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SUMMARY:Book Club: The Leader's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join former Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a virtual 3 month study of The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation\, by Herrington\, Taylor and Creech. The book is of interest to anyone in ministry leadership – whether paid or volunteer\, ordered or lay. Sessions run weekly\, from early February to early May with 3 weeks off for holidays. We will read one chapter per week and spend time in small groups and larger group discussion. Recordings will be available after each session for registered participants.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-club-the-leaders-journey/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen Lansdowne":MAILTO:carmen@carmenlansdowne.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
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SUMMARY:Book Club: The Leader's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join former Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a virtual 3 month study of The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation\, by Herrington\, Taylor and Creech. The book is of interest to anyone in ministry leadership – whether paid or volunteer\, ordered or lay. Sessions run weekly\, from early February to early May with 3 weeks off for holidays. We will read one chapter per week and spend time in small groups and larger group discussion. Recordings will be available after each session for registered participants.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-club-the-leaders-journey/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2025-12-24-095533.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen Lansdowne":MAILTO:carmen@carmenlansdowne.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20260106T204358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214254Z
UID:10005063-1770060600-1770066000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Book Club: The Leader's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join former Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a virtual 3 month study of The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation\, by Herrington\, Taylor and Creech. The book is of interest to anyone in ministry leadership – whether paid or volunteer\, ordered or lay. Sessions run weekly\, from early February to early May with 3 weeks off for holidays. We will read one chapter per week and spend time in small groups and larger group discussion. Recordings will be available after each session for registered participants.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/book-club-the-leaders-journey/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2025-12-24-095533.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen Lansdowne":MAILTO:carmen@carmenlansdowne.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20250219T210055Z
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SUMMARY:Feb 13 Webinar: Coffee with Franklyn James
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Franklyn James is a theologian\, poet\, educator\, and passionate advocate for social justice. Originally from Kingston\, Jamaica\, he now serves as the minister at West River United Church in Cornwall\, Prince Edward Island. With extensive experience as an author and educator\, Franklyn has devoted his career to fostering holistic growth and empowerment. He also sits on our Scholarship Committee and chairs the Black Clergy Network.\nIn this webinar\, we’ll catch up with Rev. Franklyn! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about his impactful work and his efforts to inspire and uplift through his writing and ministry\, exploring themes of faith\, community\, justice\, and resilience. \nRegister here: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/upcoming-webinar-coffee-with-franklyn-james/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/feb-13-webinar-coffee-with-franklyn-james/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/coffee-with-franklyn-james-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The United Church of Canada Foundation":MAILTO:aquan@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20240221T000409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T000409Z
UID:10002420-1709989200-1709996400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Near Net Zero by 2030?: Greening Grounds and Greenbelts
DESCRIPTION:Using faith grounds to increase biodiversity and meet community food needs\nRegistration Link: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice/ecological/greening-grounds-and-greenbelts/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/near-net-zero-by-2030-greening-grounds-and-greenbelts/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Social and Ecological Justice Commission":MAILTO:jennifer.gordon50@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230403T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230403T033000
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UID:10000488-1680487200-1680492600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Wintering Into Spring with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Online
DESCRIPTION:Four-week series Monday evenings online 7:30pm – 9:00pm \nInstead of wishing away winter\, what would happen if we embraced its gift to us? Sometimes winter is not just a season of the year – sometimes it is also a season of the heart. \nYou are invited to join Jean Ward in a four-week exploration of how our northern spirits are shaped by the rhythm of our seasons – in particular’ winter and its movement into spring. Through the use of music\, poetry\, readings and\, of course\, our collective wisdom\, we will journey towards spring together. \n“Wintering brings about some of the most profound and insightful moments of our human experience\, and wisdom resides in those who have wintered.” Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/wintering-into-spring-with-rev-jean-ward-online/2023-04-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1254312-HSC00001-7.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20230221T221938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T182420Z
UID:10000494-1679338800-1679346000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Near Net Zero by 2030? Retrofitting Church Buildings with Minimal Resources
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us online for our Near Net Zero by 2030?:  Retrofitting Church Buildings with Minimal Resources event on March 20\, 2023 starting at 7 p.m. \nNetwork with other churches as you access retrofitting expertise as we find creative ways to reduce emissions in our church buildings without bankrupting our budgets. \nRegister here!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/near-net-zero-retrofitting-church-buildings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Near-Net-Zero-by-2030-1-e1678742720430.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20230216T152653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T152653Z
