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If you are a member or leader in the United Church of Canada, you are experiencing familiar structures, expectations, and habits changing as we face massive shifts in our church and social and political orders. Pandemic, elections, virtual church - you can imagine roaming through the unknown, trying on different approaches. and searching for ideas […]
This is a launch event for a LeaderShift book study to help broaden our individual and communal knowledge base across the Regional Council, about the legislation that shapes Indigenous lives today. As a church we have committed to implementing the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission – but how complete is your knowledge about […]
Whether you are new to this journey or have been unpacking your White privilege for decades, this workshop will help you develop personal skills for confronting systemic racism. Learn more about how we as white people can show up for each other and racialized people in our lives. We will gain skills to support us […]
Small groups are places of depth and connection in our communities of faith. But now that we aren’t meeting face to face, how do we build relationships and intimacy for learning when we are staring at screens? In this short workshop, we will explore how to create engaging small groups for an online format. Material […]
Prophets tell us what is up ahead, bring bold ideas, and stay connected to the Divine so they speak from the heart. In this 4 part series, Postmodern Prophets: 4 Windows on our World, some of our best post-modern prophets share what is on their hearts and minds to inspire, challenge and intrigue us. Preachers, […]
While this time is disorienting, challenging and requires rapid adaptation for all church leaders, it doesn’t stop the essential practice of faith: to pay attention to the life and faith of our community, to the challenges and opportunities of these circumstances, and to the wisdom of our tradition. What is being unveiled for us in […]
Now that we have all scrambled to put our worship online, we might be wondering “How do I make this look and sound better? How do I do this when I don’t have a George Lucas-level budget?” Frank helped manage that exact challenge at Lynn Valley United. Frank will walk through some tips, tricks and […]
Pandemic restrictions forced many congregations to learn video production overnight. For many of us, it's all still a mystery! In this basic intro course, Rev. Greg Powell touches on most aspects of video production, including the importance of good content, what equipment you'll need, some basics in lighting and sound, and several other considerations. You'll […]
Small groups are places of depth and connection in our communities of faith. But now that we aren’t meeting face to face, how do we build relationships and intimacy for learning when we are staring at screens? In this short workshop, we will explore how to create engaging small groups for an online format. Material […]
How do you make the most of a live platform to engage people in a worship experience? We will explore this intention from planning to presiding online, including discussing the use of multi-media, creative arts and multi-sensory experiences to invite congregational participation and engagement. We will look at ways to promote connection and involvement over […]
Michael’s window on our world is framed by his experience in a variety of ministry positions in a variety of Christian denominations. From his new role as the General Secretary of the General Council, Michael will engage us in seeing our own denomination with clear eyes, unshuttered by our denominational history. Join Michael to engage […]
Now that we have all scrambled to put our worship online, we might be wondering “How do I make this look and sound better? How do I do this when I don’t have a George Lucas-level budget?” Frank helped manage that exact challenge at Lynn Valley United. Frank will walk through some tips, tricks and […]
