Shining Waters

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, "Faith, Action and Hope: I Shall not Hate"
2024-04-04 10:30 - 2024-04-21 12:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian Canadian medical doctor is speaking on Sunday April 21st at 10:30 am at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church at 427 Bloor Street West in Toronto. Dr. Abuelaish was born in a refugee camp in Gaza and was the first Palestinian doctor to work in an Israeli hospital. In 2009, he lost three daughters to an Israeli bomb in Gaza and has lost more than thirty family members since October 7th. As a devout Muslim, his talk is called, “Faith, Action and Hope: I Shall not Hate.” Dr. Abuelaish believes that Palestinians and Israelis are like “conjoined twins.” He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize four times and is often referred to as the Martin Luther King, Jr., the Matatma Gandhi and the Nelson Mandela of the Middle East. Please see the poster and join us for this important event. The Zoom link is on the poster. Please contact Joanne Clarke at joanne.josito@gmail.com for more information.

QueerSpace
2024-04-07 14:00 - 2024-07-07 16:00 | Cummer Avenue United Church, 53 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M2M 2E5, Canada
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1st and 3rd Sunday every month until summer break

ALPHA
2024-04-08 06:00 | North Bramalea United Church, 3 Howden Blvd, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 4L6, Canada
North Bramalea United Church (NBUC) in Brampton will be offering a number of Alpha sessions beginning February 7th.
Alpha Evening: In person Wednesday February 7th 6:30pm – 8:30pm (dinner included)
Online Wednesday February 7th 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith.
Each session looks at a different question, and is designed to create conversation. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge; it’s just an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together.
Email any questions to office@nbuc.ca and we would be happy to answer them.

Queer Youth United
2024-04-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Please join us on Tuesdays from 4 pm – 8pm every week – you may drop in at any time between those hours!
Queer 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.
We will have more information and photos on our Instagram account over at https://instagram.com/queeryouthunited

Making Connections: Turtle Island - Palestine - Israel
2024-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | online event
“Making Connections: Turtle Island – Palestine – Israel” – a 2 webinar series on April 9 at 7 pm and Apr 16 at 10 am. Join us for these timely presentations and discussions. Webinars feature excellent and well informed presenters from Canada and Israel – Dr Jess Notwell, Dr. Nehal AL Tarhuni and Dr. Jeff Halper. See poster for more info.
Facilitators are Adele Boy and Barbara Lloyd from Palestine Network Shining Waters
Register by Apr 5 at barblloyd@rogers.com.

Coming Back to Life: A Courage and Renewal Retreat
2024-04-11 00:00 - 2024-04-13 15:00 | Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre, 150 Fraser Estates Lane, North Kawartha, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
Are you looking to come back to life with a sense of purpose and passion? Are you looking to reconnect your soul with your roles in life? Longing for time to rest and reflect? Trying to figuring out what is next and summon the courage to turn the page to your next chapter? This retreat is for you!
“Coming Back to Life” is for anyone wanting to listen more deeply for the authentic and genuine within themselves and to refresh, revive, and renew themselves for a new season. It is designed for anyone considering or already navigating a personal or professional transition where deep questions about your life and your living have presented themselves. This retreat will help you to hear more clearly what is going on inside of you and find a way through that is guided by your most authentic self.
Rooted 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, “Coming Back to Life” is for anybody who wants to follow the leading and wisdom of their soul personally and vocationally. “Coming Back to Life” will support participants to:
• Act wholeheartedly on their true callings and passion
• Cultivate sustaining personal and communal practices for the long haul and
• Work to transform the relationships, families, and organizations they serve.
On the shores of Stoney Lake, Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre is a welcoming and comfortable setting for you to rest, revive, and refresh yourself surrounded by the beauty of tall pines, peaceful waters, and abundant wildlife.
REGISTER EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED!
There are several registration options (all options include meals)*:
Retreat + overnight accomodation
Shared room: $520.00 (early bird price, participate with a friend!); after March 7: $598.00
Private room: $740.00 (early bird price); after March 7: $850.00
Retreat only (for those wanting to commute home in the evenings)
Commuter: $380.00 (early bird price); after March 7: $437.00
*Non-refundable on or after March 14th. Cancellations prior to March 14th are subject to a $200 cancellation fee.
REGISTRATION:
Email facilitator Kristin Philipson at kphilipson@rosedaleunited.org including your name, email contact, and phone number. Your registration will be confirmed, along with details about the payment of registration fees.
Facilitators:
Mardi Tindal, (M.A.) is a former Moderator (elected spiritual leader) of the United Church of Canada. She was prepared by Parker Palmer and the Centre for Courage & Renewal and has been facilitating Circle of Trust programs over the past decade with people of a variety of ages, backgrounds and vocational paths. She is also a Board Member of the Center for Courage & Renewal.
Kristin Philipson (B.A. Hons, M. Div, D.Min) is being prepared as a Facilitator by the Centre for Courage & Renewal and has participated in Circle of Trust programs over the past decade. She is passionate about helping people to make meaning in their lives and live by their own convictions.

Noon at Met
2024-04-11 12:00 - 12:45 | Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Weekly lunch-time concerts featuring Toronto’s most talented musicians. Beautiful music in a beautiful space.

Beach United Children's Choir Practices
2024-04-11 17:45 - 18:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Sheila Brand, a member of our choir, is leading our new Children’s Choir! Sheila is a former music teacher using the Orff Approach, for vocal, ukulele and drama/dance programs at Williamson Road Public School.
Children ages 7-12 are welcome, and free to anyone to join! You may contact Sheila at sheilabb@rogers.com for more information
Practices usually take place every Thursday from 5:45pm-6:30pm.
Please visit our website and social media accounts for updated times (beachunitedchurch.com)

Near Net Zero by 2030?: Heat Pumps and Geothermal Loops
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, Canada
Exploring current options for reducing emissions while heating homes and faith-community buildings.
Zoom Registration link: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice/ecological/heat-pumps-and-geothermal-loops/

International Day of Pink - Visibility Anniversaries Tour
2024-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S7, Canada
Fairlawn Avenue United Church and International Day of Pink celebrates visibility in all its forms – being seen, welcomed, acknowledged, accepted, respected and listened to. It recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Trans Flag and the 50th anniversary of the Brunswick Four, a key event in the queer women’s movement.
We welcome you to join us for incredible discussions with 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders who have shaped our history and are trailblazing our future.
Register and join us for this free event: https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink/

WE Holy Fun Program
2024-04-14 10:00 - 2024-06-30 13:00 | Willowdale Emmanuel UC, 349 Kenneth Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M2N4V9, Canada
Willowdale Emmanuel Young Family Ministry – WE Holy Fun Program
Drop off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday from April 14th to June 30th
$20.00 for the whole program! Ages 4 to 11
Music, Dance, Arts, Crafts, Sports, Games, bible storytelling, snacks
Willowdale Emmanuel United Church
349 Kenneth Ave.
Toronto, ON M2N 4V9
416-225-2309
email: weunitedchurch@hotmail.com
