Nakonhaka Region 13

Regional Council Executive Meeting - April 2024
2024-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | QC

Cooking with Roma
2024-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Ste. Genevieve United Church, 4697 boulevard Saint-Jean, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada
Cooking for Love & Comfort
Roma comes with a welcoming and open spirit to the shared exploration of how cooking can bring comfort to ourselves and others in times of loss.

In Roma’s kitchen there is space for learning new skills, telling stories and sharing the favourite recipes of loved ones. Participants will learn how to prepare simple, economical, and healthy meals while sharing memories and meals together.

Course Information: Monday Evenings – 8 week sessions
Maximum 8 participants per session
To Register: donna.stegennys@gmail.com or call 514-626-4795
Cost: Suggested donation of $60.00 per session…. IF YOU CAN NOT AFFORD THIS YOU ARE STILL WELCOME…. Contact Donna

Youth Forum - March 2024
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24 | Mount Bruno United Church, 25 Rue Lakeview, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, J3V 2L4, Canada
Come to a weekend Retreat to inspire, connect, inspire, and learn in a space that celebrates and welcomes you!
Youth Forum is an event for youth, planned by youth.
Theme: Neurodiversity – Understanding mine & my neighbours’ brains
March 22, 2024- 6:30pm – March 24, 2:00pm
Location: Mount Bruno United Church – 25 Rue Lakeview, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC J3V 2L4
Youth Forum is for High school & Cegep aged Youth (12-18)
Cost: 60$ (If this is not possible, please speak to Shanna)
For more info contact Shanna Bernier
sbernier@united-church.ca
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Une retraite d’un fin de semaine pour inspirer, connecter, apprendre et inspirer dans un espace qui vous célèbre et vous accueille.
Pour les jeunes du secondaire et du cégep (12-18 ans)
22 mars a 18h30 – 24 mars a 14h00
Église Unie Mount Bruno – 25 Rue Lakeview, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC J3V 2L4
60$ (Si ce n’est pas possible, veuillez en parler à Shanna)

Regional Council Executive Meeting - March 2024
2024-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | QC

Book, Bake and Craft Sale
2024-03-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 2N5, Canada
Sale of homemade baked goods, used books and handmade cards/crafts, sewn & knit items and quilts.

Online learning event: Demystifying Low Literacy
2024-02-27 13:30 - 14:30 | QC
(presented by Literacy Unlimited / Family Life Centre)
February 27, 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Please 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.
When 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.
Everyone 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.
– shared by Elizabeth Chown-Lafrenière, Family Life Centre
Download poster: 2024-02-27 Demystifying Low Literacy-FLC
Learn more / register: familylifecentre@gmail.com

St. Valentine's Brunch
2024-02-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Beulah United Church, 967 Rue Main, Ayer's Cliff, J0B 1C0
Come and join us at Beulah United for our St Valentine’s Brunch
Sunday Feb 18th 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Adults 18 children 5-12 yrs $8 children 4yrs and under – free

Regional Council Executive Meeting - February 2024
2024-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 | QC

Candidates Connect - February 2024
2024-02-13 19:00 | QC
NEW – Attention Candidates and Applicants
Join Caroline Penhale, 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.
Starting Tuesday, February 13 at 7 pm ET
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.

Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday
2024-02-13 17:00 - 2024-02-14 12:00 | QC
Roxboro United starts our Lenten Season with a combined Shrove Tuesday Pancake dinner hosted by Cedar Park United, 204 Ave, Lakeview, Pointe-Claire from 5pm to 6:30pm. If you want to attend, you can indicate on either Cedar Park or Roxboro’s FaceBook pages and indicate “Going” on the posted event. This is a pay as you can event. Then On Wednesday we are having a time of prayer and self care at noon as we celebrate Ash Wednesday. This service will take place in our sanctuary at 116 Rue Cartier, Roxboro. All are welcome.
Facebook pages:

Cedar Park: https://www.facebook.com/cedarparkunitedchurch
Roxboro: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roxborounited

Pancake Extravaganza!
2024-02-13 17:00 | Plymouth-Trinity United Church, 380 Dufferin, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 4M7
Please join us at Plymouth-Trinity United Church on Tuesday, February 13 starting at 5:00 pm for a pancake supper. Fill up on pancakes and celebrate Fat Tuesday with lovely community!
Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of the season of Lent.
This year our Pancake supper will be a fundraiser for Children and Family ministries in the area.
Cost: 10$ Per Adult 5$ per Child over 6
MENU:

Pancakes (including allergy friendly options)
• Sausages (Vegetarian Sausages will be available on request!)
• Fruit
• Real Maple Syrup!
• Coffee, Tea, Juice and Milk

Learning Session: Grants
2024-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | QC
Please join us for a Zoom information session to be held on Monday February 5 at 7:00 p.m. The session will be hosted by Brian Ruse, Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly, Rev. Barbara Bryce, and Erik Lo Forte of the United Church Foundation. We will be discussing the granting process:

