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SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-05-17/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230503T203000
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SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-05-03/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T173000
DTSTAMP:20230406T213636Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Theology amid Environmental Crises – Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of “Practical Theology Amid Environmental Crises\,” edited by Pamela R. McCarroll (vice-principal and associate professor of practical theology\, Emmanuel College) and HyeRan Kim-Cragg (principal and Timothy Eaton Memorial Church Professor of Preaching\, Emmanuel College). \nFeaturing responders Prof. Bonne Miller-McLemore (Vanderbilt) and Prof. Hilda Koster (University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto) and book contributors. \nThe field of practical theology has been slow to address the realities of environmental crises in its teaching\, research and practice. The present volume seeks to change this reality by bringing together key voices in the field from across the world to engage with the theme of practical theology amid environmental crises.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/practical-theology-amid-environmental-crises-book-launch/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T203000
DTSTAMP:20230420T182104Z
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20230324T195314Z
CREATED:20230324T195314Z
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SUMMARY:Islington Reads: April 2023
DESCRIPTION:April’s Islington Reads book and author have been confirmed! We will be meeting on Zoom with Claire Ross Dunn to discuss her book At Last Count on April 18\, 2023 at 7 p.m. The book is available for purchase at A Novel Spot Bookshop. All welcome. More details at https://islingtonunited.org/event/islington-reads-april-2023/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/islington-reads-april-2023/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230405T203000
DTSTAMP:20230420T182104Z
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000558-1680721200-1680726600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230328T160000
DTSTAMP:20230301T134952Z
CREATED:20230301T134952Z
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SUMMARY:Growing violence in Palestine and Israel: what can we do?
DESCRIPTION:An information session for Shining Waters members and congregations \nSponsored by the Palestine Israel Sub-group of the Social and Ecological Justice Commission of Shining Waters  and  PalNet – SW \nFrom 3 p.m.  –  4 p.m.\, March 28\, 2023\, on Zoom \nThe situation in Palestine and Israel is getting more deadly by the day. Are there things individuals or congregations can do to address the situation? Join members of the Palestine Israel Sub-group of the SEJ Commission\, the Palestine Network – Shining Waters Region (PalNet – SW) and the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel (UNJPPI) to hear what peace-loving people are doing\, and how you can add your voice. \nThe situation is dire\, and the world needs to speak up to for restraint and justice. Plan to join the discussion. And bring a friend. \nRegister by March 24 by emailing: judi.mccallum@outlook.com (Secretary\, PalNet) \n 
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/growing-violence-in-palestine-and-israel-what-can-we-do/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="PalNet Shining Waters":MAILTO:g.bartlett@sympatico.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T203000
DTSTAMP:20230420T182104Z
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-03-15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T203000
DTSTAMP:20230420T182104Z
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-03-01/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20230130T220948Z
CREATED:20230130T220948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T220948Z
UID:10000430-1677319200-1677326400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:PRSN  Workshop for refugee sponsors  -- Accessing the Trades
DESCRIPTION:A training session for private refugee sponsors to learn more about opportunities for newcomers in education and employment in the trades
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/prsn-workshop-for-refugee-sponsors-accessing-the-trades/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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:20230215T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T213000
DTSTAMP:20230127T190807Z
CREATED:20230127T190426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T190807Z
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SUMMARY:United Against Hate
DESCRIPTION:Join Affirm United/ S’affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections to learn about the malicious misinformation campaign and threats that have been launched against the drag and 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada-and what you can do. \nOur speakers will: \naddress some of the dangerous myths circulating around drag\, trans and other queer identities; \nlook at recent Canadian online and in-person instances of anti 2SLGBTQ+ hate\, some of which include Christian groups; \nexplain how these connect to wider hate\, racist\, and extremist anti-vaccination movements. \nThen together we’ll plan what you and your community of faith can do to bring a faithful public response in your context\, as well as support and care for those who need it. More information on resource people to come- please hold the date and join us!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/united-against-hate/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Affirm United / S'affirmer Ensemble":MAILTO:communications@ause.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T203000
