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SUMMARY:Is It Time for your Community of Faith to Become an Apartheid Free Community?
DESCRIPTION:During the webinar we will explore: Is what exists today in Israel and Palestine apartheid? What can we learn from the struggle against apartheid in South Africa? How can my faith community become an Apartheid-Free Community? What would that mean? \nRegister Here: https://unjppi.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f4ab9a5a57204972eba6a8cf&id=9e30d8b09b&e=898dac6991
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/is-it-time-for-your-community-of-faith-to-become-an-apartheid-free-community/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
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SUMMARY:Metropolitan Silver Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Thornhill United Church and the Metropolitan Silver Band are excited to welcome you to a fabulous evening of light-hearted band music and carol singing with our church choir on Saturday November 23rd\, at 7:30 pm. This concert will be available both in-person and on Zoom. Tickets are $20 each. You can purchase tickets in-person the night of the concert at the door – the church is located at 25 Elgin Street\, Thornhill. ( Entrance and parking are off Dudley Avenue). If you wish to attend on Zoom\, please contact the church office at 905-889-2131 or info@thornhillunitedchurch.ca for details on payment and receiving the Zoom link . We are looking forwards to seeing you there !
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/metropolitan-silver-band-concert/
LOCATION:Thornhill United Church\, 25 Elgin St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, L3T 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20240601T135722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T135722Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Connect: Lay Leaders Webinar - Governance and Living Faith Stories
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Governance Task Group of Shining Waters Communities of Faith Commission \nMany churches are facing stagnation from a lack of volunteers\, overworked staff\, and lack of vision or mission. There are outdated board structure that require more volunteers than some churches have members\, ministers and office administrators end up taking on more work\, and no-one’s quite sure where the community is going. \nIf this sounds like your church\, join us on Wednesday\, June 19 for a workshop on Governance Structures and Living Faith Stories. Eun-Joo Park will lead us through a review of different governance structures used in the United Church\, and Tom MacNeil will refresh us on what a Living Faith Story is and why it’s vital that churches have one (don’t worry\, they don’t take much to start). \nThis is a joint webinar with Canadian Shield and Shining Waters lay leaders. There is no cost for this workshop but pre-registration here is required. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-connect-lay-leaders-webinar-governance-and-living-faith-stories/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20240221T000338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T000416Z
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SUMMARY:Near Net Zero by 2030?: Heat Pumps and Geothermal Loops
DESCRIPTION:Exploring current options for reducing emissions while heating homes and faith-community buildings.\nZoom Registration link: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice/ecological/heat-pumps-and-geothermal-loops/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/near-net-zero-by-2030-heat-pumps-and-geothermal-loops/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="SEJC":MAILTO:a.collier@sympatico.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20231010T135738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T135738Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Sacred Bonds ~ Fairlawn Fall Study with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or on Zoom to explore the sacred bonds of belonging\, relationship and reciprocity through two books: \nBraiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer\, 2013 \n“Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal\, it is not a question of first getting enlightened or saved and then acting. As we work to heal the earth\, the earth heals us.” \n“The land knows you\, even when you are lost.” \n“Knowing that you love the earth changes you\, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return\, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.” \nThe Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes\, 2017 \n“… these poems will speak to those for whom body\, soul\, and naming are not divisible.”
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/exploring-sacred-bonds-fairlawn-fall-study-with-rev-jean-ward-online/2023-11-14/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20231010T135738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T135738Z
UID:10001304-1699385400-1699390800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Sacred Bonds ~ Fairlawn Fall Study with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or on Zoom to explore the sacred bonds of belonging\, relationship and reciprocity through two books: \nBraiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer\, 2013 \n“Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal\, it is not a question of first getting enlightened or saved and then acting. As we work to heal the earth\, the earth heals us.” \n“The land knows you\, even when you are lost.” \n“Knowing that you love the earth changes you\, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return\, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.” \nThe Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes\, 2017 \n“… these poems will speak to those for whom body\, soul\, and naming are not divisible.”
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/exploring-sacred-bonds-fairlawn-fall-study-with-rev-jean-ward-online/2023-11-07/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20231010T135738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T135738Z
UID:10001303-1698780600-1698786000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Sacred Bonds ~ Fairlawn Fall Study with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or on Zoom to explore the sacred bonds of belonging\, relationship and reciprocity through two books: \nBraiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer\, 2013 \n“Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal\, it is not a question of first getting enlightened or saved and then acting. As we work to heal the earth\, the earth heals us.” \n“The land knows you\, even when you are lost.” \n“Knowing that you love the earth changes you\, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return\, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.” \nThe Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes\, 2017 \n“… these poems will speak to those for whom body\, soul\, and naming are not divisible.”
