Nakonhaka Region 13

Fieldstone Reverie
2022-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Howick United Church, 2 Bridge, Howick, QC, J0S 1G0, Canada

Wisdom Literature Study
2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | online
A six-week series on the Wisdom books of Ecclesiastes (Qohelet) and Proverbs. We will explore what exactly these books are, and spend some time reading them and discovering what insight they might have for our lives today. Hosted by Riverside and Beaconsfield United Churches on Zoom, all are welcome. Contact community@beaconsfieldunitedchurch.com for the Zoom link.

An Evening with Desmond Cole
2022-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Quebec
Please come and launch the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism by being part of An Evening with Desmond Cole. There is no cost to attend this online event. Simultaneous interpretation (French/English) will be offered.
Learn more: https://catalog.churchx.ca/product?catalog=ULIX8004OCT22_2

Book Launch: Water from the Dragon's Well (David Kim-Cragg)
2022-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Quebec
Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts is proud to be hosting the launch of David Kim-Cragg’s book, Water from Dragon’s Well: The History of a Korean-Canadian Church Relationship on Monday, October 3 at 7 p.m. EDT. The launch is online and free, but registration is required. Kim-Cragg is both a sessional lecturer at Emmanuel College and minister at St. Matthew’s United Church in Richmond Hill.
Kim-Cragg will be joined by Phyllis D. Airhart (professor emerita, Emmanuel College), Dr. Keith Carlson (Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous and Community-Engaged History and director of the Peace and Reconciliation Centre, University of the Fraser Valley) and Kang-hee Han (sessional lecturer of Christian history, Hanshin University) for a conversation about his book.
Water from Dragon’s Well is available at a 30% discount by using code MQFA until 31 December 2022 at https://www.mqup.ca/water-from-dragon-s-well-products-9780228010852.php
For full details about the book and Kim-Cragg’s bio, please visit the launch’s web page.

Covenanting Service
2022-10-02 19:30 | Quebec
Covenanting Service between Rev. Stéphane Vermette, Eglise Unie Sainte-Claire, Trinity-Anjou Pastoral Charge, Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council and La Table des ministères en français on Sunday evening, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony will be bilingual.
To participate:

Trinity United Church: 3050 boul. Rosemont, Montréal
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81181273557
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/ÉgliseSainteClaire

Black River-St. Lawrence Association of the New York Conference, United Church of Christ
2022-10-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Quebec
The Black River-St. Lawrence Association of the New York Conference, United Church of Christ is Nakonha:ka’s neighbour to the south and our Full Communion partner. We are invited to their 297th semi-annual meeting on Sunday, October 2, which will be held on Zoom – registration, meeting and speaker/program information is attached. There will be representatives of the Association at the covenanting service in Kahnawake the day before. We are asked to register by the 29th.
The program will feature topics of interest to churches in transition; the main speaker will be Reverend Gary Ferner, who has served the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ as the Associate Conference Minister for Search and Call for three years. He serves the Western Association churches geographically, and assists the other Associate Conference Ministers in their efforts to support all Conference churches in transition. In addition to being an Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Ferner is the Pastor of a yoked UCC/Presbyterian congregation in Syracuse, New York.
His presentation to the Black River-St. Lawrence Association will include an introduction to the Congregational Welcoming Diversity Inventory, with some brief background on why it is important for churches in transition to look at this very important tool in the search and call process.
For more information and to register, please contact Mary Jo Fairbanks, Registrar
84 Cougar Point
Massena, NY 13662-3176
315-769-7936
E-mail: brslregrstrar3@gmail.com

Akwé:kon Tentewaié:na' Covenanting Service
2022-10-01 11:00 - 15:30 | Kahnawake United Church, Old Malone Highway, Kahnawake, QC, J0L 1B0, Canada
Covenanting Service between the ministry team of Robert Ronwahaweta Patton and Rev. Jan Jorgensen with Kahnawake United Church. Space is limited to 130 people so please RSVP in advance to kahnawakeunitedchurch@gmail.com. A luncheon reception will follow the service.
A Zoom link will be available shortly.

