that all appeals have been exhausted\, she will be with him all day on June 26 as his spiritual advisor. Everyone is invited to pray and keep watch throughout the day for Ramiro\, Rev. Bri-anne\, others facing the death penalty\, those charged with performing the execution\, their families and all others involved in capital punishment. \nSign up at robinwardlaw@eastendunited.ca for a half hour of keeping watch at home between 9 a.m. and 4 that day\, or if you live nearby\, join with others in person at the Eastminster Campus\, 310 Danforth Ave. for an hour or two between 4 and 9 p.m. (The execution is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time.) Light nourishment provided around 6.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/keeping-watch-a-vigil-for-ramiro-and-bri-anne/
LOCATION:Eastminster United Church\, 310 Danforth Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4K 1N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Wardlaw":MAILTO:robin@wardlaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20240531T210941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T210941Z
UID:10003913-1716732000-1716739200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Colours of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Togogos fundraising concert\, “Colours of Spring”\, celebrating Jazz and Brass music. We will be featuring performaces by the Patti Payne Trio and Quatuor de Fleurs. The $25 tickets can be purchased at the door on on Eventbrite using the QR code in the poster. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/colours-of-spring/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20240531T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T211014Z
UID:10003914-1716577200-1716582600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Socially Responsible Investing
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 24\, Brian Morris will be leading a discussion on “Socially Responsible Investing\,” at Midhurst United Church at 7:00 PM. He will be discussing\, “how to do good with your investing (and do well.)”\nBring your questions\, friends and/or financial advisor.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/socially-responsible-investing/
LOCATION:Midhurst United Church\, 91 DORAN RD\, Midhurst\, ON\, L9X 0L5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midhurst United Church":MAILTO:office@midhurstunitedchurch.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20240429T173509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T173509Z
UID:10003537-1715713200-1715720400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:What's Faith Got To Do With It? Myths that Kill in Palestine and Israel
DESCRIPTION:Please join Palestine Network\, Shining Waters for a Palestine solidarity forum that will bring together speakers from Islam\, Judaism\, and Christianity. The panel will explore some of the monolithic myths that form part of the context of the ongoing death and destruction in Palestine and Israel and that are barriers to the creation of justice and peace in that land. \nOFL Tower 2\, Ste. 600\, 895 Don Mills Rd. \nRegister to attend in person or online by May 10: bloordaleunited@gmail.com or 416-621-1720
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/whats-faith-got-to-do-with-it-myths-that-kill-in-palestine-and-israel/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3-Religions-Forum-Poster-May-24.pdf.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloordale United Church":MAILTO:bloordaleunited@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20240221T000338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T000416Z
UID:10002419-1713013200-1713020400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Near Net Zero by 2030?: Heat Pumps and Geothermal Loops
DESCRIPTION:Exploring current options for reducing emissions while heating homes and faith-community buildings.\nZoom Registration link: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice/ecological/heat-pumps-and-geothermal-loops/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/near-net-zero-by-2030-heat-pumps-and-geothermal-loops/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="SEJC":MAILTO:a.collier@sympatico.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20240221T000409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T000409Z
UID:10002420-1709989200-1709996400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Near Net Zero by 2030?: Greening Grounds and Greenbelts
DESCRIPTION:Using faith grounds to increase biodiversity and meet community food needs\nRegistration Link: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice/ecological/greening-grounds-and-greenbelts/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/near-net-zero-by-2030-greening-grounds-and-greenbelts/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Social and Ecological Justice Commission":MAILTO:jennifer.gordon50@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20230530T155227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T155227Z
UID:10000583-1685646000-1685651400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Cuba: Sanctions\, Faith\, Solidarity and Hope with Rev. Dr. Carlos Ham