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/exploring-sacred-bonds-fairlawn-fall-study-with-rev-jean-ward-online/2023-10-31/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20231010T135738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T135738Z
UID:10001302-1698175800-1698181200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Sacred Bonds ~ Fairlawn Fall Study with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or on Zoom to explore the sacred bonds of belonging\, relationship and reciprocity through two books: \nBraiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer\, 2013 \n“Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal\, it is not a question of first getting enlightened or saved and then acting. As we work to heal the earth\, the earth heals us.” \n“The land knows you\, even when you are lost.” \n“Knowing that you love the earth changes you\, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return\, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.” \nThe Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes\, 2017 \n“… these poems will speak to those for whom body\, soul\, and naming are not divisible.”
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/exploring-sacred-bonds-fairlawn-fall-study-with-rev-jean-ward-online/2023-10-24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20230501T144915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T144915Z
UID:10000548-1683972000-1683979200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Learning a new Language: what does it take?
DESCRIPTION:An invitation to private refugee sponsors\, to join us to learn more about the issues and barriers that newcomers face\nin acquiring a new language. In addition\, this is an opportunity to gain some English language coaching tips\, and participate in post-workshop\ndiscussion to connect\, learn and share.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/learning-a-new-language-what-does-it-take/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20230404T183041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T183041Z
UID:10000543-1682706600-1682712000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk .. Navigating Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event\nonline via zoom – see website for link\n6:30 pm Dinner via Zoom\n7 pm Guest Speaker Lauren Clark\, President & CEO Bridge C-14 via Zoom
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-navigating-medical-assistance-in-dying-maid/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20230328T191147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T191147Z
UID:10000526-1682449200-1682454600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Duty of Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Duty of Care Workshop\nTuesday\, April 25\, 2023\non ZOOM\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nAs congregations are coming back to in-person worship and other activities\, it is a good time to review your duty of care program. The United Church of Canada is committed to providing a safe environment for worship\, work\, and study in all communities of faith. \nWe have a legal\, moral\, and spiritual duty to care for and protect participants in our church programs. This is a legal principle called duty of care\, and church groups have been\, and will be\, held legally responsible for ensuring reasonable measures are taken to ensure safety.\nOur church is blessed with the gifts of many who offer leadership as volunteers\, staff\, and ministry personnel. These people have a special calling to offer their time and talents in congregations through Sunday schools\, programs for children and youth\, choirs\, home visiting\, and many other ministries of the church. A duty of care program helps ensure that everyone\, including staff\, volunteers\, participants and the church as a whole\, are safe and protected. \nThis workshop will provide a general overview of duty of care and how communities of faith can review their programs and assess risks. This event is designed to engage congregational staff (lay and clergy) and key lay leaders\, including members of the church board/council\, M&P committee and all committees/working groups with responsibility for worship\, outreach\, and spiritual growth/Christian education in the fundamentals of creating safer worshipping communities. \nJoin Melody Duncanson-Hales\, Community of Faith Stewardship Support Minister\, Diane Matheson-Jimenez\, Community of Faith Support Minister\, and Jody Maltby\, Regional Staff Lead and Communities of Faith Minister for an evening of discussion and exploration. \nRegister Now 
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/duty-of-care-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Shining Waters Regional Council Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20230310T183451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T183451Z
UID:10000506-1679682600-1679682600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Global Food Security
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event\nOnline via zoom – see website for link – www.boltonunitedchurch.com\n6:30 pm Dinner via zoom\n7 pm Guest Speaker Paul Hagerman via zoom\nFollowed by discussion
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-global-food-security/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lets-Talk-...March-24-2023.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20230120T210300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T210342Z
UID:10000422-1674844200-1674849600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Understanding Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event – Friday January 27\, 2023\nOnline via zoom – see website for details\n6:30 pm Dinner via Zoom\n7 pm Guest Speaker Dr Madeleine Clark \nBolton United Church\n905-857-2615\noffice@boltonunitedchurch.com\nwww.boltonunitedchurch.com
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-understanding-dementia/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20221116T144600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T144805Z
