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SUMMARY:WOW Online Clergy Gathering
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URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/wow-online-clergy-gathering-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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SUMMARY:ARW - Are you vulnerable?
DESCRIPTION:There will be signs (Luke 21:25) \nBefore the pandemic\, many of our communities of faith were beginning to see signs that their finances and volunteer resources were declining.  Now with the impact of the pandemic the signs are everywhere.  Discussions and decisions that were put off as we waited out Covid 19\, are now urgently needed.  These are signs that the way we have always done things is no longer working\, and change is happening\, but there are also signs of hope as we face these challenges together.  What isn’t helpful is simply letting time rob you of the opportunity to explore options and make choices about the future of your congregation and ministry. \nRecognizing the Signs \nIf your community of faith is: \nAnxious about the future of your community of faith? \nIt’s time to explore options \nStruggling to recruit enough volunteers? \nIt’s time to talk about the future. \nExperiencing increasing deficits and declining investments? \nIt’s time to make a plan \nRecognizing signs and making decisions is something we do every day.  Overcast sky; we take an umbrella.  Gas gauge on empty; we head to the gas station.  Toothache; we call the dentist.  We have learned that ignoring the signs can lead to bigger problems later.  And simply hoping we won’t run out of gas\, or the cavity will fix itself is not realistic.  The same is true when congregations see signs that their community of faith has become vulnerable due to a lack of money\, volunteers or both.  While it may be tempting to simply keep going hoping next year will be better\, the reality is that with each passing month there is less time to explore options\, talk about the future and make plans.  And while these may be uncomfortable discussions\, it is even more difficult when a decision is forced upon a community of faith because they have run out of resources and time. \nThere is no denying that acknowledging and responding to the signs is challenging work that takes courage and trust and often leads to change.  But it can be the change you choose rather than the change that will happen if nothing is done. \nHere are some things you need to know and remember: \n1) You are not alone!  God is with us.  We are with one another. \n2) This is not your fault.  This change is the result of social\, demographic\, cultural and other forces beyond the control of any one congregation. \n3) Things will not go back to the way they were. \n4) The problems will not solve themselves. \n5) All of the possible options such as collaboration\, property redevelopment\, amalgamation and disbanding take time to do well.  Waiting until the last moment to make a decision will limit your options. \n6) We are a resurrection people.  We believe that new life will come\, even in the midst of loss. \nYour Congregational Support Commission invites you to make 2024 the year all of our communities of faith ask courageous questions about their situation\, talk to one another\, begin to make plans and choices rather than wait and see\, and ask how together we continue our shared ministries as the United Church of Canada. \nThis year\, \n\nIf your community of faith has an abundance of resources\, ask\, how might we partner with our neighbours so that their ministry continues?\nIf your neighbouring church is closing\, ask how you might pick up some of their ministries so that the good work continues?\nComplete or update your community of faith profile\, and look for signs that it is time to take control and start making plans.\n\nFinances – Signs to Watch For \nHalo Canada conducted a study of approximately 4300 churches in Canada that closed between 2009 and 2018.  Their findings identified several key characteristics of congregations at risk of closing. \nWarning Signs \n\nAn annual deficit for three or more years consecutively\nAnnual expenses running 30% higher than revenue\nCash and long-term investments less than three times the annual deficit\nProperty expenses 30% or more of annual expenses\nStaffing costs greater than 60% of the total expenses.\nTrend of declining income and/or increasing deficit\n\nIf a congregation is experiencing 3 or more of these risk factors\, they are at high risk of closure in the next 3-5 years. \nUse the Financial Viability Worksheet to identify whether these risk factors apply to your community of faith. \nVolunteers – Signs to Watch For \nCommunities of Faith need capable\, willing and available volunteers to carry out the work of being a church.  Members are needed for the governing body\, Board of Trustees and M&P committee and to help organize events\, fundraisers\, and worship.  While it can be useful to have people with experience offer leadership\, it becomes a problem when people feel they cannot “retire” from a position because there is no one available to take over the responsibility.  