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SUMMARY:Kids Across the Regions 2024
DESCRIPTION:Camp Bimini\, St. Paul’s\, Ontario (Google map) \nKids Across the Regions is a fun\, faith-filled weekend for children (in grades 4-8) from across the three regional councils of Antler River Watershed\, Western Ontario Waterways and Horseshoe Falls of The United Church of Canada! \nPlease note: your GPS and/or Google Maps will not lead you to the camp! Download a Camp Map and Directions\, Participant Letter\, Permission Form and Packing List.\nThese are also attached in the Confirmation Email once you submit your registration. \nKnowing that families have different financial realities\, we offer a Voluntary Three-Tier Pricing System. Participants can choose the tier that is most suitable for their family: $50\, $60\, $70 (closest to actual cost). There is no cost for Leaders. \nPayment is by E-Transfer to hfrc@united-church.ca. \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 24th Your application\, signatures & payment are required to complete your registration. If you don’t receive a Confirmation Email after submitting the registration form please call Kathy Douglas at 519-441-0656 to confirm we have received your registration. \nRegister Now:\nEvent Leader Registration\n  \nChild Participant Registration
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/kids-across-the-region-2024/
LOCATION:Camp Bimini\, 3180 Perth Road\, St. Paul’s\, Ontario\, N0K 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Community,Event,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Regional Council,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240131T163913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T142514Z
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SUMMARY:The Day of Fellowship - Horseshoe Falls
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \nSave the Date: \nThe Day of Fellowship will launch us into the year long Centenary Celebration of the United Church with Greetings from General Secretary\, The Rev. Michael Blair. \nRenewal and Transformation … A Season of Hope \nThe day will begin with Gathering at 10:00am \nMorning service 10:30am – 12:00 noon \nLunch Break 12:00 noon – 1:00pm \nAfternoon Session from 1-2:30pm (cultural expressions from around the region).
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/the-day-of-fellowship-horseshoe-falls/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Festival,Learning Opportunity,Music,Regional Council,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240603T151417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T135133Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry - Celebrating Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/music-ministry-celebrating-pride-month/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Music,Online Gathering,Speakers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20231003T155001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T155246Z
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SUMMARY:Rendez-Vous 2024 - Audacious Hope
DESCRIPTION:Youth\, Young Adults\, and Those Who Lead Them:\n\n\nSave the Date!\n\n\nAudacious Hope\nJuly 3-6\, 2024\, Brock University\, St. Catharines\, ON\n\n\nBrought to you by the Rendez-vous team of The United Church of Canada and the LIFT team of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.\n\n\nMore information soon!\n\n\n#UCCan #AudaciousHope2024
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/rendez-vous-2024-audacious-hope/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Event,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Music,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240720T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240531T144514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144514Z
UID:14460-1721468700-1721487600@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW - UCW Summer Event - Go Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:Click here for: Registration Form\nMore Information about YOU
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/arw-ucw-summer-event-go-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:Siloam United Church\, 1240 Fanshawe Park Rd E\, London\, Ontario\, N5X 3Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,UCW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antler River Watershed Regional Council":MAILTO:arwrc@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T111500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240726T154951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T154951Z
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Round Table
DESCRIPTION:“We Are Not Alone” in Children and Youth Ministry. \nWhat are your plans for children’s ministry this fall? Are you wondering about curriculum options? Do you want to connect\, share\, and learn from others in the field? Then don’t miss our Curriculum Round Table webinar!\nTo register or for more information\, contact: \nKdouglas@united-church.ca Kathy Douglas (she/her): Faith Formation Minister\, ARW\, HF\, WOW Regional Councils \nShull@united-church.ca Sharon Hull (she/her) Minister for Spiritual Nurture\, Respectful Relationships and Justice with All Ages\, East Central Ontario Regional Council \nSredden@united-church.ca Shawn Redden (she/her): Justice and Faith Formation Minister\, Canadian Shield & Shining Waters Regional Councils