UID:10000373-1669401000-1669406400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk... Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event\n6:30 pm Social Supper time over dinner (via zoom)\n7 pm Guest Speaker – Cristina Guido (via zoom)\, Acting Manager\, Energy and Environment\, Town of Caledon\nFollowed by discussion\nOnline via zoom – see website for link
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-climate-change/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lets-Talk-...October-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20221017T183914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T183914Z
UID:10000342-1666981800-1666987200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ...The Bethell Hospice Story
DESCRIPTION:Free community event. All Welcome! \nOnline via Zoom (see website for link) \n6:30 pm Social Supper time over dinner via Zoom) \n7 pm Guest Speaker – Nicole Hand (via Zoom)
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-the-bethell-hospice-story/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lets-Talk-...October-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220913T221010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T155029Z
UID:10000300-1664562600-1664569800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event All Welcome\nOnline via Zoom (see website for link)\nFriday\, September 30\, 2022\n6:30 Supper Social time over dinner (via Zoom)\n7 pm Guest Speaker – Rev. John Snow (via Zoom)\nFollowed by discussion\nFor more information call 905-857-2615 or e-mail office@boltonunitedchurch.com    www.boltonunitedchurch.com
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-truth-and-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220511T195910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T195910Z
UID:10000137-1653676200-1653681600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk... A Beach\, a Fish\, and a Whale - Biodiversity on BC's Coast
DESCRIPTION:Free community event\nonline via zoom\nsee website for link\n6:30 pm Dinner via zoom\n7 pm Guest Speaker – Virginia East
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-a-beach-a-fish-and-a-whale-biodiversity-on-bcs-coast/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220506T205421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T205421Z
UID:10000135-1653505200-1653512400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Responding to Canada’s Overdose Crisis – Facts & Actions Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 25\, 7:00pm–9:00 pm on Zoom. \nFairlawn Avenue United Church is hosting overdose prevention experts from Street Health\, one of Fairlawn’s Embrace Action partners\, who will educate us about the crisis and what we can do about it. \nDuring the provincial election campaign\, ask what candidates will do\, such as: expand efforts to address the crisis\, reconvene the Opioid Emergency Task Force and support decriminalization of possession of personal quantities of drugs. \nRegistration is required. All are welcome. \nRegister at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48a8ac29a7ffc16-howcan
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/responding-to-canadas-overdose-crisis-facts-actions-seminar/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220412T051108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T051108Z
UID:10000115-1651606200-1651609800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Polarization: How to Cool It!
DESCRIPTION:Holding differences Creatively in the Public Forum with Facilitators Mardi Tindal\, former moderator of The United Church of Canada and Michael Saver\, consultant. Both are facilitators with The Centre for Courage and Renewal. This is a free online Zoom event being hosted by Beach United Church.\nAs we approach the June provincial election\, the toxic legacy of the U.S. insurrection\, the misinformation disseminated by the so-called ‘Freedom Convoy’\, and continued anxiety about the COVID – 19 pandemic\, have all had an impact on citizens of Ontario. Parliamentary democracy depends on robust discussion of differing ideas\, values and perspectives on societal issues in ways that affirm connections\, respect differences\, and de-escalate patterns of harm.\nWe will explore how to create and hold a safe and brave space for such discussion\, a space characterized by courage\, trust\, integrity and respect. Practices that enhance our ability to listen deeply\, to respond more than react\, and to hold the tension of differences will be offered. In addition to input from the presenters\, there will be a generous time for moderated questions and discussion.\nFor more information contact Moderator of this event for Beach United Church\, Mary Anne Alton : maryanne.alton@sympatico.ca   or 416-469-5877
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/confronting-polarization-how-to-cool-it/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice,Right Relations,Shining Waters Regional Council Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220328T191346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T191346Z
UID:10000091-1650652200-1650657600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Music as Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event \, all welcome. Online via zoom (see website for link)\n6:30 pm Dinner via Zoom\n7 pm Guest speaker – Dr Madeleine Clark (via zoom)\nFollowed by discussion \nSee website www.boltonunitedchurch.com for more information
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-music-as-therapy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Lets-Talk-...April-2022-e1648494242777.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220402T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220311T215712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T215712Z
UID:10000073-1648891800-1648902600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Prayerful Listening