In some congregations\, a few people are stretched thin trying to ensure everything gets done. \nWarning Signs \n\nVolunteers are being asked to fill more than one position\nVolunteers have held the same position for more than 5 years because there was no one else available\nThe Board of Trustees or M&P Committee do not have the required 3 members\nVolunteers are feeling exhausted\, overwhelmed or resentful\nVery few people are gathering for worship in person or virtually\n\nIf a congregation is experiencing these challenges they are at risk of closure in the near future\, even if they have ample financial resources. \nUse the Demographic Worksheet to identify whether these risk factors apply to your community of faith. \nTaking Charge – Exploring Options \nOnce your community of faith has determined whether they are at risk\, you can now begin to make plans for your future.  Knowing that your resources may be exhausted in a few years\, you can begin to explore options and make choices. \nOptions and Opportunities \n\nReach out to your regional council Congregational Support Minister and the Congregational Support Commission.\nCollaborative Ministry – share resources and ministry personnel with another congregation to reduce expenses\nPurchase complete worship services with recorded sermons to reduce the cost and time required to arrange for pulpit supply each week.\nExplore options to redevelop property or increase rental income\nSell your property and rent space in the community or “nest” with another congregation to share worship and building facilities\nBegin to discuss amalgamation with a neighbour. (a good amalgamation requires time\, at least a year in most cases\, to get to know one another\, create an agreement\, celebrate the past and embrace the future)\nMake plans to disband. To do this well takes time.  Time to celebrate the ministry you have shared\, time to grieve\, time to plan your legacy and time to manage your property and records.\n\n  \nLynne Allin\nMINISTER\, CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT Horseshoe Falls and Antler River Watershed Regional Councils \n\nYou are Invited to:\nVulnerable Congregations Discussion\nWhile this may feel overwhelming\, remember you are not alone.  The Congregational Support Commission is inviting your Minister\, Chair\, Treasurer and Lay Representative to a discussion session.   Please share this article and the link below.  We look forward to seeing you soon. \nLynne Allin (she/her) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Vulnerable Congregations Discussion \n\nHorseshoe Falls Regional Council March 21st\, 2024\, 7 – 8:30pm   \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/87178139356  Meeting ID: 871 7813 9356 \nJoin by Phone:   1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free \n\nAntler River Watershed Regional Council April 17th\, 2024\, 7 – 8:30pm \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/88944207737 Meeting ID: 889 4420 7737 \nJoin by Phone:   1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/are-you-vulnerable/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Staff
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne Allin":MAILTO:LAllin@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240226T201357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T163509Z
UID:13301-1713366000-1713369600@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/hf-online-clergy-gathering-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T200000
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CREATED:20240405T162517Z
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SUMMARY:WOW Pastoral Charge Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:WOW Pastoral Charge Supervisors \nAs a valued member of our pastoral charge supervisor team\, we appreciate your ongoing commitment and dedication to the regional council work. Your role as a Pastoral Charge Supervisor is vital in ensuring the spiritual well-being of congregations. \nWhy Continue Serving as a Pastoral Charge Supervisor? \n\nMake a lasting impact on communities of faith who are without ministry personnel\nCollaborate with fellow supervisors to nurture congregations\nContribute to the spiritual growth of members\n\nWe invite you to gather and share your insights\, wisdom\, and experiences. Join and support other PCSs. Your leadership is invaluable. \nTuesday April 16\, 2024\, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/wow-pastoral-charge-supervisors/
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240226T201253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T201253Z
UID:13298-1713276000-1713279600@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/arw-online-clergy-gathering-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240228T172359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T174224Z
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SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mon. March 25th from 4:00pm-5:30pm – 1st Advance Care Planning (end-of-life conversations) Workshop\nMon. April 8th 2024 from 4:00pm-5:30pm – 1st Grief & Bereavement Workshop\nMon. April 22nd 2024 from 4:00pm-5:30pm – 2nd (follow-up) Advance Care Planning Workshop\nMon. May 6th 2024 from 4:00pm-5:30pm – 2nd (follow-up) Grief & Bereavement WorkshopIn conversation with Compassionate Ottawa\n\nFor more details contact Kathy Douglas\, Minister Faith Formation KDouglas@United-Church.ca \nRegistration now open: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-GppjguGdwdT2xn0g3AZD4oovY_xBmY
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/grief-bereavement-workshop/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Event,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240222T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T191856Z