DESCRIPTION:The Seminario Evangélico de Teologia (SET)\, established in 1946 is an ecumenical pastoral training centre in Matanzas\, Cuba. Rev. Dr. Carlos Emilio Ham is the Rector of SET and a pastor of the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba. The Evangelical Theological Seminary is the only ecumenical seminary in Cuba and provides training for Cuban\, Latin American and Caribbean pastors from an ecumenical\, contextual\, and liberating vision\, committed to social service. \nNumerous Canadians have been hosted by SET\, building on long time Canada-Cuba relationships\, and so\, it is with warmth and anticipation that we look forward to welcoming Carlos here. \nPlease join us. If you wish to endorse the event or require more details\, contact Lori Neale\, lneale@united-church.ca. Venue is accessible. Refreshments will be served. \nLots of opportunity for networking and growing faith\, solidarity and hope. \nEvent Organizers: The Presbyterian Church in Canada\, The United Church of Canada\, and The Canadian Council of Churches \nEndorsed by: Cubability\, PWRDF\,
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/cuba-sanctions-faith-solidarity-and-hope-with-rev-dr-carlos-ham/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220807
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220706T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T201823Z
UID:10000169-1659744000-1659830399@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Creation\, Land\, and Indigeneity: Resistance on Turtle Island and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Please join Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts\, Trinity-St Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith\, Justice and the Arts\, the Centre for Philosophy\, Religion and Social Ethics of The Institute for Christian Studies and Broadview Magazine for the third edition of the Christian Left Conference (August 5-6). It’s ONLINE and FREE! \nThis year’s theme is “Creation\, Land\, and Indigeneity: Resistance on Turtle Island and Beyond.” Our featured keynote speakers are Dan Longboat (August 5\, 6 p.m. EDT); & Carmen Lansdowne and Jenny Te Paa-Daniel (August 6\, 6 p.m. EDT). Visit the conference page for details\, schedule and registration: uoft.me/christianleftconference \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZCFKGyxQPD \nAnd please share widely via email (see attached posters) and social media: Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/creation-land-and-indigeneity-resistance-on-turtle-island-and-beyond/2022-08-06/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational,Intercultural,Justice,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220706T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T201823Z
UID:10000168-1659657600-1659743999@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Creation\, Land\, and Indigeneity: Resistance on Turtle Island and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Please join Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts\, Trinity-St Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith\, Justice and the Arts\, the Centre for Philosophy\, Religion and Social Ethics of The Institute for Christian Studies and Broadview Magazine for the third edition of the Christian Left Conference (August 5-6). It’s ONLINE and FREE! \nThis year’s theme is “Creation\, Land\, and Indigeneity: Resistance on Turtle Island and Beyond.” Our featured keynote speakers are Dan Longboat (August 5\, 6 p.m. EDT); & Carmen Lansdowne and Jenny Te Paa-Daniel (August 6\, 6 p.m. EDT). Visit the conference page for details\, schedule and registration: uoft.me/christianleftconference \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZCFKGyxQPD \nAnd please share widely via email (see attached posters) and social media: Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/creation-land-and-indigeneity-resistance-on-turtle-island-and-beyond/2022-08-05/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational,Intercultural,Justice,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220714T060114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T060114Z
UID:10000171-1659013200-1659020400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Affordable Housing and Land Trusts
DESCRIPTION:A discussion on land trust from Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust Community Development Coordinator\, James Partanen on Thursday\, July 28\, 1-3pm at a Bread and Bricks meeting. Topics will include Neighbourhood Land Trust\, affordable housing\, and social enterprise.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/affordable-housing-and-land-trusts/
LOCATION:Davenport Perth Community Ministry\, 1900 Davenport Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tina Conlon":MAILTO:dpcommunityministry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220608T183913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T183105Z
UID:10000157-1655751600-1655755200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:STONE SOUP BARN RAISING
