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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Online Service at Lawrence Park Community Church
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Lawrence Park Community Church. \nSmart sermons\, great music\, and a passion for justice. That’s what we’re about. \nWhere are we? Well\, physically we’re located in North Toronto\, in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood\, but we also live\, hang out\, pray\, talk and explore online. We are an affirming congregation\, which means we welcome people of all genders\, sexualities and abilities. \nWe’re a vibrant congregation of people who like to ask questions\, and push our faith to be relevant to life in our times. We like to ask questions\, talk about difficult issues\, and make a difference to our lives and the lives of others. \nLike most churches\, we worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.. We value smart sermons that wrestle with the Bible and apply it to the modern world in a way that is insightful and useful. We have a great music program\, with live musicians and singers. We broadcast our services from our beautiful\, modern sanctuary\, and we have congregants in house when allowed. You can check out past services on our YouTube channel\, and past sermons on our website.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-online-service-at-lawrence-park-community-church-5/2022-02-20/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park Community Church\, 2180 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M4N 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Educational,Justice,Livestreaming
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Digging the Underground Railroad in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event online via Zoom – see website for link –  https://www.boltonunitedchurch.com/ \n6:30 Dinner via Zoom\n7 pm Guest Speaker – Karolyn Smardz Frost (via Zoom) \nDr. Karolyn Smardz Frost is an archaeologist\, historian and award winning author – see website for more on her bio. \nFollowed by discussion.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-digging-the-underground-railroad-in-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Intercultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220119T211646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T140542Z
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SUMMARY:DreamworkCanada -- 2022 Workshops
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be able to tell you about four Dreamwork Canada workshops we are planning\, beginning January 25. We have arranged them for Tuesday evenings for two hours—6:30 PM—8:30 PM\, ET. We hope this time slot will enable people in different time zones to join us. \nLike our other workshops these sessions will offer an approach to understanding our dreams as one of the ways God speaks to us. Participants will learn about dream interpretation within a Christian context using the concepts of Carl Jung. There will be an opportunity to explore participants’ own dreams as well as working with the dreams of others in a group context. \nMany of you have expressed an interest in learning how indigenous communities relate to their dreams. Our first workshop will feature a Mi’kmaq leader who will explain the Mi’kmaq approach. We hope to be able to connect with other indigenous communities in the future \nWORKSHOPS \nTues\, January 25 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nListening to Your Ancestors Through Your Dreams with Julie Lush \nTues\, February 1 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nSymbols in Dreams and Art Therapy with Mary Sanderson \nTues\, February 8 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nCreating With Your Dreams with Marybeth Leis Druery \nTues\, February 15 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nActive Imagination: An Inner Dialogue With Parts of our\nUnconscious Selves with Miriam Frey \nTo register\, follow this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bloor-street-united-church/events/dreamworks-exploring-gods-forgotten-language-2/ \nFor more about Dreamwork Canada\, please visit our website: www.dreamworkcanada.squarespace.com \nWorkshop Facilitators and Descriptions: \n1) January 25–Julie Lush\nJulie Pellissier-Lush\, a Lennox Island First Nation band member\, is an actress\, and bestselling author of ‘My Mi’kmaq Mother’\, Poet Laureate for PEI\, recipient of the Queens jubilee medal in 2013\, the Meritorious Service Medal recipient in 2017\, and the Senators 150 metal in April 2019. She writes\, acts\, and does photography to preserve the history and culture of the Mi’kmaq for future generations. Julie wrote the poems for the play ‘Mi’kmaq Legends’ in 2010 and they have been performed for the last 8 years on many different stages in the Atlantic region. It is her hope that this play will someday travel all over Canada and beyond so more people have the opportunity to learn about the rich Mi’kmaq history! Julie lives in PEI with her husband Rick\, her five children\, and her Granddaughter Miah. \nListening to your Ancestors through your Dreams\nCome and learn how to hear the messages being sent to you in your dreams from your ancestors. Just like the Creator\, they are always there guiding you and keeping you safe by sending you messages while you sleep. Learn what they are trying to tell you. \n2) February 1—Mary Sanderson\nMary Sanderson is an Art Therapist. She worked for fifteen years with refugees\, particularly at The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture and for five years at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge\, a federal penitentiary for native women in south west Saskatchewan. Both populations strengthened her belief that God speaks to us through Art. \nSymbols in Dreams and Art Therapy\nAs an Art Therapist\, I have always believed that spontaneous art is one of the (many) ways in which God speaks to us. Using specific symbols from Art Therapy\, this workshop will illustrate the significance of symbols and what they can tell us—in dreams or in waking life. \n3) February 8– Marybeth Leis Dreury \nMarybeth Leis Druery is a Spiritual Director and Expressive Arts facilitator who integrates creative expression with spiritual practices. Her winding path took her from being a high school Math teacher to co-founding the not-for-profit Student Open Circles\, where for 20 years she has facilitated university students from diverse backgrounds to explore self-awareness\, spirituality\, values\, leadership development\, and to volunteer in groups with Hamilton’s underserved communities. Marybeth deepens her journey through practices from diverse spiritual traditions\, art\, dreamwork\, body awareness\, and meditation \nCreating with Your Dreams\nListen for the voice of your soul\, emerging within your dreams. Engage with symbol through visual and written creative practices to uncover hidden parts of yourself as you journey towards wholeness. Experience guided expressive arts exercises to mine your dreams for meaning. You’ll create from found objects in response to a dream and play with images as a path to understanding your unfolding story. Try some simple steps for doing dream work on your own or in a group. Learn from each other in a judgement-free atmosphere of respect with no pressure to share. \nBring a written dream with you to engage in individual reflection and creating. You will have the option to share your dream in a small group exercise. In advance\, write out your dream in present tense\, double spaced. Bring your journal\, blank paper\, and pen or pencil. You will also have the option to use any crayons\, pastels\, markers\, paint\, glue or scissors you have. Bring a variety of found objects such as a jar\, egg carton\, cardboard\, objects from nature\, etc. No