DTSTAMP:20230420T182104Z
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000462-1676487600-1676493000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-02-15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221121T203000
DTSTAMP:20221021T152052Z
CREATED:20221019T215121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T152052Z
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SUMMARY:Committed to Climate Action:  How to Reach 80% Emissions Reduction by 2030
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Canada set a bold\, new emissions reduction target this year – asking for an 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Many of us are asking\, “How will we meet this target given our limited time and resources?” \nThis information session will begin a shared discussion of realistic and practical steps\, driven by expertise\, that will enable us to meet this ambitious target. And we will remind ourselves of why these actions are absolutely necessary. Please share this invitation with financial and property representatives and those interested in the environment. \nJoin us on Zoom: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/83203695467 \nMeeting ID: 832 0369 5467 \nThere is no cost and no need to register\, however we are happy to send you materials in advance if you let us know you would like to know more. Please email Susan Eagle at eagle.susan@ymail.com or Jeffrey Dale at jdale@united-church.ca
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/committed-to-climate-action-how-to-reach-80-emissions-reduction-by-2030/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Shining Waters Regional Council Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T120000
DTSTAMP:20221017T183540Z
CREATED:20221017T183540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T183540Z
UID:10000344-1668247200-1668254400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing Cultural Differences in Parenting Styles
DESCRIPTION:This is a workshop for private refugee sponsor groups to help them understand parenting styles\, their legal obligations and implications for child welfare protection in Canada. They will learn how to open a conversation around positive parenting through respectful discussion.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/addressing-cultural-differences-in-parenting-styles/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221003T203000
DTSTAMP:20220921T154604Z
CREATED:20220702T232033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T154604Z
UID:10000166-1664823600-1664829000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Book Launch of David Kim-Cragg's "Water from Dragon’s Well: The History of a Korean-Canadian Church Relationship"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of David Kim-Cragg’s book\, Water from Dragon’s Well: The History of a Korean-Canadian Church Relationship (2022\, McGill-Queen’s University Press)\, on Monday\, October 3 at 7 p.m. EDT. The launch is online and free. Kim-Cragg Emm 9T9 is both a sessional lecturer at Emmanuel College and minister at St. Matthew’s United Church in Richmond Hill. \nKim-Cragg will be joined by Phyllis D. Airhart (professor emerita\, Emmanuel College)\, Dr. Keith Carlson (Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous and Community-Engaged History and director of the Peace and Reconciliation Centre\, University of the Fraser Valley) and Kang-hee Han (sessional lecturer of Christian history\, Hanshin University) for a conversation about his book. \nAbout the Book\nA Canadian-built mission house in the heart of Seoul became the heart of the emerging South Korean democratization movement\, while a Korean minister rose to serve as the spiritual leader of Canada’s largest Protestant denomination. The century-long Korean-Canadian church relationship has had a lasting influence on Korean society and on the culture and mission of The United Church of Canada\, helping to crack the colonial foundations of Canadian Protestantism. \nWater from Dragon’s Well explores the connection between the Korean Christian community and the Canadian church and its missionaries from the 1890s to the present.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-launch-of-david-kim-craggs-water-from-dragons-well-the-history-of-a-korean-canadian-church-relationship/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T210000
DTSTAMP:20220921T154837Z
CREATED:20220907T155107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T154837Z
UID:10000193-1664393400-1664398800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Word and Gesture
