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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220622T183000
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SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith workshops
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith-workshops/2022-06-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220618T160000
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SUMMARY:Grand Reopening at Spirit of Hope United Church\, Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:After a year of renovation construction at Spirit of Hope United\, we welcome you for our Grand Reopening: an afternoon of celebration\, fellowship\, fun and music. Our dedication service at 1 p.m. will be followed by an outdoor reception with activities for all and tours of our beautiful building! Gather again in our sanctuary at 3 p.m. for an organ concert by Music Director Warren Mack.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/grand-reopening-at-spirit-of-hope-united-church-edmonton/
LOCATION:Spirit of Hope United Church\, 7909 82 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith workshops
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith-workshops/2022-06-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220612T233000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220524T214749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T214926Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit of Hope Celebrates First Affirmiversary
DESCRIPTION:Spirit of Hope United Church will celebrate our anniversary of choosing to be declared an affirming ministry (Affirmiversary). Please join us as we celebrate and renew our commitment to being welcoming and inclusive of everyone. As with all of our services\, all are welcome. Come in person or tune in online via our YouTube channel. For more information\, visit www.spiritofhope.ca
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/spirit-of-hope-celebrates-first-affirmiversary-2/
LOCATION:Spirit of Hope United Church\, 7909 82 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spirit of Hope United Church":MAILTO:officeadmin@spiritofhope.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220606T213905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T213905Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Service and Picnic\, Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:Garneau United Church in Edmonton invites you to don your rainbow colours and celebrate Pride Month! \nOn Sunday June 12\, we will host our Pride Service. After service we invite you to stay for fun\, games\, lunch and fellowship! The church school kids are busy planning decor and activities so we hope you will join us. Worship starts at 10:30AM.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/pride-service-and-picnic-edmonton/
CATEGORIES:Community events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Garneau United Church":MAILTO:garneauuc@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
UID:10000001-1654713000-1654718400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith workshops
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith-workshops/2022-06-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220503T225126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T225126Z
UID:10000101-1654434000-1654439400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Northern Spirit Regional Council Celebration of Ministry Service
DESCRIPTION:Northern Spirit 2022 Celebration of Ministry Service Sunday June 5\, 2022 at 1:00PM.  The service will be held at Spirit of Hope United Church in Edmonton and will be live-streamed on their YouTube Channel. Click here for the YouTube link for the live service. All welcome; join us for this Pentecost celebration. We will be celebrating the ordination of Marlene Salmonson\, and we will celebrate a number of retirements this year. \nOne of the prayers in the service will also include In Memoriam names. If you know of someone who should be included please let Kathy Jackson know: kjackson@united-church.ca \n 
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/northern-spirit-regional-council-celebration-of-ministry-service/
LOCATION:Spirit of Hope United Church\, 7909 82 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pastoral relations,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220805T183000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T183000Z
UID:10000013-1653638400-1653670800@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Service and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Garneau United Church invites you don your rainbow colours and celebrate Pride Month. \nOn Sunday June 12\, we will host our Pride Service. After service we invite you to stay for fun\, games\, lunch and fellowship! The church school kids are busy planning decor and activities so we hope you will join us.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/pride-service-and-picnic/
LOCATION:Garneau United Church\, 11148 84 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6G 0V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+
ORGANIZER;CN="Garneau United Church":MAILTO:garneauuc@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220430T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220425T192939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T192939Z