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/curriculum-round-table/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Community,Event,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T201500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240726T155109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T155109Z
UID:18945-1725476400-1725480900@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Curriculum Round Table
DESCRIPTION:“We Are Not Alone” in Children and Youth Ministry. \nWhat are your plans for children’s ministry this fall? Are you wondering about curriculum options? Do you want to connect\, share\, and learn from others in the field? Then don’t miss our Curriculum Round Table webinar!\nTo register or for more information\, contact: \nKdouglas@united-church.ca Kathy Douglas (she/her): Faith Formation Minister\, ARW\, HF\, WOW Regional Councils \nShull@united-church.ca Sharon Hull (she/her) Minister for Spiritual Nurture\, Respectful Relationships and Justice with All Ages\, East Central Ontario Regional Council \nSredden@united-church.ca Shawn Redden (she/her): Justice and Faith Formation Minister\, Canadian Shield & Shining Waters Regional Councils
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/curriculum-round-table-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Community,Event,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240802T170445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T170445Z
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SUMMARY:Sue's Retirement Party
DESCRIPTION:All invited to celebrate the retirement of ARW\, HF\, WOW Regional Councils Executive Assistant\, Susan Duliban on Friday September 6th from 1 to 3pm at the Regional Council Office 1552 Hwy 6\, Waterdown\, ON L8N 2Z7 or via Zoom at this link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81252105843
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/sues-retirement-party/
LOCATION:Regional Councils Office\, Hamilton
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240628T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T180907Z
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SUMMARY:Ask An Expert
DESCRIPTION:We’re trying something new. We’re introducing an Ask An Expert series in partnership with the General Council Office. You ask the questions\, and we’ll provide the expertise. \nWho are the experts? Well\, it depends on the topic and staff availability. \nMaybe you want to know more about the insurance partnership between the GCO and Communities of Faith. Or what you do when the local newspaper calls (or when you want to get a good story out). Or what the new government relations officer does. Or what the cost-of-living-adjustment is. \nIt’s kind of like a Pick-Your-Own-Adventure book. Here’s how it works: \n1. You send us your questions here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z \n2. We find the expert who can answer them. \n3. We all tune in on Wednesday September 18th\, 7-8 p.m. by Zoom here: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/89972136949 \n4. As many questions will be answered as can be within the allotted time. Unanswered questions will carry over to the next session\, or we’ll answer them on our Regional Council Facebook group. \n5. Tough questions are okay. We’ll do our best to answer them\, and if we can’t on the spot\, we’ll follow up with the right information. \nSo\, pick your adventure. Will it be insurance? Or grants? Climate justice? Governance? Media relations? Government relations? Global partnerships? Or something else? \nYou pick. Ask your question here: https://forms.office.com/r/q7UM9spU9z.  Join us on Wednesday September 18th at 7 p.m. to get an answer in real time. Don’t have a question right now? Listeners welcome! \nThis session will be facilitated by: Michelle Owens
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/ask-an-expert/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Climate Change,Community,Event,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Mission Support Grants,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff,Stewardship,Training,UCW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240603T143436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T143436Z
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SUMMARY:HF Regional Council Fall Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2024 Meeting\n\nHFRC Fall Meeting (online): October 4-5\, 2024 \nCelebration of Ministries: To be confirmed
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/hf-regional-council-fall-meeting-online/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Registration,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240603T143301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T171843Z
UID:14487-1729814400-1729987199@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Regional Council Fall Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2024 Meeting\n\nARWRC Fall Meeting (online): October 25-26\, 2024 \nCelebration of Ministries: To be confirmed
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/arw-regional-council-fall-meeting-online/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Registration,Speakers
ORGANIZER;CN="Antler River Watershed Regional Council":MAILTO:arwrc@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T201500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241017T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T192044Z