artistic experience or skill needed! \n4) February 15–Miriam Frey\nMiriam Frey is a spiritual director and the coordinator of the Ontario Jubilee program\, a training program for spiritual directors. Her journey of self-awareness began in earnest when she spent three years in Nairobi\, Kenya\, Africa\, volunteering as an administrative assistant with Mennonite Central Committee. There she met a Jungian analyst who introduced her to dreams as a way to listen for God’s presence and guidance. Miriam continues to attend to her spiritual growth through dreamwork\, the enneagram\, and meditation. \nActive Imagination: An Inner DialogueWith Parts of our Unconscious Selves\nWe will use the wisdom of Robert Johnson (1921-2018)\, a noted lecturer and Jungian analyst who studied at the Jungian Institute in Switzerland and at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in India. He is the author of He\, She\, We\, Inner Work and Owning Your Own Shadow. Together we will learn the process of using the imagination to dialogue further with dream characters and images that reflect our inner world. \nTo register: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bloor-street-united-church/events/dreamworks-exploring-gods-forgotten-language-2/\nYou will see Bloor Street United Church mentioned in this link. Dreamwork Canada is an ecumenical group (Anglican\, Mennonite and United churches) but is grateful for Bloor Street’s support in allowing us to base our CanadaHelps’s registration with them. We appreciate ongoing support from The Mennonite New Life Centre.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/dreamworkcanada-2022-workshops/2022-02-15/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Worship
DESCRIPTION:Online Sunday Morning Worship Service
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-worship-6/2022-02-13/
LOCATION:Runnymede United Church\, 432 Runnymede Rd\, Toronto\, ON\, M6S 2Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Livestreaming
ORGANIZER;CN="Runnymede United Church":MAILTO:office@runnymedeunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220105T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T190438Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Online Service at Lawrence Park Community Church
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Lawrence Park Community Church. \nSmart sermons\, great music\, and a passion for justice. That’s what we’re about. \nWhere are we? Well\, physically we’re located in North Toronto\, in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood\, but we also live\, hang out\, pray\, talk and explore online. We are an affirming congregation\, which means we welcome people of all genders\, sexualities and abilities. \nWe’re a vibrant congregation of people who like to ask questions\, and push our faith to be relevant to life in our times. We like to ask questions\, talk about difficult issues\, and make a difference to our lives and the lives of others. \nLike most churches\, we worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.. We value smart sermons that wrestle with the Bible and apply it to the modern world in a way that is insightful and useful. We have a great music program\, with live musicians and singers. We broadcast our services from our beautiful\, modern sanctuary\, and we have congregants in house when allowed. You can check out past services on our YouTube channel\, and past sermons on our website.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-online-service-at-lawrence-park-community-church-5/2022-02-13/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park Community Church\, 2180 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M4N 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Educational,Justice,Livestreaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T153000
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SUMMARY:Kumi Now - Individual Palestinians Creative Actions to Support their Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from Shining Waters through Zoom on Feb 9th (or the 2nd Wed of any other month) as we reflect on the inspirational stories of individual Palestinians who have come up with creative or innovative ways to support their communities\, do business\, advocate for Palestine\, and otherwise contribute to the world. \nThe individual stories come from the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem\, a partner of our United Church of Canada. \nEach of our sessions will be about a different individual Palestinian\, so you can join us any month\, even without having attended previous sessions. \nContact Nora McKay (Email noragmckay@hotmail.com ) to receive the Zoom link to connect. \nA program of the Palestine Network\, Shining Waters Region
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/kumi-now-individual-palestinians-creative-actions-to-support-their-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="PalNet Shining Waters":MAILTO:g.bartlett@sympatico.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
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SUMMARY:Fred Fox live on Zoom hosted by Leaside United
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday February 9th at 10:30am on Zoom for a special Meet U @ The Zoom Room speaker event with renowned speaker Fred Fox on behalf of his brother and the Terry Fox Foundation. \nMore about Fred Fox:\nFred Fox never imagined that he would take part in one of the most inspiring stories in Canadian history when he watched his brother Terry set out on his Marathon of Hope in April of 1980. He had the opportunity to join Terry a couple of times on the road that summer and watch as Canadians embraced his brother in a remarkable way. Fred’s commitment to Terry’s cancer research legacy never wavered\, leading the Terry Fox Foundation’s BC Office from 1994 to 2001 and then moving to the National Office in 2009 to serve as Manager of Supporter Relations. \nAll welcome to hear how Fred supports cancer research and continued dedication to his brother’s legacy. Please share the Zoom link with a friend. \nZoom link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88398757927?pwd=RUtiMm9GVzVpK1pEVmgvM3BGUUdRQT09 \nMeeting ID: 883 9875 7927\nPasscode: 666497 \nPhone In: \nFor those phoning please: \n1. Dial either phone number: 647-558-0588 or 647-374-4685\n2. Put in the Meeting ID number: 883 9875 7927\n3. Put in the Password number: 666497\n4. If asked for a participant ID\, just press #\n5. Unmute your phone by pressing *6
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/fred-fox-live-on-zoom-hosted-by-leaside-united/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaside United Church":MAILTO:mattboutda@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220119T211646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T140542Z
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SUMMARY:DreamworkCanada -- 2022 Workshops
