Blessings for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
ANTIRACISM and the UNITED CHURCH Intensive Workshop in 2023 (online)
Register Now for ANTIRACISM and the UNITED CHURCHIntensive Workshop in 2023 (online)
Part 1: Antiracism Workshop with Selam Debs. Feb 7, 2023, 10:00-11:30 AM ESTPart 2: Antiracism and the UCC with Rev. Alcris Limongi March 7, 2023, 10:00 AM EST
This workshop is brought to you by Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils, and the three regions have covered all costs.
If you have any questions about this workshop or your readiness to participate in it, contact Thérèse Samuel at tsamuel@united-church.ca.
For more information about Antiracism and The United Church, and to register go to: https://catalog.churchx.ca/product?catalog=UILX1150
Welcome to the Team Brenna Baker!
It is my pleasure to introduce your new Community of Faith Stewardship Support staff, The Rev. Brenna Baker. As a member of the General Council Philanthropy Unit, Brenna will be serving Western Ontario Waterways, Antler River Watershed, and Horseshoe Falls regions
Brenna has been in ministry in the United Church for 11 years, having joined us from the Presbyterian Church, USA. Spending some time in a rural Saskatchewan community of faith, most recently she has been serving Erindale United Church in Mississauga.
Brenna brings a passion for teaching and stewardship to this position, as well as recently having completed a Certificate in Non-profit and Voluntary Sector Management from Toronto Metropolitan University.
In her own words, “I am a huge fan of the Called to be the Church program and use it often… educating newcomers and occasional visitors about our practices of giving and what, very specifically, their offering goes toward.”
Brenna begins this position on October 17, so please be sure to welcome her. She can be reached at bbaker@united-church.ca.
Rev. Dave Jagger
Community of Faith Stewardship Lead
General Council Philanthropy Unit
The United Church of Canada/L’Église Unie du Canada Phone 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2073 – djagger@united-church.ca
Register for the Antler River Watershed Regional Council Fall Gathering!
Meditation on Trees – Joy Kennedy
This summer, Joy Kennedy, with pictures from her own neighbourhood created not one, but two meditations on trees.
The first meditation is approximately 16 minutes long and could be used in place of a message during worship, as part of a study on climate justice, or for your own personal reflection.
The second mediation is 11 minutes long and would be great for a study and for your own personal reflection.
Thanks, Joy, for sharing your passion and talents with our Regions!
Blessed be the tree!