UID:26280-1730746800-1730751300@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Advent/Christmas Round Table - Planning for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/advent-christmas-round-table-planning-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T141500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241017T192137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T192137Z
UID:26284-1731502800-1731507300@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Advent/Christmas Round Table - Planning for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/advent-christmas-round-table-planning-for-all-ages-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240603T143605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T143605Z
UID:14491-1731715200-1731887999@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Regional Council Fall Meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2024 Meeting\n\nWOWRC Fall Meeting (online): November 16-17\, 2024 \nCelebration of Ministries: To be confirmed
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/wow-regional-council-fall-meeting-online/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20240416T132837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T175113Z
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SUMMARY:Engage Difference
DESCRIPTION:Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry\n\nNovember 25-29\, 2024 at Five Oaks\n\n\nMore information and registration here: https://www.interculturalleadership.ca/engage-difference-nov-2024-5-oaks/
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/engage-difference/
LOCATION:Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre\, 1 Bethel Road\, Paris\, Ontario\, N3L 3E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241004T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T193528Z
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SUMMARY:Fishbowl – Cross Generational Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Regional Councils of ARW\, HF and WOW in partnership with The Hub and Trinity UC Kitchener-\nThursday November 28th\, 2024\, 6:30-8:30 (all participants are asked to arrive at 6:40). \nBackground: Post-pandemic\, Youth leaders struggle to put together groups. A message often heard from youth in the church is that what’s being offered doesn’t work for them. Being an intercultural church includes finding ways to bridge communication between different age groups/generations. \nGoal– To offer a forum that brings together youth and Elders in the church– a forum that allows the two groups to hear one another and be heard by one another\, and to consider what might be the Spirit’s invitation to the church for youth ministry at this time. \nFISHBOWL PROCESS: \n8 Youth (teens to twenty-somethings) and 8 Elders (45+) from WOW\, HF and ARW Regional Councils and facilitators will gather via Zoom. \n\nDiscussion questions will invite each to share and listen to experiences of their own youth faith formation\, and hopes and challenges for youth ministry then and now.\nOn each question\, using the Zoom spotlight feature to focus on one group of eight:\n\nYouth will invite one another to share\, while the Elders listen.\nPlaces will be switched\, and the Elders will invite one another to share while the Youth listen.\nFor some questions\, the order might be reversed\, with Elders sharing first\n\n\nAfter two rounds of sharing in separate groups\, Youth and Elders will have an opportunity to reflect together as one group.\n\nEach group will be invited to reflect on what they have heard and consider possible next steps. \nParticipants will be given questions for reflection and feedback\, to be submitted in writing following the session. \nThis is a cross-cultural listening event\, and a pilot project. This session will not focus on problem solving or planning. The focus of this event is to listen and learn about one another as a first step of re-visioning youth ministry in ARW\, HF and WOW in this post-pandemic time. \nAn HONORARIUM of $105 is available for participants who are not otherwise paid for their time in this discussion. \nTo apply\, complete the Application Form : \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qLUYz3gmEUCTEhXw9xV1dPBWSFWIXSNPila5mgKiAchUM0NLV0kyWUtVM1JXUEcyOUw4QlVaRlVDUS4u \nApplication deadline November 18\, 2024 \n  \nFor more information contact: \nThérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \nKathy Douglas kdouglas@united-church.ca \nAdam Cresswell – hubleadership@gmail.com \nAimee Belanger at youthevents@hubcommunity.ca
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/fishbowl-cross-generational-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Community,Event,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se Samuel":MAILTO:tsamuel@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241205T152030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T152030Z
UID:27095-1733482800-1733500800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Tri-Regional Council Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/tri-regional-council-executive-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241219T214715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T220708Z
