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SUMMARY:Yoga at St. Paul’s
DESCRIPTION:Weekly\, every Monday. Gentle exercise amongst friends\, with gentle guidance
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/yoga-at-st-pauls/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul's United Church Brampton":MAILTO:stpaulsoffice@on.aibn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260106T110000
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Weekly every Tuesday. Gentle exercise among friends with gentle guidance
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/yoga/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul's United Church Brampton":MAILTO:stpaulsoffice@on.aibn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260109T103000
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SUMMARY:Holy Land Service Jan 25\, 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, in person or on zoom\, for our annual joint Holy Land service\, followed by a Q and A\, on Sunday Jan 25 at 10:30 am at Trinity-St Paul’s United Church\, 427 Bloor St. W\, Toronto. This service is presented by the Middle East Working Group of Bloor St\, Bathurst\, and Trinity-St. Paul’s United Churches. Our guest speaker will be Hon. Nathaniel Erskine – Smith\, Liberal MP for Beaches -East York. \nSermon title : “Canada: Acting for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel?” \nSee poster for QR code.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/holy-land-service-jan-25-1030-am/
LOCATION:Trinty St. Paul’s Centre\, 427 Bloor Street West Toronto\, ON M5S 1X7\, 427 Bloor Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Lloyd":MAILTO:barblloyd@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T155102
CREATED:20260108T163405Z
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UID:10005050-1767981600-1767992400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk - A UN Perspective on the USAID Cuts
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk – Friday\, January 9\, 2026 \nBolton United Church invites the community to a free evening of learning and conversation titled “A UN Perspective on the USAID Cuts.”The event will begin with a free dinner at 6:00 pm\, followed by a guest presentation at 7:00 pm and a facilitated discussion. \nThe guest speaker\, Wayne Gill\, brings more than 20 years of experience living and working in international development across Africa and the Caribbean. A former senior Monitoring & Evaluation advisor with UNAIDS\, Wayne will share firsthand insights into the far-reaching global consequences of the USAID shutdown\, including its impact on international development efforts and HIV/AIDS programs. \n📍 Location: Heritage Hall\, Bolton United Church\, 8 Nancy Street\, Bolton💻 Also available online (see church website for the link)🎟 Free community event \nFor more information\, please call 905-857-2615 or email office@boltonunitedchurch.com
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-a-un-perspective-on-the-usaid-cuts/
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:20260118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T155102
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SUMMARY:Craddock Lecture
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 18th\, Bloor Street United Church will welcome Rev. Dr. Chris Ferguson to deliver his Craddock Lecture during our 10:30am Worship service. As a life-long ambassador for social justice\, with extensive experience in Latin America\, the Middle East\, and at the United Nations\, Chris Ferguson will cast a sharp eye over what has been the experience of the Global South in recent decades while pointing to where transforming power is to be found. \nChris Ferguson is currently the International Visiting Professor at the the Universidad Reformada in Barranquilla\, Colombia\, and the past General Secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (2014-2021). He served previously as the World Council of Churches representative to the United Nations and also as its representative to Jerusalem. He was Executive Minister of the United Church of Canada’s Justice\, Global and Ecumenical Relations Unit and a member of Bloor Street United Church. \nAfter service there will be a light lunch followed by Q&A. We invite you to mark this special occasion in your calendar. \nJoin in-person in Toronto at St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St. Clair Ave West) or on Zoom. See bloorstreetunited.org for details.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/craddock-lecture/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 729 St. Clair Ave W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T150000
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CREATED:20250917T210415Z
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UID:10004829-1768989600-1769007600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Changing Seasons: Exploring Life's Transitions