UID:13263-1711382400-1711387800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care and Planning Workshop - End of Life Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Mon. March 25th from 4:00pm-5:30pm – 1st Advance Care Planning (end-of-life conversations) Workshop\nMon. April 8th 2024 from 4:00pm-5:30pm – 1st Grief & Bereavement Workshop\nMon. April 22nd 2024 from 4:00pm-5:30pm – 2nd (follow-up) Advance Care Planning Workshop\nMon. May 6th 2024 from 4:00pm-5:30pm – 2nd (follow-up) Grief & Bereavement WorkshopIn conversation with Compassionate Ottawa\n\nFor more details contact Kathy Douglas\, Minister Faith Formation KDouglas@United-Church.ca \nRegistration now open: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcO2spjIvG90XLU8UKGjp0xjR5BUO0IvQ
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/advance-care-and-planning-workshop-end-of-life-conversations/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Event,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240305T212535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T213242Z
UID:13527-1711047600-1711053000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF - Are you vulnerable?
DESCRIPTION:There will be signs (Luke 21:25) \nBefore the pandemic\, many of our communities of faith were beginning to see signs that their finances and volunteer resources were declining.  Now with the impact of the pandemic the signs are everywhere.  Discussions and decisions that were put off as we waited out Covid 19\, are now urgently needed.  These are signs that the way we have always done things is no longer working\, and change is happening\, but there are also signs of hope as we face these challenges together.  What isn’t helpful is simply letting time rob you of the opportunity to explore options and make choices about the future of your congregation and ministry. \nRecognizing the Signs \nIf your community of faith is: \nAnxious about the future of your community of faith? \nIt’s time to explore options \nStruggling to recruit enough volunteers? \nIt’s time to talk about the future. \nExperiencing increasing deficits and declining investments? \nIt’s time to make a plan \nRecognizing signs and making decisions is something we do every day.  Overcast sky; we take an umbrella.  Gas gauge on empty; we head to the gas station.  Toothache; we call the dentist.  We have learned that ignoring the signs can lead to bigger problems later.  And simply hoping we won’t run out of gas\, or the cavity will fix itself is not realistic.  The same is true when congregations see signs that their community of faith has become vulnerable due to a lack of money\, volunteers or both.  While it may be tempting to simply keep going hoping next year will be better\, the reality is that with each passing month there is less time to explore options\, talk about the future and make plans.  And while these may be uncomfortable discussions\, it is even more difficult when a decision is forced upon a community of faith because they have run out of resources and time. \nThere is no denying that acknowledging and responding to the signs is challenging work that takes courage and trust and often leads to change.  But it can be the change you choose rather than the change that will happen if nothing is done. \nHere are some things you need to know and remember: \n1) You are not alone!  God is with us.  We are with one another. \n2) This is not your fault.  This change is the result of social\, demographic\, cultural and other forces beyond the control of any one congregation. \n3) Things will not go back to the way they were. \n4) The problems will not solve themselves. \n5) All of the possible options such as collaboration\, property redevelopment\, amalgamation and disbanding take time to do well.  Waiting until the last moment to make a decision will limit your options. \n6) We are a resurrection people.  We believe that new life will come\, even in the midst of loss. \nYour Congregational Support Commission invites you to make 2024 the year all of our communities of faith ask courageous questions about their situation\, talk to one another\, begin to make plans and choices rather than wait and see\, and ask how together we continue our shared ministries as the United Church of Canada. \nThis year\, \n\nIf your community of faith has an abundance of resources\, ask\, how might we partner with our neighbours so that their ministry continues?\nIf your neighbouring church is closing\, ask how you might pick up some of their ministries so that the good work continues?\nComplete or update your community of faith profile\, and look for signs that it is time to take control and start making plans.\n\nFinances – Signs to Watch For \nHalo Canada conducted a study of approximately 4300 churches in Canada that closed between 2009 and 2018.  Their findings identified several key characteristics of congregations at risk of closing. \nWarning Signs \n\nAn annual deficit for three or more years consecutively\nAnnual expenses running 30% higher than revenue\nCash and long-term investments less than three times the annual deficit\nProperty expenses 30% or more of annual expenses\nStaffing costs greater than 60% of the total expenses.\nTrend of declining income and/or increasing deficit\n\nIf a congregation is experiencing 3 or more of these risk factors\, they are at high risk of closure in the next 3-5 years. \nUse the Financial Viability Worksheet to identify whether these risk factors apply to your community of faith. \nVolunteers – Signs to Watch For \nCommunities of Faith need capable\, willing and available volunteers to carry out the work of being a church.  