Rural Ministries Gathering - Spring 2025
2025-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Online
Rural Ministry Gatherings – Spring 2025
Join us to connect with others in rural ministry, discuss relevant topics, and share stories about your context and experiences.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7 pm ET on Zoom
Governance and Questions – REGISTER HERE
Having trouble finding volunteers?
Is your council or board struggling to meet the Manual requirements?
Feeling tired and burnt-out?
Join 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.
We 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!

A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvinate the Community
2025-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
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.
Join 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.
Topics to be covered include:
• The long tradition of refugee sponsorship at the United Church of Canada
• The global plight of refugees and their reasons for resettlement (presented by UNHCR Canada)
• Extending support to 2SLGBTQIA+ and other vulnerable refugees through partnerships and cost-sharing programs (RRAP, BVOR, JAS)
• Sponsorship training and one-on-one supports available through RSTP staff across Canada
• The role of settlement agencies in providing personalized support for refugee newcomers from diverse communities
This conference will be an excellent opportunity for Communities of Faith to deepen their understanding and enhance their capacity to support refugee sponsorship efforts.
Register online here
Download the Poster Here

Handbell Spectacular
2025-05-24 19:00 - 20:30
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.
Bells 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.
Within 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.

100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada
2025-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Little Current United Church, 7 W. Robinson Street, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Little Current United Church Charge will walk you through 100 years of history with 100 chimes of the Little Current church bell on Sunday, June 8, at 10:00 am to 11:30 am, 5 W. Robinson Street Little Current. Anticipate vignettes of church history, historical photos, and old and new hymns. Afterwards, ring the bell yourself to ring in the future and join us for a luncheon. Online via Facebook and later Youtube, and also in person.

100th Anniversary Watch Party
2025-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Science North Cavern
100th Anniversary Watch Party!!
June 8th, 2025
Doors open at 5pm.
Service begins at 5:30
Generously Sponsored by one of our local Churches, the Cavern at Science North will live stream the 100th Anniversary Service being held in Newfoundland.
This is a free event for all United Church and the surrounding community.
Free will offering being collected Inner City Homes

Ring the Bells for 100 Years
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:30
On June 10, 2024 the congregations of Knox United, Manitowaning and St. Andrew’s by the Sea, South Baymouth rang their church bells 99 times, marking the beginning of the centenary year for the United Church of Canada. On June 10th, 2025 each congregation will again gather to ring their church bells, but 100 times each.
All are welcome.
Knox, Manitowaning will gather at 6 p.m, at 25 Napier St. Manitowaning (MAP)
St. Andrew’s by the Sea, South Baymouth will gather at 7 p.m.

PRIDE Manitoulin
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-10 | Little Current United Church, 7 W. Robinson Street, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
PRIDE Manitoulin runs August 7 to 10th with daily events across Manitoulin Island including games, a large live tribute concert, a PRIDE parade, Elders’ teachings, drum circles, beading workshop, a Christian service, and a community cookout for all. Rev. Rob Smith providing the sermon for Little Current United Church Sunday August 10, 10 am. Parade ends at the church with cookout to follow. Multiple businesses and nonprofits to set up resource tables at the cookout. Too much to write! Visit https://pridemanitoulin.ca/

Hanna Lake Women's Retreat - Reflections
2025-08-23 17:30 - 2025-08-25 12:00 | Hannah Lake Bible Camp, 2469 Southview Dr., Sudbury, Ont, P3E 5J5, Canada
Reflections
Hannah Lake Bible Camp
Sudbury Ont.
August 22-24, 2025
Rev. Kathy Dahmer- Keynote
$220 includes 2 nights accommodations, meals and programming
$60 per night
$100 meals
To register follow link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf4eAbP8XqRRPryl3iCm5uGUd2rSBvs6Gn3xBpFTiJDftW6A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Financial assistance available upon request.
Got questions?: onapingfallsminister@gmail.com

Reconciliation: Towards 2035
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Online using Zoom, Canada
The Manitou Intentional Learning Community cordially invites you to attend Reconciliation: Towards 2035, presented by Sara Stratton, the United Church of Canada Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator, on Monday, September 8, 2025, via Zoom.
To register, please go to Manitou Intentional Learning Community https://manitoulearningcommunity.com
It’s been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Final Report and Calls to Action. Since then, we have also received the Final Report and Calls to Justice on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2S People, and the Final Report and Sacred Obligations on unmarked burial sites and missing/disappeared Indigenous children. Within the United Church, we’ve committed to becoming an actively anti-racist church; passed Remit One, making room for an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church of Canada; and begun a conversation about reparations for wrongful harms. What do all these things mean for our path of reconciliation? How will we move forward in a meaningful and constructive way? Join UCC Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator Sara Stratton for a brief information session and longer strategic conversation.
Sara Stratton serves the United Church of Canada as Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator, and is active in the church’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist denomination. She is a Newfoundlander, raised in Corner Brook and shaped by her family’s almost 300-year history in Northwestern Bonavista Bay, part of the traditional territory of the Beothuk. She holds a PhD in history from York University, is an avid cook and birdwatcher, and is married to Kelly.

