The Government of Canada has launched the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2021-2022 call for proposals (CFP) for community-based projects across Canada. The online application and applicant guide is available on the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). For information, please consult the ESDC Funding Programs page. The deadline to submit applications will be December 21st, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. EST. WHAT’S NEW FOR THE 2021-2022 CALL FOR PROPOSALS? One application...
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Cave Springs Camp, Retreat and Conference Centre In October there was a special opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for the newly built, affordable community space open to all to gather, learn, grow, and reflect. https://youtu.be/HhuegG1HnAE Thanks to the support and hard work of the Board of Directors and very generous community donations, Cave Springs finally made this dream a reality! What is Cave Springs Camp? Cave Springs Camp is a United Church Camp, offering a unique summer camp...
This fall, the Tri-Region Affirm Network received a letter seeking endorsement of a statement of multi-faith solidarity for a Hindu priest who has been condemned for officiating a same-sex marriage ceremony. The Affirm Network has signed the letter and the individuals on the Network have committed to signing it. We, the members of the Affirm Network, are now asking leaders in communities of faith across our regions to consider signing to endorse a multi-faith statement of solidarity. Dear...
Good news! HORSESHOE FALLS REGIONAL COUNCIL, through the Mission & Discipleship Commission, is opening up a supplementary APPLICATION FOR MISSION SUPPORT GRANT. We did not disperse all funds and we would welcome applications. Please see application attached. Word file: Mission Support Application Form Supplementary 2022
Creating Conversation is a video series that features a variety of topics that youth and young adults are keenly interested in exploring further. These short videos have been created so that communities of faith may utilize them in their engagement with youth and young adult ministry. To access the videos, please go to: Creating Conversations - Shining Waters (shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca) This project is sponsored by the United Church of Canada’s Vison Fund, and was supported by:...
The meeting opened with President, Robert Lawson, interplaying the theme with T.S. Eliot’s poem, “The Hollow Men”. This image was woven through both the Thursday evening and Saturday morning sessions. Wendy Lowden, Chair, Agenda, and Business, led worship on Thursday evening, building on the theme. Diane Matheson-Jimenez and Thérèse Samuel led community-building time in small groups naming bold and brave figures from the Bible, identifying actions considered to be brave and bold, and...
