Nakonhaka Region 13

Picnic
2023-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Community picnic.

Young Adult Retreat - Show Up for yourself
2023-09-15 18:00 - 2023-09-17 11:00 | Camp D’Action Biblique, 422 Chemin de Camp, Richmond, J0B2H0
A spiritual retreat for folks aged 18 to 40ish.
Theme: How do we show up for ourselves?
Location: Camp D’Action Biblique (Cleveland QC)
Cost: 60$ per person.

Dedication of Mohawk Bible translation
2023-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Kanesatake United Church, 209 des Anges, Kanesatake, QC, J0N 1E0, Canada
If you have made plans to attend the Dedication of the Mohawk Bible at Kanesatake United Church, please note the parking instructions below.
In addition to public places all around, there is free parking during the service at the CHURCH HALL:
240 Rue St Michel, Oka, QC, J0N 1E0

Photo Gallery

Plant Sale
2023-09-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Merging Waters United Church (Maple), 24 Rue Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 2E1, Canada
House plant sale. Tea, coffee, and muffins will be available.

Boutique 24
2023-09-07 11:30 - 15:00 | Merging Waters United Church (Maple), 24 Rue Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 2E1, Canada
Used clothing and repurposed items. Every Thursday from fall to early summer.

Regional Council Executive Meeting - June 2023
2023-06-15 09:00 - 12:00
The Regional Council Executive generally meets monthly on a Thursday from 9 am to noon

reVITALize
2023-06-07 13:00 - 2023-06-09 16:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax, B3H 1Y9
reVITALize is a gathering for ministry leaders and lay people to REFRESH, LEARN, and BE SUPPORTED. Speakers talk about what is revitalizing them at the moment, and time is given for people to gather with friends and colleagues and meet new folks. All denominations and traditions welcome!
Conference Dates: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm – Friday, June 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Locations: St. Andrew’s United Church, the Atlantic School of Theology, and other locations in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Cost:
Early Bird: Register on or before March 1st: $205 plus Eventbrite fee
Regular: Register after March 2nd: $225 plus Eventbrite fee
Learn more and register at www.revitalizeconference.ca!

Online Clergy Support Circle
2023-06-06 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-05-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-04-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-03-07 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-02-07 13:30 - 14:30
Contact Rev. Dan Hayward for Zoom link.

Regional Council gathering - June 2023
2023-06-03 09:00 - 17:30 | Plymouth-Trinity United Church, 380 Dufferin, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 4M7
Pre-meeting resources
The Regional Council gathering on June 3, 2023 will be a hybrid meeting (in person as well as on Zoom), hosted by Plymouth-Trinity United Church in Sherbrooke.
What will we explore together?
Through the symbolism of loaves and fishes, we will explore the idea of how we share abundant life with each other: in our communities of faith, pastoral charges and other ministries that make up our regional council. We will focus on answering God’s call to faithful discipleship, as individuals take on active roles with leadership teams (Nominations) and as we begin to imagine how to discern our path forward together (VisionAction). We will discuss the new Remit, concerning the autonomy of the Indigenous church and highlight upcoming celebrations of the completed Mohawk translation of the Bible. Updates from other initiatives will also be shared.
The afternoon will conclude with a celebration of milestones for ministry personnel, including the ordination of three candidates for ministry: Cynthia Reynolds, Aaron Miechkota and Aron Molnar. We will also mark some other important milestones in the lives of ministry personnel, communities of faith and pastoral charges, celebrating (and grieving) together.
How can I prepare for the meeting?
DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Please download and review documents in advance by clicking on titles in the Meeting Resources section below. [NOTE: There will be no access to Wi-Fi or printed copies of documents on site, so please download and/or print your own copies.]
BYO LUNCH : Participants are invited to bring their own lunch.
CALLING ALL CHEFS / BAKERS: The June meeting will offer occasions to connect in person during gathering time and break times. If you feel called to share your cooking/baking talents with the people at the Regional Council Gathering, we are looking for people to offer to share in the “Pot-Luck” snack ensemble. If you would like to cook up or bake something in a shareable quantity for the meeting, please contact Shanna Bernier to let us know what you will be bringing. We only ask that you please make a small sign indicating what your creation is and if it contains any major food-concerning ingredients like gluten, milk, eggs, etc. ***NO NUTS OR PEANUTS PLEASE!*** Looking forward to tasting your creations in our time together!
BRING A BOOK, SAVE A TREE: The June hybrid gathering of the Regional Council will have a book table for anyone wishing to re-gift books from their collection for others to adopt and add to their own libraries. Please bring along any books from your own collection that you think might be of interest to others that you are happy to offer up for adoption. [NOTE: We ask only that you please bring back home any of your books not adopted by those in attendance.]
BRING YOUR KIDS!: Children’s programming/childcare will be provided.
SHARE YOUR GIFTS: We always need readers, stewards, equity team members, etc. to help with the smooth running of the meeting. What gifts are you willing to share? Please indicate how you can volunteer using the space provided on the registration form or contact Valerie Nickson, chair of the planning team.
REGISTER ASAP! It’s important for the planning team to know how many people will be attending on site and how many will be online so please don’t wait until the last minute to register! [NOTE: We are testing out a new registration process directly through Zoom (link below), and look forward to your feedback.]
Meeting resources
(Click on titles to view and download documents)