Making a Joyful Noise Together
2025-09-26 18:15 - 21:00 | St Peter’s United Church, Sudbury
Manitou Intentional Learning Community invites you to explore
Then Let Us Sing, our just-released hymn resource at 2 workshops:
6:15-7:15 p.m. For keyboard players: What to do with the left hand when only a lead sheet is
offered. Practical tips for accompanying. Books provided.
7:30-9:00 p.m. For everyone engaged in worship and music: a big sing through the 165 new
songs. Practical suggestions for your worship context. Fun and inspiration. Books provided.
Please bring your own water bottle and RSVP to ensure sufficient music copies
moffattfaye@gmail.com 705-920-8579
Facilitators: Jane Best, Gore Bay + Faye Moffatt, Capreol

Finding Hope in Challenging Times
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Online using Zoom, Canada
Join MILC for its Annual General Meeting with guest speaker:
The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, Moderator of The United Church of Canada.
This event is designed to encourage participants to be bold in their discipleship when faced with the challenges of our times including declining numbers, closing buildings, aging populations, and an awareness of the enormous challenges in our society to which the church is called to respond.
The presentation will be followed by the Annual General Meeting of MILC.
To Register: https://www.manitoulearningcommunity.com/

Honest Conversations about MAiD
2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Online using Zoom, Canada
Join an online panel discussion exploring Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), current Canadian legislation, and the lived experiences of clergy and advocates who accompany individuals and families at end of life. Designed for clergy, lay leaders, and community members seeking understanding and pastoral insight. With panelists:
Rev. Kathy Dahmer
Rev. Tracy Davis
Rev. Steven Loweth
Sheila Noyes
More information from our website www.manitoulearningcommunity.com

Camp McDougall Spring Shindig
2026-04-18 15:00 - 20:00
SPRING SHINDIG ROAST BEEF DINNER!
🌸 Join Us for the Spring Shindig Roast Beef Dinner! 🍽️🎉
You’re invited to an evening of great food, great company, and a great cause.
Join us for the Spring Shindig Roast Beef Dinner, where you’ll enjoy a hearty meal while supporting Camp McDougall’s outdoor programs—programs that help children build self-esteem, acceptance, and friendship in a safe, Christian community.
What’s on the menu?
🍖 A delicious Roast Beef Dinner
🍰 Dessert Auction (hosted by Mike Peever)
🎁 Silent Auction with great items to bid on
Every ticket and every bid helps create unforgettable camp experiences for kids who need them most.
Come hungry.
Bring a friend.
Leave knowing you made a difference.
Can’t make it … grab a support ticket!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/spring-shindig-roast-beef-dinner

Is It Time for your Community of Faith to Become an Apartheid Free Community?
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Online using Zoom, Canada
During the webinar we will explore: Is what exists today in Israel and Palestine apartheid? What can we learn from the struggle against apartheid in South Africa? How can my faith community become an Apartheid-Free Community? What would that mean?
Register Here: https://unjppi.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f4ab9a5a57204972eba6a8cf&id=9e30d8b09b&e=898dac6991

All People's United Church Final Service April 25th, 2026 @ 11 am
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | All People’s United Church, 400 Antwerp Street, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 4M7, Canada
Hi folks it is a bittersweet moment to announce a final closing Service for our dear home of All People’s United Church. So we would like to invite people to come to this last service on Saturday April 25, 2026 at 11 am. A light luncheon will follow the service from 12:30 to 2 pm. We hope that people will come to share their memories of this little church in the Donovan.

Making a Joyful Noise Together: Exploring Then Let Us Sing
2026-04-28 18:45 - 20:30 | Lyons Memorial United Church, 17 Meredith St., Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
For everyone who sings or listens in worship here’s a chance to hear and sing songs of comfort and encouragement, beautiful songs of worship, and fun songs that stir and invigorate us. Books provided. Gather and greet one another at 6:45; singing starts at 7:00. Please bring your own water bottle and RSVP to ensure sufficient music copies moffattfaye@gmail.com 705-920-8579
Presented with the support of MILC, Manitou Intentional Learning Community. www.manitoulearningcommunity.com
Facilitators: Jane Best, Gore Bay + Faye Moffatt, Capreol

Getting Started in Stewardship
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Come on your own, or come with a team and join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.
After this on-line 90-minute course you will understand:
Stewardship is not fundraising.
Stewardship is discipleship.
Why people give?
What can you do next?
Facilitated by Melody Duncanson Hales, stewardship support,
Hosted on the churchX.ca learning platform.
Registration requires a churchX account (free).

Getting Started in Stewardship
2026-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Come on your own, or come with a team and join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.
After this on-line 90-minute course you will understand:
Stewardship is not fundraising.
Stewardship is discipleship.
Why people give?
What can you do next?
This course is offered on the churchX platform.
Registration for a free account is required.
Facilitator: Melody Duncanson-Hales

Leisure Bound and Free - Toronto Book Launch
2026-09-20 13:00 - 14:30 | St. Andrew’s United Church Toronto, 117 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W1A9, Canada
We are delighted to invite you to the Toronto launch of Leisure Bound and Free, the newest book by Dr. Jeff Crittenden.
Join us on September 20 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Toronto for an afternoon of conversation and connection. Dr. Crittenden will share insights from his new book. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. A portion of all books sold will be donated to Emmanuel College.
This launch is sponsored by Emmanuel College, the congregation of St. Andrew’s United Church, and the Centre for Practical Theology.
