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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Service
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Affirming Ministries for the Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Service on November 20th from 2:00-3:00PM. Join us in-person at Robertson-Wesley United Church or watch online through the Facebook Event Page. \nTransgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 and has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to raise public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people. It publicly mourns and honours the lives of those lost and gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil\, memorializing those of us who’ve died by transphobic violence. \nThis service will feature candle lighting\, viewing of names\, songs and prayers. This event does not fall under the Restrictions Exemption Program. Proof of Vaccination is not required to attend. Confidential sign in for close contacts\, masks and social distancing are required. \nFor more information about the event\, please visit this link: https://fb.me/e/1Y6H4QBTV
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/tdor-vigil/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T094356
CREATED:20211019T155128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T223008Z
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SUMMARY:Western Intercultural Network conversation and AGM
DESCRIPTION:Encountering the Intercultural Iceberg: the Clergy Collar! Speakers Rev Lee Spice\, Rev Piotr (Peter) Strzelecki VDM\, and resource people from the WIMN executive\, followed by conversation and a short AGM for the Network.\n\nJoin the Western Intercultural Ministry Network as we explore the cultural iceberg –specifically\, the clergy collar. What values\, histories\, stories\, power dynamics lie below the surface and the water lines of our lives when we see the clergy collar? Let’s talk Intercollartural Ministry together! (Scroll down for a fuller introduction.) \nAll welcome- all identities and all people on the intercultural learning journey. Click here to see the mandate and terms of reference for our network. \nOur network crosses many time zones. Here’s our timing: 11:30AM – 1:30PM (PDT)\, BC\n12:30PM – 2:30PM (MDT/ CST)- AB and SK\n1:30PM – 3:30PM (CDT)\, MB and parts of NW Ontario\n2:30PM – 4:30PM (EDT) ON and QC \nZoom link here.\nMeeting ID: 961 7898 5162\nPassword: 279621 \n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free \nIntro to our topic: In intercultural work\, we often refer to the cultural iceberg.  With icebergs\, only the top of the iceberg is visible on top of the ocean\, while under the waterline the iceberg may be vast\, deep and wide.  Often\, the most important parts of ourselves may be hidden beneath the waterline\, and encountering those can bring us into richer and more respectful relationship with each other. Sometimes\, icebergs that look far away from each other on the surface can bump into each other under the water – sometimes gently\, sometimes causing damage. \nFor our coffee and chai conversation this month\, we are going to explore the cultural iceberg that we call the clergy collar.  On the surface\, it might seem like a small thing\, a symbol of office that some clergy intentionally wear and others do not.  Some church members and people in the general public are comforted by it\, others are puzzled by it\, others are traumatized by it.  Some clergy are comfortable wearing it\, and others are not.  All of our responses to this visible symbol of office are informed by our values\, our histories\, our stories\, our power in society – those often unseen things that exist beneath the water lines of our lives.  Let’s get together for meaningful conversation\, and explore who we are as an intercultural community\, through the lens of the cultural iceberg we call the clergy collar. Here’s one suggested reading\, which may reflect the views of many in the church. And we’ll explore more views together.
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/western-intercultural-network-conversation-and-agm/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,Regional event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260421T094356
CREATED:20210601T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T210715Z
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SUMMARY:PRIDE 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join in on the Pride month celebrations!  \nMany Pride societies are offering online or distanced events in communities large and small. Support from your community of faith makes a difference\, especially since so many Christian communities remain non-affirming. Are there creative ways you can offer that support? Your church signage\, rainbows on your church property\, letters of support to local and social media\, fundraising\, offering a drive by dessert\, and much more: all are good ways to be public\, intentional\, and explicit about support for Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people. Let your creativity go wild! \nJune 6 is Pride Sunday in the United Church\, and June shares a whole month of Pride alongside Indigenous History Month. Below you’ll find some resources to help! \nPride Worship Services\, Events and Resources: \nPride Social Media Post \nPride Information Poster \nPride Resources (Services\, Hymns\, Pamphlets\, Videos\, Etc.) \nPride 2021 Events List \nHappy Pride to you all!
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/pride-2021/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210522T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T094356
CREATED:20210503T002301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T015514Z
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SUMMARY:Affirming Leaders Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join from anywhere in the world for Affirming Leaders Day! A faith-based development & connection day for allied and LGBTQ2S+ folks! Featuring Civil Rights Activist Rev. James Lawson\, Queer Singer/Songwriter Semler\, and Pop Culture Critic/Scholar/Author Anthony Oliveira!  \nPeace and Protest: Creating Change with Love and Intention \nWe explore the ways that our faith calls us to bring justice\, love\, peace\, and hope into the world. This year we reflect on the ways in which our communities have been strained and constrained by the pandemic and the increasing polarization of an “us vs. them” mentality. How do we resist the urge to “other” others\, while still standing our ground and working for justice? \nTickets are $15-$30 (Provides access to ALL of the sessions) \nGet 25% off using the promo code: NORTHERNSPIRIT \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/affirming-leaders-day-2021/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210517T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T001742Z
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SUMMARY:International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia & Biphobia
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Affirming Reflections for an International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia & Biphobia Livestream Event. This event will feature songs\, stories and reflections from Two-spirit & LGBTQIA+ folks and their experiences around homophobia\, transphobia & biphobia. We will hear about how inclusion and acceptance within society and within the Church helps to end homophobia\, transphobia\, & biphobia\, how folks have overcome these challenges\, and what allies can do to help support the Two-spirit & LGBTQ+ communities. For more information about the event\, please visit this link: https://fb.me/e/4o29DstFv
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-biphobia/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210419T133000
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SUMMARY:Affirming Reflections: Queer Art
DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist or love seeing different ways people can be creative? Are you interested in learning more about local queer art and artists? Then\, join in on Monday\, April 19\, at 12:00 noon (MDT) to learn about creativity\, queer art\, and getting to know local artist Max Elwood! This interview\, hosted by Affirming Ministries\, will be online with Facebook Live. For more information about Max Elwood\, or the event\, please visit this link: https://fb.me/e/2dBmnzhPp.