DESCRIPTION:How can we face life’s transitions with grace\, integrity and courage? “Changing Seasons” is a retreat for people interested in exploring what it means to move through life’s transitions and how we can enter into times of change with intention and openness. \nOctober 15-16\, 2025\, 10am-3pm both days\nJanuary 21-22\, 2026\, 10am-3pm both days\nand May 6-7\, 2026\, 10am-3pm both days \nSign up for the fall retreat as an introduction before signing on to the winter and spring retreats. \nFall intro retreat: $100 \nWinter retreat: $125 \nSpring retreat: $125 \nFull three-season series: $300 (can be purchased after the fall introductory retreat – we’ll credit your account) \nThis retreat series takes place at the Rosedale Centre in Toronto. The Rosedale Centre is a secular community space offering music\, arts\, wellness\, and social programming for all ages. It hosts concerts\, art exhibitions\, community meetings\, and educational workshops. All are welcome. Located in Rosedale United Church\, the building is fully accessible and 2SLGBTQ+ affirming.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/changing-seasons-exploring-lifes-transitions/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:The Rosedale Centre\, 159 Roxborough Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rosedale Centre":MAILTO:info@rosedalecentre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T155102
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UID:10004830-1769076000-1769094000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Changing Seasons: Exploring Life's Transitions
DESCRIPTION:How can we face life’s transitions with grace\, integrity and courage? “Changing Seasons” is a retreat for people interested in exploring what it means to move through life’s transitions and how we can enter into times of change with intention and openness. \nOctober 15-16\, 2025\, 10am-3pm both days\nJanuary 21-22\, 2026\, 10am-3pm both days\nand May 6-7\, 2026\, 10am-3pm both days \nSign up for the fall retreat as an introduction before signing on to the winter and spring retreats. \nFall intro retreat: $100 \nWinter retreat: $125 \nSpring retreat: $125 \nFull three-season series: $300 (can be purchased after the fall introductory retreat – we’ll credit your account) \nThis retreat series takes place at the Rosedale Centre in Toronto. The Rosedale Centre is a secular community space offering music\, arts\, wellness\, and social programming for all ages. It hosts concerts\, art exhibitions\, community meetings\, and educational workshops. All are welcome. Located in Rosedale United Church\, the building is fully accessible and 2SLGBTQ+ affirming.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/changing-seasons-exploring-lifes-transitions/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:The Rosedale Centre\, 159 Roxborough Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rosedale Centre":MAILTO:info@rosedalecentre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T183000
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UID:10004816-1769270400-1769279400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Community Meal
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome for our delicious and nutritious Community Meal the last Saturday of the month! The menu is our famous vegetable soup\, salad\, roast beef and roast potatoes with gravy\, steamed vegetables\, and homemade dessert. \nOur doors open for community time\, coffee\, tea\, fruit\, and cookies at 4pm. Dinner is served at 5pm. Enjoy live music while dinner is served!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/community-meal/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Runnymede United Church\, 432 Runnymede Rd\, Toronto\, ON\, M6S 2Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Runnymede United Church":MAILTO:office@runnymedeunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260125T120000
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UID:10005056-1769337000-1769342400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Land Service
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us on Sunday January 25th for our annual Holy Land Service\, offered by the Middle East Working Group of Bathurst\, Bloor Street\, and Trinity-St. Paul’s United Churches.\nThis year\, our guest speaker will be the Hon. Nathaniel Erskine- Smith\, MP for Beaches-East York.\nZatoun products available for purchase following the service. Loose offering to International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF)\, Canada\, Palestine Urgent Appeal.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/holy-land-service/
LOCATION:Trinity St. Paul’s United Church\, 427 Bloor St West\, Toronto\, ON\, M5s 1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T220000
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UID:10004930-1769801400-1769810400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Friday Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:A fun evening of down home folk music presented in a coffee house setting.\nOctober 24 …… Sea Shanties with “Pressgang Mutiny”\nDecember 5. …. A Seasonal Singalong with members of Brampton Folk Club\nJanuary 30……..Celtic Fiddle and Song with “Maggie’s Wake”\nFebruary 27……Fiddle Supergroup “Portage”\nMarch 27……….Fun Bluegrass Band “The Slocan Ramblers”\nApril 24………….Sing into Spring with Leah Holtom and “Gathering Sparks”\nMay 23…………\,.Brampton Folk Club Annual Showcase Concert (Saturday Concert)
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/friday-folk-club/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brampton Folk Club":MAILTO:Info@bramptonfolk.ca
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