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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:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T201215Z
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SUMMARY:Reconciliation: Towards 2035
DESCRIPTION:The Manitou Intentional Learning Community cordially invites you to attend Reconciliation: Towards 2035\, presented by Sara Stratton\, the United Church of Canada Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator\, on Monday\, September 8\, 2025\, via Zoom. \nTo register\, please go to Manitou Intentional Learning Community  https://manitoulearningcommunity.com \nIt’s been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Final Report and Calls to Action. Since then\, we have also received the Final Report and Calls to Justice on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women\, Girls\, and 2S People\, and the Final Report and Sacred Obligations on unmarked burial sites and missing/disappeared Indigenous children. Within the United Church\, we’ve committed to becoming an actively anti-racist church; passed Remit One\, making room for an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church of Canada; and begun a conversation about reparations for wrongful harms. What do all these things mean for our path of reconciliation? How will we move forward in a meaningful and constructive way? Join UCC Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator Sara Stratton for a brief information session and longer strategic conversation. \nSara Stratton serves the United Church of Canada as Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator\, and is active in the church’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist denomination. She is a Newfoundlander\, raised in Corner Brook and shaped by her family’s almost 300-year history in Northwestern Bonavista Bay\, part of the traditional territory of the Beothuk. She holds a PhD in history from York University\, is an avid cook and birdwatcher\, and is married to Kelly.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/reconciliation-towards-2035/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20250429T203424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T203424Z
UID:10004666-1747141200-1747152000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvinate the Community
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a meeting: “A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvenate the Community” – event hosted by the United Church of Canada. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. \nJoin this special virtual event hosted by the United Church of Canada\, and organized by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP). Discover the many ways you can sponsor and welcome newcomers into your community\, and learn about the resources and support available to you and your group. \nTopics to be covered include:\n• The long tradition of refugee sponsorship at the United Church of Canada\n• The global plight of refugees and their reasons for resettlement (presented by UNHCR Canada)\n• Extending support to 2SLGBTQIA+ and other vulnerable refugees through partnerships and cost-sharing programs (RRAP\, BVOR\, JAS)\n• Sponsorship training and one-on-one supports available through RSTP staff across Canada\n• The role of settlement agencies in providing personalized support for refugee newcomers from diverse communities\nThis conference will be an excellent opportunity for Communities of Faith to deepen their understanding and enhance their capacity to support refugee sponsorship efforts. \nRegister online here \nUCC May 13 Poster – Call to Revive
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/a-call-to-revive-renew-refugee-sponsorship-and-rejuvinate-the-community/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Intercultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="The United Church of Canada Refugee Team":MAILTO:kkukubo@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20250428T141226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T141226Z
UID:10004665-1746644400-1746649800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Rural Ministries Gathering – Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Rural Ministry Gatherings –  Spring 2025 \nJoin us to connect with others in rural ministry\, discuss relevant topics\, and share stories about your context and experiences. \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 at 7 pm ET on Zoom\nGovernance and Questions –  REGISTER HERE \nHaving trouble finding volunteers?\nIs your council or board struggling to meet the Manual requirements?\nFeeling tired and burnt-out? \nJoin us to learn how one church changed their governance model to increase capacity and allow for more ministry! Hear about how this community of faith has been able to increase energy by decreasing governance. \nWe would like to hear from you! What are the major questions or concerns that you would like more information and resources for? Is it property? Ecumenical Shared Ministries? Alternative worship models? Or something else entirely? Please share your questions when you register\, or bring new questions to the gathering itself! We would like to hear from you about the issues are most important to you. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/rural-ministries-gathering-spring-2025/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Shining Waters Regional Council Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20250317T143022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T131727Z