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/affirming-reflections-queer-art/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T094356
CREATED:20210217T180227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T181449Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Affirming gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ministries and people who are LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit-affirming\, or 2SLGBTQIA yourselves. We know COVID is making Affirming work harder\, even as it also makes life harder for trans\, non- binary\, queer\, Two Spirit and questioning people- especially youth and elders. \nSo you’re invited to an Affirming get-together for Northern Spirit\, Tuesday March 2\, 6:30-8:30PM Mountain. \nCome out to this check in and reminder of resources that are out there to help your ministry. Give and receive some good energy and support. You don’t need to be officially Affirming to come. Affirming ministries\, those in the process\, those considering the process\, and all Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people and allies are welcome. \nEmail Shylo Rosborough affirming.ministries@rwuc.org  or Julie Graham jgraham@united-church.ca  to RSVP and for the Zoom link.
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/regional-affirming-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T094356
CREATED:20210125T210438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T212258Z
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Bring your favourite hot drink and join us for conversation on practical ideas for being an intercultural church\, Tuesday February 2\, at noon Mountain time. Hosted by the Western Intercultural Ministries Network. All welcome! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/J8uf46JZ\nPlease contact jgraham@united-church.ca for the link\, or sign up for our occasional intercultural updates here: https://form.jotform.com/200548035291248
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/intercultural-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T094356
CREATED:20200622T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T175523Z
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SUMMARY:New Wine: Western Intercultural Gathering
DESCRIPTION:New Wine: Western Intercultural Gathering online this fall with Eric Law and Tony Snow \nWe can’t gather in Calgary as planned\, but we can come together online\, even bigger than before! Join us for part 2 of last year’s cross-Canada gathering of people committed to the United Church’s intercultural vision. Rev. Dr. Eric Law and Tony Snow will be our lead resource people. \nWhen: Fridays on September 25\, October 2\, and October 9\, 2020. \nCost: FREE. Thank you to the Regional Councils who support our network through their budgets\, and to the people of the United Church of Canada\, who support this ministry through your Mission and Service givings. \nFull information: https://bit.ly/2CqFRjt\nSessions are free but registration is still required; please click here.\nClick here for our Facebook event.\n \nThe sessions will begin at 9:00 AM Pacific; 10:00AM in AB; 11:00AM in MB and NW Ontario; noon in ON and QC; 1:00PM in the Maritimes and 1:30 in NL.  \nThese will be three hour sessions\, with presentations and small group discussion. Tools for talking with your ministry or others between sessions will be offered. \nOur lead resource people\nRev. Dr. Eric H. F. Law is the founder and executive director of the Kaleidoscope Institute\, which provides resources to equip church leaders to create diverse and sustainable communities.  He has been a consultant and trainer for over 25 years\, working with the Roman Catholic\, Episcopal\, United Methodist\, Presbyterian\, American Baptist\, United Church of Christ and Lutheran churches in the United States\, Canada\, Asia\, Australia and Europe.  He is the author of over 10 books including Finding Intimacy in a World of Fear\, Holy Currencies\, Drawing on Holy Currencies\, The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb (also available in Spanish)\, and Inclusion: Making Room for Grace. \nHe is an Episcopal priest\, a composer of church music\, a photographer and a playwright.  He writes a weekly blog called The Sustainist: Spirituality for Sustainable Communities in a Networked World.   http://ehflaw.typepad.come/blog/ \nTony Snow is a member of Treaty #7 from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Morley. He is a direct descendent of Treaty signers from his Nation\, and his father\, the late Rev. Dr. Chief John Snow Sr.\, was the first ordained Indigenous minister in the United Church in Alberta. Tony Snow is an Indigenous theologian\, scholar\, and writer\, with expertise in Indigenous governance\, management\, and consultation. He was raised with both Christian and Indigenous traditional teachings and is currently studying ministry in both. Tony is the Indigenous Lead for the Chinook Winds Region of the United Church and the Indigenous Lead for Hillhurst United Church in Calgary.
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/new-wine-western-intercultural-gathering/2020-09-25/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T094356
CREATED:20200911T160203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T160438Z
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SUMMARY:Zambia Online Conference: Mending the World
DESCRIPTION:Please join this opportunity to hear from United Church partners in Zambia. \nThe conference will be held over two sessions\, September 16 & 17\, 2020\, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (MDT)\, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (PDT). \nTo join\, use this link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/7425682258. Meeting ID: 742 568 2258. Or dial by location: (Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church) +1 587 328 1099 (Canada-Alberta). 1 855 703 8985 (Canada Toll-Free).
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/zambia-online-conference-mending-the-world/2020-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Ecumenical Partners,Events,General Council,Intercultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200623T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T094356
CREATED:20200525T192105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T192105Z
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SUMMARY:Western Intercultural chai and coffee check in
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western Intercultural Network with your tea\, chai\, coffee (or water) in hand. We’ll talk about how we’re all doing\, and discuss the racism COVID is bringing to light as well as strategies for confronting it. We’ll also share updates on our fall gathering\, now moving online for September and October. \nTime: Jun 23\, 2020 11:30 AM Pacific; 12:30 PM in AB\, NWT\, and SK; 1:30PM in MB and NW Ontario\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97973729801
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/western-intercultural-chai-and-coffee-check-in/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,Regional event
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