Deep Spirituality Worship Showcase
2024-06-08 09:30 (America/Toronto) | Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe-Claire, QC, H9S 4C5, Canada
The Deep Spirituality Worship Showcase, Saturday June 8, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, at Cedar Park United Church (204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe-Claire), features several presentations and workshops which will allow us to learn from each other about innovative worship. Sessions include Godly Play, faith and nature, Wild Church, technology and worship, Messy Church, scripture telling, labyrinths and spirituality, and closing worship with Taizé. It is free of charge, and includes lunch!
Bring your entire worship team – ministry personnel (ordained, commissioned, DLMs, active and retired), Licenced Lay Worship Leaders, worship committee, Sacraments Elders, church musicians, lay readers, tech and audio-visual team, elders – everyone who is interested in the art of worship as one of the ways that we celebrate God’s presence, love and serve others, seek justice and resist evil, and proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. And did we mention that it’s free?

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Chantons l'été! Summer Sing Along
2024-06-08 13:30 | Eglise Unie Sainte-Adèle, 1300 Ch Du Chantecler, Ste Adele, QC, J8B 2Y3, Canada

Sunday School Share and Swap (First Third Ministries)
2024-06-12 12:00 | Quebec
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.
The 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!
The goal is to better equip ministers, lay staff, and volunteers with creative ideas to minister to the children in our communities of faith.
This 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.
No registration needed: just show up with an open mind and a willingness to share.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81254484699
Meeting ID: 812 5448 4699

Summer Bazaar
2024-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Roxboro United Church, 116 Cartier, Roxboro, Quebec, H8Y 1G8, Canada
Come visit our summer bazaar for fresh homebaked goods, jewelry, flea market items and books.

Old Fashioned Strawberry Social
2024-06-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, QC, J2K 1J3, Canada
We’re serving up tea biscuits with strawberries and ice cream, coffee, tea, iced tea or juice.

Regional Council Executive Meeting - June 2024
2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Quebec

Memorial for 70th Anniversary of Tragic Drowning at Cap St-Jacques - Community memorial
2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Bois-de-L’Île-Bizard Nature Park, 2115 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac, L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, QC, H9C 1P3, Canada
On July 13, 1954, twelve children from the Negro Community Center tragically drowned in a boating accident near Île Bizard. This year marks the 70th anniversary of this heartbreaking event, and plans are underway to honour the memory of these young lives lost.
The children took part in a summer outing organized by the Negro Community Centre in Little Burgundy and were involved in one of the deadliest boating accidents in Canadian history. This tragedy not only devastated families but also brought to light significant issues regarding water safety and systemic challenges faced by many from marginalized communities.
Historical Context and Impact
The tragedy in 1954 profoundly impacted Montreal’s Black community and highlighted the urgent need for improved water safety and equitable access to safety resources. Although immediate changes in boating safety regulations were limited, the incident played a crucial role in the gradual development of more stringent safety standards in Canada.
Commemorative Events and Memorial Installation
To ensure that this event is remembered and that the lessons learned continue to resonate, a series of activities are being organized to commemorate the 70th anniversary.
A memorial service will be held at the site of the tragedy on July 13, 2024. This event will provide a space for community reflection and remembrance. Grief counselors will be available to offer support to the community. They will be at the memorial and are available as needed moving forward.
As is tradition, a memorial service will be held on July 14, 2024, at Union United Church. The service will honour the memory of the children and provide a space for the community to come together in prayer and support. We will also celebrate the youth of today by recognizing the winners of the 2024 Rev. Dr. Charles H. Este Scholarship Awards during the service.
All members of the Montreal community are invited to participate in these commemorative events. Friends and relatives of the families affected are especially invited to join these activities. Your presence is welcome, and support is available as needed.
Remembering the Victims
This memorial is not just about remembering a tragic event but also about acknowledging the resilience of a community and the ongoing fight for safety and equality. Let us come together to support one another and ensure that the legacies of Denzil Alleyne, Margo and Marilyn Fonseca, Brenda Kelly, Carol and Alan Leek, Paula Millington, Leon Nealey, Edwin and Diane Springer, Doreen Walton, and Estelle Walton are never forgotten.
July 13 and 14 Event Details
The community memorial will take place on July 13, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Bois-de-L’Île-Bizard Nature Park, located at 2115 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac, L’Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, QC H9C 1P3.
The following day, July 14, the special Sunday service will be held at 10 a.m. at Union United Church, 3007 Rue Delisle, Montreal, Quebec H4C 1M8.