UID:10000033-1651327200-1651332600@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Centre for Christian Studies Online Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us live on Zoom to get to know the Centre for Christian Studies community. It’s a chance to meet current program staff and students\, learn about our programs\, bursaries\, and registration process\, ask questions and meet new friends. Whether you’re considering the diaconate\, diaconal ministry\, or continuing education\, there are options for you with CCS. There will even be a mini tour of Woodsworth House. It’ll be fun! To register and get the link go here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdu-prDgtE9LnabYpcBBaaJmMwldjHByW \nFor more information\, call Lori Stewart at (204) 783-4490 ext 22 or email lstewart@ccsonline.ca
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/centre-for-christian-studies-online-open-house/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220330T172446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T172446Z
UID:10000027-1650621600-1650643200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Women of the United Church of Canada: Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday-Friday\, April 21-22\, 2022\, 10 am-Noon and 1-4 pm (MDT) (both days) \nThe Annual General Meeting of the Women of the United Church: Chinook Winds and Northern Spirit\, will be held via Zoom on Thursday and Friday April 21 and 22\, 2022. The sessions on both days will be from 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm (MDT). The theme is\, Getting to Know You: All God’s People. The guest speaker who will address the topic of Process of Sponsoring a Refugee\, will be Claire McMordie\, Barrister and Solicitor; Counsel\, West End Legal Centre; and a member of Scarboro United Church\, Calgary. \nInformation and registration forms are being distributed by Susan Oleskiw\, se.oles@telus.net.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/women-of-the-united-church-of-canada-annual-general-meeting/2022-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220330T172446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T172446Z
UID:10000026-1650535200-1650556800@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Women of the United Church of Canada: Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday-Friday\, April 21-22\, 2022\, 10 am-Noon and 1-4 pm (MDT) (both days) \nThe Annual General Meeting of the Women of the United Church: Chinook Winds and Northern Spirit\, will be held via Zoom on Thursday and Friday April 21 and 22\, 2022. The sessions on both days will be from 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm (MDT). The theme is\, Getting to Know You: All God’s People. The guest speaker who will address the topic of Process of Sponsoring a Refugee\, will be Claire McMordie\, Barrister and Solicitor; Counsel\, West End Legal Centre; and a member of Scarboro United Church\, Calgary. \nInformation and registration forms are being distributed by Susan Oleskiw\, se.oles@telus.net.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/women-of-the-united-church-of-canada-annual-general-meeting/2022-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220406T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220322T152121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T232150Z
UID:10000054-1649266200-1649280600@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Irma Spring Supper and Auction
DESCRIPTION:Supper 5:30 Silent Auction 5 to 8 Live Auction 7 til done . There will be a 15 min recess at 8:00 and the silent auction will be closed at 8:15. Items are new or homemade.  Great charity auction and fellowship helps our financial situation. \nThis will help from our fire last year!
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/irma-spring-supper-auction/
LOCATION:Irma United Church\, 5017 51 Ave\, Irma\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220403T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220322T152304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T232905Z
UID:10000050-1647856800-1648980000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ottewell United Church Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:This is an important fundraising event with the proceeds to be used for updating our audio-visual equipment and other special building projects.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/ottewell-united-church-online-auction/
LOCATION:Ottewell United Church\, 6611-93A Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220303T030828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T030828Z
UID:10000096-1647541800-1647547200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Refugee support and sponsorship get together
DESCRIPTION:17 March 2022\, 6:30 PM Mountain Daylight/ Central Standard (SK) \nThis has been a strange and difficult two years for refugee support and advocacy. Come out for support\, conversation\, and updates.  We will be joined by Khwaka Kukubo\, General Council Refugee Program Advisor\, so bring your questions! Whether you’re new to this or have been involved for years please join us. Sponsored by the Living Skies Refugee Task Group. Invited: Northern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils\, and further afield if you wish. All welcome.  Register here (this gives you the link and reminders automatically). \n 
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/refugee-support-and-sponsorship-get-together/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220304T210818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T210818Z
UID:10000070-1646391600-1646395200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Becoming an Anti-Racist Church