Draft Agenda – updated 2023-06-01
Motions – updated 2023-06-01
Appendix A – Draft Minutes (March 24-25,2023)
Appendix B – Draft Financial Report (Dec 31, 2022)
Appendix C – Finance & Extension Board Financial Report
Statement regarding homophobia and transphobia – updated 2023-06-01
Remit 1: Establishing an autonomous national indigenous organization
Equity Support Resources
Bios of Candidates for Ordination – updated 2023-06-02

If you are attending in person, here are some details about the venue:

Accessibility information
Parking instructions

If you are attending online, please print the following three images in advance:

Meeting Evaluation Survey

Post-meeting resources
(Click on titles to view and download documents)

Decisions
Updated governance handbook

Presentations / videos

Ohenton Kariwatekwon / Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Prayer (Sosan Montour)
Land Acknowledgment (Rev. Jan Jorgensen and Lisa Byer-de Wever) including Learning about Otsokowatseri (part 1) (Robert Patton and Alma Ransom)
Learning about Otsokowatseri (part 2) (Robert Patton and Alma Ransom)
Opening Worship (David-Roger Gagnon, Norman Robert Boie and Rev. Andrew Lairenge)
Statement regarding homophobia and transphobia
Learning about Equity (Shanna Bernier)
Then, Let Us Sing! Ensemble, chantons! (Rev. Paul Sales)
Greetings from General Council (Rev. Murray Pruden with video from Moderator Carmen Lansdowne)
Remit Process (GC44 commissioners Norman Robert Boie and Morgan Pierre Point)
Discussion of Remit and Calls to the Church (Rev. Jan Jorgensen, Lisa Byer-de Wever and Rev. Read Sherman with video from Sara Stratton and Adele Halliday)
Nominations (with Rev. Linda Buchanan)
Candidacy Pathway / Introduction of new ordinands (Rev. Caroline Penhale with Cynthia Reynolds, Aron Molnar and Rev. Read Sherman on behalf of Aaron Miechkota)
VisionAction (Rev. Helen Hliaras, Peter Bisset and Rev. Florence Bukam Kamta)
Mohawk Bible translation (Rev. Jan Jorgensen and Satewas Harvey Gabriel)
Closing Worship and Covenanting with Candidates and Executive
Announcements ( Video | PDF )
Milestones of Communities of Faith (unfortunately, we did not have time to celebrate these milestones during our meeting, but wanted to share them with you all the same!)

Celebration of Ministry Service

Bulletin
Recording

PHOTO GALLERY
(photos courtesy of Aaron Miechkota, David-Roger Gagnon, Robert Hargrave and Judy Coffin)

11th Annual Interfaith Eco-Action Day
2023-05-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Parc Monseigneur-J.-A.-Richard, 5150, boulevard LaSalle, Montréal, QC, H4G 3G2, Canada
We will be doing clean-up in Verdun in the Parc Monseigneur J. A. Richard. Families welcome. Please bring a picnic lunch and enjoy this lovely area.
Join friends old and new to clean and beautify a Montreal park in a spirit of interfaith encounter and solidarity.