Members are needed for the governing body\, Board of Trustees and M&P committee and to help organize events\, fundraisers\, and worship.  While it can be useful to have people with experience offer leadership\, it becomes a problem when people feel they cannot “retire” from a position because there is no one available to take over the responsibility.  In some congregations\, a few people are stretched thin trying to ensure everything gets done. \nWarning Signs \n\nVolunteers are being asked to fill more than one position\nVolunteers have held the same position for more than 5 years because there was no one else available\nThe Board of Trustees or M&P Committee do not have the required 3 members\nVolunteers are feeling exhausted\, overwhelmed or resentful\nVery few people are gathering for worship in person or virtually\n\nIf a congregation is experiencing these challenges they are at risk of closure in the near future\, even if they have ample financial resources. \nUse the Demographic Worksheet to identify whether these risk factors apply to your community of faith. \nTaking Charge – Exploring Options \nOnce your community of faith has determined whether they are at risk\, you can now begin to make plans for your future.  Knowing that your resources may be exhausted in a few years\, you can begin to explore options and make choices. \nOptions and Opportunities \n\nReach out to your regional council Congregational Support Minister and the Congregational Support Commission.\nCollaborative Ministry – share resources and ministry personnel with another congregation to reduce expenses\nPurchase complete worship services with recorded sermons to reduce the cost and time required to arrange for pulpit supply each week.\nExplore options to redevelop property or increase rental income\nSell your property and rent space in the community or “nest” with another congregation to share worship and building facilities\nBegin to discuss amalgamation with a neighbour. (a good amalgamation requires time\, at least a year in most cases\, to get to know one another\, create an agreement\, celebrate the past and embrace the future)\nMake plans to disband. To do this well takes time.  Time to celebrate the ministry you have shared\, time to grieve\, time to plan your legacy and time to manage your property and records.\n\n  \nLynne Allin\nMINISTER\, CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT Horseshoe Falls and Antler River Watershed Regional Councils \n\nYou are Invited to:\nVulnerable Congregations Discussion\nWhile this may feel overwhelming\, remember you are not alone.  The Congregational Support Commission is inviting your Minister\, Chair\, Treasurer and Lay Representative to a discussion session.   Please share this article and the link below.  We look forward to seeing you soon. \nLynne Allin (she/her) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Vulnerable Congregations Discussion \n\nHorseshoe Falls Regional Council March 21st\, 2024\, 7 – 8:30pm   \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/87178139356  Meeting ID: 871 7813 9356 \nJoin by Phone:   1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free \n\nAntler River Watershed Regional Council April 17th\, 2024\, 7 – 8:30pm \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/88944207737 Meeting ID: 889 4420 7737 \nJoin by Phone:   1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/hf-are-you-vulnerable/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Staff
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/robert-ruggiero-X2bcQMMhaow-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne Allin":MAILTO:LAllin@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240226T195715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T195715Z
UID:13295-1711029600-1711033200@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/wow-online-clergy-gathering-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240226T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T195904Z
UID:13292-1710856800-1710860400@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/arw-online-clergy-gathering-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/March-2024.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240201T201227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T201430Z
UID:13081-1709577900-1709582400@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Music Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/music-ministry-gathering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Music,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Speakers
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240130T155051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T155051Z
UID:13044-1708455600-1708455600@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Good News: How to Share the Impact of your Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Good News: How to Share the Impact of your Ministry \n\nLearn how to inspire current and potential donors with the story of your ministry\, project or outreach initiative\nHear how to tell your story when reporting to grant organizations or applying for a grant\nInspire other communities of faith as we share the good news of God at work in our regions\n\nSession will include examples of inspiring stories from right here in our regions as well as time for discussion and Q&A. \nRegister here: https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfuyhqTgsEtJu7zpRbldzViJPzpRPXqvz#/registration \nThe session will be recorded and posted to region websites.