DESCRIPTION:Stone Soup Network Barn Raising — TICKETS ARE FREE:\nOn Monday\, June 20th\, 7-8 pm\, we’re hosting a night of story and song to celebrate the Stone Soup Network and raise funds to keep ‘building new barns’ of plenty in our communities. It’s hybrid\, so you choose in-person or Zoom. For COVID protocol reasons\, we’re asking guests to reserve in advance so we can be good hosts.  Join us in person at the beautiful Trinity St. Paul’s United Church\, or participate online via Zoom. \nReserve your ticket here on event ticketing site: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/windermere-united-church/events/stone-soup-network-barn-raising/ \nFUNDS SUPPORT STONESOUPNETWORK.CA: \nAll funds raised go to support the Stone Soup Network. Incubated out of Windermere United Church\, in Toronto’s Bloor West\, Stone Soup Network forms strategic partnerships\, within neighbourhoods\, to build relationships of trust\, find local solutions to inequity and sustainability\, and provide those who experience exclusion (women\, economically disadvantaged\, homeless\, socially isolated elderly\, newcomers\, disadvantaged youth\, and others) the additional resources they need to belong. Since we began\, we’ve made over $250\,000 in goods and services available to neighbours in need and supported multiple neighbourhood campaigns that helped build more just\, equitable\, sustainable communities. Despite the pandemic challenges\, the project has provided more than 1000 in-demand products and services in the last year alone. Things like virtual music classes for kids in lockdown\, pharmacy gift cards for seniors and new moms\, and even 13 X week-long day camp spots at the High Park Nature Center in the summer. Our June 20th Barn Raising is to help us expand to new neighbourhoods in 2022 and 2023. \nIf you can’t make the event\, but want to make a donation\, please go to https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/windermere-united-church/campaign/stone-soup-network/ where all donations are tax receipted. \nOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL IS $14\,000:\nAll support will help us continue this simple\, yet powerful\, approach to sharing abundance in the 21st century.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/stone-soup-barn-raising/
LOCATION:Trinity St. Paul’s United Church\, 427 Bloor St West\, Toronto\, ON\, M5s 1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stone Soup Network":MAILTO:alexa@stonesoupnetwork.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220616T173606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T173606Z
UID:10000160-1655546400-1655553600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:World Refugee Day with the Anglican United Refugee Alliance
DESCRIPTION:A virtual talk with Afghan-Canadian activist Farkhunda Muhtaj who will share how she helped rescue more than 300 Afghan girl soccer players. \nhttp://www.auraforrefugees.org/index.php/get-involved/current-events/world-refugee-day-2022
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/world-refugee-day-with-the-anglican-united-refugee-alliance/
LOCATION:Virtual: Participate from where you are\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Kipp on behalf of AURA":MAILTO:rebekah.kipp@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220610T193610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T193610Z
UID:10000158-1655490600-1655497800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Understanding the Palestinian Situation
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event\nAll Welcome\nAn introduction information session on the situation in Palestine & Israel. You will view 2 videos which will hopefully generate questions and discussion.\n6:30 pm Dinner via Zoom\n7 pm Moderator – Ann Hawkins – via Zoom\nSee website for link
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-understanding-the-palestinian-situation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220530T215106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T215538Z
UID:10000145-1654335000-1654344000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Flames of Joy and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Online Event – Flames of Joy and Justice – A celebration of the United Church’s commitment to be an Anti-Racist church and community.  Saturday\, June 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.  An online event via Zoom.  Sponsored by:  The East Central Ontario Regional Council’s Anti-Racism\, Interfaith and Intercultural Forum in partnership with the Indigenous Justice and Respectful Relationships Forum. \nTo register\, visit:  https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/flames-of-joy-and-justice/ \n  \n 
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/flames-of-joy-and-justice/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Flames-of-Joy-and-Justice.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220526T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220518T200623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T200623Z
UID:10000141-1653582600-1653588000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Racism in Canada by Sam Tecle