DESCRIPTION:Join an online conversation to explore more about what it might mean to become an anti-racist church. How does an organization continue the process of institutional change to become a more intentionally anti-racist one? Together\, we’ll explore a continuum for becoming an anti-racism organization as well as the United Church’s national anti-racism action plan. The conversation will be facilitated by Adele Halliday\, who is the Anti-Racism and Equity Lead staff at the United Church’s General Council Office. \nAn experienced anti-racism educator\, workshop leader\, and award-winning writer\, Adele has been involved in anti-racism work with churches in Canada and beyond for many years. She is currently staff resource to the United Church’s Anti-Racism Common Table. She holds a Master of Education as well as a Master of Theological Studies\, and is currently studying towards a Doctor of Education. Adele lives in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada. \nCCS Fridays: \nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 Central (Winnipeg time) and in the form of a Zoom workshop. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nSessions are free but you must register.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcuihqzspHtTmzSydBr3p3D-HMsqeODZi
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/ccs-friday-becoming-an-anti-racist-church/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20220119T000904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T000904Z
UID:10000032-1644069600-1644073200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Photography - The Art of Sacred Seeing
DESCRIPTION:WayPoint Centre for Spiritual Growth is an initiative of the Leadershift Church Planting Project (Pacific Mountain Region) and is an emerging ministry of Eagle Ridge United Church\, Coquitlam\, BC. \nThis presentation is on using photography as a way to enhance and to share our gifts of sacred seeing. All of the natural world provides a glimpse of the sacredness that transcends all\, but that also permeates all. When we learn to see\, rather than just look\, the sacred story emerges. \nPhotography with any kind of camera\, from the simplest cell phone to more complex photographic equipment\, can capture the sacred story by allowing us to focus on the sparks of grace that reside in the mundane. When we learn how to employ sacred seeing\, our photography becomes the art of sacred seeing. \nFacilitator: Mary Beth Wallace \nMary Beth Wallace is a resident of Toronto and a member of Islington United Church and of Saint Georges-on-the-Hill Anglican Church. She is an avid amateur photographer who believes that when we encounter nature with our whole being we catch a glimpse of the sacred. As we develop our sacred seeing skills\, we can capture these glimpses as a sacred story to be cherished and shared through photography. \nCost: $25 \nRegistration closes Tuesday\, February 2. Zoom link will be sent out once registration closes.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/photography-the-art-of-sacred-seeing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community events,Regional event
ORGANIZER;CN="WayPoint Centre for Spiritual Growth":MAILTO:contact@waypointspiritual.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20211115T221116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T221116Z
UID:10000031-1637416800-1637420400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Service
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Affirming Ministries for the Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Service on November 20th from 2:00-3:00PM. Join us in-person at Robertson-Wesley United Church or watch online through the Facebook Event Page. \nTransgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 and has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to raise public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people. It publicly mourns and honours the lives of those lost and gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil\, memorializing those of us who’ve died by transphobic violence. \nThis service will feature candle lighting\, viewing of names\, songs and prayers. This event does not fall under the Restrictions Exemption Program. Proof of Vaccination is not required to attend. Confidential sign in for close contacts\, masks and social distancing are required. \nFor more information about the event\, please visit this link: https://fb.me/e/1Y6H4QBTV
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/tdor-vigil/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20211028T135716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T135716Z
UID:10000030-1636110000-1636113600@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Centre for Christian Studies Friday: Unanswered Questions about 9/11
DESCRIPTION:The next CCS Friday will be an online discussion of Ray McGinnis’ recent book\, Unanswered Questions about 9/11 (with a study guide for churches). Join in as Ray\, guest\, author\, and CCS grad\, shares what he learned about the families of those killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on Sept. 11\, 2001\, and their attempts to get answers from their government. \nCCS Fridays are Online conversations once a month to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 CT in the form of a Zoom workshop. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nThese sessions are free\, but you must register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scOyvqzMtHdDn9rFw92whQ4Z2NqonzKg2 \nThe last CCS Friday of the year will be on December 10 with Natalie Wiggs-Stevenson discussing her book Transgressive Devotion: Theology as Performance Art and theological methodologies
