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SUMMARY:Resonance - Contemporary Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Resonance: Contemporary Worship Night \nCome join us for a night of uplifting music and heartfelt worship at our Contemporary Worship Night! Located at 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd\, this in-person event promises to be a soul-stirring experience. Let’s come together to celebrate faith\, community\, and music. \nThese worship nights happen monthly and include a meal and worship in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. These evening worship services are geared towards young people but all are welcome. This worship experience is geared towards young adults but all are welcome. \nIslington United Church welcomes all people regardless of race\, gender\, ethnicity\, class\, sexual orientation\, or background. \non January 5th\, we are featuring songwriter Jake Wiseman who will be debuting his new music! \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and lift your spirits through song and prayer. See you there!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/resonance-contemporary-worship-service/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T163000
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CREATED:20241231T152439Z
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SUMMARY:Amahl and the Night Visitors.  An enchanting musical treat for Epiphany.
DESCRIPTION:Amahl and his mother open their door to three strangers—and find a life forever transformed. \nAmahl and the Night Visitors is a heartwarming one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti\, originally created for television in 1951. The story follows Amahl\, a poor\, disabled shepherd boy\, and his widowed mother. One night\, they are visited by three kings—Melchior\, Gaspar\, and Balthazar—on their journey to present gifts to the Christ child. Despite their poverty\, Amahl and his mother offer the kings hospitality. The opera beautifully captures themes of faith\, generosity\, and the transformative power of love.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/amahl-and-the-night-visitors-an-enchanting-musical-treat-for-epiphany/2025-01-11/1/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park Community Church\, 2180 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M4N 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence Park Community Church":MAILTO:info@lawrenceparkchurch.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
CREATED:20241231T152439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T152439Z
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SUMMARY:Amahl and the Night Visitors.  An enchanting musical treat for Epiphany.
DESCRIPTION:Amahl and his mother open their door to three strangers—and find a life forever transformed. \nAmahl and the Night Visitors is a heartwarming one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti\, originally created for television in 1951. The story follows Amahl\, a poor\, disabled shepherd boy\, and his widowed mother. One night\, they are visited by three kings—Melchior\, Gaspar\, and Balthazar—on their journey to present gifts to the Christ child. Despite their poverty\, Amahl and his mother offer the kings hospitality. The opera beautifully captures themes of faith\, generosity\, and the transformative power of love.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/amahl-and-the-night-visitors-an-enchanting-musical-treat-for-epiphany/2025-01-11/2/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park Community Church\, 2180 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M4N 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence Park Community Church":MAILTO:info@lawrenceparkchurch.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
CREATED:20231005T205901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T210004Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Youth United
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesdays from 4 pm – 8pm every week – you may drop in at any time between those hours! \nQueer Youth United (QYU) is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth group for ages 15-29\, where you can come and engage with others in a safe space within the community\, while sharing meals\, finding support and resources. \nWe will have more information and photos on our Instagram account over at https://instagram.com/queeryouthunited
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/queer-youth-united/2025-01-14/
LOCATION:Beach United Church\, 140 Wineva Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4E 2T4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
CREATED:20250101T163048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T163048Z
UID:10004403-1736967600-1736973000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Rural Ministry Gathering - Faith Formation: Spiritual Formation in Worship
DESCRIPTION:Rural Ministry Gathering – Faith Formation\nWedneday\, January 15\, 2025\n7:00 p.m. on Zoom \nGuest speaker Janice MacLean is host of the Prayer Bench\, an online ministry offering resources to deepen spirituality. Her passion in ministry is rooted in sharing the contemplative wisdom tradition. She served with the Iona Community\, an ecumenical Christian community and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion in Israel before joining the Maritime Conference staff as Minister of Christian Nurture & Enrichment. \nWe are grateful to Janice for joining us for a discussion of faith formation in a rural context. This is a joint webinar with Canadian Shield and Shining Waters lay leaders. There is no cost for this workshop but pre-registration is required. We hope you can join us! \nTo Register: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtceqopj4qHt0CZbcdJzF_gNjaubUOEClu#/registration
