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Change the Conversation…

Change the Culture:

A Workshop for Leaders in Ministry

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

Envision & practice conversations where people feel heard and new ideas emerge. An environment where communication fuels unity, belonging & purpose. That’s the power of Conversations Worth Having.

We hope you can join us for this in-person only workshop, being held at Cummer Avenue United Church, 53 Cummer Avenue, North York (MAP). Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. We hope you can come and join the conversation.

Registration deadline is Friday, May 9, 2026

Headshot of Todd McDonald in 2025

Our Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Todd McDonald

Todd McDonald (Rev. Dr.) is familiar to many in Shining Waters Regional Council. Todd served as a Pastoral Relations Minister before retiring in 2025. Effective and Life-giving conversations have been at the center of Todd’s ministry practice and personal growth. Todd sees himself helping others learn how to mindfully approach all conversations so that people can greet the sacred and beauty in each other…and grow together.

 

 

Flourish - Change the Conversation Workshop Registration - May 13, 2026

  • Please let us know if you have any special dietary concerns or allergies that we should know about for our caterer.
  • Do you have any accommodation needs that the planners of this event need to be aware of?

Staff Support for this event:

EUN-JOO PARK

EUN-JOO PARK

COMMUNITIES OF FAITH AND PASTORAL RELATIONS MINISTER

Direct Phone: 647-951-3538
Email: EPark@united-church.ca

Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council

Location: Teleworks from home

Role: Eun-Joo encourages and supports both communities of faith and ministry personnel.

Contact Eun-Joo about: Conflict Resolution; Finding A New Minister; Lay Employees; M+P Committees; Licenses To Administer Sacraments; Pastoral Relationships Policy; Resources for Transition Times; Retirement; Sabbaticals; Sick Leave; Short Term Supply Ministers; Visiting Minister Options.  Eun-Joo is responsible for all the Communities of Faith and ministry personnel in the region that are located south of Highway 407.