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be able to tell you about four Dreamwork Canada workshops we are planning\, beginning January 25. We have arranged them for Tuesday evenings for two hours—6:30 PM—8:30 PM\, ET. We hope this time slot will enable people in different time zones to join us. \nLike our other workshops these sessions will offer an approach to understanding our dreams as one of the ways God speaks to us. Participants will learn about dream interpretation within a Christian context using the concepts of Carl Jung. There will be an opportunity to explore participants’ own dreams as well as working with the dreams of others in a group context. \nMany of you have expressed an interest in learning how indigenous communities relate to their dreams. Our first workshop will feature a Mi’kmaq leader who will explain the Mi’kmaq approach. We hope to be able to connect with other indigenous communities in the future \nWORKSHOPS \nTues\, January 25 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nListening to Your Ancestors Through Your Dreams with Julie Lush \nTues\, February 1 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nSymbols in Dreams and Art Therapy with Mary Sanderson \nTues\, February 8 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nCreating With Your Dreams with Marybeth Leis Druery \nTues\, February 15 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nActive Imagination: An Inner Dialogue With Parts of our\nUnconscious Selves with Miriam Frey \nTo register\, follow this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bloor-street-united-church/events/dreamworks-exploring-gods-forgotten-language-2/ \nFor more about Dreamwork Canada\, please visit our website: www.dreamworkcanada.squarespace.com \nWorkshop Facilitators and Descriptions: \n1) January 25–Julie Lush\nJulie Pellissier-Lush\, a Lennox Island First Nation band member\, is an actress\, and bestselling author of ‘My Mi’kmaq Mother’\, Poet Laureate for PEI\, recipient of the Queens jubilee medal in 2013\, the Meritorious Service Medal recipient in 2017\, and the Senators 150 metal in April 2019. She writes\, acts\, and does photography to preserve the history and culture of the Mi’kmaq for future generations. Julie wrote the poems for the play ‘Mi’kmaq Legends’ in 2010 and they have been performed for the last 8 years on many different stages in the Atlantic region. It is her hope that this play will someday travel all over Canada and beyond so more people have the opportunity to learn about the rich Mi’kmaq history! Julie lives in PEI with her husband Rick\, her five children\, and her Granddaughter Miah. \nListening to your Ancestors through your Dreams\nCome and learn how to hear the messages being sent to you in your dreams from your ancestors. Just like the Creator\, they are always there guiding you and keeping you safe by sending you messages while you sleep. Learn what they are trying to tell you. \n2) February 1—Mary Sanderson\nMary Sanderson is an Art Therapist. She worked for fifteen years with refugees\, particularly at The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture and for five years at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge\, a federal penitentiary for native women in south west Saskatchewan. Both populations strengthened her belief that God speaks to us through Art. \nSymbols in Dreams and Art Therapy\nAs an Art Therapist\, I have always believed that spontaneous art is one of the (many) ways in which God speaks to us. Using specific symbols from Art Therapy\, this workshop will illustrate the significance of symbols and what they can tell us—in dreams or in waking life. \n3) February 8– Marybeth Leis Dreury \nMarybeth Leis Druery is a Spiritual Director and Expressive Arts facilitator who integrates creative expression with spiritual practices. Her winding path took her from being a high school Math teacher to co-founding the not-for-profit Student Open Circles\, where for 20 years she has facilitated university students from diverse backgrounds to explore self-awareness\, spirituality\, values\, leadership development\, and to volunteer in groups with Hamilton’s underserved communities. Marybeth deepens her journey through practices from diverse spiritual traditions\, art\, dreamwork\, body awareness\, and meditation \nCreating with Your Dreams\nListen for the voice of your soul\, emerging within your dreams. Engage with symbol through visual and written creative practices to uncover hidden parts of yourself as you journey towards wholeness. Experience guided expressive arts exercises to mine your dreams for meaning. You’ll create from found objects in response to a dream and play with images as a path to understanding your unfolding story. Try some simple steps for doing dream work on your own or in a group. Learn from each other in a judgement-free atmosphere of respect with no pressure to share. \nBring a written dream with you to engage in individual reflection and creating. You will have the option to share your dream in a small group exercise. In advance\, write out your dream in present tense\, double spaced. Bring your journal\, blank paper\, and pen or pencil. You will also have the option to use any crayons\, pastels\, markers\, paint\, glue or scissors you have. Bring a variety of found objects such as a jar\, egg carton\, cardboard\, objects from nature\, etc. No artistic experience or skill needed! \n4) February 15–Miriam Frey\nMiriam Frey is a spiritual director and the coordinator of the Ontario Jubilee program\, a training program for spiritual directors. Her journey of self-awareness began in earnest when she spent three years in Nairobi\, Kenya\, Africa\, volunteering as an administrative assistant with Mennonite Central Committee. There she met a Jungian analyst who introduced her to dreams as a way to listen for God’s presence and guidance. Miriam continues to attend to her spiritual growth through dreamwork\, the enneagram\, and meditation. \nActive Imagination: An Inner DialogueWith Parts of our Unconscious Selves\nWe will use the wisdom of Robert Johnson (1921-2018)\, a noted lecturer and Jungian analyst who studied at the Jungian Institute in Switzerland and at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in India. He is the author of He\, She\, We\, Inner Work and Owning Your Own Shadow. Together we will learn the process of using the imagination to dialogue further with dream characters and images that reflect our inner world. \nTo register: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bloor-street-united-church/events/dreamworks-exploring-gods-forgotten-language-2/\nYou will see Bloor Street United Church mentioned in this link. Dreamwork Canada is an ecumenical group (Anglican\, Mennonite and United churches) but is grateful for Bloor Street’s support in allowing us to base our CanadaHelps’s registration with them. We appreciate ongoing support from The Mennonite New Life Centre.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/dreamworkcanada-2022-workshops/2022-02-08/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220119T210135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T210135Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Worship
DESCRIPTION:Online Sunday Morning Worship Service
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-worship-6/2022-02-06/
LOCATION:Runnymede United Church\, 432 Runnymede Rd\, Toronto\, ON\, M6S 2Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Livestreaming
ORGANIZER;CN="Runnymede United Church":MAILTO:office@runnymedeunited.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220105T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T190438Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Online Service at Lawrence Park Community Church
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Lawrence Park Community Church. \nSmart sermons\, great music\, and a passion for justice. That’s what we’re about. \nWhere are we? Well\, physically we’re located in North Toronto\, in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood\, but we also live\, hang out\, pray\, talk and explore online. We are an affirming congregation\, which means we welcome people of all genders\, sexualities and abilities. \nWe’re a vibrant congregation of people who like to ask questions\, and push our faith to be relevant to life in our times. We like to ask questions\, talk about difficult issues\, and make a difference to our lives and the lives of others. \nLike most churches\, we worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.. We value smart sermons that wrestle with the Bible and apply it to the modern world in a way that is insightful and useful. We have a great music program\, with live musicians and singers. We broadcast our services from our beautiful\, modern sanctuary\, and we have congregants in house when allowed. You can check out past services on our YouTube channel\, and past sermons on our website.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-online-service-at-lawrence-park-community-church-5/2022-02-06/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park Community Church\, 2180 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M4N 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Educational,Justice,Livestreaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220205T170000