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/good-news-how-to-share-the-impact-of-your-ministry/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Mission Support Grants,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Speakers,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GoodNewsv2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240123T172937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172937Z
UID:12833-1707818400-1707823800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Retired Clergy Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Horseshoe Falls Regional Council\, the Human Resources Commission has been seeking to redress a lack of connection between the regional council and retirees since the dissolution of presbyteries. This has included creating a contact list of retirees in our region and finding a connection point in the structure. Happily\, the Human Resources Commission has included relating to retirees as part of its mandate and our Minister for Pastoral Support\, the Rev. Kevin Steeper\, will also serve as a resource in this effort.Our next step is to host a regional council wide online gathering: \n\nto connect with one another\,\nto explore how we all might best relate to one another;\nto listen to the ideas you may have for gatherings in smaller groupings and how the region might best support you.\n\nThere will be an opportunity for you to gather in geographic groupings to self-organize.From an earlier email to many of you\, we received a suggestion that we might invite a national staff person to join us at a gathering once a year to hear about the wider church and to answer questions you may have. General Secretary\, the Rev. Dr. Michael Blair\, has graciously agreed to be with us for part of our meeting to do just that.Save the Date!Join us on February 13\, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. online. Watch for the meeting link to come after the new year.We recognize that not everyone has online access. If you know of a colleague who would appreciate being present\, perhaps you could invite them to join  you.
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/hf-retired-clergy-online-gathering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231130T190450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T190450Z
UID:11906-1706191200-1706194800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/wow-online-clergy-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231130T190412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T190412Z
UID:11905-1706108400-1706112000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/hf-online-clergy-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231130T190333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T212240Z
UID:11904-1706018400-1706022000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/arw-online-clergy-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/January-2024-KS.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231107T163638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T190110Z
UID:11167-1705573800-1705579200@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Come to the Well - Spiritual Grounding for Justice Seeking
DESCRIPTION:For Ministry Personnel \nJanuary 18\, 2024 10:30 AM-12:00 Noon \nCome to the Well – Spiritual Grounding for Justice Seeking \nRenewal and networking for Ministry Personnel whose ministry includes right relations\, social justice\, and eco-justice. \nWith Thérèse Samuel\, Minister for Right Relations and Social Justice and Kevin Steeper\, Pastoral Support Minister. \nRegister in advance for this meeting (registration required) \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkduyvqT4oHdcYo28H8DevJcpbsYAqZ7oz \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor more information contact \nThérèse Samuel TSamuel@united-church.ca or \nKevin Steeper KSteeper@united-church.ca
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/come-to-the-well-spiritual-grounding-for-justice-seeking/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Ministry Personnel,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Social Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/amritanshu-sikdar-LoGnr-w1D8E-unsplash-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231107T161338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T163100Z
UID:11165-1705518000-1705518000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Remit Q&A Session (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to Vote:\nRemit Q&A Session (Online)\nwith Thérèse Samuel and John Egger \nWednesday January 17\, 2024 7:00-8:30 PM \nFor Pastoral Charges \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click to Register Now: \nNote: Registration is through CHURCHx. If you do not yet have a CHURCHx account\, you will be prompted to open one. Your account can be used for other programs in and beyond the United Church. \nPlease prepare and submit your questions in advance: \nPREPARE for the Q&A Session:We ask that all participants have previously participated in an education workshop or have listened to/watched the half-hour Remit Foundations video. \nPlease click this link to look at this information sheet \nAn additional information sheet will be available before the workshop. \nIn the workshop\, facilitators will present responses to questions received by 9:00 AM January 16th using the form. There will be time for discussion\, and for additional questions if time permits. \nSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS NOW: Please click here to send your questions. \nPlease DO NOT send questions by email. \n\nFor information contact: \nThérèse Samuel TSamuel@united-church.ca or \nJohn Egger JEgger@united-church.ca \nPresented by Antler River Watershed\, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/remit-qa-session-online/
