Shining Waters Regional Council

Encouraging and connecting communities of faith in The United Church of Canada from Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario.

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Territorial Acknowledgment

An acknowledgment is a respectful protocol at the beginning of each gathering.

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Staff Directory

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Community Events

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About Shining Waters Regional Council

Shining Waters Regional Council is one of 16 administrative groupings in The United Church of Canada, replacing former conferences and presbyteries.

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What a fantastic weekend! A five region joint Youth Forum GC 45 event was held in Guelph and Thunder Bay! Youth leaders and delegates brought their enthusiasm, fun and energy on Saturday. It was good to make new friends from Shining Waters, Canadian Shield, Western Ontario Waterways, Antler River Watershed and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils. The UCC is bringing 100 youth from across Canada to the 45 General Council being held this summer in Calgary. Special thank you to Shawn Redden and Cathy Douglas for organizing and all your hard work. We look forward to seeing all our youth leaders and delegates in Calgary! ... See MoreSee Less

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