UID:10004568-1744799400-1744804800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:The Bible and the War on Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Three webinars led by Dan Epp -Tiessen PhD\, retired professor of the Bible at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg. Dan’s career has included being a pastor\, a homemaker\, and 4 years as overseas personnel in rural Philippines for the Mennonite Central Committee. \nApril 16: The Role of the Bible’s Narrative in Generating Israel’s Settler-Colonialism and the Dispossession of Palestinians. \nApril 23: How Christian Antisemitism\, Inspired by the New Testament\, Led to the Creation of the State of Israel and the Ongoing Oppression of Palestinians. \nApril 30: Christian Zionist Readings of the Bible have Enabled the War on Gaza Compared with Liberationist Readings that Call Us to Peace and Justice. \nRegister by April 11\, 2025: at barblloyd@rogers.com.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/the-bible-and-the-war-on-gaza/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adele Boy &amp%3B Barbara Lloyd":MAILTO:barblloyd@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20250101T163713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T163750Z
UID:10004404-1737572400-1737577800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Connect: Lay Leaders Webinar - Communication\, Effective Disagreement\, and the Fall into Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Communication\, Effective Disagreement\, and the Fall into Conflict\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Zoom \nFacilitator: Dr. Betty Pries\nStaff Facilitators: Diane Matheson-Jimenez and Melody Duncanson-Hales \nDue to high demand\, “Where two or three are gathered\, there is Jesus and Conflict” is back! \nChallenges emerge in congregational life when healthy disagreements tip over into conflict and entrenchment. Disagreeing well becomes especially challenging in the context of change or when the reality of change thrusts the congregation into discord. This session defines disagreement and conflict\, considers the impact of change\, and lays down root principles that support conflict’s transformation. \nThis webinar is to support and strengthen congregational lay leaders as well ministry personnel as they reflect on their church context\, learn about congregational health\, explore and identify their own community of faith’s path to healing and wellness\, deepen their understanding of their own call to leadership\, and discern God’s path for their churches. \nWe hope you can join us! \nFor more info and to register: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/communities-of-faith/lets-connect-lay-leader-webinar/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-connect-lay-leaders-webinar-communication-effective-disagreement-and-the-fall-into-conflict/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T163048Z
UID:10004403-1736967600-1736973000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Rural Ministry Gathering - Faith Formation: Spiritual Formation in Worship
DESCRIPTION:Rural Ministry Gathering – Faith Formation\nWedneday\, January 15\, 2025\n7:00 p.m. on Zoom \nGuest speaker Janice MacLean is host of the Prayer Bench\, an online ministry offering resources to deepen spirituality. Her passion in ministry is rooted in sharing the contemplative wisdom tradition. She served with the Iona Community\, an ecumenical Christian community and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion in Israel before joining the Maritime Conference staff as Minister of Christian Nurture & Enrichment. \nWe are grateful to Janice for joining us for a discussion of faith formation in a rural context. This is a joint webinar with Canadian Shield and Shining Waters lay leaders. There is no cost for this workshop but pre-registration is required. We hope you can join us! \nTo Register: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtceqopj4qHt0CZbcdJzF_gNjaubUOEClu#/registration
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/rural-ministry-gathering-faith-formation-spiritual-formation-in-worship/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20241220T154121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T154121Z
UID:10004365-1734004800-1734006600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar – Coffee with Jim Simpson & Sarah Charters
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for “Coffee with Jim Simpson & Sarah Charters” on December 12\, 2024\, at 12 PM EST!\nJoin us for a special year-end edition of our “Coffee With” webinar series\, as we reflect on the past year and look ahead to what’s in store for the United Church of Canada Foundation in 2025. This half-hour session will feature Jim Simpson\, Foundation Board Chair\, and Sarah Charters\, Foundation President\, who will share insights on the Foundation’s progress and future plans. \nRegister here: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/upcoming-webinar-coffee-with-jim-simpson-sarah-charters/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/webinar-coffee-with-jim-simpson-sarah-charters/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The United Church of Canada Foundation":MAILTO:aquan@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20240320T162958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T125456Z
UID:10003465-1713261600-1713268800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Making Connections: Turtle Island - Palestine - Israel
DESCRIPTION:“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. \nFacilitators are Adele Boy and Barbara Lloyd from Palestine Network Shining Waters \nRegister by Apr 5 at barblloyd@rogers.com.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/making-connections-turtle-island-palestine-israel/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Palestine Network of Shining Waters Region UCC":MAILTO:barblloyd@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
