What are you longing for? Join us for a three-week Advent Small Group Study about how we can use Longing as a spiritual gift and bring Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love to the world in practical ways. December 2, 9, 16 (Monday) – 7:00pm – 8:15pm The Canadian Shield Regional Council is offering the opportunity for individuals to access an Advent Small Group Study created by the Prayer Bench entitled Advent Longing. The Manitou Intentional Learning Community is delighted to announce that Rev. Dr. Shawn...
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Seeds of Hope grants support unique and innovative ventures that are ready to make an impact in our United Church and beyond. We are excited to learn what you're up to! The Joint Grants Committee is now welcoming applications for new, unique projects which are: • Providing innovative seniors’ ministry • Celebrating and encouraging children and youth • Addressing environmental and social justice issues • Looking at new ways to provide ministry and support during transition periods •...
Tim Hortons has once again selected Rainbow Camp® for their Smile Cookie campaign, which runs from April 29th through May 5th at the Tim Hortons location in Thessalon. Rainbow Camp® is a camp for young people who are 2 spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer questioning (2SLGBTQ+) and allied youths. Rainbow Camp® provides a safe, supportive and fun environment for campers to explore their identities, express themselves and make lasting friendships. Campers no longer feel isolated...
Please join the Manitou Intentional Learning Community for a three-session book study on Zoom of Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know about Life and Love and How it Can Revitalize Christianity by Elizabeth Edman led by Peter Haddow, from the Canadian Shield Regional Council Affirm Team on February 27th, March 6th and March 13th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The book examines how we can promote a “truer, healthier version of Christianity and bring it to bear on the world.” Arguing that becoming such a...
Co-hosted by Canadian Shield Regional Council and ReThink Green, this open session is intended for people interested in the environmental sustainability of their churches. ReThink Green is an incubator for environmental programs, building an engaged network across Northern Ontario and offers a variety of programs, tools and services to help communities and organizations become more environmentally sustainable. Join speaker Simon Blakeley, Program Director of ReThink Green, Judy Sumner, lay...