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From the Desk of the Regional Council Presidents September, 2023 Dear ARW, HF and WOW Regional Councils, We hope this message finds you well and having enjoyed a relaxing and restorative summer. It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of our Executive Minister, Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa. Cheryl-Ann is currently on a three- month sabbatical, but she will be leaving us in January to begin a two-year contract offered to her by General Secretary Michael Blair. There she will...
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Antler River Watershed Fall Regional Council Meeting:
It is Time! As it says in Ecclesiastes, “For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” As we begin to move from summer into fall, congregations often begin to review finances, look at recruiting volunteers for various tasks and scheduling events and fundraisers. This is a busy and exciting time, but it may also raise questions such as “Is it still possible to do things the way we have always done it?” Across our regional council we are hearing concerns about...
Support/Reflection/Prayer Gathering Make connection with others who are experiencing climate grief and/or struggling to discern way forward ….while using theological reflection and spiritual practice to ground and support this ‘Hard and Holy work’. Dates/Times and Locations Join us, as explore climate grief, acknowledging experiences, making connections with others, and as companions journeying forward. We will include theological reflection and spiritual practice to ground and support this...
Youth and Non-Youth Fishbowl Gathering Regional Councils of ARW, HF and WOW in partnership with The Hub and Trinity UC Kitchener- Tuesday Sept 26, 2023, evening Background: Post-COVID, 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. Goal- To offer a forum that brings together youth...
Photo: Alina Grubnyak via UnSplash Thanks to the clusters and networks that shared contact information at the Antler River Watershed spring meeting. If you're part of a cluster and network that is open to others, please let us know details! ARW Social and Ecological Justice Network Contact: Carey Wagner Email for more information Essex County Lay and Ministry Personnel Meetings 3rd Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 p.m. Glenwood United Church Contact: Cathy...
Refugee Advisory Network (Tri Regional RAN) Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls, Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils are offering support and resources to Communities of Faith in their ministry of refugee sponsorship. We want to celebrate and encourage the immense contributions and dedication our church communities have provided as safe havens for vulnerable refugees around the world. We want to help support this ministry by offering connection and resources. As rewarding as this...