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SUMMARY:Photography - The Art of Sacred Seeing
DESCRIPTION:This online presentation is on using photography as a way to enhance and to share our gifts of sacred seeing. All of the natural world provides a glimpse of the sacredness that transcends all\, but that also permeates all. When we learn to see\, rather than just look\, the sacred story emerges. \nPhotography with any kind of camera\, from the simplest cell phone to more complex photographic equipment\, can capture the sacred story by allowing us to focus on the sparks of grace that reside in the mundane. When we learn how to employ sacred seeing\, our photography becomes the art of sacred seeing. \nFacilitator: Mary Beth Wallace \nMary Beth Wallace is a resident of Toronto and a member of Islington United Church and of Saint Georges-on-the-Hill Anglican Church. She is an avid amateur photographer who believes that when we encounter nature with our whole being we catch a glimpse of the sacred. As we develop our sacred seeing skills\, we can capture these glimpses as a sacred story to be cherished and shared through photography. \nWayPoint Centre for Spiritual Growth is an initiative of the Leadershift Church Planting Project (Pacific Mountain Region) and is an emerging ministry of Eagle Ridge United Church\, Coquitlam\, BC.\nwww.waypointspiritual.com or email contact@waypointspiritual.com
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/photography-the-art-of-sacred-seeing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Wallace":MAILTO:wallace.antczak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220102T013755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T141440Z
UID:10000004-1643965200-1643976000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Conflict in the Congregation
DESCRIPTION:From the “Things They Didn’t Teach Me in Seminary” Seminar Series at Emmanuel College\nFriday\, February 4\, 9 a.m. –12 p.m. EST\, Online\nWorkshop Leader: Betty Pries\, CEO of Credence & Co. Congregations \nCongregational Harmony depends on our ability to engage in healthy disagreement with one another. This session considers the building blocks of communication\, how these building blocks show up at congregational meetings\, in the parking lot\, and at potluck dinners. Together\, we will explore how to use the building blocks of communication to enhance understanding and disagree better with one another\, strengthening congregational harmony – all while ensuring one is in the middle without being caught in the middle. \nWorkshop themes:\n– The building blocks of communication\n– Being in the middle without being caught in the middle \nFees: $125 Regular Fee\, $95 Early Bird Fee (pay by January 10)\, $50 for TST Students\nDetails and Registration: https://uoft.me/cricevents/#ac-1246
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/managing-conflict-in-the-congregation/
LOCATION:Emmanuel College\, 75 Queen's Park Crescent East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220119T211646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T140542Z
UID:10000031-1643740200-1643747400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:DreamworkCanada -- 2022 Workshops
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be able to tell you about four Dreamwork Canada workshops we are planning\, beginning January 25. We have arranged them for Tuesday evenings for two hours—6:30 PM—8:30 PM\, ET. We hope this time slot will enable people in different time zones to join us. \nLike our other workshops these sessions will offer an approach to understanding our dreams as one of the ways God speaks to us. Participants will learn about dream interpretation within a Christian context using the concepts of Carl Jung. There will be an opportunity to explore participants’ own dreams as well as working with the dreams of others in a group context. \nMany of you have expressed an interest in learning how indigenous communities relate to their dreams. Our first workshop will feature a Mi’kmaq leader who will explain the Mi’kmaq approach. We hope to be able to connect with other indigenous communities in the future \nWORKSHOPS \nTues\, January 25 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nListening to Your Ancestors Through Your Dreams with Julie Lush \nTues\, February 1 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nSymbols in Dreams and Art Therapy with Mary Sanderson \nTues\, February 8 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nCreating With Your Dreams with Marybeth Leis Druery \nTues\, February 15 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nActive Imagination: An Inner Dialogue With Parts of our\nUnconscious Selves with Miriam Frey \nTo register\, follow this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bloor-street-united-church/events/dreamworks-exploring-gods-forgotten-language-2/ \nFor more about Dreamwork Canada\, please visit our website: www.dreamworkcanada.squarespace.com \nWorkshop Facilitators and Descriptions: \n1) January 25–Julie Lush\nJulie Pellissier-Lush\, a Lennox Island First Nation band member\, is an actress\, and bestselling author of ‘My Mi’kmaq Mother’\, Poet Laureate for PEI\, recipient of the Queens jubilee medal in 2013\, the Meritorious Service Medal recipient in 2017\, and the Senators 150 metal in April 2019. She writes\, acts\, and does photography to preserve the history and culture of the Mi’kmaq for future generations. Julie wrote the poems for the play ‘Mi’kmaq Legends’ in 2010 and they have been performed for the last 8 years on many different stages in the Atlantic region. It is her hope that this play will someday travel all over Canada and beyond so more people have the opportunity to learn about the rich Mi’kmaq history! Julie lives in PEI with her husband Rick\, her five children\, and her Granddaughter Miah. \nListening to your Ancestors through your Dreams\nCome and learn how to hear the messages being sent to you in your dreams from your ancestors. Just like the Creator\, they are always there guiding you and keeping you safe by sending you messages while you sleep. Learn what they are trying to tell you. \n2) February 1—Mary Sanderson\nMary Sanderson is an Art Therapist. She worked for fifteen years with refugees\, particularly at The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture and for five years at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge\, a federal penitentiary for native women in south west Saskatchewan. Both populations strengthened her belief that God speaks to us through Art. \nSymbols in Dreams and Art Therapy\nAs an Art Therapist\, I have always believed that spontaneous art is one of the (many) ways in which God speaks to us. Using specific symbols from Art Therapy\, this workshop will illustrate the significance of symbols and what they can tell us—in dreams or in waking life. \n3) February 8– Marybeth Leis Dreury \nMarybeth Leis Druery is a Spiritual Director and Expressive Arts facilitator who integrates creative expression with spiritual practices. Her winding path took her from being a high school Math teacher to co-founding the not-for-profit Student Open Circles\, where for 20 years she has facilitated university students from diverse backgrounds to explore self-awareness\, spirituality\, values\, leadership