UID:10000476-1677263400-1677268800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Black History
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event\nOnline via Zoom (see website for link)\n6:30 pm Dinner via Zoom\n7 pm Guest Speaker\nFollowed by discussion
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-black-history/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lets-Talk-...Feb-24-2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20230216T154327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T154327Z
UID:10000479-1675774800-1675780200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Wintering Into Spring with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Online
DESCRIPTION:Four-week series Monday evenings online 7:30pm – 9:00pm \nInstead of wishing away winter\, what would happen if we embraced its gift to us? Sometimes winter is not just a season of the year – sometimes it is also a season of the heart. \nYou are invited to join Jean Ward in a four-week exploration of how our northern spirits are shaped by the rhythm of our seasons – in particular’ winter and its movement into spring. Through the use of music\, poetry\, readings and\, of course\, our collective wisdom\, we will journey towards spring together. \n“Wintering brings about some of the most profound and insightful moments of our human experience\, and wisdom resides in those who have wintered.” Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/wintering-into-spring-with-rev-jean-ward-online/2023-02-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1254312-HSC00001-7.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairlawn Avenue United Church":MAILTO:churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20220610T193610Z
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UID:10000158-1655490600-1655497800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk ... Understanding the Palestinian Situation
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event\nAll Welcome\nAn introduction information session on the situation in Palestine & Israel. You will view 2 videos which will hopefully generate questions and discussion.\n6:30 pm Dinner via Zoom\n7 pm Moderator – Ann Hawkins – via Zoom\nSee website for link
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lets-talk-understanding-the-palestinian-situation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Lets-Talk-...June-2022-e1654887196582.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20220421T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T162900Z
UID:10000118-1652522400-1652529600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Finding housing solutions for refugee newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Workshop will address current ways to identify potential housing in urban and smaller communities. Presenters will address solutions and best practice around such topics as collaborating with settlement agencies\, finding affordable housing and the role of transitional or alternate housing.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/finding-housing-solutions-for-refugee-newcomers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PRSN-flyer-JPeg-May-14-e1650558475179.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20220329T183559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T191320Z
UID:10000092-1651068000-1651073400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Kumi Now – Palestinian Innovators Series
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from Shining Waters through Zoom on Wed April 27th 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 twice a month. Each session is about a different individual Palestinian\, so you can join us for any session\, 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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kumi-Now-Palestinian-Innovators-Series-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Palestine Network%2C Shining Waters Region":MAILTO:noragmckay@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20220329T183812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T183812Z
UID:10000093-1649858400-1649863800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Kumi Now – Palestinian Innovators Series
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from Shining Waters through Zoom on Wed April 13th 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 twice a month. Each session is about a different individual Palestinian\, so you can join us for any session\, 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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kumi-Now-Palestinian-Innovators-Series.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Palestine Network%2C Shining Waters Region":MAILTO:noragmckay@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220306T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044702
CREATED:20220222T201906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T202031Z
UID:10000060-1646573400-1646577000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Dialogue in a Time of Covid with the Interfaith Encounter Association
DESCRIPTION:Christian-Jewish Dialogue of Toronto warmly invites you to join us for an online conversation about peace-making in the Holy Land\, with members of the Interfaith Encounter Association.\nSunday\, March 6\, 2022\n1:30 to 2:30 p.m.\nOnline\, via Zoom \nTaleb Al-Harithi\nTaleb is a Muslim Palestinian from the town of Edna\, and a retired professor of Geology and Environment Sciences. A member of the IEA since 2003\, he believes the diversity of religions and opinions reinforces the respect we have towards each other\, not the conflict. \nCarolina Frimer\nCarolina is a Jewish Israeli\, and the Community Director of the Interfaith Encounter Association. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s in Conflict Resolution from the Hebrew University. She has been a participant in interfaith dialogue groups for many years and experienced firsthand the powerful impact these encounters can have on an individual and collective level\nAdvance Registration is required. To register for this free special event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/268623198217\nFor further information\, please contact: cjdtwebsite@gmail.com
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/dialogue-in-a-time-of-covid-with-the-interfaith-encounter-association/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CJDT-Poster-for-March-6-2022-Webinar-scaled-e1645561198564.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Israel Interfaith Encounter Association":MAILTO:cjdtwebsite@gmail.com
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