Memorial for 70th Anniversary of Tragic Drowning at Cap St-Jacques - Worship service
2024-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Union (Montreal) United Church, 3007 rue Delisle, Montreal, H4C 1M8

Montreal Pride 2024
2024-08-11 | Quebec
If you and/or other members of your community of faith would like to participate in this year’s Montreal Pride parade in solidarity and support of the LGBTQ2S+ community, please contact Rev Read Sherman or Rev Cynthia Reynolds ASAP.
NOTE: this is an important opportunity to live out The United Church of Canada’s commitment to Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship and Daring Justice.

Covenanting service between Rev. Rolanda Taylor and Union United Church Montréal
2024-09-08 10:00 | Union (Montreal) United Church, 3007 rue Delisle, Montreal, H4C 1M8
Members of the regional council are invited to celebrate with Rev. Rolanda and Union United on this joyous occasion
If you are unable to attend, but would still like to participate, we are offering two alternatives:

You can send a message by email with or without your picture that will be added to a digital booklet for Reverend Taylor (it will be read during the service if time permits)
You can send a video message (can be recorded from your phone). This will be added to the booklet and a select few will be played during the service but all will be added to her digital booklet.

Both options must be sent to: wendy@unionunitedchurchmtl.com
by August 31st, 2024.

CANCELLED! Candidates Connect - September 2024
2024-09-10 19:00 | Quebec
NOTE: DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, THE SEPTEMBER GATHERING IS CANCELLED; STAY TUNED FOR REVISED DATE FOR OCTOBER.

Attention Candidates and Applicants
Join 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.
Zoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87692462278

Please 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.

Deadline - grant submission (September 2024)
2024-09-15 | Quebec
Grant application deadlines happen three times a year (February 15, May 15 and September 15.) Your community of faith or pastoral charge may apply for grants at any of those times, with the following exceptions: Mission Support applications are only accepted for the September 15 deadline, and Erskine-American Mountainside applications are only accepted for February 15 deadline (other than emergencies).
Learn more / download forms: https://nakonhakaucc.ca/resources/granting-and-enabling/
Video of learning session about grants: https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/learning-session-grants/

Regional Council Executive Meeting - September 2024
2024-09-19 10:00 | Kahnawake United Church, Old Malone Highway, Kahnawake, QC, J0L 1B0, Canada

Flourishing - Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council
2024-09-21 09:00 - 16:30 | Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe-Claire, QC, H9S 4C5, Canada
Spend a day with the Moderator, engaging in reflection and energizing activities towards dream-oriented actions for our churches and communities.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (local time).

9:00am -9:30am Registration and coffee
9:30am – Welcome and Introductions

In person
Cedar Park United Church
204 Lakeview Ave.
Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9S 4C5
All around the world – from universities to the United Nations, from corporations to community organizations – people are talking about flourishing. Rooted in belonging, flourishing means living with purpose and joy, and bringing bold collaborative solutions to our world’s challenges.
The Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, wants to bring that conversation to The United Church of Canada. She invites us to connect to one another in hope, with a deep conviction by a belief that, despite all the challenges of church life in this day and age, we can move from despair to transformation – from languishing to flourishing.
Is your church flourishing?
(Perhaps that’s the wrong question.)
Is your church contributing to the flourishing of your community?
How might we truly be a flourishing church in the world? How might we live in deep spirituality, bold discipleship and daring justice, linked from coast to coast to coast in ministry that transforms us and the world around us?
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council Workshop

GreenFaith Montreal - Autumn online gathering
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Quebec
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!
Topic: Montreal GreenFaith circle meeting
Time: Sep 25, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/87218937468
Meeting ID: 872 1893 7468

Journées de la Culture
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | St. James United Church, 1435 City Councillors, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2E4, Canada
St James is participating for the first time in the official programming of the Journées de la culture de Montréal. We cordially invite you to come and experience the three days with us at 463, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, and to visit our church. The ensembles and music are very varied and we can listen to established musicians as well as young up-and-coming artists!

Montreal Climate March
2024-09-27 18:00 | Quebec
This year the Montreal Climate March will be taking place in the evening! Meetup time is 6pm this Friday, September 27th at the statue on Mt Royal and the march will begin around 6:30pm down to Place Bonaventure and event will wrap up by 8pm. People are invited to bring along flashlights/lanterns. For those who are planning to join and would like to meet up with our GreenFaith circle, please email us to let us know so we can stay in touch for meet-up location!
Here is the facebook link that describes the event in more detail: https://www.facebook.com/events/982585846868063

Candidates Connect - October 2024
2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Quebec
Attention Candidates and Applicants
Join 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.
Zoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/83183977228

Please 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.

Webinar: Changemaking in Bilingual Places with the Tamarack Institute
2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Quebec
The purpose of this webinar is to invite people who run NGOs or lead justice struggles in bilingual communities who need to navigate two sociolinguistic communities simultaneously so that everyone moves forward together. What are the challenges they face? What are the strengths of operating in a bilingual community? How has it engaged both communities at their distinct starting points? Multilingual community engagement requires much more than translation and interpretation. This webinar aims to explore these questions and more to launch into a tool to support true multilingual community engagement. This webinar is taking place in French with simultaneous interpretation into English.
Read more and register!

