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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
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UID:10029-1709040600-1709044200@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Online learning event: Demystifying Low Literacy
DESCRIPTION:(presented by Literacy Unlimited / Family Life Centre)\nFebruary 27\, 1:30 to 2:30 pm \nPlease advertise this free info session far and wide! It’s for church staff\, clergy\, lay leaders\, volunteers and\, in fact\, anyone! Please feel free to share it with any organizations with whom your church partners. The session is on Zoom to be easily accessible to all\, and it’s free. \nWhen I met with Literacy Unlimited to plan this\, I was astounded to learn that people who do not read or write well avoid any situation where they might feel `less than’ — and that there are simple ways we\, as churches\, can be more equitable and welcoming. It was eye-opening. \nEveryone knows someone who lives with low literacy — even if they keep it well hidden. Anything we can do in our church programmes\, activities\, worship and communications to make them feel comfortable is a worthwhile investment of time. \n– shared by Elizabeth Chown-Lafrenière\, Family Life Centre  \nDownload poster: 2024-02-27 Demystifying Low Literacy-FLC\nLearn more / register: familylifecentre@gmail.com
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/online-learning-event-demystifying-low-literacy/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Community event,Conversation,Growth-Invite,Learning Session,ONLINE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-02-27-DemystifyingLowLiteracy-FLC.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Life Centre":MAILTO:familylifecentre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20240408T142347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T142701Z
UID:10915-1714312800-1714312800@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Tendances mondiales : l’état du déplacement forcé
DESCRIPTION:Download poster: tendances-mondiales_v3 (1)\n(*This event will be in French\, but the speaker is fully bilingual and will be taking questions in English\, too.)
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/tendances-mondiales-letat-du-deplacement-force/
LOCATION:Mount Bruno United Church\, 25 Rue Lakeview\, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville\, QC\, J3V 2L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community event,Conversation,Justice,Partner event,Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tendances-mondiales_v3.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20240326T181632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T181716Z
UID:10808-1715009400-1715014800@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:State of the Church: Leaning into God’s Future (with Michael Blair)
DESCRIPTION:Michael Blair is the General Secretary of the United Church of Canada\, a role he has held since November 2020. Born in Jamaica\, Michael is a dynamic speaker and leader who has held leadership roles across the church. In his time as General Secretary\, he has led the church through a strategic planning process that has resulted in an emphasis on Deep Spirituality\, Bold Discipleship\, and Daring Justice. As the United Church looks to its 100th anniversary in 2025 amid a changing Canada and a changing world\, the United Church Studies Program at Montreal Dio is delighted to welcome Michael for an open forum on where the church stands now and where God is calling it in the future. This event will be held prior to Montreal Dio Convocation on Monday\, May 6th\, 2024 from 3:30 to 5 pm at St. George’s Church (address above).\nLearn more: https://montrealdio.ca/state-of-the-church/
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/state-of-the-church-leaning-into-gods-future-with-michael-blair/
LOCATION:St. George’s Church\, 1101 av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal\, Montreal\, QC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conversation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-05-06-MBlair-1200.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Montreal Diocesan College (Dio)":MAILTO:info@montrealdio.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20240603T143429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T143500Z
UID:11608-1718193600-1718193600@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday School Share and Swap (First Third Ministries)
DESCRIPTION:We put Sunday School in the title\, because it allowed us to make a fun alliteration\, but this is for all your congregational children ministry\, whether or not you have a formal Sunday School. \nThe idea is simple: come on a zoom meeting at lunch time on Wednesday June 12th and share and swap ideas about lectionary-based children friendly church experiences for the season of creation. It can be a Sunday School lesson\, a story for worship\, a craft\, a game\, you name it! \nThe goal is to better equip ministers\, lay staff\, and volunteers with creative ideas to minister to the children in our communities of faith. \nThis project is still in the development stage. We are hoping to have a session like this for every liturgical season and develop an accessible regional resource for children ministry. \nNo registration needed: just show up with an open mind and a willingness to share. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81254484699  \nMeeting ID: 812 5448 4699
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/sunday-school-share-and-swap-first-third-ministries/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:children and youth,Conversation,Learning Session,ONLINE,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/YAYA-CCAH-picto.png
ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministries Leadership Team":MAILTO:sbernier@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20240813T153024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T145756Z
UID:14090-1725994800-1725994800@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED! Candidates Connect - September 2024
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS\, THE SEPTEMBER GATHERING IS CANCELLED; STAY TUNED FOR REVISED DATE FOR OCTOBER.\n\n Attention Candidates and Applicants\nJoin Caroline Penhale Lukacs\, Vocational Minister for Quebec and East Ontario for an hour of conversation and connection the second Tuesday of every month. Come and share your Candidacy Pathway journey with others who are walking a similar road.\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87692462278\n\nPlease note that this program will also be offered in French on the second Tuesday of each month at noon. See the French version of this event for more information and the Zoom link.