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UID:10003464-1712689200-1712696400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Making Connections: Turtle Island - Palestine - Israel
DESCRIPTION:“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. \nFacilitators are Adele Boy and Barbara Lloyd from Palestine Network Shining Waters \nRegister by Apr 5 at barblloyd@rogers.com.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/making-connections-turtle-island-palestine-israel/2024-04-09/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Palestine Network of Shining Waters Region UCC":MAILTO:barblloyd@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20230825T201958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T202446Z
UID:10000778-1695146400-1695153600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Town Hall Info Session and Regional Meeting to Vote on Remit
DESCRIPTION:Town Hall Info Session\nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 19 starting at 6 p.m. for our town hall information session\, when we will gather on Zoom with our friends from Canadian Shield Regional Council to review and discuss the remit to remove structural barriers to developing and sustaining an autonomous Indigenous Church. Special guest the Rev. Michael Blair\, General Secretary\, will be with us to join in the discussion. \nThis information session is open to all those interested in learning more about the remit vote\, both for your own community of faith’s vote or our regional response. Please register below to attend. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Regional Meeting to Vote on Remit\nFollowing the information session\, Shining Waters regional members will stay online and vote on our regional response to the remit. We anticipate ending by 8 p.m. \nThis is a Category 3 Remit\, and so requires a vote by every regional council and each pastoral charge’s governing body. If a regional council or a pastoral charge does not register a vote\, that is considered a vote against the proposal. \nThere is one question to be voted on\, as follows: \nDoes the regional council agree to amend the Basis of Union to reflect: \n\nThat The United Church of Canada will be organized as follows (1) a three-council structure\, consisting of communities of faith\, regional councils and a Denominational Council*; and (2) an autonomous National Indigenous Organization; and\nThat once the new autonomous National Indigenous Organization is established within The United Church of Canada\, it will have its own mechanisms to make any future changes to its structure and processes\, and\, therefore will not be subject to the remit process under section 7.4.1 of the Basis of Union**; and\nThe changes required for the establishment of the autonomous National Indigenous Organization.\n\n  \nOnce the regional vote has been completed we will submit the regional response form to the General Council Office. \n  \nFor more information and to register please see our website here.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/town-hall-info-session-and-regional-meeting-to-vote-on-remit/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Shining Waters Regional Council Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20230210T201537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T145834Z
UID:10000474-1678820400-1678825800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:P.I.E. Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us online for our PIE Day Workshop with special guest speaker Ozhawa Anung Kweon on March 14\, 2023 starting at 7 p.m. \nRegister here: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice/social-justice/affirming-ministries-2023/pie-day-registration/ \n 
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/p-i-e-day-workshop/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20230130T213859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T213859Z
UID:10000431-1676984400-1676991600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started in Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started in Stewardship\nTuesday\, February 21 – 1 p.m. EST\nPresented on Zoom \nJoin United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.\nStart with an on-line 2-hour course that answers questions like: What is stewardship all about anyway? Isn’t stewardship just a churchy word for fundraising? Why do people give\, and why would they give to our church? What can we do to encourage greater generosity? \nThe practical assignments that follow will help you reflect on giving and generosity as part of your faith\, gather and interpret some of the giving data from your community of faith\, and build a stewardship team in order to start making stewardship a priority in your community of faith. \nCompletion of this course is a great first step before participating in Stewardship Best Practices\, which will be offered next in March 2023. \nRegistration link – https://forms.office.com/r/idCxNLcBeg \nAny questions? Please contact Melody Duncanson-Hales at mduncanson-hales@united-church.ca
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/getting-started-in-stewardship/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melody Duncanson-Hales":MAILTO:mduncanson-hales@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20230131T220121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T220121Z