Grants available from the General Council Office of the United Church of Canada
Grants available from Nakonha:ka Regional Council
Mission Support grants
How to apply for a grant – procedures, deadlines, etc.
Questions and answers

Other post-meeting resources

Presentation (Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly) – PPT
Presentation (Erik Lo Forte) – PDF

Links to additional resources (from Zoom chat)

eloforte@united-church.ca
grants@united-church.ca
https://www.unitedchurchfoundation.ca/
https://www.faithfulfootprints.org/
https://united-church.ca/leadership/church-administration/compensation-and-benefits/financial-assistance
2023-12-14-Fall-Granting-Summary-Website.pdf
https://fondationegliseunie.ca/
https://nakonhakaucc.ca/resources/granting-and-enabling/
https://nakonhakaucc.ca/fr/ressources/financement-et-soutien/

Post-meeting evaluation survey

Muslim Awareness Week - 2024
2024-01-28 12:00 - 13:30 | St. James United Church, 1435 City Councillors, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2E4, Canada

Ecumenical Celebration: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (2024)
2024-01-21 16:00 | St-George & St-Joseph Church, 17400 boul. Pierrefonds, Pierrefonds, QC, H9J 3E4, Canada
Please share this invitation with your community of faith.
Download poster: English / French

Regional Council Executive Meeting - January 2024
2024-01-18 09:00 - 12:00 | QC

Learning Session for Treasurers
2023-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | QC

Christmas Concert
2023-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Roxboro United Church, 116 Cartier, Roxboro, Quebec, H8Y 1G8, Canada
Guffman 5 is a jazz vocal ensemble made up of Julie Lafontaine, Mary Burns, Darryl Macdonald and Chris Maragoudakis, and features John Sadowy on piano. They will get you into the Christmas mood and have you tapping your toes.

Christmas Concert featuring Knowlton Harmony Band
2023-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, QC, J2K 1J3, Canada
Enjoy Christmas music featuring the Knowlton Harmony Band led by our Emmanuel Music Director Susan Reininger. Freewill offering.

Emmanuel United Advent Tea
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:30 | Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, QC, J2K 1J3, Canada
Enjoy and bowl of soup (several choices)and an apple crisp dessert, tea and coffee and conversation on Saturday Dec. 2

$10 adults
$5 children
Children under 5 are free.

Regional Council Meeting - November 2023 (online)
2023-11-24 18:30 - 2023-11-25 12:00 | QC
Join us online on the evening of November 24 and the morning of November 25 to reflect on what it means to strengthen invitation and take a strategic approach to growth. There will be two learning sessions offered in advance of the meeting for in-depth exploration of the strategic plan and the budget before voting during the meeting. Additional presentations will include Communications, Office of Vocation, Nominations, Granting & Enabling, and updates to the Governance Handbook.
Please note there will be two pre-meeting learning opportunities (links to learn more below) to discuss proposals for the strategic plan and the budget for 2024 in depth before voting on them at the meeting.
Registration for meeting will open October 24, 2023 and close at 11:30 pm on November 23, 2023

Registration form (click here to register)

Download documents
Draft agenda (updated 2023-11-16)
Motions (updated 2023-11-24)

Appendix A
Minutes of June 3, 2023 Spring General Meeting (updated 2023-11-25)

Appendix B
Regional Council 2024 Strategic Plan (updated 2023-11-23)

Appendix C
Rosemary Lambie Fund for Learning: Respecting our Indigenous Neighbours – Terms of Reference (updated 2023-11-22)

Appendix D
Finance & Extension Board 2024 Budget: Graphs / Charts

Appendix E
Regional Council 2024 Budget: Graphs / Charts

Appendix F
GS 57 Ministry Leadership to Meet the Needs of the Church in the 2020s, Part B Designated Lay Ministry

Appendix G
Sacraments Licensing Policy (updated 2023-11-22)

Pre-meeting learning opportunities (online)

Post-meeting resources

Download post-meeting resources

Decisions
Updated governance manual

Friday evening

Saturday morning

Evaluation survey

Online Learning Session: Budget 2024
2023-11-22 19:00 | QC
In conjunction with our November Regional Council gathering, this session will give participants an opportunity to learn more about the proposed budget for the regional council in 2024.

2024 Regional Council Budget

Download GRAPH

Download CHART

2024 Finance & Extension Board Budget

Download GRAPH

Download CHART

Online Learning Session: Strategic Plan 2024
2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | QC
The VisionAction Team has been hard at work listening to all of you who have participated in our consultations and have submitted written feedback. From pages of feedback, the VisionAction Team will distill a final draft report which it will submit to the Regional Council for consideration and a vote at the November 24-25 meeting.
In order to have more time to explain the report and the outcomes of the public consultation process, we will be holding an information session on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 pm on Zoom.
Please join us to dig deeper into the report, into what you have told about the priorities for Nakonha:ka, and to do any final fine-tuning to the report before it comes before the Regional Council at the end of that week.