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SUMMARY:Worshiplude 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Now!\n\n\nWorshiplude 2025 \n\n\n\n\nFri. Jan. 31st – Sun. Feb. 2nd Ottawa\, Ontario Join us for a weekend in Ottawa for Winterlude activities\, a museum experience and gather with us for Dinner and Worship Saturday night at Southminster United Church (15 Aylmer Ave\, Ottawa)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$75 per participant (Registration fee) plus spending money and enough $ for 2 lunches and 1 supper extra.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouth and youth groups will need to be accompanied by an adult. (At least one adult for every 7-9 youth)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrades 7+\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBus will begin in Beamsville\, ON and travel along the QEW to 401 and on to Ottawa. We can discuss pick up locations along the route\, once we begin to get registrations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will be billeted at a church in Ottawa. Participants can bring sleeping needs (sleeping bags\, pillows\, mattresses etc)\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now (spots are limited):https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/worshiplude
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/worshiplude-2025/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,Community,Event,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241129T162048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T162048Z
UID:27038-1738695600-1738701000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Preaching with an Ecological Lens
DESCRIPTION:Ministry Personnel and LLWLs\, \nAre you looking for ways to address the climate crisis from the pulpit? \nJoin us online Tuesday Feb 4th\, 2025 7:00-8:30PM \nPreaching with an Ecological Lens \nA workshop offered by the Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim Cragg\, \nPrincipal and Professor of Preaching at Emmanuel College. \n\nThe Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg is the 14th Principal and Professor of Preaching at Emmanuel College. She is the first racialized person holding both roles. Kim-Cragg received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2020\, the highest honor granted to Emmanuel Alumni. She has been actively involved in the preaching life of the United Church of Canada\, a denomination that has been aspiring to become an intercultural and anti-racist church for the last 25 years. As a leading postcolonial scholar\, she has written or contributed to over 15 books including her monographs Interdependence: A Postcolonial Feminist Practical Theology (2018) Postcolonial Preaching: Creating a Ripple Effect (2021)\, both are claimed as original contributions in homiletics and practical theology. Her most recent book is Moments in Time: Sermons from the United Church of Canada 1910-2020 (UCPH\, 2024). Currently\, she is preparing a manuscript for preaching addressing the climate crisis and ecological justice with a tentative title\, A Homiletic of the EARTH. She is grateful to share some of her current research in this workshop. \nWorkshop: Preaching with an Ecological Lens \nIn this workshop Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg will share her insights into challenges faced by those of us who wish to address the climate crisis from the pulpit. She proposes five homiletical strategies that may help preachers and congregations face these challenges and tackle this crisis. The five strategies can be remembered using the acronym of E.A.R.T.H. which stand for the Elements of Life\, Animals in the Bible\, Rhythm of Life\, Tree of Life\, and Hesed (God’s unconditional love). Once briefly reviewing these five\, Kim-Cragg will note the Elements of Life as Water\, Fire\, Air\, and Soil that are prevalent in the Bible and well used as theological metaphors. She will focus on air\, Ruah in Hebrew. With the deepened appreciation of this sacred element of life\, Kim-Cragg will offer how to proclaim the Gospel for the sake of the Planet Earth. \nThere is no registration fee. The costs of this workshop are fully covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. \nFor more information contact Thérèse Samuel (Minister\, Right Relations and Social Justice) tsamuel@united-church.ca \nClick to register for “Preaching with an Ecological Lens” online workshop. \nThe costs of this workshop are fully covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils.
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/preaching-with-an-ecological-lens/
LOCATION:Online by Zoom link
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T201500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20250117T182345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T184915Z
UID:27322-1738782000-1738786500@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Lent & Easter Round Table - Children and Youth Ministry
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nSharing ideas and challenges\n\n\nCome prepared to share your ideas and/or listen to others \n\n\nContact Kathy Douglas for ZOOM link\n\n\nkdouglas@united-church.ca
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/lent-easter-round-table-children-and-youth-ministry-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T121500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20250117T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T184817Z
UID:27325-1738839600-1738844100@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Lent & Easter Round Table - Children and Youth Ministry
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nSharing ideas and challenges\n\n\nCome prepared to share your ideas and/or listen to others \n\n\nContact Kathy Douglas for ZOOM link\n\n\nkdouglas@united-church.ca