UID:10000433-1676487600-1676491200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Connect! The United Church of Canada: The Big Picture
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Connect!\nThe United Church of Canada: The Big Picture\nWednesday\, February 15\, 2023\n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nThis is the second in a series of forums for elected Lay Representatives from Shining Waters Regional Council with an overview of The United Church of Canada. This event is also being offered to any interested lay leaders in both Shining Waters and Canadian Shield regions. \nJoin us for a conversation with Jennifer Henry\, Senior Program Development and Strategy Lead for the General Council. Jennifer will share details about the new strategic plan for the United Church and how it will be implemented. \nFor more details about the new strategic plan please see The United Church of Canada website: https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/welcome-united-church-canada/our-call-and-our-vision \nPDF of UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2025 (24 Pages) \nDraft Agenda\n6:45 Informal start: come and say hello\, visit for a few minutes before we start\n7:00 Welcome and opening\n7:10 Big Picture The United Church of Canada: Jennifer Henry\n7:40 Q+A  and conversation\n7:55 Wrap up and thanks\n8:00 Closing Prayer \nHave a question? Send it along on the registration form below. A Zoom link will be sent to you with the confirmation of your registration once you hit submit. \nRegister here: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/communities-of-faith/lets-connect-registration/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-connect-the-united-church-of-canada-the-big-picture/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20230130T215921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T220222Z
UID:10000432-1675796400-1675801800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Time\, Talent and Treasure: When It Feels Like Your Community of Faith Doesn't Have Enough
DESCRIPTION:Time\, Talent and Treasure: When it Feels Like Your Community of Faith Doesn’t Have Enough\nLay Leader Gathering\nTuesday\, February 7\, 2023\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nAll are welcome to this Canadian Shield and Shining Waters regional event exploring how to meet the challenge of being church today with courage\, deep faith and practical tools! \nJoin Melody Duncanson-Hales\, Community of Faith Stewardship Support Minister and Diane Matheson-Jimenez\, Community of Faith Support Minister for an evening of discussion and exploration \nRegister here: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/communities-of-faith/time-talent-treasure-gathering-registration/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/time-talent-and-treasure-when-it-feels-like-your-community-of-faith-doesnt-have-enough/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220817T174459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T135200Z
UID:10000181-1664013600-1664022600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Discussing Financial Literacy with Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:If you are a private refugee sponsor\, join us to learn more about having a conversation with newcomers around financial literacy in Canada. The presenters will address cultural issues\, money management\, banking and family budgeting tips.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/discussing-financial-literacy-with-newcomers/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220729T182737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T135249Z
UID:10000172-1663677000-1663680600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Grief
DESCRIPTION:ICHM Canada in partnership with Canadian Virtual Hospice presents a FREE online webinar series:\nwith guest speaker:  Marney Thompson\,\nDirector of Bereavement Services\, Victoria Hospice. \nTuesday\, September 20\nstarting at 12:30 pm ET.\nRegister to Attend – click below:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3616588659069/WN_Eugaw1x1Q22m4tIamhU_PA
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-grief/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="InterChurch Health Ministries Canada":MAILTO:info@ichm.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220824T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T140240Z
UID:10000184-1663183800-1663189200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:"I'm Right and You're an Idiot" - A Reading with Author James Hoggan
DESCRIPTION:Beach United Church is pleased to host an online reading on Zoom followed by a Q and A with James Hoggan\, author of “I’m Right and You’re an Idiot – The Toxic State of Public Discourse and How to Clean It Up”. James examines the desperate state of current public discourse through interviews with respected thinkers from various walks of life. Their wisdom is shared and offers deep insights and tools on how to navigate our current environment. This is a handbook for anyone today who wants to discuss any of the critical challenges facing our society ‘in the public square’\, foremost being the climate crisis. \nJames Hoggan’s public relations career spans over 30 years. He is president of his Vancouver PR firm Hoggan and Associates. He is also past chair of the David Suzuki Foundation board. He lives on Salt Spring Island and has written two other books “Climate Cover-up” and “Do the Right Thing”. \nhttps://www.imrightandyoureanidiot.com/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/im-right-and-youre-an-idiot-a-reading-with-author-james-hoggan/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beach United Church":MAILTO:Jolaforty@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220807