Rummage Sale - Valois United Church
2022-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 2N5, Canada
A Rummage Sale of used clothing, books, jewelry, kitchenware and toys is being held at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave., Pointe Claire on Saturday, September 24th from 9 am to 12 noon. At the same time there is a Bake Sale of a wonderful variety of homemade sweets and goodies to choose from. www.valoisunited.ca

Young Adult Retreat
2022-09-16 - 2022-09-18 | Quebec
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/3236386843281347

Hinduism and Discriminatory Experiences
2022-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Quebec

An open chat with Marc Grenon, Regional Council President
2022-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Quebec
Thanks to those who joined us for an informal conversation with our new Regional Council president, Marc Grenon, on September 13, 2022 . Contact Judy at jcoffin@united-church.ca if you would like to submit additional questions or suggestions to Marc.

Watch video of conversation

Additional resources: A recent recording of a one-on-one interview with Marc Grenon offers an opportunity to learn more about his background, where he sees both hope and challenge ahead, his vision on how we might move forward together as a regional council and how people can engage and share their ideas and suggestions.[NOTE: The English and French versions of the conversation are similar but not identical, so please feel free to watch both!]

Watch video of interview (English)

Watch video of interview (French)

Sundae Sunday
2022-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Bruno United Church, 25 Rue Lakeview, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, J3V 2L4, Canada
The congregations of Mount Bruno – Richelieu Valley United Churches, Greenfield Park United Church and St. Lambert United Church invite one and all to a time of Verse, Reflection, Song and Prayer
Join us outside in front of Mount Bruno United Church, 25 rue Lakeview, St. Bruno on Sunday, August 21st, 2022 at 2:00 pm
A time of fellowship and make your own Sundae will follow the service. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
R.S.V.P – Pastor Virginia at pastormountbruno@gmail.com

Magic Hour
2022-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Mount Bruno United Church, 25 Rue Lakeview, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, J3V 2L4, Canada
MAGIC HOUR Magicians Grant McSorley and Derrick Chung will present a Magic Hour, Friday Evening, July 22, 2022 at 19h00 (7 p.m.). Both Grant and Derrick have waved profits to Mount Bruno United Church. Tickets are $20 / person and available at the church Tuesday & Thursday 09h30 to 14h00, Wednesday 13h00 to 16h00 as well as Sunday’s following church service when the office is open. Exact purchase is needed as the church staff does not have change. Wearing of Masks will be required.

Strawberry Social - St. Paul's United Church
2022-06-30 17:00 - 19:00 | MacDougall Hall, 17 Lambton, Ormstown, QC, Canada
Take-out Strawberry Social (MacDougall Hall, 17 Lambton in Ormstown)
St Paul’s United Church will be holding a takeout only Strawberry Social on Thursday June 30th at MacDougall Hall, 17 Lambton in Ormstown, from 5pm until the strawberries are gone. The prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children (5-10). Quantities may be limited. Masks will be required to pick up. All welcome.

United Spirit Camp 2022 - Caring for Creation
2022-06-26 - 2022-07-02 | United Spirit Camp
United Spirit Camp will be hosting a week of in-person sleep away camp this summer. After a two-year hiatus, we are back this summer with an amazing fun-packed week of joy and excitement. Camp will be from June 26 to July 2, 2022. Registration is now open, and spaces are limited, so act fast! Our theme this summer is Caring for Creation.
Cost: 400$ (funding and multi-child family deals available)
Download brochure: https://nakonhakaucc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Camp-Tri-fold-Brochure.pdf
Registration: https://sites.google.com/view/campunitedspirit/home
Please share this with families and other interested parties in your communities and keep being awesome!

Online Ministry Support Group
2022-06-07 13:30 | Quebec
Contact Rev. Dan Hayward for details

Solidarity concert for the Rodriguez-Flores family
2022-06-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Plymouth-Trinity United Church, 380 Dufferin, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 4M7
Save the date! Attend a concert at 3 pm on Sunday, June 5 at Plymouth-Trinity United Church (380 Dufferin, Sherbrooke). Members of the Choeur des Sangs mélés will honour the courage and persistence of the Rodriguez-Flores family; no reservations; first come, first seated; free will donation after the concert. See you there!

Wild Church (June)
2022-06-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Summit Woods, 36 Summit Cir, Westmount, QC, H3Y 1B3, Canada

Regional Council gathering - June 2022
2022-06-04 10:00 | Lakeshore Trinity United Church, 98 Aurora Ave, Pointe-Claire, QC, H9R 3G7, Canada
For the first time in two years, we will gather in person (as well as on Zoom) hosted by Lakeshore Trinity United Church in Pointe-Claire. Presentations from the Beaconsfield Initiative in the Philippines and the Beaconsfield LGBTQ2+ Refugee Initiative will reflect the theme of Daring Justice. The afternoon will be dedicated to a celebration of milestones for ministry personnel.
COVID safety protocols will include masking and physical distancing. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch and to download or print any documents in advance since Wi-Fi will not be available due to bandwidth limitations.
The registration form and documents to be downloaded are available below.

