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SUMMARY:Northern Spirit annual meeting online
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to Northern Spirit Regional Council’s online annual meeting\, October 14-15 2022. Please click here for documents and the agenda. See connecting information below (the same link will be used on both Friday and Saturday.) Thank you to planning team Leslie Penny (convener); Helen Reed (Regional Council chair); Deborah Hoekstra\, Sharon Adams (theme conversations and logo design); Shannon McCarthy (Executive Minister)\, Julie Graham (communications) and of course\, the newly retired Kathy Jackson\, admin coordinator. \nLink: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/82834593171?pwd=YUEwNlFkcTR0MHFaa2tDSnZJREdpUT09 \nMeeting ID: 828 3459 3171 \nPassword: 881862 \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/northern-spirit-annual-meeting-online/2022-10-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
CREATED:20221011T161424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T181827Z
UID:10000111-1665738000-1665763200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Northern Spirit annual meeting online
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to Northern Spirit Regional Council’s online annual meeting\, October 14-15 2022. Please click here for documents and the agenda. See connecting information below (the same link will be used on both Friday and Saturday.) Thank you to planning team Leslie Penny (convener); Helen Reed (Regional Council chair); Deborah Hoekstra\, Sharon Adams (theme conversations and logo design); Shannon McCarthy (Executive Minister)\, Julie Graham (communications) and of course\, the newly retired Kathy Jackson\, admin coordinator. \nLink: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/82834593171?pwd=YUEwNlFkcTR0MHFaa2tDSnZJREdpUT09 \nMeeting ID: 828 3459 3171 \nPassword: 881862 \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/northern-spirit-annual-meeting-online/2022-10-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
UID:10000004-1656527400-1656532800@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/2022-06-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
UID:10000003-1655922600-1655928000@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/2022-06-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
UID:10000002-1655317800-1655323200@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/2022-06-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
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:20220317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
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:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
CREATED:20200610T173321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T173321Z
UID:10000060-1593021600-1593027000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Breaking the Gender Binary One Word at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Conversations about gender diversity and the power of language\, 6:00PM in AB and SK\, 7:00PM in MB and NW ON. \nWhat is gender inclusive language and how does it have the power to embrace or exclude non-binary\, Two Spirit\, trans\, agender\, and gender queer people? Join us for a practical discussion about evolving language and personal perspectives on its importance. All welcome.\nThe Zoom link is here. Need to phone in? 1-855 703 8985 (Canada Toll-free) and enter meeting ID\n940 3191 7505\nPassword: 492676 \nThis gathering is especially recommended for Regional Council delegates who will be voting on Remit 1 this fall. In the fall of 2020\, delegates to the regional annual meeting will be voting on a remit to make a small but important change to the Basis of Union. Current wording about eligibility for ministry uses “men and women”\, and the wording would be changed to “all people”\, to reflect a diversity of gender identities. (Further background is here.)
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/breaking-the-gender-binary-one-word-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Regional event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
CREATED:20181126T004627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T172310Z
UID:10000100-1591833600-1592179199@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:POSTPONED Second Annual Meeting of the Northern Spirit Regional Council
DESCRIPTION:Postponed to October 2020 and moved to an online meeting.    \nOur  theme will be “Called to Be …”\nAll information about the meeting\, including registration\, docket\, and full details\, will be posted here:\nhttps://northernspiritrc.ca/news/regional-council-meeting/
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/spring-fling/
LOCATION:Augustana Campus\, U of Alberta\, 4901 - 46 Avenue\, Camrose\, AB\, T4V 2R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Regional Council,Regional event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T233415
CREATED:20200513T200707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T201207Z
UID:10000072-1589394600-1589400000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Q&A RE: RE-OPENING OUR CHURCHES
DESCRIPTION:Pastoral Charge Supervisors\, Board and Council members\, and more.  All welcome. \nTopic: Questions and answers for eventually re-opening (or not) our churches.  Please share this note with your board chair\, ministry personnel or anyone who wants to be involved in the conversation. \n5:30 PM in BC; 6:30 PM AB\, SK\, NWT.   \nMeeting link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/92436034028\nTollfree 1-855-703-8985 Meeting ID: 924 3603 4028\n(Do not post this link on social media or your congregational website\, please. Share it by email.)
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/qa-re-re-opening-our-churches/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Pastoral relations,Regional Council,Regional event
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