Conducting Annual Evaluations of Staff and Programs (online workshop)
2023-05-17 19:00 - 21:00
How can you know that your Community of Faith is on the intended path if you never review and re-evaluate the mission and ministry taking place in your congregation? How can church leaders – ministry personnel and lay leadership alike – know if they are on the right path? This workshop is intended for members of the Ministry & Personnel Committee, as well as Ministry Personnel and those in congregational leadership. You will be introduced to some tools that will help both the congregation and its minister to intentionally review where you have been and where you wish to go in the future.
Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register in advance

For information about other workshops for 2023: https://nakonhakaucc.ca/blog/2023/02/13/ministry-and-personnel-workshops-2023/

Spring Rummage Sale & Bake Sale
2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 2N5, Canada
Sale of used clothing and accessories, books, toys, puzzles, household items, kitchenware, jewellery, office furniture, tools and more. A Bake Table will offer a wonderful variety of homemade baked goodies.

GARAGE SALE (Mount Bruno)
2023-05-06 08:00 - 13:00 | Mount Bruno United Church, 25 Rue Lakeview, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, J3V 2L4, Canada
If you are looking for Bits and Pieces
Come Tour Our
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 08h to 13h
Mount Bruno / Richelieu Valley United Church
25 Lakeview, St-Bruno de Montarville, J3V 2L4
Consult With The
BICYCLE WORKSHOP & MAINTENANCE ADVISOR
Browse through the kitchen items, lamps, small furniture, toys and games, bric a brac, jewelry, books, yard tools, sports gear, bicycles, tricycles, as well as push cycles and baby gear.
If you have items to donate, goods may be received,
Friday, May 5th, 2023, from 10 am. to 4 pm.
(we cannot accept clothing, plush toys, electronics or big furniture.)

Healthy Church – Happy Church: Bridges & Roadblocks to Good Communication (online workshop)
2023-05-03 19:00 - 21:00
Good communication is vital to the health and well being of a Community of Faith. This workshop will help you identify some of the roadblocks that can lead to full-blown conflict, as well as pathways to a healthier future. this workshop is intended for Ministry Personnel, M&P Committee members, members of your Council/Board, and anyone else interested in learning more about shaping healthier relationships.
Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register in advance

For information about other workshops for 2023: https://nakonhakaucc.ca/blog/2023/02/13/ministry-and-personnel-workshops-2023/

March 2023 Regional Council Gathering (online)
2023-03-24 18:30 - 2023-03-25 12:00
The regional council meeting on March 24 and 25 (on Zoom) will be an opportunity to learn more about the new strategic plan for The United Church of Canada and to explore how our regional council resonates with different aspects of that plan. We are eager for feedback and guidance from our grassroots, so please invite any members of your communities of faith who are interested to register and participate in the discussion.
In addition to the conversation about the strategic plan, we plan to have presentations about environmental grants available to communities of faith for upgrading their buildings (Faithful Footprints) and about the Affirming Process for our Regional Council.
The draft agenda for the day is now available to download, including some questions for small group discussion in case you would like to reflect on them in advance; additional documents will be shared as they become available.

Registration

Documents
(click on titles to download)

Agenda – updated March 23, 2023
Motions for March 2023 meeting – added March 23, 2023
Strategic plan diagram (fish) – added March 23, 2023
Questions for small group discussion – updated March 23, 2023
Minutes of November 2022 meeting (2022-11-18-19)
Policy on Donations
Report Book 2022 – updated March 23, 2023
Retirees

Bonus: Shanna Bernier will lead us in an embodied spirituality exercise on Saturday morning to create an origami fish (see video below). Bring a rectangular or square piece of coloured paper to take part!