Registration

Agenda

9:00 am
Sign in/ Registration

10:00 am
The words before all words: Acknowledgement & Reconciliation

10:50 am
Call to Order, Enabling Motions, Duty of Care and Equity

11:05 am
Nomination RCE & LT & F&E

11:25 am
Beaconsfield Initiative in the Philippines

11:45 am
Beaconsfield LGBTQ Refugee Initiative

12:05 pm
Vote: new members and term renewal for Executive

12:15 pm

12:30 pm
Lunch (bring your own)

1:45 pm
Celebration of Ministry

3:30 pm
Enabling motions

Documents to download

Draft agenda
Motions
Appendix A – Minutes from Winter Meeting 2022-03-11
Appendix B – 2022 membership list of leadership teams, networks and clusters

Post-meeting updates

Final decisions
Link to video presented by Living Into Right Relations Leadership Circle (Adrian Jacobs)
Link to video of presentation by Beaconsfield Initiative (Philippines)
Link to video of presentation by Beaconsfield LGBTQ2+ Refugee Initiative
Link to video of sermon by Rev. Joëlle Leduc

Blanket Exercise for Leadership Teams
2022-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Maison Saint Columba House, 2365 rue Grand Trunk, Montreal, QC, H3K 1M8, Canada
Members of Executive and leadership teams are invited to participate in a blanket exercise on May 28 at
1 pm (alternate date June 11) at Maison Saint Columba House – 2365 rue Grand Trunk, Montreal H3K 1M8 (parking available on the street).
We will be accompanied by Tom Dearhouse, Mohawk/Ojibwe, counselor and facilitator, land based teacher, pipe carrier, advocate, elder.
Please RSVP to the LIRR team at rightrelationsnakonhaka@gmail.com
Learn more about the blanket exercise: https://www.kairosblanketexercise.org/

All God's Children: Understanding and Welcoming the Trans Community
2022-05-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Quebec
See poster for details

Regional Council Executive Meeting - May 2022
2022-05-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Quebec
The Regional Council Executive generally meets monthly on a Thursday from 9 am to noon

Grant Submission Deadline - May 15, 2022
2022-05-15 | Quebec

Taizé Service
2022-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Summerlea United Church, 225 - 50e avenue, Lachine, QC, H8T 2T7, Canada
A Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, liturgical readings, and icons.
Download poster: https://bit.ly/2022-05-10-Taize-Summerlea

43rd Christian Commemoration of the Shoah
2022-05-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, 3415 Redpath, Montreal, QC, H3G 2G2, Canada
On behalf of Rev. Glenn Chestnutt and Rabbi Sherril Gilbert, please find attached the Press release and Poster announcing the 43rd Christian Holocaust Commemoration at St. Andrew and St. Paul Church in Montreal on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
We would be very grateful if you would publicize this event in your networks.
Download press release and poster (English & French): https://bit.ly/2022-05-01-YomHashoah-EF

Wild Church (May)
2022-05-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Summit Woods, 36 Summit Cir, Westmount, QC, H3Y 1B3, Canada

Benefit Concert for Ukraine
2022-04-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Lakeshore Trinity United Church, 98 Aurora Ave, Pointe-Claire, QC, H9R 3G7, Canada

Wild Church (April)
2022-04-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Summit Woods, 36 Summit Cir, Westmount, QC, H3Y 1B3, Canada

GreenFaith Montreal - planning meeting - March 2022
2022-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Quebec
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, April 25, 2022 (around noon) for an in-person event in St. James Square in support of GreenFaith Sacred Seasons (https://greenfaith.org/sacred-season/). The timing overlaps with the start of Easter season, the final days of Ramadan, and having just finished the celebration of Passover and Earth Day – and so climate justice/earth day themes could be reflected on in the context of these high holy seasons. If you aren’t able to be there on the actual day, any input you would still want to offer to the planning will be very appreciated! A planning session (on Zoom) for the event is scheduled for March 30, 2022 at 11:00 am.
Contact Rev. Wendy Evans (email below) for Zoom link.
