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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/2026-04-06/
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:20260406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260406T210000
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UID:10005065-1775503800-1775509200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Book Club: The Leader's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join former Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a virtual 3 month study of The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation\, by Herrington\, Taylor and Creech. The book is of interest to anyone in ministry leadership – whether paid or volunteer\, ordered or lay. Sessions run weekly\, from early February to early May with 3 weeks off for holidays. We will read one chapter per week and spend time in small groups and larger group discussion. Recordings will be available after each session for registered participants.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-club-the-leaders-journey/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen Lansdowne":MAILTO:carmen@carmenlansdowne.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190218
CREATED:20251015T163016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T215243Z
UID:10004916-1775556000-1775559600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Weekly every Tuesday. Gentle exercise among friends with gentle guidance
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/yoga/2026-04-07/
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:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190218
CREATED:20260309T133222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T133222Z
UID:10005669-1775563200-1776513600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Collier Street United Church On-line Silent Auction and Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Collier Street United Church 29th Annual On-line Silent Auction & Gala Dinner\nApril 7 – 12 noon to April 18 – 12 noon\nSomething for everyone!\n• Artwork\n• China\, Crystal & Silver\n• Baking\n• Dinners\n• Local Business Gift Certificates\n• Homemade Soup\, Jams & Jellies\n• Furniture and household items\n• Sporting Goods\nAnd so much more!!!!\nhttps://collierunited.quickbids.biz/ \nGala Dinner – Thursday April 16 – 5:30 pm\nIn-Person Option includes Hors D’Oeuvres\, Chicken Marsala or Pan Seared Cod\, Parmesan Potatoes and Vegetables\, Seasonal Salad\, Homemade Brioche Bun\, Biscoff Cheesecake & Biscotti\n$50 per person \nTake-out Option includes Chicken Marsala\, Parmesan Potatoes and Vegetables\, Seasonal Salad\, Homemade Brioche Bun & Biscoff Cheesecake\n$35 per person\nTickets: 2026colliersilentauctionmeals.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/collier-street-united-church-on-line-silent-auction-and-gala-dinner-2/
LOCATION:CollierStreetUnited Church\, 112 Collier Street\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Collier Street United Church":MAILTO:collierunited@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190218
CREATED:20260225T190747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205102Z
UID:10005075-1775642400-1775647800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Christian Antisemitism: Supporting Justice for Palestinians
DESCRIPTION:Three Zoom webinars\, on April 8\, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET\, will be led by retired Mennonite University professor Dan Epp-Tiessen. The sessions will explore the history of Christian antisemitism\, its consequences\, and why we must reject it while supporting Palestinians in their struggle for a just peace. \nFacilitators are Adele Boy and Barbara Lloyd from the Palestine Networks of the Shining Waters and East Central Ontario regions. \nRegister by April 1 at https://forms.gle/HwpRF8LNyydLAUnK7 \nZoom links will be emailed out to registrants a few days before each webinar.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/confronting-christian-antisemitism-supporting-justice-for-palestinians/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adele Boy &amp%3B Barbara Lloyd":MAILTO:barblloyd@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190218
CREATED:20260323T200132Z
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UID:10005685-1775844000-1775851200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Otra Fe  - Helping in El Salvador
DESCRIPTION:Free community Event\nAlso online (see website for link)\n6 pm Free Dinner\n7 pm Guest Speaker Brenda Patterson\nFollowed by discussion
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-otra-fe-helping-in-el-salvador/
LOCATION:Bolton United Church\, 8 Nancy Street\, Bolton\, Ontario\, L7E 1C7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T205421Z
UID:10005687-1775847600-1775854800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:West End Affirm Film Festival – Screening of Prayers for Bobby
DESCRIPTION:She loves everything about him\, except who he is. \nJoin us for a special screening of Prayers for Bobby\, a powerful and moving film based on the true story of Bobby Griffith and his family. The film explores themes of faith\, family\, mental health\, and the profound impact of acceptance and understanding\, particularly in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. \nTo register for the screening and for more information about the West End Affirm Film Series\, including other screenings and locations\, please visit or Eventbrite link \nDoors open at 6:30pm\, film starts 7:00pm