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/lent-easter-round-table-children-and-youth-ministry/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20250128T164557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T164557Z
UID:27492-1739538000-1739543400@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Black History Month Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/black-history-month-event/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Events,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se Samuel":MAILTO:tsamuel@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241105T165557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T221924Z
UID:26583-1739988000-1739993400@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:UCC 360 Anti-Racism Program
DESCRIPTION:UCC 360 ANTI-RACISM: \n\nHave you engaged in previous anti-racism or racial justice training?\nAre you ready to take your antiracism education a bit deeper\, within a United Church context?\n\nIf you answered yes to both questions\, this is for you: \n  \nUCC 360 Anti-Racism Program \nwith antiracism educator Rev Alcris Limongi\, and Minister for Social Justice Dr. John Egger. \nAn in-depth 4.5 hour course offered over three weeks\, \nsponsored by the tri-regional councils of Antler River Watershed (ARW)\, Horseshoe Falls (HF) and Western Ontario Waterways (WOW). \n  \nPlease plan to attend all three Wednesdays: Feb 19\, Feb 26\, and March 12\, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30 PM Eastern \n(Note: we take a week break for Ash Wednesday) \nSession topics will include: \n–         A 360 View of Yourself\, and developing your Antiracist Personal Purpose (APP) \n–        A 360 View of your immediate context (your church or regional council context) \n–        A 360 View of the United Church of Canada \n. \n(If you have to miss a session a recording of the session will be available\, but will not include breakout discussions.) \n  \nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \n  \nAdvance registration required. Click to register now. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThere is no registration fee. The costs for this program are fully covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. \nFor information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca\n\n\n\nBio: Rev. Alcris Limongi \n\nThe Rev. Alcris Limongi was born in Venezuela and has been a member of the United Church of Canada since 1996. She has served the Church in different capacities. She was a Th.D. candidate in NT at Emmanuel College and the Racial Justice\, Gender Justice and Sexual Minorities Program Coordinator at the General Council Office. She also was the Liaison to the UCW National and to Affirm United. She was the staff lead for the GC40 Commitment to Inclusion\, and has served as facilitator of the UC Racial Justice Mandatory training since 2009. As an Ordained Minister she served at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa for five years and currently is part of the Center for Christian Studies in Winnipeg staff team as Program/Educator. \nShe offers both experience and perspective from our national denomination structures a well from a local-congregational community and based ministries. \nRev. Alcris trained in Courageous Conversations about Race with the Pacific Educational Group. The focus has been identifying systemic racism and racial differential gaps\, as well as facilitating Courageous Conversations. \nHer own identity as a racialized woman in Canada\, her life experience between marginality and privilege in different ways\, combined with a sound theological education\, and personal and theological commitment to justice\, have helped her develop a particular lens\, what she calls “the gift of her brown eyes” to the Church. Her passion is to encourage racial majority and minorities to engage together identifying\, naming\, interrogating\, interrupting and dismantling racism. She is a teacher/preacher/facilitator with creativity\, flexibility\, and openness to respectfully listen and learn from cultural differences. She adds “English is not my native language\, which is both strength and weakness. It is a strength because with language I also bring different perspectives of defining and understanding reality”. \n\nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca  \n 
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/ucc-360-anti-racism-program/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se Samuel":MAILTO:tsamuel@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20250110T205032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T205032Z
UID:27301-1740214800-1740241800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Flourishing: Spend a day with the Moderator