DESCRIPTION:The discovery of children’s graves on the grounds of a Residential school in Kamloops last summer\, motivated many settler Canadians to learn more about Canada’s relationship with Indigenous nations. Since then\, we have worked to learn the Truth about the anguish our government’s actions have created and the many promises made and broken.\nLearning the Truth leads us to question how we might Reconcile.\nIn 2021\, a group of leaders – Indigenous and Settler – acting on their commitment to create a more respectful and just relationship\, came together to answer that question. They created the Citizens Group for the 1% Indigenous Peoples Fund and have created a proposal that would serve to help Settlers and Indigenous people move into a more just and equitable relationship in a very concrete way – a way beyond words and gestures.\nRoyal York Road United Church will honour the second National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with a workshop on their proposal.\nPlease join us for an online session with one of the members of the Citizens Group\, Harry Oussoren. Harry will present us with their very intriguing solution and lead us in discussion. \nTime: Sep 28\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84954550936?pwd=Q0ZTRmZPUVVRVHU4eUVSYy9neVI0dz09 \nMeeting ID: 849 5455 0936\nPasscode: 549045 \nDial by your location\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/beyond-word-and-gesture/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220925T140000
DTSTAMP:20220923T140448Z
CREATED:20220923T140448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T140448Z
UID:10000330-1664107200-1664114400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Make a Difference talk - Noojimo’Iwewin Gitigaan/Healing Garden and Indigenous People’s Solidarity Group
DESCRIPTION:On the fourth Sunday of the month following the Sunday service\, the folks from the Bloor Street United Church’s Social Justice Committee and from St. Matthew’s United Church present a guest speaker\, and you’re invited! Speakers will be on Zoom link if you’d like to attend online\, and projected into the sanctuary at 729 St. Clair Ave West\, Toronto. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3616118730?pwd=MmY5THYwenhlS2JyaS8rS1ZmR0Mydz09 \nAlternatively\, you can call 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588\, enter ID 361 611 8730\, then press # #.​ \nWe expect speakers will be ready around 12:15pm. A time for questions and answers will follow. The event will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel. \nUpcoming Speakers: \nSunday\, September 25th – Robin Buyers has just confirmed she will kick off our “Making a Difference” Speaker series after worship on Sunday Sept. 25 with a short history of the Noojimo’Iwewin Gitigaan/Healing Garden adjacent to St. Matt’s and how the Indigenous People’s Solidarity Group and community Garden Crew volunteers are modelling how even small urban spaces may become sites of reconnection with Creation and respect for Indigenous spirituality. \nRobin Buyers is a Canadian Queer\, white settler with hidden disabilities. Her roots are in the Ross Clan of Scottish highlands\, Wales\, and England. She has been active in Indigenous solidarity work in the Americas for more than 30 years\, including as a Kairos Blanket Exercise facilitator\, Co-Chair of the Americas Policy Group\, frontline Community Peacemaker Teams Colombia and Turtle Island Solidarity worker\, and Co-founder of Coalition for a Public Inquiry into Ipperwash. She retired as a Community Work Professor at George Brown College in 2016\, and has since focused on neighbourhood and Land-based work with the Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Group (IPSG) and Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan at St. Matthew’s United Church. She will speak about her evolution as an activist in the Indigenous justice movement\, tell the story of the IPSG and Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan\, and share the vision of Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan and the coast-to-coast-to coast National Healing Forest initiative of which it is a part. Participants will learn about settler responsibilities to honour the Treaties and move towards Right Relations with Indigenous Peoples\, as well as how to engage with upcoming IPSG projects and events. \nOctober 23rd – Save the date \nNovember 27th – Save the date \nYou can view past videos on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/bloorstreetunited
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/make-a-difference-talk-noojimoiwewin-gitigaan-healing-garden-and-indigenous-peoples-solidarity-group/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Prayer-in-the-Garden-170920-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220626T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T174035Z
CREATED:20220503T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174035Z
UID:10000130-1656239400-1656244800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:East End United- Weekly Worship
DESCRIPTION:Weekly worship here at East End United Regional Ministries in Toronto. Leadership team includes Rev. Daniel Benson\, Gerald Petkau\, Julian Munro (King Julez)\, and more!\nJoin us for worship\, prayer\, song\, and coffee time following the service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/east-end-united-weekly-worship/2022-06-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Livestreaming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/logo-eastendunited.png
ORGANIZER;CN="East End United Regional Ministry":MAILTO:info@eastendunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220619T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T174035Z
CREATED:20220503T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174035Z
UID:10000129-1655634600-1655640000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:East End United- Weekly Worship
DESCRIPTION:Weekly worship here at East End United Regional Ministries in Toronto. Leadership team includes Rev. Daniel Benson\, Gerald Petkau\, Julian Munro (King Julez)\, and more!\nJoin us for worship\, prayer\, song\, and coffee time following the service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/east-end-united-weekly-worship/2022-06-19/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Livestreaming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/logo-eastendunited.png