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/candidates-connect-september-2024/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Conversation,ONLINE,Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Caroline Penhale":MAILTO:cpenhale@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20240924T153803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T154738Z
UID:15513-1727262000-1727265600@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:GreenFaith Montreal - Autumn online gathering
DESCRIPTION:Here is the zoom link for our autumn online gathering tomorrow morning\, Wednesday Sept 25th from 11am to noon. Feel free to have an early lunch during the meeting! \nTopic: Montreal GreenFaith circle meeting \nTime: Sep 25\, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mcgill.zoom.us/j/87218937468 \nMeeting ID: 872 1893 7468
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/greenfaith-montreal-autumn-online-gathering/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Conversation,Environment,ONLINE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GreenFaithMontreal-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="GreenFaith Montreal":MAILTO:greenfaithmontreal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20240813T153120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T175621Z
UID:14093-1727807400-1727811000@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Candidates Connect - October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Attention Candidates and Applicants\nJoin Caroline Penhale Lukacs\, Vocational Minister for Quebec and East Ontario for an hour of conversation and connection the first Tuesday of every month from October to May at 6:30 pm. Come and share your Candidacy Pathway journey with others who are walking a similar road.\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/83183977228\n\nPlease note that this program will also be offered in French on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11 am. See the French version of this event for more information and the Zoom link.
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/candidates-connect-october-2024/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Conversation,ONLINE,Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CandidatesConnect-NEW-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Caroline Penhale":MAILTO:cpenhale@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20241017T130613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T130718Z
UID:16264-1730311200-1730314800@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Wacky Wednesday Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia Wallace for her monthly Trivia Night – Wacky Wednesday – Combines Biblical Learning with Secular Tidbits –  next event is Wednesday\, October 30th at 6pm on zoom. This month’s theme – Are You Scared Yet? \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81120886382?pwd=1lkeaIxfROmxrV4vJMxzimMOZsuaCu.1 \nMeeting ID: 811 2088 6382    Passcode: 106900
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/wacky-wednesday-trivia-night/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Conversation,ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20240813T153215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T181600Z
UID:14095-1730831400-1730835000@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Candidates Connect - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Attention Candidates and Applicants\nJoin Caroline Penhale Lukacs\, Vocational Minister for Quebec and East Ontario for an hour of conversation and connection the first Tuesday of every month from October to May at 6:30 pm. Come and share your Candidacy Pathway journey with others who are walking a similar road.\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/83183977228\n\nPlease note that this program will also be offered in French on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11 am. See the French version of this event for more information and the Zoom link.
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/candidates-connect-november-2024/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Conversation,ONLINE,Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CandidatesConnect-NEW-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Caroline Penhale":MAILTO:cpenhale@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20241206T152730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T152730Z
UID:17714-1734004800-1734006600@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar – Coffee with Jim Simpson & Sarah Charters
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for “Coffee with Jim Simpson & Sarah Charters” on December 12\, 2024\, at 12 PM EST! \nJoin us for a special year-end edition of our “Coffee With” webinar series\, as we reflect on the past year and look ahead to what’s in store for the United Church of Canada Foundation in 2025. This half-hour session will feature Jim Simpson\, Foundation Board Chair\, and Sarah Charters\, Foundation President\, who will share insights on the Foundation’s progress and future plans. \nRegister here: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/upcoming-webinar-coffee-with-jim-simpson-sarah-charters/
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/webinar-coffee-with-jim-simpson-sarah-charters/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Finances,ONLINE,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Webinar-Graphic-Coffee-with-Jim-and-Sarah.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The United Church of Canada Foundation":MAILTO:fdn@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20241210T165916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T192425Z
UID:17749-1739302200-1739305800@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:GreenFaith Montreal - Winter 2025 Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart by Brian D. McLaren \n\nFebruary 11th (Part 1 & 2) 7:30 – 8:30 pm on Zoom\nFebruary 25th (Part 3 & 4) 7:30 – 8:30 pm on Zoom\n\nAll welcome to join us for a guided discussion! \nRegister / learn more: greenfaithmontreal@gmail.com \nDownload poster to share: PDF / JPG