DESCRIPTION:Flourishing: Antler River\, Western Ontario Waterways\, and Horseshoe Falls Regional Councils \nSpend a day with the Moderator\, engaging in reflection and energizing activities towards dream-oriented actions for our churches and communities. \nSaturday\, February 22\, 2025\, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (local time). \n9:00am -9:30am Registration and coffee/tea \n9:30am – Welcome and Introductions \nIn person \nAvondale United Church\, 194 Avondale Ave.\, Stratford\, ON N5A 6N4 \nAll around the world – from universities to the United Nations\, from corporations to community organizations – people are talking about flourishing. Rooted in belonging\, flourishing means living with purpose and joy\, and bringing bold collaborative solutions to our world’s challenges. \nThe Moderator\, the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne\, wants to bring that conversation to The United Church of Canada. She invites us to connect to one another in hope\, with a deep conviction by a belief that\, despite all the challenges of church life in this day and age\, we can move from despair to transformation – from languishing to flourishing. \nIs your church flourishing? \n(Perhaps that’s the wrong question.) \nIs your church contributing to the flourishing of your community? \nHow might we truly be a flourishing church in the world? How might we live in deep spirituality\, bold discipleship and daring justice\, linked from coast to coast to coast in ministry that transforms us and the world around us? \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Flourishing Workshop
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/flourishing-spend-a-day-with-the-moderator/
LOCATION:Avondale United Church\, 194 Avondale Avenue\, Stratford\, Ontario\, N5A6N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Camps & Retreats,CHURCHx,Climate Change,Community,Event,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Ministry Personnel,Music,Regional Council,Registration,Social Justice,Speakers,Staff,Stewardship,UCW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250223T161500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20250220T175547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T175547Z
UID:27658-1740322800-1740327300@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Election 2025: More than Tariffs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ontario Election 2025:\nMore than Tariffs A panel discussion\nSunday Feb 23\, 3:00-4:15 PM EST on Zoom\nInformation to help you faithfully discern your vote and continue advocacy after the Feb 27th election. \nBrief presentations by five panel members on selected topics. \nPanelists will respond to questions from the audience. \n\nAdvance registration required: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pfy-0rDhQt-l-V5KqspFkw \nFor more information contact: \nThérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca and John Egger jegger@united-church.ca \n\nModerator: \nRev. Éric Hébert-Daly serves as the Executive Minister to ECO and EOO Regional Councils in Eastern Ontario. He was ordained in 2020. He served for 5 years as Responsible\, Ministries in French\, for 9 years as the National Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. Éric spent 17 years working in federal political circles and 7 years as a registered lobbyist. He also brings a hope-filled passion for the church. \n\nPanel Members \nCharles Barrett is a retired economist\, who was actively involved in policy dialogue in North America\, and the Asia-Pacific region in international economic relations\, human resources development and capacity building. He has broad research experience and has written extensively on Canadian and international policy issues. He is a member of Riverside United Church\, Ottawa and Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council. \n\nThe Rev. Dr. Jessica Hetherington is an ecotheologian and ordained minister in the United Church of Canada. Working at the intersection of ecology and theology for 20 years\, she inspires people of faith to transform their actions in response to the climate crisis. She currently serves as commissioner on climate justice with the World Council of Churches and the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Sign up for her weekly newsletter: Faith. Climate Crisis. Action. (https://jessicahetherington.substack.com/). \n\nBryan Smith is a long-term member of the Oxford Coalition for Social Justice\, an organization committed to work and advocacy on a wide range of social and environmental issues locally in the County of Oxford and across the planet. It stands in for the Ontario Health Coalition and stands up for public health. Bryan is a retired teacher\, and is active in providing school lunches and community dinners\, and promoting local foods\, the avoidance of waste\, community events\, and public health. \n\nRev. Jeffrey Dale (they/he) is the Minister at College Street United Church in downtown Toronto. Jeffrey is a harm reduction advocate and community educator\, working with harm reduction advocacy groups throughout the Province of Ontario to educate communities of faith and the wider society regarding the needs of people who use drugs. \n\nRev. Susan Eagle is the minister at Grace United Church in Barrie. She chairs both the Ecological and Social Justice Commission for Shining Waters Regional Council\, and the Steering Committee of the provincial interfaith coalition\, ISARC\, which does policy analysis and advocacy for income security\, homelessness and employment rights. She has worked with newcomer and low-income individuals and sole-support families as a community outreach worker\, and served on London City Council for 13 years. \n\nThis workshop is presented by the Social Justice Network of Ontario Regional Councils (SJNORC) with representation from Eastern Ontario Outaouais\, East Central Ontario\, Shining Waters\, Canadian Shield\, Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls\, Western Ontario Waterways and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada. \nEngage\, Pray\, Vote.