ORGANIZER;CN="East End United Regional Ministry":MAILTO:info@eastendunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220612T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T174035Z
CREATED:20220503T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174035Z
UID:10000128-1655029800-1655035200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:East End United- Weekly Worship
DESCRIPTION:Weekly worship here at East End United Regional Ministries in Toronto. Leadership team includes Rev. Daniel Benson\, Gerald Petkau\, Julian Munro (King Julez)\, and more!\nJoin us for worship\, prayer\, song\, and coffee time following the service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/east-end-united-weekly-worship/2022-06-12/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Livestreaming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/logo-eastendunited.png
ORGANIZER;CN="East End United Regional Ministry":MAILTO:info@eastendunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220605T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220605T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T174035Z
CREATED:20220503T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174035Z
UID:10000127-1654425000-1654430400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:East End United- Weekly Worship
DESCRIPTION:Weekly worship here at East End United Regional Ministries in Toronto. Leadership team includes Rev. Daniel Benson\, Gerald Petkau\, Julian Munro (King Julez)\, and more!\nJoin us for worship\, prayer\, song\, and coffee time following the service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/east-end-united-weekly-worship/2022-06-05/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Livestreaming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/logo-eastendunited.png
ORGANIZER;CN="East End United Regional Ministry":MAILTO:info@eastendunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220604T120000
DTSTAMP:20220530T215538Z
CREATED:20220530T215106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T215538Z
UID:10000145-1654335000-1654344000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Flames of Joy and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Online Event – Flames of Joy and Justice – A celebration of the United Church’s commitment to be an Anti-Racist church and community.  Saturday\, June 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.  An online event via Zoom.  Sponsored by:  The East Central Ontario Regional Council’s Anti-Racism\, Interfaith and Intercultural Forum in partnership with the Indigenous Justice and Respectful Relationships Forum. \nTo register\, visit:  https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/flames-of-joy-and-justice/ \n  \n 
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/flames-of-joy-and-justice/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Flames-of-Joy-and-Justice.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220529T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220529T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T174035Z
CREATED:20220503T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174035Z
UID:10000126-1653820200-1653825600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:East End United- Weekly Worship
DESCRIPTION:Weekly worship here at East End United Regional Ministries in Toronto. Leadership team includes Rev. Daniel Benson\, Gerald Petkau\, Julian Munro (King Julez)\, and more!\nJoin us for worship\, prayer\, song\, and coffee time following the service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/east-end-united-weekly-worship/2022-05-29/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Livestreaming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/logo-eastendunited.png
ORGANIZER;CN="East End United Regional Ministry":MAILTO:info@eastendunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220522T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T174035Z
CREATED:20220503T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174035Z
UID:10000125-1653215400-1653220800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:East End United- Weekly Worship
DESCRIPTION:Weekly worship here at East End United Regional Ministries in Toronto. Leadership team includes Rev. Daniel Benson\, Gerald Petkau\, Julian Munro (King Julez)\, and more!\nJoin us for worship\, prayer\, song\, and coffee time following the service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/east-end-united-weekly-worship/2022-05-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Livestreaming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/logo-eastendunited.png
ORGANIZER;CN="East End United Regional Ministry":MAILTO:info@eastendunited.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220515T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T174035Z
CREATED:20220503T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174035Z
UID:10000124-1652610600-1652616000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:East End United- Weekly Worship
DESCRIPTION:Weekly worship here at East End United Regional Ministries in Toronto. Leadership team includes Rev. Daniel Benson\, Gerald Petkau\, Julian Munro (King Julez)\, and more!\nJoin us for worship\, prayer\, song\, and coffee time following the service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/east-end-united-weekly-worship/2022-05-15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Livestreaming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/logo-eastendunited.png