development\, and to volunteer in groups with Hamilton’s underserved communities. Marybeth deepens her journey through practices from diverse spiritual traditions\, art\, dreamwork\, body awareness\, and meditation \nCreating with Your Dreams\nListen for the voice of your soul\, emerging within your dreams. Engage with symbol through visual and written creative practices to uncover hidden parts of yourself as you journey towards wholeness. Experience guided expressive arts exercises to mine your dreams for meaning. You’ll create from found objects in response to a dream and play with images as a path to understanding your unfolding story. Try some simple steps for doing dream work on your own or in a group. Learn from each other in a judgement-free atmosphere of respect with no pressure to share. \nBring a written dream with you to engage in individual reflection and creating. You will have the option to share your dream in a small group exercise. In advance\, write out your dream in present tense\, double spaced. Bring your journal\, blank paper\, and pen or pencil. You will also have the option to use any crayons\, pastels\, markers\, paint\, glue or scissors you have. Bring a variety of found objects such as a jar\, egg carton\, cardboard\, objects from nature\, etc. No artistic experience or skill needed! \n4) February 15–Miriam Frey\nMiriam Frey is a spiritual director and the coordinator of the Ontario Jubilee program\, a training program for spiritual directors. Her journey of self-awareness began in earnest when she spent three years in Nairobi\, Kenya\, Africa\, volunteering as an administrative assistant with Mennonite Central Committee. There she met a Jungian analyst who introduced her to dreams as a way to listen for God’s presence and guidance. Miriam continues to attend to her spiritual growth through dreamwork\, the enneagram\, and meditation. \nActive Imagination: An Inner DialogueWith Parts of our Unconscious Selves\nWe will use the wisdom of Robert Johnson (1921-2018)\, a noted lecturer and Jungian analyst who studied at the Jungian Institute in Switzerland and at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in India. He is the author of He\, She\, We\, Inner Work and Owning Your Own Shadow. Together we will learn the process of using the imagination to dialogue further with dream characters and images that reflect our inner world. \nTo register: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bloor-street-united-church/events/dreamworks-exploring-gods-forgotten-language-2/\nYou will see Bloor Street United Church mentioned in this link. Dreamwork Canada is an ecumenical group (Anglican\, Mennonite and United churches) but is grateful for Bloor Street’s support in allowing us to base our CanadaHelps’s registration with them. We appreciate ongoing support from The Mennonite New Life Centre.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/dreamworkcanada-2022-workshops/2022-02-01/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220119T210135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T210135Z
UID:10000024-1643538600-1643542200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Worship
DESCRIPTION:Online Sunday Morning Worship Service
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-worship-6/2022-01-30/
LOCATION:Runnymede United Church\, 432 Runnymede Rd\, Toronto\, ON\, M6S 2Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Livestreaming
ORGANIZER;CN="Runnymede United Church":MAILTO:office@runnymedeunited.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220105T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T190438Z
UID:10000011-1643538600-1643542200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Online Service at Lawrence Park Community Church
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Lawrence Park Community Church. \nSmart sermons\, great music\, and a passion for justice. That’s what we’re about. \nWhere are we? Well\, physically we’re located in North Toronto\, in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood\, but we also live\, hang out\, pray\, talk and explore online. We are an affirming congregation\, which means we welcome people of all genders\, sexualities and abilities. \nWe’re a vibrant congregation of people who like to ask questions\, and push our faith to be relevant to life in our times. We like to ask questions\, talk about difficult issues\, and make a difference to our lives and the lives of others. \nLike most churches\, we worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.. We value smart sermons that wrestle with the Bible and apply it to the modern world in a way that is insightful and useful. We have a great music program\, with live musicians and singers. We broadcast our services from our beautiful\, modern sanctuary\, and we have congregants in house when allowed. You can check out past services on our YouTube channel\, and past sermons on our website.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-online-service-at-lawrence-park-community-church-5/2022-01-30/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park Community Church\, 2180 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M4N 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Educational,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence Park Community Church":MAILTO:info@lawrenceparkchurch.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220107T195821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T203243Z
UID:10000017-1643536800-1643536800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Knox United Church Worship - January 30\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:After many months\, Knox returned to in-person worship for Advent 2\, 3 and 4. The Knox Council suspended in-person worship services indefinitely on December 20. This was done for everyone’s safety and in response to provincial guidelines. \nSunday\, January 30: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany\nScripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10\nRev. Bright Yun’s Message: Stay Positive toward Yourself! \nPlease join our service at www.myknox.ca
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/knox-united-church-worship-january-30-2022/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Livestreaming
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220120T190136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T190136Z
UID:10000034-1643385600-1643392800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Free Online Workshop: Overcoming Othering\, Building Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Free Online Workshop: Overcoming Othering\, Building Belonging – Friday\, January 28\, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. \nGrace Place is glad to announce the next session\, the first in the New Year\, in its Safer Communities Project learning series. This workshop is being presented by Rivers of Hope—a unique organization that uses the expressive power of the arts to educate on racism\, prejudice\, and hate\, thereby building hate-free communities. See session details below. \nWorkshop Goals \na. Unpacking “Othering”:\nWe explore how groups of people are marked as “Other” and targeted for racism\, prejudice\, and hate. We dig deep into two examples of Othering—anti-Asian and anti-Muslim hate. \nb. Understanding the Bystander Effect:\nWe explore how the bystander effect can impact whether or not people offer help if they witness someone being targeted for racism\, prejudice\, or hate. \nc. How we can use Bystander Intervention:\nWe share the 5 Ds of bystander intervention and use theatre activities to practice bystander intervention\, while emphasizing safety\, choice\, and de-escalation. \nClick here to register: https://forms.gle/xATx7xNoXTTi9NRK6\nor visit www.graceplace.ca
