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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:20200624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200624T193000
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Gender Binary One Word at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Conversations about gender diversity and the power of language\, 6:00PM in AB and SK\, 7:00PM in MB and NW ON. \nWhat is gender inclusive language and how does it have the power to embrace or exclude non-binary\, Two Spirit\, trans\, agender\, and gender queer people? Join us for a practical discussion about evolving language and personal perspectives on its importance. All welcome.\nThe Zoom link is here. Need to phone in? 1-855 703 8985 (Canada Toll-free) and enter meeting ID\n940 3191 7505\nPassword: 492676 \nThis gathering is especially recommended for Regional Council delegates who will be voting on Remit 1 this fall. In the fall of 2020\, delegates to the regional annual meeting will be voting on a remit to make a small but important change to the Basis of Union. Current wording about eligibility for ministry uses “men and women”\, and the wording would be changed to “all people”\, to reflect a diversity of gender identities. (Further background is here.)
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/breaking-the-gender-binary-one-word-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200623T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134135
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134135
CREATED:20200609T162900Z
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SUMMARY:Being Good Relations North West Cluster gathering
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\nIf you’re working on decolonization\, truth-telling\, and reconciliation in your community or congregation\, you’re invited to a time of online conversation\, support\, and planning. People who are Witnesses within the Being Good Relations Network are of course also welcome. People of all backgrounds welcome; we expect to focus somewhat on the United Church community and our responsibilities within our Apology\, UNDRIP\, and the TRC Calls to Action. \nNorth West: This area covers (west of Hwy 2 and north of Hwy 13) Barrhead\, Busby\, Dawson Creek\, Devon\, Drayton Valley\,  Edson\, Fort St. John\, Fort Nelson\, Grande Prairie\, Grande Cache\, Hay River\,  High Prairie\, Hinton\, Jasper\, Onoway\, Peace River\, Pickardville\, Slave Lake\, Spruce Grove\, Stony Plain\, Swan Hills\, Telfordville\, Valleyview\, Wembley\, Westlock\, Whitecourt\, Yellowknife and all points in between. Hosted by Grace Hussey in Grande Prairie\, with resource person and KAIROS Blanket Exercise co-ordinator Ian Hopfe of Bigstone Cree Nation. \nDay:  Monday\, June 15\, 2020\nTime:  7:00-8:30 pm  in AB\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93220667155
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/being-good-relations-north-west-cluster-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Being Good Relations Network of Alberta":MAILTO:jgraham@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200611T203000
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SUMMARY:Being Good Relations North East Cluster gathering
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\nIf you’re working on decolonization\, truth-telling\, and reconciliation in your community or congregation\, you’re invited to a time of online conversation\, support\, and planning. People who are Witnesses within the Being Good Relations Network are of course also welcome. People of all backgrounds welcome; we expect to focus somewhat on the United Church community and our responsibilities within our Apology\, UNDRIP\, and the TRC Calls to Action. \nNorth East: This area covers (east of Hwy 2 and north of Hwy 13)  Ardrossan\, Athabasca\, Bonnyville\, Camrose\, Cold Lake\,  Daysland\, Lamont\, Fort McMurray\, Fort Saskatchewan\, Goodfish Lake\, Hardisty\, Killam\, Leduc\, Lloydminister\, Morinville\,  Saddle Lake\, Sedgewick\, St.Paul\, Sturgeon Valley\, Tofield\, Two Hills\, Vegreville\, Vermillion\, Viking\, Wainwright\, Wetaskiwin and all points in between. \nHosted by Cecile Fausak in Athabasca\, with hopes to be joined by Arthur Steinhauer of Saddle Lake Cree Nation.\nDay:  Thursday\, June 11\, 2020\nTime:  7:00-8:30 pm  in AB\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/97468052899
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/being-good-relations-north-east-cluster-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Being Good Relations Network of Alberta":MAILTO:jgraham@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T182002Z
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SUMMARY:Edmonton area Being Good Relations Cluster gathering
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! \nIf you’re working on decolonization\, truth-telling\, and reconciliation in your community or congregation\, you’re invited to a time of online conversation\, support\, and planning. People who are Witnesses within the Being Good Relations Network are of course also welcome. People of all backgrounds welcome; we expect to focus somewhat on the United Church community and our responsibilities within our Apology\, UNDRIP\, and the TRC Calls to Action. We will gather by geographic area: \nEdmonton: This area covers the City of Edmonton\, as well as St. Albert and Sherwood Park. \nHosted by Shelley Sabo from Grace United in Edmonton. Kathy Hamelin\, Community Grandmother\, Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society\, will be joining us. \nDay: Tuesday\, June 9\, 2020\nTime: 7 – 8:30 pm\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/92911469593\nNeed to phone in? 1-855 703 8985 (Canada Toll-free) and enter meeting ID 9291 1469 593
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/edmonton-area-being-good-relations-cluster-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Being Good Relations Network of Alberta":MAILTO:jgraham@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134135
CREATED:20200601T234928Z
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SUMMARY:Sundays in June: Foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in June at 2:00 PM in AB and SK: come explore the foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church of Canada. These sessions are open to everyone to come and learn. For additional information or to register\, please contact: right.relations@hillhurstunited.com\nSessions:\nJune 7 – Foundations: Indigenous Women’s Spirituality with Rev. Bernice Saulteaux\nJune 14 – Formation: Indigeneity in Christian Formation with the Very Reverend Stan McKay\nJune 21 – Indigenous People’s Day/Mission: The Indigenous Church\, Mission and Call with Rev. John Snow Jr.\nJune 28 – Vision: The Caretakers Report and the Future Indigenous Church with Adrian Jacobs\, Keeper of the Circle\, Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. \nMany thanks to these elders and knowledge keepers\, and to the Right Relations Circle at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary\, for offering us the space to learn together.
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/sundays-in-june-foundations-of-the-indigenous-church-in-the-united-church/2020-06-08/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200504
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SUMMARY:Affirming Leaders' Day for Alberta
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: this event will now take place online. \nAll welcome to this faith-based development and connection day for allied and LGBTQ2S+ folks. Our in person Affirming Leaders Day is cancelled\, however\, we are now hosting our conference online!  \nYou are invited to join us on Zoom for a day of illuminating and artistic speakers\, on topics of faith\, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and more! \nVERY special guests announced soon… \nAffirming Leaders Day is a faith-based development & connection day for allied and LGBTQ2S+ folks.\n____ \nWhen: Saturday\, May 2\, 2020 – 9:30am-4:15pm (session times TBA)\nWhere: On Zoom\, you can watch/listen from your computer\, tablet\, or smart phone! \nTicket link available soon.
URL:https://staging.northernspiritrc.ca/event/new-year-congregation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council
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