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SUMMARY:Rural Ministries Gathering - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Rural Ministry Gatherings –  Spring 2025 \nJoin us to connect with others in rural ministry\, discuss relevant topics\, and share stories about your context and experiences. \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 at 7 pm ET on Zoom\nGovernance and Questions –  REGISTER HERE \nHaving trouble finding volunteers?\nIs your council or board struggling to meet the Manual requirements?\nFeeling tired and burnt-out? \nJoin us to learn how one church changed their governance model to increase capacity and allow for more ministry! Hear about how this community of faith has been able to increase energy by decreasing governance. \nWe would like to hear from you! What are the major questions or concerns that you would like more information and resources for? Is it property? Ecumenical Shared Ministries? Alternative worship models? Or something else entirely? Please share your questions when you register\, or bring new questions to the gathering itself! We would like to hear from you about the issues are most important to you. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/rural-ministries-gathering-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Canadian Shield Regional Council Events,Community Events
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UID:26159-1747141200-1747152000@canadianshieldrc.ca
SUMMARY:A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvinate the Community
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a meeting: “A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvenate the Community” – event hosted by the United Church of Canada. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. \nJoin this special virtual event hosted by the United Church of Canada\, and organized by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP). Discover the many ways you can sponsor and welcome newcomers into your community\, and learn about the resources and support available to you and your group. \nTopics to be covered include:\n• The long tradition of refugee sponsorship at the United Church of Canada\n• The global plight of refugees and their reasons for resettlement (presented by UNHCR Canada)\n• Extending support to 2SLGBTQIA+ and other vulnerable refugees through partnerships and cost-sharing programs (RRAP\, BVOR\, JAS)\n• Sponsorship training and one-on-one supports available through RSTP staff across Canada\n• The role of settlement agencies in providing personalized support for refugee newcomers from diverse communities\nThis conference will be an excellent opportunity for Communities of Faith to deepen their understanding and enhance their capacity to support refugee sponsorship efforts. \nRegister online here \nDownload the Poster Here
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/a-call-to-revive-renew-refugee-sponsorship-and-rejuvinate-the-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Intercultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="The United Church of Canada Refugee Team":MAILTO:kkukubo@united-church.ca
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UID:26103-1748113200-1748118600@canadianshieldrc.ca
SUMMARY:Handbell Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Plan to come enjoy a dazzling evening of handbell music at Handbell Spectacular\, a unique concert of handbell performances.\, sponsored by St Andrew’s Church. \nBells Ablaze is a dynamic and accomplished group of ringers play challenging repertoire without a conductor\, requiring not only a high degree of musicianship from each ringer\, but a level of synergy and collaboration beyond that found in most ensembles. \nWithin the choir is a quartet\, Bellisssima Ringers and the director\, Susan\, is a handbell soloist. They play original arrangements for handbells but also transcriptions of classical and popular music. Their performances are always filled with entertainment and musicality.
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/handbell-spectacular/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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