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/west-end-affirm-film-festival-screening-of-prayers-for-bobby-2/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="West End Affirm":MAILTO:elzinga.byron@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T160000
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UID:10005071-1775901600-1775923200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Kingsway-Lambton Charity Art Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 31 carefully chosen and award-winning professional artists will showcase and sell their fine art across a variety of media\, with all net proceeds supporting a variety of local charities.​ \nOver 500 fine art pieces will attract the attention of about 600 art buyers in an exclusive one-day event \n​Come and speak with the artists directly about their work and what inspires them. \nIn the heart of Toronto’s west end Kingsway area\, the Kingsway-Lambton show is a must-see event on Toronto’s arts calendar\, and trusted for 28 years for its quality and unique offerings.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/kingsway-lambton-charity-art-show-and-sale/
LOCATION:Kingsway-Lambton United Church\, 85 The Kingsway\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, M8X 2T6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kingsway-Lambton United Church":MAILTO:office@kingswaylambton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190218
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UID:10005671-1775905200-1775912400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Tea!
DESCRIPTION:QHL United Church (20453 Leslie Street\, Queensville) is hosting a Spring Tea on Saturday\, April 11th from 11am-1pm. Enjoy a delicious variety of sandwiches\, sides and desserts with tea and coffee for just $12 per person. As always\, our famous bake table will be in “full bloom”. Say goodbye and winter and welcome spring with us.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/spring-tea/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T160000
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UID:10005681-1775916000-1775923200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:International Day of Pink - ECHO Tour
DESCRIPTION:Day of Pink 2026: ECHO Tour ~ Saturday\, April 11 at 2:00pm \nEchoes of Resistance. Echoes of Regcognition. Echoes of Change. \nFairlawn Avenue United Church is proud to host the only public GTA event celebrating International Day of Pink for the fourth year on Saturday\, April 11 at 2:00pm. \nThis year’s ECHO Tour brings together powerful storytellers and activists to reflect on the 25th anniversary of two landmark moments in queer and trans Canadian history – the Supreme Court censorship victory by Little Sisters Book Store and the Modernizations of Benefits and Obligations Act\, which recognized same sex couples in federal law. \nThese moments are powerful echoes. Echoes that still resonate in our lives\, our rights and our dignity. They remind us that our stories are not silent. They live\, they vibrate\, they inspire. \nFeatured speakers and performers include Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo\, author AJ Dolman\, CBC’s Chris Glover and drag star Katinka Kature. \nFor more information\, and to register for the free event\, visit fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/international-day-of-pink-echo-tour/
LOCATION:Fairlawn Avenue United Church\, 28 Fairlawn Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5M 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190218
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UID:10005682-1775916000-1775923200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Day of Pink 2026: ECHO Tour ~ Saturday\, April 11 at 2:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Echoes of Resistance. Echoes of Regcognition. Echoes of Change. \nFairlawn Avenue United Church is proud to host the only public GTA event celebrating International Day of Pink for the fourth year on Saturday\, April 11 at 2:00pm. \nThis year’s ECHO Tour brings together powerful storytellers and activists to reflect on the 25th anniversary of two landmark moments in queer and trans Canadian history – the Supreme Court censorship victory by Little Sisters Book Store and the Modernizations of Benefits and Obligations Act\, which recognized same sex couples in federal law. \nThese moments are powerful echoes. Echoes that still resonate in our lives\, our rights and our dignity. They remind us that our stories are not silent. They live\, they vibrate\, they inspire. \nFeatured speakers and performers include Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo\, author AJ Dolman\, CBC’s Chris Glover and drag star Katinka Kature. \nRegister for your free tickets at https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/day-of-pink-2026-echo-tour-saturday-april-11-at-200pm/
LOCATION:Fairlawn Avenue United Church\, 28 Fairlawn Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5M 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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