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/ontario-election-2025-more-than-tariffs-workshop/
LOCATION:Online by Zoom link
CATEGORIES:2SLGBTQIA,Affirming,Anti-Racism,Climate Change,Community,Event,Indigenous Justice,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20250211T214914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T214914Z
UID:27590-1740405600-1740411000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:100th Centennial Round Table - Children and Youth Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/100th-round-table-children-and-youth-ministry-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:100th Anniversary,Community,Event,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241129T164342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T222002Z
UID:27047-1740592800-1740598200@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:UCC 360 Anti-Racism Program
DESCRIPTION:UCC 360 ANTI-RACISM: \n\nHave you engaged in previous anti-racism or racial justice training?\nAre you ready to take your antiracism education a bit deeper\, within a United Church context?\n\nIf you answered yes to both questions\, this is for you: \n  \nUCC 360 Anti-Racism Program \nwith antiracism educator Rev Alcris Limongi\, and Minister for Social Justice Dr. John Egger. \nAn in-depth 4.5 hour course offered over three weeks\, \nsponsored by the tri-regional councils of Antler River Watershed (ARW)\, Horseshoe Falls (HF) and Western Ontario Waterways (WOW). \n  \nPlease plan to attend all three Wednesdays: Feb 19\, Feb 26\, and March 12\, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30 PM Eastern \n(Note: we take a week break for Ash Wednesday) \nSession topics will include: \n–         A 360 View of Yourself\, and developing your Antiracist Personal Purpose (APP) \n–        A 360 View of your immediate context (your church or regional council context) \n–        A 360 View of the United Church of Canada \n. \n(If you have to miss a session a recording of the session will be available\, but will not include breakout discussions.) \n  \nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \n  \nAdvance registration required. Click to register now. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThere is no registration fee. The costs for this program are fully covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. \nFor information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca\n\n\n\n  \nBio: Rev. Alcris Limongi \n\nThe Rev. Alcris Limongi was born in Venezuela and has been a member of the United Church of Canada since 1996. She has served the Church in different capacities. She was a Th.D. candidate in NT at Emmanuel College and the Racial Justice\, Gender Justice and Sexual Minorities Program Coordinator at the General Council Office. She also was the Liaison to the UCW National and to Affirm United. She was the staff lead for the GC40 Commitment to Inclusion\, and has served as facilitator of the UC Racial Justice Mandatory training since 2009. As an Ordained Minister she served at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa for five years and currently is part of the Center for Christian Studies in Winnipeg staff team as Program/Educator. \nShe offers both experience and perspective from our national denomination structures a well from a local-congregational community and based ministries. \nRev. Alcris trained in Courageous Conversations about Race with the Pacific Educational Group. The focus has been identifying systemic racism and racial differential gaps\, as well as facilitating Courageous Conversations. \nHer own identity as a racialized woman in Canada\, her life experience between marginality and privilege in different ways\, combined with a sound theological education\, and personal and theological commitment to justice\, have helped her develop a particular lens\, what she calls “the gift of her brown eyes” to the Church. Her passion is to encourage racial majority and minorities to engage together identifying\, naming\, interrogating\, interrupting and dismantling racism. She is a teacher/preacher/facilitator with creativity\, flexibility\, and openness to respectfully listen and learn from cultural differences. She adds “English is not my native language\, which is both strength and weakness. It is a strength because with language I also bring different perspectives of defining and understanding reality”. \n\nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca  \n 
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/ucc-360-anti-racism-program-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se Samuel":MAILTO:tsamuel@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20241129T164531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T222037Z
UID:27050-1741802400-1741807800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:UCC 360 Anti-Racism Program
DESCRIPTION:UCC 360 ANTI-RACISM: \n\nHave you engaged in previous anti-racism or racial justice training?\nAre you ready to take your antiracism education a bit deeper\, within a United Church context?\n\nIf you answered yes to both questions\, this is for you: \n  \nUCC 360 Anti-Racism Program \nwith antiracism educator Rev Alcris Limongi\, and Minister for Social Justice Dr. John Egger. \nAn in-depth 4.5 hour course offered over three weeks\, \nsponsored by the tri-regional councils of Antler River Watershed (ARW)\, Horseshoe Falls (HF) and Western Ontario Waterways (WOW). \n  \nPlease plan to attend all three Wednesdays: Feb 19\, Feb 26\, and March 12\, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30 PM Eastern \n(Note: we take a week break for Ash Wednesday) \nSession topics will include: \n–         A 360 View of Yourself\, and developing your Antiracist Personal Purpose (APP) \n–        A 360 View of your immediate context (your church or regional council context) \n–        A 360 View of the United Church of Canada \n. \n(If you have to miss a session a recording of the session will be available\, but will not include breakout discussions.) \n  \nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca \n  \nAdvance registration required. Click to register now. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThere is no registration fee. The costs for this program are fully covered by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils. \nFor information contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca\n\n\n\nBio: Rev. Alcris Limongi \n\nThe Rev. Alcris Limongi was born in Venezuela and has been a member of the United Church of Canada since 1996. She has served the Church in different capacities. She was a Th.D. candidate in NT at Emmanuel College and the Racial Justice\, Gender Justice and Sexual Minorities Program Coordinator at the General Council Office. She also was the Liaison to the UCW National and to Affirm United. She was the staff lead for the GC40 Commitment to Inclusion\, and has served as facilitator of the UC Racial Justice Mandatory training since 2009. As an Ordained Minister she served at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa for five years and currently is part of the Center for Christian Studies in Winnipeg staff team as Program/Educator. \nShe offers both experience and perspective from our national denomination structures a well from a local-congregational community and based ministries. \nRev. Alcris trained in Courageous Conversations about Race with the Pacific Educational Group. The focus has been identifying systemic racism and racial differential gaps\, as well as facilitating Courageous Conversations. \nHer own identity as a racialized woman in Canada\, her life experience between marginality and privilege in different ways\, combined with a sound theological education\, and personal and theological commitment to justice\, have helped her develop a particular lens\, what she calls “the gift of her brown eyes” to the Church. Her passion is to encourage racial majority and minorities to engage together identifying\, naming\, interrogating\, interrupting and dismantling racism. She is a teacher/preacher/facilitator with creativity\, flexibility\, and openness to respectfully listen and learn from cultural differences. She adds “English is not my native language\, which is both strength and weakness. It is a strength because with language I also bring different perspectives of defining and understanding reality”. \n\nThis is not an introduction to anti-racism\, but is intended for people who have engaged in some previous anti-racism training. If you are not sure if your previous anti-racism work has prepared you for this session\, contact Thérèse Samuel tsamuel@united-church.ca  \n 
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/ucc-360-anti-racism-program-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism,Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se Samuel":MAILTO:tsamuel@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T201500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20250220T212737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T213832Z
UID:27661-1742324400-1742328900@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Round Table - Children and Youth Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Roundtable\nNeurodiversity at Church – Drawing the Circle Wider\n\nJoin our guest\, Tiffany Jull\, as we discuss neurodiversity at church. As volunteers and staff\, how do we tend the community of children who gather with us for programming and worship and be attentive to the neurodivergent needs of individual children?\nTiffany is a dedicated member of the United Church\, starting in Nova Scotia and now at Knox United Church in Ayr. She has led Sunday School classes\, Youth Groups\, and Vacation Bible School. As a parent and a professional experience as a registered Psychologist\, working with the Waterloo Region District School Board for over 25 years.\nChoose to attend either session at the time that works best for you:\n\nMarch 18th (Tuesday) at 7pm-8:15pm\nOR\nMarch 27 (Thursday) at 11am-12:15pm\n\nThese Children’s Ministry Roundtables are hosted by Regional Faith Formation staff:\nKathy Douglas (Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls\, Western Ontario Waterways)\nSharon Hull (East Central Ontario)\nShawn Redden (Canadian Shield\, Shining Waters)\n\n\nSign up here: \nChildren’s Ministry Roundtable: Neurodiversity – Shining Waters
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/neurodiversity-round-table-children-and-youth-ministry/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T121500
DTSTAMP:20260427T173612
CREATED:20250220T212850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T213800Z
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Round Table - Children and Youth Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Roundtable\nNeurodiversity at Church – Drawing the Circle Wider\n\nJoin our guest\, Tiffany Jull\, as we discuss neurodiversity at church. As volunteers and staff\, how do we tend the community of children who gather with us for programming and worship and be attentive to the neurodivergent needs of individual children?\nTiffany is a dedicated member of the United Church\, starting in Nova Scotia and now at Knox United Church in Ayr. She has led Sunday School classes\, Youth Groups\, and Vacation Bible School. As a parent and a professional experience as a registered Psychologist\, working with the Waterloo Region District School Board for over 25 years.\nChoose to attend either session at the time that works best for you:\n\nMarch 18th (Tuesday) at 7pm-8:15pm\nOR\nMarch 27 (Thursday) at 11am-12:15pm\n\nThese Children’s Ministry Roundtables are hosted by Regional Faith Formation staff:\nKathy Douglas (Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls\, Western Ontario Waterways)\nSharon Hull (East Central Ontario)\nShawn Redden (Canadian Shield\, Shining Waters)\n\n\nSign up here: \nChildren’s Ministry Roundtable: Neurodiversity – Shining Waters
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/neurodiversity-children-and-youth-ministry/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Events,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Childrens-Ministry-Lent-Roundtable-March18thand27th.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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