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220706T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T201823Z
UID:10000169-1659744000-1659830399@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Creation\, Land\, and Indigeneity: Resistance on Turtle Island and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Please join Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts\, Trinity-St Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith\, Justice and the Arts\, the Centre for Philosophy\, Religion and Social Ethics of The Institute for Christian Studies and Broadview Magazine for the third edition of the Christian Left Conference (August 5-6). It’s ONLINE and FREE! \nThis year’s theme is “Creation\, Land\, and Indigeneity: Resistance on Turtle Island and Beyond.” Our featured keynote speakers are Dan Longboat (August 5\, 6 p.m. EDT); & Carmen Lansdowne and Jenny Te Paa-Daniel (August 6\, 6 p.m. EDT). Visit the conference page for details\, schedule and registration: uoft.me/christianleftconference \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZCFKGyxQPD \nAnd please share widely via email (see attached posters) and social media: Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/creation-land-and-indigeneity-resistance-on-turtle-island-and-beyond/2022-08-06/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational,Intercultural,Justice,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220706T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T201823Z
UID:10000168-1659657600-1659743999@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Creation\, Land\, and Indigeneity: Resistance on Turtle Island and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Please join Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts\, Trinity-St Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith\, Justice and the Arts\, the Centre for Philosophy\, Religion and Social Ethics of The Institute for Christian Studies and Broadview Magazine for the third edition of the Christian Left Conference (August 5-6). It’s ONLINE and FREE! \nThis year’s theme is “Creation\, Land\, and Indigeneity: Resistance on Turtle Island and Beyond.” Our featured keynote speakers are Dan Longboat (August 5\, 6 p.m. EDT); & Carmen Lansdowne and Jenny Te Paa-Daniel (August 6\, 6 p.m. EDT). Visit the conference page for details\, schedule and registration: uoft.me/christianleftconference \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZCFKGyxQPD \nAnd please share widely via email (see attached posters) and social media: Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/creation-land-and-indigeneity-resistance-on-turtle-island-and-beyond/2022-08-05/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational,Intercultural,Justice,Right Relations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CLC-2022-FB-e1657138446858.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220529T003113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T003113Z
UID:10000143-1656010800-1656014400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Building God's Beloved Community Online Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The United Church Publishing House is releasing a new book\, with an online launch with United in Learning. Join Stephen Fetter and editor Taylor Croissant as they discuss the book. Participants will receive a time-limited discount coupon. Be sure to join us “live” so you can make use of this! \nSome book background: As disciples of Jesus\, we are called to grow in our faith and to serve the church. In The United Church of Canada\, we prepare for the lifetime commitment of discipleship by becoming full members of the church. Building God’s Beloved Community is an accessible and engaging primer designed to accompany you during this period of preparation—whether you’re embarking on adult baptism\, considering confirmation\, or seeking to enrich your faith through deeper study.\nDrawing on the expertise of United Church theologians and ministers from across the country\, Building God’s Beloved Community outlines the church’s approach to some of the big questions about God\, the Bible\, and theology\, narrates the life of Jesus as both a historical figure and the messiah\, and provides an overview of the history of Christianity and the United Church. This book also offers insight into United Church worship\, tradition\, doctrine\, and governance\, while introducing readers to its legacy of social justice as a lived expression of faith. \nIf you’re considering being discipled into the wider body of Christ in the context of The United Church of Canada\, this book will offer an ideal accompaniment to your period of intentional preparation. Together with prayer and worship\, it will draw you closer to God as it invites you into beloved community and encourages you to move out into the world to love and serve. \nContributors to the book:\nSusanne Abbuhl\nPhyllis D. Airhart\nSandra Beardsall\nJordan Cantwell\nSusalm Chisholm\nTaylor Croissant\nRob Fennell\nAdriean Jacobs\nWilliam S Kervin\nYunJung Kim\nAndrew Kinoti Lairenge\nAndrew O’Neill\nBill Richards\nDon Schweitzer\nJohn H. Young
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/building-gods-beloved-community-online-book-launch/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1280x_BGBC-e1653783929519.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220603T194818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T195032Z
UID:10000152-1655231400-1655236800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:COMBATTING ONLINE HATE: WHAT TO KNOW. WHAT TO DO.