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/free-online-workshop-overcoming-othering-building-belonging/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Place Brampton":MAILTO:office@graceplace.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220104T212503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T212503Z
UID:10000007-1643223600-1643230800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Racism in the Church: Anti-Racism Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The Islington United Church Anti-Racism Working Group is pleased to present a speaker series on Racism in the Church\, designed to educate ourselves and help us take action on racism within our church\, the community\, and the wider Canadian context. All events will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Zoom. After each presentation\, speakers will participate in a Q&A session with the audience. \nJanuary 12 – Politics with the ReligionsGeek\nBrian Carwana (the “ReligionsGeek”) is the Director of Encounter World Religions. He loves teaching about religions and ethno-religious diversity\, and what they mean in our workplaces\, schools and societies. \nJanuary 19 – Theology with Rev. Michael Blair\nBorn in Jamaica\, Rev. Michael Blair came to Canada as a young adult with his family. Ordained in the Convention Baptist Church and admitted to the United Church’s order of ministry in 2010\, he currently serves as the General Secretary of The United Church of Canada. \nJanuary 26 – Voices of Racialized Clergy\nJoin us for a panel discussion exploring pathways to becoming an anti-racist church.\n• Rev. Maya Douglas\, Lead Minister\, St. James United Church in Etobicoke\n• Rev. Sydney Elias\, Lead Minister\, Trinity United Church in Kitchener\n• Rev. Irene Ty\, Minister\, Westminster United Church in Mississauga \nPlease register on our website at https://islingtonunited.org/racism-in-the-church-anti-racism-speaker-series/ to receive the link. All are welcome! Why not invite a friend?
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/racism-in-the-church-anti-racism-speaker-series/2022-01-26/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220119T211646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T140542Z
UID:10000030-1643135400-1643142600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:DreamworkCanada -- 2022 Workshops
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be able to tell you about four Dreamwork Canada workshops we are planning\, beginning January 25. We have arranged them for Tuesday evenings for two hours—6:30 PM—8:30 PM\, ET. We hope this time slot will enable people in different time zones to join us. \nLike our other workshops these sessions will offer an approach to understanding our dreams as one of the ways God speaks to us. Participants will learn about dream interpretation within a Christian context using the concepts of Carl Jung. There will be an opportunity to explore participants’ own dreams as well as working with the dreams of others in a group context. \nMany of you have expressed an interest in learning how indigenous communities relate to their dreams. Our first workshop will feature a Mi’kmaq leader who will explain the Mi’kmaq approach. We hope to be able to connect with other indigenous communities in the future \nWORKSHOPS \nTues\, January 25 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nListening to Your Ancestors Through Your Dreams with Julie Lush \nTues\, February 1 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nSymbols in Dreams and Art Therapy with Mary Sanderson \nTues\, February 8 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nCreating With Your Dreams with Marybeth Leis Druery \nTues\, February 15 (6:30 – 8:30 pm ET)\nActive Imagination: An Inner Dialogue With Parts of our\nUnconscious Selves with Miriam Frey \nTo register\, follow this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bloor-street-united-church/events/dreamworks-exploring-gods-forgotten-language-2/ \nFor more about Dreamwork Canada\, please visit our website: www.dreamworkcanada.squarespace.com \nWorkshop Facilitators and Descriptions: \n1) January 25–Julie Lush\nJulie Pellissier-Lush\, a Lennox Island First Nation band member\, is an actress\, and bestselling author of ‘My Mi’kmaq Mother’\, Poet Laureate for PEI\, recipient of the Queens jubilee medal in 2013\, the Meritorious Service Medal recipient in 2017\, and the Senators 150 metal in April 2019. She writes\, acts\, and does photography to preserve the history and culture of the Mi’kmaq for future generations. Julie wrote the poems for the play ‘Mi’kmaq Legends’ in 2010 and they have been performed for the last 8 years on many different stages in the Atlantic region. It is her hope that this play will someday travel all over Canada and beyond so more people have the opportunity to learn about the rich Mi’kmaq history! Julie lives in PEI with her husband Rick\, her five children\, and her Granddaughter Miah. \nListening to your Ancestors through your Dreams\nCome and learn how to hear the messages being sent to you in your dreams from your ancestors. Just like the Creator\, they are always there guiding you and keeping you safe by sending you messages while you sleep. Learn what they are trying to tell you. \n2) February 1—Mary Sanderson\nMary Sanderson is an Art Therapist. She worked for fifteen years with refugees\, particularly at The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture and for five years at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge\, a federal penitentiary for native women in south west Saskatchewan. Both populations strengthened her belief that God speaks to us through Art. \nSymbols in Dreams and Art Therapy\nAs an Art Therapist\, I have always believed that spontaneous art is one of the (many) ways in which God speaks to us. Using specific symbols from Art Therapy\, this workshop will illustrate the significance of symbols and what they can tell us—in dreams or in waking life. \n3) February 8– Marybeth Leis Dreury \nMarybeth Leis Druery is a Spiritual Director and Expressive Arts facilitator who integrates creative expression with spiritual practices. Her winding path took her from being a high school Math teacher to co-founding the not-for-profit Student Open Circles\, where for 20 years she has facilitated university students from diverse backgrounds to explore self-awareness\, spirituality\, values\, leadership development\, and to volunteer in groups with Hamilton’s underserved communities. Marybeth deepens her journey through practices from diverse spiritual traditions\, art\, dreamwork\, body awareness\, and meditation \nCreating with Your Dreams\nListen for the voice of your soul\, emerging within your dreams. Engage with symbol through visual and written creative practices to uncover hidden parts of yourself as you journey towards wholeness. Experience guided expressive arts exercises to mine your dreams for meaning. You’ll create from found objects in response to a dream and play with images as a path to understanding your unfolding story. Try some simple steps for doing dream work on your own or in a group. Learn from each other in a judgement-free atmosphere of respect with no pressure to share. \nBring a written dream with you to engage in individual reflection and creating. You will have the option to share your dream in a small group exercise. In advance\, write out your dream in present tense\, double spaced. Bring your journal\, blank paper\, and pen or pencil. You will also have the option to use any crayons\, pastels\, markers\, paint\, glue or scissors you have. Bring a variety of found objects such as a jar\, egg carton\, cardboard\, objects from nature\, etc. No artistic experience or skill needed! \n4) February 15–Miriam Frey\nMiriam Frey is a spiritual director and the coordinator of the Ontario Jubilee program\, a training program