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare to enter the season of Lent\, Islington United Church warmly invites you to engage in a novel faith-building experience: Prayerful Listening. \nThis online experience is a newly-offered opportunity designed to help us connect with ourselves\, one another and God’s guidance through scripture. We will learn how our own spiritual experience can be deepened by travelling with others through spiritual discovery. \nThe experience involves a three-hour learning opportunity on April 2 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and two prayer practice sessions (you can select two times that suit your schedule). \nNo experience or prior knowledge is needed. All are welcomed to participate. \nPlease register in advance on our website at https://islingtonunited.org/event/36314/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/prayerful-listening/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Prayerful_Listening-e1647035779831.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220328T133838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T133838Z
UID:10000090-1648755000-1648762200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:A Thousand Cuts
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss A Thousand Cuts\, a powerful documentary looking at the implications for democracy when a country’s press freedom is threatened and social media’s spread of disinformation goes unchecked. It first aired on PBS/Frontline last year and has been nominated for several awards. \nMary Anne Lemm\, a documentary producer and director for over 30 years\, will moderate the Zoom discussion\, as part of our Beach United series: Watch\, Discuss\, Act. Here’s how it works: \nWATCH: Before March 30th\, watch A Thousand Cuts and mark your calendar to attend our Zoom discussion. \nYou’ll find a link to the documentary and the Zoom meeting link on our website here: https://beachunitedchurch.com/community-engagement/zoom-meet-ups/ \nDISCUSS: Our Zoom discussion will use the documentary to explore issues facing our society through a documentary lens. \nACT: We can share opinions about the impact the film had on you and perhaps what it might prompt you to do in the future on a personal level or on a more public scale.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/a-thousand-cuts/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A-Thousand-Cuts-Poster-e1648474376265.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220227T055150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T135538Z
UID:10000039-1648648800-1648654200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Kumi Now – Palestinian Solutions Series – A New Approach to Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from Shining Waters through Zoom on Wednesday\, March 30 as we reflect on what we are learning from the new Palestinian Solution Series recently launched by Sabeel. \nThe Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem is a partner of our United Church of Canada. In this unique new Series\, instead of focusing on what Israel should stop doing or what the UN and other nations should do\, Sabeel will look at the problems facing Palestinians from a Palestinian perspective. \nContact Nora McKay (Email noragmckay@hotmail.com ) to receive further info\, including the Zoom link to connect with us on March 30. \nA program of the Palestine Network\, Shining Waters Region.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/kumi-now-palestinian-solutions-series-a-new-approach-to-palestine-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kumi-Now-Palestinian-Solutions-Series.png
ORGANIZER;CN="PalNet Shining Waters":MAILTO:g.bartlett@sympatico.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220311T220542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T220542Z
UID:10000074-1647628200-1647635400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Elder Abuse Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Free Community event via Zoom.   All are welcome! \nwith Guest speaker Mary Shkoury at 6:30 pm \nSee website for link \nFor more information call 905-857-2615 or e-mail office@boltonunitedchurch.com
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-elder-abuse-prevention/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Lets-Talk-...March-2022-e1647036203855.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220227T054417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T135619Z
UID:10000072-1647439200-1647444600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Kumi Now – Palestinian Innovators Series
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from Shining Waters through Zoom on Wed March 16th as we reflect on the inspirational story of a Palestinian with creative or innovative way to support their community\, do business\, advocate for Palestine\, and otherwise contribute to the world. \nThe individual stories featured in this series come from the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem\, a partner of our United Church of Canada. \nOur Kumi Now Innovator Series sessions happen once a month. Each session is about a different individual Palestinian\, so you can join us any month\, even without having attended previous sessions. \nContact Nora McKay (Email noragmckay@hotmail.com ) for further information and to receive the Zoom link to connect.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/kumi-now-palestinian-innovators-series/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kumi-Now-Palestinian-Innovators-Series.png
ORGANIZER;CN="PalNet Shining Waters":MAILTO:g.bartlett@sympatico.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220201T135403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T135523Z
UID:10000036-1647283500-1647288000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrate P.I.E. Day in SWRC
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate P.I.E. Day with us this year on March 14\, 2022 at 6:45 pm. Bring some dessert and share in a short program. Mark this national day to be public\, intentional and explicit about the inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Register to receive the link to the Zoom gathering.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/celebrate-p-i-e-day-in-swrc/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Community Events,Shining Waters Regional Council Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Celebrate-P.I.E.-DAY-WITH-US-1080x675-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Henderson":MAILTO:shenderson@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220222T194417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T195055Z