DESCRIPTION:This program examines the issues of digital citizenship in an age of online hate. Participants will be sensitized to the state of online hate through the Wiesenthal Center’s searchable database and discuss some of the challenges young people face on popular digital platforms. Participants will also learn about some of the common symbols and codes used by extremists online\, and look at the ways in which anti-Asian\, anti-Black and anti-Semitic content has been spread online recently. Participants will receive resources including the Museum of Tolerance’s Combat Hate “Action Card” as a tool for schools and families to empower all media users to speak up and be part of the solution. \nPresenter: Emily Thompson\nEmily Thompson is the Associate Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Research Department. She came to the USA 8 years ago from the UK after receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in History\, with a focus on Holocaust denial. Her research focuses on the Digital Terrorism and Hate project\, exploring how extremists utilize the internet and social media to spread hateful and harmful content and ideologies. She is the program director for Combat Hate\, an interactive student workshop designed to introduce media literacy skills and provide tools for young people to deal with hate online.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/combatting-online-hate-what-to-know-what-to-do/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Place Brampton":MAILTO:office@graceplace.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220524T180157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T180350Z
UID:10000142-1654713000-1654718400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Inter Church Health Ministries  Canada AGM /Keynote speaker
DESCRIPTION:Keynote speaker is Rev Alexa Gilmour. \nRev. Alexa’s talk is on the benefits of church health ministry and community partnerships. Registration is free Here is the landing page at CanadaHelps.ca for the Annual Meeting Registration. \nhttps://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/interchurch-health-ministries-canada/events/ichm-annual-meeting-2022/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/inter-church-health-ministries-canada-agm-keynote-speaker/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="InterChurch Health Ministries Canada":MAILTO:info@ichm.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220526T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220518T200623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T200623Z
UID:10000141-1653582600-1653588000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Racism in Canada by Sam Tecle
DESCRIPTION:In this free online session\, participants will learn about the history of racism writ large in Canada and specifically the history of anti-black racism. \n*How does racism work in the Canadian context and how does it specifically play out in our communities?\n*What does anti-black racism cost us as a community? \nThis session will be an active\, participatory\, and engaging presentation. (Recommended for ages 13+) \nAbout Sam Tecle \nSam Tecle’s research and scholarly work spans across the areas of Black and Diaspora Studies\, Urban Studies\, and Sociology of Education. His work focuses on the analysis of diverse experiences\, trajectories and expressions of Blackness\, grounded in particular histories of racialization\, colonialism\, community formation and resistance. His forthcoming work Black Grammars: On Difference and Belonging explores the experiences and perspectives relating to blackness and Black identification of East African Diasporas across the UK\, Canada and the US. More broadly\, Sam is interested in questions of Black Sociality\, Black cultural production and its expressions across the diaspora. \nHis research and teaching draws on his deep experience in community-engaged work\, focused largely on Blackness and educational settings in Toronto. This community-engaged work has been conducted in partnership with organizations to create new supports and opportunities for Black students at the secondary level and in the transition to post-secondary education\, in the face of a variety of systemic barriers they encounter. He has particularly prioritized work with Success Beyond Limits\, a program serving students in the Jane and Finch community.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/racism-in-canada-by-sam-tecle/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,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:20220215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220119T211646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T140542Z
UID:10000033-1644949800-1644957000@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/2022-02-15/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220119T211646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T140542Z
UID:10000032-1644345000-1644352200@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/2022-02-08/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220107T195821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T203243Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
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/2022-01-25/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193635
CREATED:20220107T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T201731Z
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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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