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/centre-for-christian-studies-friday-unanswered-questions-about-9-11/2021-11-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20211019T155128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T223008Z
UID:10000029-1635856200-1635863400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Western Intercultural Network conversation and AGM
DESCRIPTION:Encountering the Intercultural Iceberg: the Clergy Collar! Speakers Rev Lee Spice\, Rev Piotr (Peter) Strzelecki VDM\, and resource people from the WIMN executive\, followed by conversation and a short AGM for the Network.\n\nJoin the Western Intercultural Ministry Network as we explore the cultural iceberg –specifically\, the clergy collar. What values\, histories\, stories\, power dynamics lie below the surface and the water lines of our lives when we see the clergy collar? Let’s talk Intercollartural Ministry together! (Scroll down for a fuller introduction.) \nAll welcome- all identities and all people on the intercultural learning journey. Click here to see the mandate and terms of reference for our network. \nOur network crosses many time zones. Here’s our timing: 11:30AM – 1:30PM (PDT)\, BC\n12:30PM – 2:30PM (MDT/ CST)- AB and SK\n1:30PM – 3:30PM (CDT)\, MB and parts of NW Ontario\n2:30PM – 4:30PM (EDT) ON and QC \nZoom link here.\nMeeting ID: 961 7898 5162\nPassword: 279621 \n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free \nIntro to our topic: In intercultural work\, we often refer to the cultural iceberg.  With icebergs\, only the top of the iceberg is visible on top of the ocean\, while under the waterline the iceberg may be vast\, deep and wide.  Often\, the most important parts of ourselves may be hidden beneath the waterline\, and encountering those can bring us into richer and more respectful relationship with each other. Sometimes\, icebergs that look far away from each other on the surface can bump into each other under the water – sometimes gently\, sometimes causing damage. \nFor our coffee and chai conversation this month\, we are going to explore the cultural iceberg that we call the clergy collar.  On the surface\, it might seem like a small thing\, a symbol of office that some clergy intentionally wear and others do not.  Some church members and people in the general public are comforted by it\, others are puzzled by it\, others are traumatized by it.  Some clergy are comfortable wearing it\, and others are not.  All of our responses to this visible symbol of office are informed by our values\, our histories\, our stories\, our power in society – those often unseen things that exist beneath the water lines of our lives.  Let’s get together for meaningful conversation\, and explore who we are as an intercultural community\, through the lens of the cultural iceberg we call the clergy collar. Here’s one suggested reading\, which may reflect the views of many in the church. And we’ll explore more views together.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/western-intercultural-network-conversation-and-agm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210922T194502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T002308Z
UID:10000028-1635361200-1635368400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:No Easy Jesus: Affirming theology and practice in our contexts
DESCRIPTION:.An evening exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming theology and practices in our contexts\, organized by the Northern Spirit Affirming Task Group. \nThis event is our annual meeting education space and all delegates are invited\, along with all the people of the Regional Council. Come and learn together while we help the Regional Council in its Affirming journey. \n  \nZoom link \nMeeting ID: 981 1019 6816 \nPassword: 980621 \nDial by your location \n+1 778 907 2071 Canada \n+1 438 809 7799 Canada \n+1 587 328 1099 Canada \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada \n+1 647 558 0588 Canada \n855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free \n 
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/no-easy-jesus-affirming-theology-and-practice-in-our-contexts/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA2S+,Regional event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210601T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T210715Z
UID:10000025-1622505600-1625097599@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:PRIDE 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join in on the Pride month celebrations!  \nMany Pride societies are offering online or distanced events in communities large and small. Support from your community of faith makes a difference\, especially since so many Christian communities remain non-affirming. Are there creative ways you can offer that support? Your church signage\, rainbows on your church property\, letters of support to local and social media\, fundraising\, offering a drive by dessert\, and much more: all are good ways to be public\, intentional\, and explicit about support for Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people. Let your creativity go wild! \nJune 6 is Pride Sunday in the United Church\, and June shares a whole month of Pride alongside Indigenous History Month. Below you’ll find some resources to help! \nPride Worship Services\, Events and Resources: \nPride Social Media Post \nPride Information Poster \nPride Resources (Services\, Hymns\, Pamphlets\, Videos\, Etc.) \nPride 2021 Events List \nHappy Pride to you all!