DESCRIPTION:In this free online session\, participants will learn about the history of racism writ large in Canada and specifically the history of anti-black racism. \n*How does racism work in the Canadian context and how does it specifically play out in our communities?\n*What does anti-black racism cost us as a community? \nThis session will be an active\, participatory\, and engaging presentation. (Recommended for ages 13+) \nAbout Sam Tecle \nSam Tecle’s research and scholarly work spans across the areas of Black and Diaspora Studies\, Urban Studies\, and Sociology of Education. His work focuses on the analysis of diverse experiences\, trajectories and expressions of Blackness\, grounded in particular histories of racialization\, colonialism\, community formation and resistance. His forthcoming work Black Grammars: On Difference and Belonging explores the experiences and perspectives relating to blackness and Black identification of East African Diasporas across the UK\, Canada and the US. More broadly\, Sam is interested in questions of Black Sociality\, Black cultural production and its expressions across the diaspora. \nHis research and teaching draws on his deep experience in community-engaged work\, focused largely on Blackness and educational settings in Toronto. This community-engaged work has been conducted in partnership with organizations to create new supports and opportunities for Black students at the secondary level and in the transition to post-secondary education\, in the face of a variety of systemic barriers they encounter. He has particularly prioritized work with Success Beyond Limits\, a program serving students in the Jane and Finch community.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/racism-in-canada-by-sam-tecle/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Place Brampton":MAILTO:office@graceplace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220506T205421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T205421Z
UID:10000135-1653505200-1653512400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Responding to Canada’s Overdose Crisis – Facts & Actions Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 25\, 7:00pm–9:00 pm on Zoom. \nFairlawn Avenue United Church is hosting overdose prevention experts from Street Health\, one of Fairlawn’s Embrace Action partners\, who will educate us about the crisis and what we can do about it. \nDuring the provincial election campaign\, ask what candidates will do\, such as: expand efforts to address the crisis\, reconvene the Opioid Emergency Task Force and support decriminalization of possession of personal quantities of drugs. \nRegistration is required. All are welcome. \nRegister at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48a8ac29a7ffc16-howcan
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/responding-to-canadas-overdose-crisis-facts-actions-seminar/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143855
CREATED:20220426T192211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T192211Z
UID:10000120-1652382000-1652389200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Beaches East York Interfaith Candidates Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As the campaign for the June 2 Provincial Election begins\, 10 faith groups in Beaches East York have come together to host a Candidates Meeting. The event will take place at The Church of the Resurrection at 1100 Woodbine Avenue. People can attend in person or on Zoom on Thursday May 12 at 7:00 p.m. by registering at www.therez.ca/election \nThe meeting will give people of faith and all citizens a chance to hear the ideas of the various candidates and political parties on how they would create strong and vibrant communities following the pandemic. \nAs people of faith we believe that we have a responsibility:\n• to create a more just and equitable world\,\n• to care for one another … and for successive generations\, and\n• to protect the environment that we share. \nThese responsibilities inspire us to shape how we live in our community\, how we value people who are vulnerable and how we tend to creation. \nOur purpose is to hear how the different candidates would work to meet these responsibilities\, if they are elected to represent us in the Provincial Legislature. There will be opportunities for participant to submit questions for the candidates at the meeting. \nOur objective is not to instruct anyone on how to vote. We will leave it to the candidates to persuade each person. \nThis is the 4th Interfaith Candidates Meeting in Beaches East York in the past few years. Similar events have taken place during the last Provincial election and the past 2 Federal elections. The Beaches East York riding is between Coxwell Avenue and Victoria Park and extends from the lake all the way north to Sunrise Avenue. \nRepresentatives of several Christian\, Muslim and Jewish communities in the riding have endorsed the Candidates Meeting. Faith Groups involved directly in organizing the Candidates Meeting include: \nDanforth Mennonite Church; Church of the Resurrection; St. Aidan’s Anglican Church;\nKingston Road United Church; Calvary Baptist Church; Beach United Church; Kimbourne Park United Church; Beaches Presbyterian Church; Toronto United Mennonite Congregation; and Danforth Islamic Centre. Several other faith communities support the initiative but have not been available to help with the planning. \nTo register to attend the event in person at the Church of the Resurrection or on Zoom\, go to www.therez.ca/election \nPeople attending the event in person will be required to wear a mask; social distancing will be achieved by limiting attendance.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/beaches-east-york-interfaith-candidates-meeting/
LOCATION:Church of the Resurrection\, 1100 Woodbine Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice
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