ORGANIZER;CN="East End United Regional Ministry":MAILTO:info@eastendunited.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220508T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T174035Z
CREATED:20220503T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174035Z
UID:10000123-1652005800-1652011200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:East End United- Weekly Worship
DESCRIPTION:Weekly worship here at East End United Regional Ministries in Toronto. Leadership team includes Rev. Daniel Benson\, Gerald Petkau\, Julian Munro (King Julez)\, and more!\nJoin us for worship\, prayer\, song\, and coffee time following the service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/east-end-united-weekly-worship/2022-05-08/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Livestreaming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/logo-eastendunited.png
ORGANIZER;CN="East End United Regional Ministry":MAILTO:info@eastendunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
DTSTAMP:20220331T194222Z
CREATED:20220316T151726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T194222Z
UID:10000076-1650844800-1651017599@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Rethinking Preaching Conference 2022: Intercultural Preaching
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Religion and Its Contexts at Emmanuel College and Shining Waters Regional Council are pleased to host the second “Rethinking Preaching’ Conference with this year’s theme\, “Intercultural Preaching.” The challenge of intercultural preaching in the midst of social crises defined by racism\, colonialism\, and ecological crisis has gripped preachers in all parts of the world. What’s more\, online worship and the use of technology are on the rise and have contributed to cultural shifts that challenge long-held assumptions about worship. All prompts us to rethink preaching. The Centre and Shining Waters invite seasoned and new preachers\, students of homiletics\, and participants who seek to “rethink preaching” to join our conference in 2022. \nOur keynote speakers\, Prof. Jerusha Neal (Duke Divinity School) and the Rev. Michael Blair (General Secretary of the United Church of Canada) will be joining us. These special guests along with two responders\, four workshop leaders\, and racialized preachers who engage in intercultural preaching research will help us rethink and explore intercultural preaching for today.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/rethinking-preaching-conference-2022-intercultural-preaching/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Justice,Shining Waters Regional Council Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-04-25_26-Rethinking-Preaching-Final-1200-x-1800-e1648755669313.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220305T150000
DTSTAMP:20220227T063449Z
CREATED:20220218T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T063449Z
UID:10000061-1646485200-1646492400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Day with Emmanuel - Virtual Open House - Saturday\, March 5
DESCRIPTION:Join us live on Zoom Saturday\, March 5\, 1-3 p.m. EST to experience the Emmanuel Community.  Meet current faculty and students. Learn about the programs and applications process. Ask questions and make new friends. For more information about Emmanuel College check out: http://bit.ly/exploremmanuel
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/day-with-emmanuel-virtual-open-house/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/admin-ajax.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ec.events@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220226T120000
DTSTAMP:20220202T203056Z
CREATED:20220202T203056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T203056Z
UID:10000045-1645869600-1645876800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing Challenges in refugee settlement in smaller communities
DESCRIPTION:A two-hour\, online workshop for private refugee sponsors to address unique challenges and identify solutions in refugee settlement in smaller communities. \nhttps://refugeesponsornet.ca/services/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/addressing-challenges-in-refugee-settlement-in-smaller-communities/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T120000
DTSTAMP:20220214T014733Z
CREATED:20220214T014733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T014733Z
UID:10000048-1645696800-1645704000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:A Taste of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:For the Taneebs\, Fayez\, Mona and son Oday\, harvesting pesticide-free agriculture that they take to a local market is a constant struggle. Hakoritna\, the name of their farm\, is caught between an Israeli factory that manufactures fertilizers and agrochemicals\, and Israel’s separation barrier. \nWe will learn the historical context of the area and take a tour of Hakoritna and how the family resists the occupation. Mona will cook a traditional meal and share her recipe. \nA Taste of Palestine
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/a-taste-of-palestine/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Taste-Feb-24-e1644459841205.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Adele Boy for the Palestine Network of the ECORC of the UCC":MAILTO:boyadele@yahoo.com.au
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