Download 2024 Strategic Plan

Country Corner Fair
2023-11-18 09:00 - 13:30 | Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 2N5, Canada
A church sale of homemade baked goods and meat pies, handmade ornaments, cards, knitting and quilts, toys, puzzles, attic treasures, used books, jewellery and a silent auction.

Regional Council Executive Meeting - November 2023
2023-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | QC

Covenanting Service of Wesley United Church and Rev. Cynthia Reynolds
2023-11-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Wesley United Church (Montreal), 5964 Av. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Montréal, QC, H4A 1N1 , Canada
You are all warmly welcome to join us for a Covenanting Service between Wesley United Church and Rev. Cynthia Reynolds. Along with guest preacher Rev. Mark Hammond, we hope you will be able to celebrate with us the beginning of this new journey of spirit and ministry. Refreshments and a small reception will follow the service.

Details:
Date and time: November 12, 2023 @2:00pm
Location: Wesley United Church
5964 Av. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Montréal, QC, H4A 1N1
Contact: wesleyunitedchurch@gmail.com
*Zoom link available upon email request
Please RSVP is possible

Bazaar
2023-11-11 09:30 - 14:00 | Roxboro United Church, 116 Cartier, Roxboro, Quebec, H8Y 1G8, Canada
Bazaar with home baked goods, home-cooked frozen meals from our chefs kitchen, handicrafts, sewing and knitting, fleamarket, discriminating discards, jewelry, books and much more. Come shopping with us!

Youth Forum - November 2023
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | Plymouth-Trinity United Church, 380 Dufferin, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 4M7
Join us for a Youth Forum on building bridges of understanding between Christians and Muslims. We will learn about the Islamic faith, and take a field trip to a local Mosque. We hope to learn, make new connections, and begin to dismantle some of the discrimination and Islamophobia that are present in our society.
Youth Forum is a weekend retreat for high-school & CEGEP aged youth. This is a youth-centred event. Youth Forum is led and organized by young people.
Everyone is welcome at Youth Forum. It is organized by a Protestant, Christian Church, however people of all faiths or no faith are always welcome.
Cost: 60$ (If you cannot pay, please speak to Shanna – cost should not be a barrier)
Registration: https://forms.gle/6K6tnsjypNUbA5Go8
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/885230612961477
This is an event sponsored by the Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council of The United Church of Canada.

Relationship building and reconciliation
2023-11-01 19:00 | Boyd Museum, 21 Canal Street, Bobcaygeon, ON, Canada
(in person or by Zoom – see link on poster)

Learning Opportunity for Pastoral Care Teams*
2023-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | QC
Tuesday, Oct 24 from 7-9 PM
Monday, Nov 6 from 7-9 PM
Wednesday, Nov 22 from 7-9 PM

All sessions are on Zoom
*For those who are on their congregation’s Pastoral Care Team, those who might like to join their PC Team, and anyone who is interested in learning more about offering congregational care and support

What is Congregational Pastoral Care & how has it changed since Covid
Offering Pastoral Care via text and email
The challenges of mental illness, chronic or acute health issues, job loss, aging, special needs, and more
Our new demographics – understanding cultural context
Comforting the mourner – how to support the bereaved
Listening deeply and praying for & with someone
Practical ways to offer support

Speakers

Corrie Sirota MSW, PSW
Rev. Ellie Hummel in NB,
Judy Addie in BC,
Paul Clarke
Elizabeth Chown Lafrenière
Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Jones

Presented by the Family Life Centre with funding from the United Church of Canada Erskine American & Mountainside Trust
$30 per person
SAVE! Discounted rate of $25 for registrations by Oct 17
Free for members of FLC supporting churches
Payable by etransfer to familylifecentre@gmail.com or mail your cheque payable to Family Life Centre c/o 204 Lakeview Avenue, Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4C5
Register at http://www.familylifecentre.ca
Please watch Practising the Pause before the first session
The Family Life Centre is a community resource supported by 7 West Island churches offering referral services, information sessions and workshops.

Community Singers Concert (Benefit of Creek United Church)
2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Creek United Church, 278 Brill Road, West Bolton, J0E 2T2
The Community Singers, under the direction of John and Laura Barr, will hold a fundraiser concert of Broadway Show Tunes, on Saturday, October 21, 2023 starting at 2:00PM. The Concert will be held at the Creek United Church, 278 Brill Road, West Bolton, J0E 2T0. All of the proceeds from the concert will go to help support the Creek United Church.
Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door. Please call (450) 521-6124 for further information. Everyone is welcome for a wonderful afternoon of well known music performed by a great ensemble, all for a good cause. Any and all donations are welcome.