UID:10000063-1646852400-1646859600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Thriving in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Life can be challenging and uncertain! Living in a COVID-19 world has added to that uncertainty and complicates our ability to cope with life’s most common challenges. Join facilitator Mary Thomson MSW\, RSW\, RP (Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist) in this 2-part series\, as she helps us to deal with the continued uncertainty of these times. \nThis is an opportunity to name the uncomfortable emotions that are surfacing\, discuss the strategies that we are currently using\, and learn ways to cope more effectively. Mary will explore how to work with our thoughts and values to create flexibility\, resilience\, and hope. We will learn some principles and tools from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) so that we can move gradually from merely surviving to thriving. \nSession One: Tuesday\, March 1\, 7:00-9:00pm \nHow Are We Doing? Dealing with Uncertainty\, Loss and Change in a Not-Quite-Post-Covid-19-World: In this session we will reflect on the uncertainty we are experiencing; name and seek to understand our emotions and what may be contributing to our stress; reflect on the ways in which we are coping and on how we can do so even more effectively. \nSession Two: Wednesday\, March 9\, 7:00-9:00pm \nWhere Are We Going? Building Resilience and Finding Hope on the Way to a Still Uncertain Future: In this session we will reflect on such things as resilience and radical acceptance. We will learn how to struggle less with things that we can’t control\, how to be mindful and present with our experiences\, how to develop self-compassion and the ability to remain calm in the storm\, and how to exercise kindness and gratitude.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/thriving-in-uncertain-times/2022-03-09/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FAUC-Event-Mar-1-and-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220301T145155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T145326Z
UID:10000051-1646247600-1646251200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Prayer Vigil for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church is holding a prayer vigil for Ukraine on Wednesday\, March 2 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Invited guests will lead us in prayer. You are welcomed to bring a candle as we join our lights and our hearts together as a community praying for Ukraine. \nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96515708809?pwd=djF3ZVlJNVZPVnhTR0FaZlRWNm9FZz09
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/prayer-vigil-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ukraine-e1646146280359.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220222T194417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T195055Z
UID:10000062-1646161200-1646168400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Thriving in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Life can be challenging and uncertain! Living in a COVID-19 world has added to that uncertainty and complicates our ability to cope with life’s most common challenges. Join facilitator Mary Thomson MSW\, RSW\, RP (Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist) in this 2-part series\, as she helps us to deal with the continued uncertainty of these times. \nThis is an opportunity to name the uncomfortable emotions that are surfacing\, discuss the strategies that we are currently using\, and learn ways to cope more effectively. Mary will explore how to work with our thoughts and values to create flexibility\, resilience\, and hope. We will learn some principles and tools from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) so that we can move gradually from merely surviving to thriving. \nSession One: Tuesday\, March 1\, 7:00-9:00pm \nHow Are We Doing? Dealing with Uncertainty\, Loss and Change in a Not-Quite-Post-Covid-19-World: In this session we will reflect on the uncertainty we are experiencing; name and seek to understand our emotions and what may be contributing to our stress; reflect on the ways in which we are coping and on how we can do so even more effectively. \nSession Two: Wednesday\, March 9\, 7:00-9:00pm \nWhere Are We Going? Building Resilience and Finding Hope on the Way to a Still Uncertain Future: In this session we will reflect on such things as resilience and radical acceptance. We will learn how to struggle less with things that we can’t control\, how to be mindful and present with our experiences\, how to develop self-compassion and the ability to remain calm in the storm\, and how to exercise kindness and gratitude.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/thriving-in-uncertain-times/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FAUC-Event-Mar-1-and-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203216
CREATED:20220224T215613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T215613Z
UID:10000058-1646155800-1646157600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Shrove Tuesday Worship: March 1 from 5:30 to 6:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join Islington United Church on Zoom for music\, poetry and Shrove Tuesday worship on Tuesday\, March 1 from 5:30-6 pm! This will be a fun opportunity for all ages to gather together and celebrate prior to the start of Lent. This pre-dinner event will give you the opportunity to mix up some pancake batter with friends! \nHere’s what you need for 14 small pancakes: \n1 cup flour\n2 eggs\n1 cup milk\n1/4 tsp salt\n1 Tbsp sugar (optional)\nLarge mixing bowl\nWhisk\nGreased pan\nA smile! \nZoom link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97050277027\nMeeting ID: 970 5027 7027
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/shrove-tuesday-worship-march-1-from-530-to-600-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/March_1_2022.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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