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/rural-ministry-gathering-faith-formation-spiritual-formation-in-worship/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T170000
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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:20250119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
CREATED:20250116T153719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153719Z
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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:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
CREATED:20250101T163713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T163750Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Connect: Lay Leaders Webinar - Communication\, Effective Disagreement\, and the Fall into Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Communication\, Effective Disagreement\, and the Fall into Conflict\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Zoom \nFacilitator: Dr. Betty Pries\nStaff Facilitators: Diane Matheson-Jimenez and Melody Duncanson-Hales \nDue to high demand\, “Where two or three are gathered\, there is Jesus and Conflict” is back! \nChallenges emerge in congregational life when healthy disagreements tip over into conflict and entrenchment. Disagreeing well becomes especially challenging in the context of change or when the reality of change thrusts the congregation into discord. This session defines disagreement and conflict\, considers the impact of change\, and lays down root principles that support conflict’s transformation. \nThis webinar is to support and strengthen congregational lay leaders as well ministry personnel as they reflect on their church context\, learn about congregational health\, explore and identify their own community of faith’s path to healing and wellness\, deepen their understanding of their own call to leadership\, and discern God’s path for their churches. \nWe hope you can join us! \nFor more info and to register: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/communities-of-faith/lets-connect-lay-leader-webinar/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-connect-lay-leaders-webinar-communication-effective-disagreement-and-the-fall-into-conflict/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
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:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
CREATED:20250116T153249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153249Z
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SUMMARY:Bingo Night at Bolton United
DESCRIPTION:Free Bingo Night\nJoin us for Bingo\, Prizes\, Pizza and Fun!\nTo reserve a table call ahead or e-mail us at office@boltonunitedchurch.com or just drop in.\nEveryone welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/bingo-night-at-bolton-united/
LOCATION:Bolton United Church\, 8 Nancy Street\, Bolton\, Ontario\, L7E 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
CREATED:20250116T153104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153104Z
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SUMMARY:Islington Reads: What I Know About You
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for January 28\, 2025 at 7 pm for Islington Reads on Zoom! \nEric Chacour will join us to discuss his book\, What I Know About You. This book\, a Giller Prize finalist among other awards\, is about a young man whose life is preordained by his family until it takes a turn when he meets a young friend. \nBooks can be obtained at A Novel Spot Bookshop (phone 416-233-2665 or email novelspotbookshop@gmail.com) if desired. If you would like to borrow a book from the Islington United Church Library\, please contact Anne Marriott at anne.marriott@gmail.com. \nHope to see you online soon! Details and to register to receive the Zoom link: https://islingtonunited.org/event/islington-reads-what-i-know-about-you/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/islington-reads-what-i-know-about-you/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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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:20250130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
CREATED:20250131T212906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T212906Z
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SUMMARY:Conspiracy Theories and Religion an Evening with Justin Ling
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning journalist Justin Ling at St. Andrew’s United Church to explore the relationship between “religion” and “conspiracism.” 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. Freewill donations will benefit the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. This in-person event will also be streamed to YouTube. \nJustin Ling is a freelance journalist who covers politics\, democracy\, national security\, misinformation\, extremism\, and where all those things intersect. He is a contributing columnist to the Toronto Star\, a contributor to Foreign Policy\, WIRED\, and\nThe Walrus\, and has contributed to a swath of other outlets. He hosted the podcasts The Village and The Flamethrowers\, and he writes the newsletter Bug-eyed and Shameless\, all about our current information ecosystem. \nLive stream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUIyc0c-q-g
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/conspiracy-theories-and-religion-an-evening-with-justin-ling-2/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 117 Bloor St. East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St.Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St. E.  Toronto":MAILTO:standrewsunited@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070326
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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