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/pride-2021/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210522T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210503T002301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T015514Z
UID:10000044-1621677600-1621701000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Affirming Leaders Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join from anywhere in the world for Affirming Leaders Day! A faith-based development & connection day for allied and LGBTQ2S+ folks! Featuring Civil Rights Activist Rev. James Lawson\, Queer Singer/Songwriter Semler\, and Pop Culture Critic/Scholar/Author Anthony Oliveira!  \nPeace and Protest: Creating Change with Love and Intention \nWe explore the ways that our faith calls us to bring justice\, love\, peace\, and hope into the world. This year we reflect on the ways in which our communities have been strained and constrained by the pandemic and the increasing polarization of an “us vs. them” mentality. How do we resist the urge to “other” others\, while still standing our ground and working for justice? \nTickets are $15-$30 (Provides access to ALL of the sessions) \nGet 25% off using the promo code: NORTHERNSPIRIT \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/affirming-leaders-day-2021/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210503T001742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T001742Z
UID:10000043-1621260000-1621265400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia & Biphobia
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Affirming Reflections for an International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia & Biphobia Livestream Event. This event will feature songs\, stories and reflections from Two-spirit & LGBTQIA+ folks and their experiences around homophobia\, transphobia & biphobia. We will hear about how inclusion and acceptance within society and within the Church helps to end homophobia\, transphobia\, & biphobia\, how folks have overcome these challenges\, and what allies can do to help support the Two-spirit & LGBTQ+ communities. For more information about the event\, please visit this link: https://fb.me/e/4o29DstFv
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-biphobia/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210511T215252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T215252Z
UID:10000045-1621170000-1621177200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:A Conversation with and about LGBTQ2S+
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event presented by the Sexual and Gender Acceptance group of Wetaskiwin in partnership with First United Church\, Wetaskiwin. There will be video\, discussion\, presentation that explores language\, experience and how to be more respectful in our mutual conversations.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/a-conversation-with-and-about-lgbtq2s/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA2S+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210326T223035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T223136Z
UID:10000048-1620327600-1620334800@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Council meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:Theme: LOVING OUR NEIGHBOUR AND OURSELVES\nThe 3rd Annual Meeting of Northern Spirit Regional Council will be held online via Zoom\, Tuesday\, May 4 and Thursday\, May 6. 2021.\nThe sessions will be from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (MDT). \nThe registration information and form will be sent to Communities of Faith\, Ministry Personnel and Lay Representatives. Communities of Faith: please submit to the Regional Council Office the names and contact information for your Lay Representatives\, so that no one is missed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA major item on the Agenda will be the election of Commissioners to the 44th General Council\, meeting online in July\, 2022. Nominations are now being sought for Commissioners from the Northern Spirit Regional Council. \nTo read the General Council Commissioner Position Description\, please click here.\nNominations will be received using the Expression of Interest and Nominations Form found here. \n 
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/regional-council-meeting-2021/2021-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210326T223035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T223136Z
UID:10000047-1620154800-1620162000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Council meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:Theme: LOVING OUR NEIGHBOUR AND OURSELVES\nThe 3rd Annual Meeting of Northern Spirit Regional Council will be held online via Zoom\, Tuesday\, May 4 and Thursday\, May 6. 2021.\nThe sessions will be from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (MDT). \nThe registration information and form will be sent to Communities of Faith\, Ministry Personnel and Lay Representatives. Communities of Faith: please submit to the Regional Council Office the names and contact information for your Lay Representatives\, so that no one is missed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA major item on the Agenda will be the election of Commissioners to the 44th General Council\, meeting online in July\, 2022. Nominations are now being sought for Commissioners from the Northern Spirit Regional Council. \nTo read the General Council Commissioner Position Description\, please click here.\nNominations will be received using the Expression of Interest and Nominations Form found here. \n 