for spiritual directors. Her journey of self-awareness began in earnest when she spent three years in Nairobi\, Kenya\, Africa\, volunteering as an administrative assistant with Mennonite Central Committee. There she met a Jungian analyst who introduced her to dreams as a way to listen for God’s presence and guidance. Miriam continues to attend to her spiritual growth through dreamwork\, the enneagram\, and meditation. \nActive Imagination: An Inner DialogueWith Parts of our Unconscious Selves\nWe will use the wisdom of Robert Johnson (1921-2018)\, a noted lecturer and Jungian analyst who studied at the Jungian Institute in Switzerland and at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in India. He is the author of He\, She\, We\, Inner Work and Owning Your Own Shadow. Together we will learn the process of using the imagination to dialogue further with dream characters and images that reflect our inner world. \nTo register: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bloor-street-united-church/events/dreamworks-exploring-gods-forgotten-language-2/\nYou will see Bloor Street United Church mentioned in this link. Dreamwork Canada is an ecumenical group (Anglican\, Mennonite and United churches) but is grateful for Bloor Street’s support in allowing us to base our CanadaHelps’s registration with them. We appreciate ongoing support from The Mennonite New Life Centre.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/dreamworkcanada-2022-workshops/2022-01-25/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20211201T144003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T144032Z
UID:10000066-1643014800-1643040000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Soul Through All Seasons: Find the Courage to Flourish in Your Season of Life
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by former United Church of Canada Moderator Mardi Tindal and Rev. Dr. Kristin Philipson\, this in-person group will meet four times in 2022 (one day/season) on Mondays (January 24\, April 25\, July 25* and October 24) from 9am-4pm at Rosedale United Church in Toronto. \nThis retreat series is for anyone wanting to listen more deeply for the authentic and genuine within themselves; it is designed for anyone navigating a personal or professional transition where deep questions about your life and your living have presented themselves. \nIf you are looking to reconnect with your soul and your sense of purpose; if you long for space to reflect on important questions for your life and work; if you are discerning what is next for you; if you feel you’re at a crossroads\, then Soul Through All Seasons is for you! \nRooted in the Circle of Trust® approach developed by Quaker writer and teacher\, Parker Palmer\, and formed by the work of the Center for Courage & Renewal\, Soul Through All Seasons is for anybody who wants to follow the leading and wisdom of their heart and soul in these challenging times\, personally and professionally. \nFor more information visit https://www.rosedaleunited.org/ministries/courage-and-renewal \nTo register\, email Kristin Philipson at kphilipson@rosedaleunited.org. \n*The retreat day in July will be held via Zoom to accommodate folks who are out of the city.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/soul-through-all-seasons-find-the-courage-to-flourish-in-your-season-of-life/
LOCATION:Rosedale United Church\, 159 Roxborough Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosedale United Church":MAILTO:rhowey@rosedaleunited.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220119T210135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T210135Z
UID:10000023-1642933800-1642937400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Worship
DESCRIPTION:Online Sunday Morning Worship Service
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-worship-6/2022-01-23/
LOCATION:Runnymede United Church\, 432 Runnymede Rd\, Toronto\, ON\, M6S 2Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Livestreaming
ORGANIZER;CN="Runnymede United Church":MAILTO:office@runnymedeunited.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220105T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T190438Z
UID:10000010-1642933800-1642937400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Online Service at Lawrence Park Community Church
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Lawrence Park Community Church. \nSmart sermons\, great music\, and a passion for justice. That’s what we’re about. \nWhere are we? Well\, physically we’re located in North Toronto\, in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood\, but we also live\, hang out\, pray\, talk and explore online. We are an affirming congregation\, which means we welcome people of all genders\, sexualities and abilities. \nWe’re a vibrant congregation of people who like to ask questions\, and push our faith to be relevant to life in our times. We like to ask questions\, talk about difficult issues\, and make a difference to our lives and the lives of others. \nLike most churches\, we worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.. We value smart sermons that wrestle with the Bible and apply it to the modern world in a way that is insightful and useful. We have a great music program\, with live musicians and singers. We broadcast our services from our beautiful\, modern sanctuary\, and we have congregants in house when allowed. You can check out past services on our YouTube channel\, and past sermons on our website.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-online-service-at-lawrence-park-community-church-5/2022-01-23/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park Community Church\, 2180 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M4N 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Educational,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence Park Community Church":MAILTO:info@lawrenceparkchurch.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220107T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T201731Z
UID:10000020-1642932000-1642932000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Knox United Church Worship - January 23\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:After many months\, Knox returned to in-person worship for Advent 2\, 3 and 4. The Knox Council suspended in-person worship services indefinitely on December 20. This was done for everyone’s safety and in response to provincial guidelines. \nSunday\, January 23: Third Sunday after Epiphany \nScripture: Nehemiah 8:1-3\, 5-6\, and 8-10\nRev. Bright Yun’s Message: Know What to Ignore! \nPlease join our service at www.myknox.ca
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/knox-united-church-worship-january-23-2022/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Livestreaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220113T051322Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... The Rise of Individualism in our Society
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event online via zoom – see website for link\nwith Guest speaker Kofi Hope\nAll Welcome \nwww.boltonunitedchurch.com
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-the-rise-of-individualism-in-our-society/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Intercultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220119T210947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T210947Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Vocations Fair - Emmanuel College
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to hear from and connect with Emmanuel graduates as they share about their work in various spiritually-informed careers. This session will also feature a representative from the Canadian Armed Forces who will present on chaplaincy careers in the military.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/virtual-vocations-fair-emmanuel-college/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220113T053147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T053147Z