Regional Council Executive Meeting - October 2024
2024-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Quebec

Retreat for all who minister (2024)
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27 | Quebec
Friday, October 25 is earmarked as a retreat day for Ordered Ministers.
Saturday, October 26 is set aside as a Co-Learning Day for Ordered Ministers, DLMs and LLWL.
Sunday, October 27 is a Retreat Day for DLMs and LLWLs.
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PROGRAMMING
a) discussion about the Refus Global and its effect on spiritual life in Quebec : Speakers Louise Gagné, Doug Throop & Dan Hayward
b) music workshop with well-known Quebec musician/composer Lambert
c) self-care and professional development
d) visioning of the movie ‘Vas-vers-toi – part 2 of Heureux Naufrage with discussion with the film directors.
e) lots of time for quiet reflection, singing and walks in nature
Food at the Manor is excellent, rooms are comfortable and cozy. Île Saint-Bernard is now a wildlife sanctuary where wild birds come to pick seeds in your hand and where the silence and presence of the Saint-Lawrence River create a moment of connection between Nature, us and God.
We sincerely hope that you will take advantage of this retreat which will bring you great spiritual benefits in order to keep up the Mission of Christ. Give yourself this moment of faith and replenishment: you will find spiritual growth, new happiness and serenity.
REGISTRATION DETAILS

Rates include room and board (4 meals) at the idyllic site of Manoir Youville
Early bird rate: $175 if paid by Aug. 15
Regular rate: $200
Deadline to register is Sept. 23

Places are limited, so please register ASAP. We look forward to receiving your registration!

For more information, contact
Dan Hayward:dhayward@united-church.ca
David-Roger Gagnon:drgagnon@united-church.ca

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Café Blues
2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Merging Waters United Church (Maple), 24 Rue Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 2E1, Canada
(see poster for details)

Learning Session - Budget 2025
2024-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Quebec
Join Paul Stanfield and Brian Ruse online to discuss the details of the 2025 regional council budget before the Fall 2024 regional council meeting.
If you have questions or concerns about the budget in advance of the learning session, please contact Brian ASAP.
Budget documents are available to download from the Documents section of the regional council meeting event page:https://nakonhakaucc.ca/event/regional-council-gathering-november-2024-online/

Wacky Wednesday Trivia Night
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Quebec
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?
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81120886382?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 2088 6382 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Candidates Connect - November 2024
2024-11-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Quebec

Tri-region online workshop for Ministry and Personnel Committee members
2024-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Quebec
There will be an M&P Committee online workshop on Saturday, November 9, 2024 (9am – 12noon). This workshop is open to M&P Ctte members (both new and current), Council members, and Ministry Personnel. All new members to M&P Cttes are strongly urged to participate. While this will be a repeat of past M&P workshops, it will be a good refresher for all current M&P members.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Whit Strong wstrong@united-church.ca
Pre-registration is required. https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucu6qrjIrH9zRqkbFDkXEIBPx3go7aB7O

Bazaar Roxboro United Church
2024-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Roxboro United Church, 116 Cartier, Roxboro, Quebec, H8Y 1G8, Canada
Bazaar at Roxboro United Church will be held on November 9th, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We offer something for everyone: Fresh and frozen meals, baked goods, jewelry, books, discriminating discards, knitting, crafts, sewing and much more.
116 Rue Cartier, Roxboro, Quebec

Christmas Bazaar
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:30 | Montreal West United Church, 88 Av. Ballantyne N,, Montréal-Ouest, QC, H4X 2B8, Canada
Montreal West United Church is holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday November 9 from !0 am to 2:30 pm. Come to 88 Ballantyne Avenue N, Montreal West to experience the fun of a traditional Christmas Bazaar with its warm knitted goods, homemade goodies, Christmas decorations galore and much more, including a silent auction with a great array of items to bid on. Be it a wonderful gift or a treat to enjoy yourself, you might find exactly what you were looking for!

Vive le pique-nique
2024-11-15 19:30 - 2024-11-16 22:00 | Merging Waters United Church (Maple), 24 Rue Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 2E1, Canada
A zesty cabaret full of good cheer! (see poster for details)

Country Corner Fair
2024-11-16 09:00 - 13:30 | Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 2N5, Canada
A Christmas Bazaar offering meat pies, homebaking, crafts, knit & sewn items, attic treasures, used books, jewellery, toys & puzzles, Silent Auction, quilts and more. Donations of non-perishable food items for West Island Mission would be appreciated.