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/greenfaith-montreal-winter-2025-book-study/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Community event,Conversation,Environment,ONLINE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GreenFaith-2025-Book-Study-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="GreenFaith Montreal":MAILTO:greenfaithmontreal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20241210T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T170003Z
UID:17752-1740511800-1740515400@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:GreenFaith Montreal - Winter 2025 Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart by Brian D. McLaren \n\nFebruary 11th (Part 1 & 2) 7:30 – 8:30 pm on Zoom\nFebruary 25th (Part 3 & 4) 7:30 – 8:30 pm on Zoom\n\nAll welcome to join us for a guided discussion! \nRegister / learn more: greenfaithmontreal@gmail.com
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/greenfaith-montreal-winter-2025-book-study-2/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Community event,Conversation,Environment,ONLINE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LifeAfterDoom.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="GreenFaith Montreal":MAILTO:greenfaithmontreal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20250523T143357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T143713Z
UID:22854-1749121200-1749333600@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Resonance2025
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Montreal Resonance 2025\, held at the Montreal Convention Centre\, from June 5-7. \nRESONANCE2025  is an invitation to explore how the secular and the spiritual can come together and inform one another in modern spaces of Resonance: work\, family\, art\, religion and nature. \nJoin us for what promises to be a dynamic and engaging conference hosted by Montreal City Mission. The event will feature a rich lineup of thought-provoking speakers\, interactive workshops\, immersive sensory experiences\, and meaningful conversations—all complemented by delicious meals and snacks. \nYou can find full details and register here. There is a discount for UCC members! Whether you’re able to attend just the opening afternoon\, the entire event\, or anything in between\, your presence will support and strengthen this vital initiative. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this important gathering. \nhttps://www.resonance2025.com/
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/resonance2025/
LOCATION:Palais des congrès de Montréal\, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Z 1H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community event,Conversation,Growth-Invite,Intercultural,Interfaith,Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Resonance-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Montreal City Mission":MAILTO:maan@montrealcitymission.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T131351
CREATED:20250813T172914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T161739Z
UID:23289-1760693400-1760803200@nakonhakaucc.ca
SUMMARY:Holding a vision for the future: A gathering of United Church leadership from every congregation
DESCRIPTION:Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council has decided to hold two gatherings of congregational leaders and ministry personnel to discuss our future as the United Church of Canada\, for the first time ever in our Region. The one-day events will take place on October 17th\, 2025 at Beaconsfield United Church (202 Woodside Rd\, Beaconsfield) and on October 18th\, 2025 at Lennoxville United Church (6 Rue Church\, Sherbrooke). Please choose whichever location and date is most convenient for you. October 17th will be led by Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly\, our Executive Minister\, and Dr. Esther Guillén\, our Community of Faith Support Minister. October 18th will be led by Esther Guillén and Royal Orr\, chair of the region’s Finance & Extension Board and a member of the Towards 2035 Vision Keeper Team. \nAt this full-day event\, participants will be given the opportunity to hear about the state of the church today\, where we would be in ten years if the trajectory were to continue\, and how we might work collaboratively to impact and shape that future. \nThe events will take place 9:30am to 4pm on their respective dates. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available\, but you may decide to bring your lunch if you have more specific needs. Please note that registration to include lunch will close on October 5. \nWe encourage members of your decision-making body (Church Council or Board) to attend. Chairs and Presidents of congregations and pastoral charges\, as well as key decision-makers in your community of faith are key players in the future of the church. This is why we are asking you to take this time out of your schedules to come and reflect together how we move forward. \nSince this could be the largest gathering of our region in its history\, registration will help us plan and prepare\, including meals and group facilitation. Please register here. \nLooking forward to working with you in this new way so that we may all shape our future intentionally and with discernment. \nBlessings\, \n\n\n\n\nRev. Éric Hébert-Daly\nRegional Executive Minister\n\nDr. Esther Guillén\nCommunity of Faith Support Minister
URL:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/holding-a-vision-for-the-future-a-gathering-of-united-church-leadership-from-every-congregation/
LOCATION:Beaconsfield United Church and Lennoxville United Church\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults of all ages,Conversation,Meeting,Ministry personnel
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ENG_FullText_Strategic_Plan_The_Call_whiteBKG-e1755110158432.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Esther Guill%C3%A9n":MAILTO:EGuillen@united-church.ca
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