BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East Central Ontario Regional Council of the United Church of Canada - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for East Central Ontario Regional Council of the United Church of Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTSTAMP:20260426T150307 CREATED:20260309T182618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T183636Z UID:135425-1776470400-1776643199@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:The Hilliker Preaching Lectureship DESCRIPTION:The Hilliker Preaching Lectureship\, a weekend-long learning event\, is co-hosted by Sydenham Street United Church and Chalmers United Church (please note the venues on the poster for each event) \nIn the midst of a loneliness epidemic\, how can we find greater personal purpose? How can we cultivate meaningful connections and communities? Join us for a FREE Saturday morning workshop and Sunday morning worship service exploring these questions and more with Rev. Dr. John Pentland. \nJohn is an author\, speaker and minister who deeply values curiosity and connection. He has been in ministry at Hillhurst United Church (Calgary) for over 20 years. He is known for connecting faith and culture\, as well as his commitment to “good public theology.” He completed a doctor of ministry at Chicago Theological Seminary in 2004. His dissertation\, entitled “Speaking Faith in Public Space\,” tackled the question of how to talk about faith outside of church. \nHe writes as a columnist with the Calgary Herald\, regularly contributes letters and opinion essays to The Globe and Mail\, and in 2015 published a book about the journey of his thriving community of faith. \nCheck out these articles about John’s career and congregation: John Pentland throws his hat in the ring for United Church moderator | Broadview Magazine and This Calgary church nearly closed. Now it’s flourishing. | Broadview Magazine \nRead more about John’s book on congregational renewal\, Fishing Tips: How Curiosity Transformed a Community of Faith: Fishing Tips : How Curiosity Transformed a Community of Faith – United Church Bookstore \nRegister for the workshop URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/the-hilliker-preaching-lectureship/ LOCATION:The Spire at Sydenham Street United Church\, 82 Sydenham Street\, Kingston\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Educational,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-09-141811.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150307 CREATED:20260319T131312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T131405Z UID:135625-1776711600-1776720600@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:No More Silent Battles DESCRIPTION:Mark Street United Church is very excited to launch the viewing of this documentary and discussion about transforming home care for individuals suffering with dementia. It will take place on Monday\, April 20th at 7 p.m. \n“NO MORE SILENT BATTLES” is directed by local and well-renowned\, Dr. Jenny Ingram\, Internal and Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Ingram has worked with seniors for decades and has witnessed declining memory and different forms of dementia in many of her patients. Rather than accept the status quo\, Dr. Ingram directed this film and included local people to tell their stories about wanting to keep their loved one at home and how difficult that is without adequate support and resources. \nCome and join the discussion and we’ll problem solve and find some authentic and realistic solutions. Dr. Ingram will be present and will answer your pressing questions and concerns following the viewing. URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/__trashed-4/ LOCATION:Mark St. United Church\, Peterborough\, 90 Hunter Street East\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9H 1G5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/No-More-Silent-Battles.png ORGANIZER;CN="Karin DesChamp":MAILTO:karindeschamp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150307 CREATED:20260415T174505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T134332Z UID:136130-1777402800-1777408200@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:ECORC's Spring Learning Event - ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Please register using the form below: \n\n\n \n \n 2026 ECORC Spring Learning Session\n Join us online on April 28th at 7pm to learn more about ECORC's updated Strategic Plan! \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please begin registration herePrior to the Spring Annual General Meeting\, ECORC's Vision Keepers Team will be hosting a Learning session regarding our updated Strategic Plan. Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n PronounsPlease share what pronouns you use (if you feel comfortable doing so)Phone(please provide if you will be phoning into the gathering)Extension\, if anyPrivacy information and consentThe East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) protects your personal information by adhering to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. The collection of information on this registration form is for the purposes of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) only.