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Pass It On! Marathon 2013
On October 20, 2013, Toronto United Church Council's Pass It On! team will participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon's Charity Challenge. Proceeds will support capital construction and maintenance needs at the five United Church camps with which Council partners - Camp Big Canoe, Camp Simpresca, Lake Scugog Camp, Sparrow Lake Camp, and Ryde Lake Camp. To support this important work of keeping our camp facilities safe and healthy, make a pledge to the Pass It On! team. Contact Ali Hayes at 905-771-5124 ex. 31 if you would like to join the team and run or walk one of the race events (marathon, half-marathon or 5 km. run).
Amalgamations, Mergers and Other Cooperative Strategies
Join others in an opportunity to explore the major transitions required in the life of congregations if they are to survive and thrive in our new contexts. This program examines possibilities and best practices as well as challenges. Guest speakers who are in the midst of an amalgamation, or giving leadership in an experiment to do ministry in new ways, will be invited to share their stories. Participants will be encouraged to build on their experiences and interests. Learning Circles meet by toll-free telephone conference call, and sometimes also using free Internet meeting software. Each Circle meets for 1½ hours per session. Groups are no more than 8 people, so there is plenty of time for everyone to get to know each other. Facilitators help to keep the conversation focused on learning, provide some administration and email reminders between meetings, and usually suggest an article to read or some questions to think about in preparation for each meeting. Learn about and register for these courses via United in Learning or call 905-771-5124 and ask to speak with Ron Ewart.
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