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SUMMARY:"A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship" Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of “A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship: Understanding the Ideas That Reshaped the Protestant Church” (2021 Baker Academic) by Lester Ruth (research professor of Christian worship\, Duke University) and Lim Swee Hong (Deer Park Associate Professor of Sacred Music\, Emmanuel College). \nNew forms of worship have transformed the face of the American church over the past fifty years. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources\, including interviews with dozens of important stakeholders and key players\, this volume by two worship experts offers the first comprehensive history of Contemporary Praise & Worship. The authors provide insight into where this phenomenon began and how it reshaped the Protestant church. They also emphasize the span of denominational\, regional\, and ethnic expressions of contemporary worship\, taking into account the liturgical dynamics involved it its emergence and the dynamics that led to its growth. The authors show that Contemporary Praise & Worship came about through theological reflection on the Bible\, not merely as the result of cultural impulses. Events in Canada are critical to the history\, especially in the origins. \nThis book will be of interest to professors and students of worship\, worship pastors\, leaders of contemporary worship services\, liturgical scholars\, and church and cultural historians. (from the publisher’s website)
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/a-history-of-contemporary-praise-worship-book-launch/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220104T212503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T212503Z
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SUMMARY:Racism in the Church: Anti-Racism Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The Islington United Church Anti-Racism Working Group is pleased to present a speaker series on Racism in the Church\, designed to educate ourselves and help us take action on racism within our church\, the community\, and the wider Canadian context. All events will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Zoom. After each presentation\, speakers will participate in a Q&A session with the audience. \nJanuary 12 – Politics with the ReligionsGeek\nBrian Carwana (the “ReligionsGeek”) is the Director of Encounter World Religions. He loves teaching about religions and ethno-religious diversity\, and what they mean in our workplaces\, schools and societies. \nJanuary 19 – Theology with Rev. Michael Blair\nBorn in Jamaica\, Rev. Michael Blair came to Canada as a young adult with his family. Ordained in the Convention Baptist Church and admitted to the United Church’s order of ministry in 2010\, he currently serves as the General Secretary of The United Church of Canada. \nJanuary 26 – Voices of Racialized Clergy\nJoin us for a panel discussion exploring pathways to becoming an anti-racist church.\n• Rev. Maya Douglas\, Lead Minister\, St. James United Church in Etobicoke\n• Rev. Sydney Elias\, Lead Minister\, Trinity United Church in Kitchener\n• Rev. Irene Ty\, Minister\, Westminster United Church in Mississauga \nPlease register on our website at https://islingtonunited.org/racism-in-the-church-anti-racism-speaker-series/ to receive the link. All are welcome! Why not invite a friend?
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/racism-in-the-church-anti-racism-speaker-series/2022-01-19/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20211222T204954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T204954Z
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SUMMARY:Working Genius Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From the “Things They Didn’t Teach Me in Seminary” Seminar Series at Emmanuel College\nMonday\, January 17\, 7–9 p.m. EST\, Online\nWorkshop Leader: Connie denBok\, Lead Pastor of Alderwood United Church\nThe six types of working genius are those sweet spots where your gifts are not only effective\, but you are energized. Of the six: Wonder\, Discernment\, Enablement\, Invention\, Galvanizing\, and Tenacity\, you have two that are life-giving\, two in which you can be competent\, and two which require greater effort for lesser results. Good leaders know how to build and combine groups for a team where all six are present. The work gets done. The time is well spent. The participants are motivated and find joy in their joint effort.\nOn Monday\, January 17\, Emmanuel College is offering a Working Genius workshop\, based on the work of Patrick Lencioni. There will be specific application to working with volunteers. Participants will have completed the online assessment and be aware of their personal profile in advance. It is available on the Working Genius Website (Links to an external site.) at a cost of $25 USD.\nFee: $10\nDetails and Registration: https://uoft.me/cricevents/#ac-1245
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/working-genius-workshop/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220105T191227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T191227Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Church Barrie - January 16
DESCRIPTION:We will again meet at the Simcoe Administrative Centre\, 1110 Hwy 26.\nOur worship will take the form of Welcoming – Centering – Theme (The Coming of Light) – Wandering and Wondering – Sharing of Wisdom – Candle Lighting – Blessing.\nbrucesweet4@gmail.com or 705-209-3899
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/wild-church-barrie-january-16/
LOCATION:Wild Church Barrie\, 1110 Hwy. 26\, Midhurst\, ON\, L0L 1X1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Church%2C Barrie":MAILTO:brucesweet4@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085447
CREATED:20220105T190438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T190438Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Online Service at Lawrence Park Community Church
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Lawrence Park Community Church. \nSmart sermons\, great music\, and a passion for justice. That’s what we’re about. \nWhere are we? Well\, physically we’re located in North Toronto\, in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood\, but we also live\, hang out\, pray\, talk and explore online. We are an affirming congregation\, which means we welcome people of all genders\, sexualities and abilities. \nWe’re a vibrant congregation of people who like to ask questions\, and push our faith to be relevant to life in our times. We like to ask questions\, talk about difficult issues\, and make a difference to our lives and the lives of others. \nLike most churches\, we worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.. We value smart sermons that wrestle with the Bible and apply it to the modern world in a way that is insightful and useful. We have a great music program\, with live musicians and singers. We broadcast our services from our beautiful\, modern sanctuary\, and we have congregants in house when allowed. You can check out past services on our YouTube channel\, and past sermons on our website.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sunday-morning-online-service-at-lawrence-park-community-church-5/2022-01-16/
LOCATION:Lawrence Park Community Church\, 2180 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M4N 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Educational,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence Park Community Church":MAILTO:info@lawrenceparkchurch.ca
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