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/regional-council-meeting-2021/2021-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210416T142032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T142032Z
UID:10000034-1618833600-1618839000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Affirming Reflections: Queer Art
DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist or love seeing different ways people can be creative? Are you interested in learning more about local queer art and artists? Then\, join in on Monday\, April 19\, at 12:00 noon (MDT) to learn about creativity\, queer art\, and getting to know local artist Max Elwood! This interview\, hosted by Affirming Ministries\, will be online with Facebook Live. For more information about Max Elwood\, or the event\, please visit this link: https://fb.me/e/2dBmnzhPp.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/affirming-reflections-queer-art/
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional Council,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210407T194718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T200733Z
UID:10000049-1617883200-1617901200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:National action: Light the Flame for a Guaranteed Livable Income
DESCRIPTION:Light the Flame for a Guaranteed Livable Income on April 8\, 2021 \nConfirmed vigils\, with all COVID 19 protocols in effect:\nChris Warkentin’s office – 10625 W Side Rd\, Grande Prairie at 12:30 \nWhat is this all about? \nIn this video\, Moderator Richard Bott invites us to join the call for a Guaranteed Livable Income and contact our Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.  April 8 is a chance to make visible this call and Light the Flame for a Guaranteed Livable Income. Plan to light a candle and post publicly on social media (#UCCanlivableincome) in solidarity with small outdoor vigils being held on Parliament Hill\, and at some MP constituency offices. \nTake a look at the GLI page for more information and worship resources. And sign up here to receive updates.  The Cross Canada GLI network of United Church leaders is eager to connect with you\, including people here in Prairie to Pine.\nHere’s a summary of available resources:\nTake Action page \nNews Release page  \nGoogle Drive with additional resources
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/national-action-light-the-flame-for-a-guaranteed-livable-income/
CATEGORIES:Events,General Council,Regional event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210217T180227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T181449Z
UID:10000053-1614709800-1614715200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Affirming gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ministries and people who are LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit-affirming\, or 2SLGBTQIA yourselves. We know COVID is making Affirming work harder\, even as it also makes life harder for trans\, non- binary\, queer\, Two Spirit and questioning people- especially youth and elders. \nSo you’re invited to an Affirming get-together for Northern Spirit\, Tuesday March 2\, 6:30-8:30PM Mountain. \nCome out to this check in and reminder of resources that are out there to help your ministry. Give and receive some good energy and support. You don’t need to be officially Affirming to come. Affirming ministries\, those in the process\, those considering the process\, and all Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people and allies are welcome. \nEmail Shylo Rosborough affirming.ministries@rwuc.org  or Julie Graham jgraham@united-church.ca  to RSVP and for the Zoom link.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/regional-affirming-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184135
CREATED:20210208T224114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T224114Z
UID:10000052-1613674800-1613680200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Book Study – “Learning to Walk in the Dark”
DESCRIPTION:Join me on five Thursday evenings in Lent\, starting on February 18 at 7 pm\, for a Zoom gathering to discuss a 2014 book by one of my favorite preachers and thinkers\, Barbara Brown Taylor. Learning to Walk in the Dark is available as an e-book for $12. Taylor wrote it to help us maintain a healthy spiritual life in those times when we don’t have all the answers. She argues that we need to move away from “solar spirituality” and ease our way into appreciating “lunar spirituality” since\, like the moon\, our experience of the light waxes and wanes. \nTo gain a sense of Taylor as a writer\, I recommend an article of hers published by The Christian Century last July – “Finding God outside the church walls.” \nIf you are interested in participating or would like more information\, please drop me a line – iankellogg@hotmail.com
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/lenten-book-study-learning-to-walk-in-the-dark/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community events,Events
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