Post-meeting survey

Post-meeting resources

Decisions
Video (Friday night)
Video (Saturday morning)

Thanks to Natacha Sanson for sharing a photo of her notes and her origami fish from the meeting! (see photo below)

Friday evening

Saturday morning

Celtic Night
2023-03-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Roxboro United Church, 116 Cartier, Roxboro, Quebec, H8Y 1G8, Canada
An evening of music and fun.

Book, Bake & Craft Sale
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 2N5, Canada
A sale of homemade baked goods, used books, quilts, handmade craft, sewn and knit items and occasion/note cards.

Creating a Living Faith Story & Profile (online workshop)
2023-03-22 19:00
Every Community of Faith is required to have a Living Faith Story on their ChurchHub page. Every Community of Faith who is in search for a new minister must also have a Living Faith Profile on ChurchHub. This workshop will provide you with a general outline for creating both a Living Faith Story and a Living Faith Profile, as well as explaining the difference between the two.
Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register in advance

For information about other workshops for 2023: https://nakonhakaucc.ca/blog/2023/02/13/ministry-and-personnel-workshops-2023/

Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshop
2023-03-18 09:00 - 12:00
This workshop will cover all the main roles and responsibilities of the Ministry & Personnel Committee. This will be a repeat of the Fall 2022 workshop. This is an orientation workshop for those on M&P Committees who have never taken it, new members of an M&P Committee, as well as a good refresher for everyone else. Ministry Personnel are welcome to register for this workshop.
Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register in advance

For information about other workshops for 2023: https://nakonhakaucc.ca/blog/2023/02/13/ministry-and-personnel-workshops-2023/

Balcony Boutique
2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Lakeshore Trinity United Church, 98 Aurora Ave, Pointe-Claire, QC, H9R 3G7, Canada
Sale of gently used clothing for excellent prices. Coffee and sweets available

Online Ministry Support Circle - March 2024
2023-03-06 13:30 - 14:30

Spiritual Care and Palliative Care (online)
2023-02-22 19:00 - 21:00
Spiritual care and community workers discuss questions about advanced illness and decline, death and dying – a multi-faith perspective.
Invited guests:

Imam Salam Elmenyawi – McGill Office of Religious & Spiritual Life
Cathie Macauley – Service d’accompagnement spirituel des personnes malades ou âgées à domicile
Kim Chi Pham – Montreal Compassionate Society
Rev. Kosta Theophanus – CIUSSS Central West Spiritual Care
Rev. Gwenda Wells – MUHC Spiritual Care

Please forward this to your friends and colleagues
Zoom link

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch
2023-02-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Mount Bruno United Church, 25 Rue Lakeview, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, J3V 2L4, Canada
Mount Bruno and Richelieu Valley United Churches will be
holding our FIRST Shrove Tuesday Luncheon since 2020.
Date: February 21, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
Place: Mount Bruno United Church, 25 Lakeview, St. Bruno J3V 2L4.
Welcome All!! Bring a Friend!!
Cost: Free Will Offering

Online Ministry Support Circle - February 2024
2023-02-06 13:30 - 14:30

Beaconsfield United Church Black History Month
2023-02-05 08:00 - 2023-02-26 11:30 | Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Drive, Beaconsfield, QC, H9W 2P1, Canada
Black History Month

Worshiplude 2023
2023-02-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7L9, Canada
The date of the special YAYA Worshiplude service is February 4 at 4:00pm at Rideau Park United Church.
Worshiplude is a weekend youth event organized by our colleagues to the West in Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council. During the Ottawa Winterlude festival, Rideau Park United Church is host to a massively fun afternoon of Worship, Pizza and activities for youth and young adults. Youth Groups from across Ontario and Quebec had been attending this event for over 10 years before the Pandemic put it on hiatus. We are so excited to share that it is back for 2023.
If your Youth Group wishes to register and attend this event, and be hosted by a local community of faith for the weekend, please contact Dana Ducette (dducette@united-church.ca) as soon as possible, Alternatively, anyone is welcome to attend for the day, but to have pizza supper you must register in advance with Dana.
If you have any questions, or if you wish to join the carpooling group from the Eastern Townships organized by Shanna Bernier: sbernier@united-church.ca