LOCATION:Online via CHURCHx
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Got-questions-Remit-QAv3.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20240116T211933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T211933Z
UID:12687-1704913200-1704913200@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Tri-Regional Governance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/tri-regional-governance-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Opportunity,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231130T190136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T190136Z
UID:11898-1703167200-1703170800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/wow-online-clergy-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231130T190104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T190104Z
UID:11897-1703084400-1703088000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/hf-online-clergy-gathering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231130T190025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T191059Z
UID:11896-1702994400-1702998000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/arw-online-clergy-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/December-2024-KS.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231115T153406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T153406Z
UID:11262-1701864900-1701869400@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Raising Cheerful Givers: Teaching GENEROSITY to Kids
DESCRIPTION:Children and Youth Ministry Webinars (Generosity) 2023) no link
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/raising-cheerful-givers-teaching-generosity-to-kids/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Community,Event,Kids and Youth,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arwrcucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/raisingcheerfulgivers2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231107T160554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T160554Z
UID:11163-1700771400-1700771400@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Remit Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An Invitation from our Neighbours to the West:\nRegional Council learning time on the Remit\, \nNovember 23 at 6:30 Mountain and 7:30 Central (8:30 Eastern)\, on Zoom. \nPlease join Northern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils online for a learning time on the Remit on an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. We are grateful that elders and knowledge keepers Charlene and Russel Burns will be joining Executive Minister Shannon McCarthy for the conversation.  All welcome; content will be designed for pastoral charge council or board members\, pastoral charge supervisors\, and ministry personnel. Please register here; this will send you the link automatically. 
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/remit-education-workshop/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,General Council,Indigenous Justice,Learning Opportunity,Online Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231106T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T161540Z
UID:11146-1700748000-1700751600@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:WOW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/wow-online-clergy-gathering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231106T161134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T161647Z
UID:11144-1700665200-1700668800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/hf-online-clergy-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231106T161047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T161614Z
UID:11141-1700575200-1700578800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:ARW Online Clergy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/arw-online-clergy-gathering/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clergy Gathering,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Steeper":MAILTO:mailto:KSteeper@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231026T171227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T171227Z
UID:11111-1700312400-1700312400@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:HF UCW Event - Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking in our cities and rural communities\nHF UCW Human Trafficking\nUCW HF Human Trafficking Event Nov 18th\, 2023
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/hf-ucw-event-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Social Justice,Speakers,UCW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20231101T130946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T131258Z
UID:11120-1699452000-1699452000@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Tri-Regional Pastoral Charge Supervisor Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/83527639224 \nMeeting ID: 835 2763 9224 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/tri-regional-pastoral-charge-supervisor-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Meeting,Online Gathering,Regional Council,Staff,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T234410
CREATED:20230823T183720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T183720Z
UID:10742-1699365600-1699372800@arwrcucc.ca
SUMMARY:Liaison Training
DESCRIPTION:Liaison Training – Tuesday November 7th from 2-4 PM
URL:https://arwrcucc.ca/event/liaison-training/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Learning Opportunity,Regional Council,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Micol Cottrell":MAILTO:MCottrell@united-church.ca
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