\n\nConsent* I agree to the privacy policy and the collection of personal information.RepresentationRole and/or Status*Please choose the one answer that best describes your role and/or status of your ministry\n \n \n Ministry Personnel (Called\, Settled\, Appointed)\n \n \n \n Other Ministry Personnel (Retired\, Retained)\n \n \n \n Elected Lay Representative\n \n \n \n Licensed Lay Worship Leader (LLWL)\n \n \n \n Other (Guest\, Staff etc)\n If 'other' please describe your role/statusName and location of your community of faith*EquityPlease let us know if there is anything we need to be aware of to make the zoom webinar a better experience for you. Thank you.End of registration - click Submit to completeCAPTCHA URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/ecorcs-spring-learning-event/ LOCATION:ZOOM (online) CATEGORIES:ECORC Events,Educational,Information Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Media.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150307 CREATED:20260205T182857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T132739Z UID:134849-1778612400-1778617800@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:IJRR - Sharing and Learning (Online) Events with Dr. Shelley Knott-Fife DESCRIPTION:Please register below for one or both events. A zoom link will be sent to registrants on the morning of the event. \n\n \n \n 2026 - Indigenous Justice & Respectful Relationships Webinar Events\n \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please register belowAnything with an * is required and please make sure you receive a confirmation email. If you do NOT receive a confirmation\, your registration has not been received. Any question regarding registration can be directed to Karen Wilson at kwilson@united-church.ca\nThank you!Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n PronounsPlease share what pronouns you use (if you feel comfortable doing so)Phone Number*Extension\, if anyWhere are you joining us from?Regional Council\n \n \n East Central Ontario Regional Council\n \n \n \n Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council\n \n \n \n Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council\n Name and Location of your Community of Faith*Please let us know which event(s) you will be attendingBoth events will take place on Zoom and a link will be sent the morning of the eventUntitled\n \n Thursday\, February 19th\, 7-8:30pm EST ‘Sacred Medicine Teaching’\n \n \n Tuesday\, May 12th\, 7-8:30pm EST ‘What You May like to know About Attending a Powwow\n Equity and AccessibiltyEquityPlease let us know if there is anything we need to be aware of to make this gathering a better experience for you. Thank you. Privacy information and consentThe East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) protects your personal information by adhering to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. The collection of information on this registration form is for the purposes of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) only.\n\nConsent* I agree to the privacy policy and the collection of personal information.End of registration - click Submit to complete URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/ijrr-sharing-and-learning-online-events-with-dr-shelley-knott-fife/ LOCATION:ZOOM (online) CATEGORIES:ECORC Events,Educational,Indigenous Justice and Respectful Relationships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IJRR-Events-with-Dr.-Shelley-Knott-Fife-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260426T150307 CREATED:20260415T174215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174215Z UID:136104-1790553600-1790639999@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:"Walk the Cedar Sands" Pilgrimage DESCRIPTION:A gentle 2km pilgrimage of body and soul through a forest of fragrant cedars\, in beautiful Prince Edward County\, Ontario. Hosted by local United Churches and gathering people of any philosophy\, any faith\, any spirituality or none of the above. Followed by a beach-side 
agapé meal. Registration required. $20.
 More details to come. For information or to join the Camino PEC mailing list\, please email Rev. Aaron at aaroncguc@gmail.com URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/walk-the-cedar-sands-pilgrimage/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cedar-sands-pilgrimage-sept-2026-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20260426T150307 CREATED:20251107T170232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T180444Z UID:132560-1793059200-1793318399@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:Radical Flourishing! Radical Joy! Women's Retreat DESCRIPTION:Fees – Cost is $525 per person and a $125 deposit is required on or before May 31st\, 2026 to reserve your spot with final payment due on June 15th\, 2026. **Please note\, for those in ECORC only\, there is an Investment in Leaders Fund that you are welcome to apply for – you can find it on our website** \nPlease send funds by e-transfer to kwhyte53@gmail.com – please include “Women’s Retreat” in the notes of your e-transfer. If you are unable to make it\, refunds will be issued only if someone fills your spot. \nGoal Setting post retreat: You will be asked to take back what you learned and share it with both your Community of Faith and community at large. \nPlease contact Kathleen Whyte for questions or help 705-768-3555 or by email kwhyte53@gmail.com \nElmhirst’s Resort\, located at 1045 Settlers Line\, Keene\, Ontario\, is a family-owned lakeside retreat\, where authentic Canadian hospitality meets nature and adventure in the heart of the Kawarthas. Rooted in Family\, Inspired by Nature. For generations\, the Elmhirst family has welcomed guests to our lakeside retreat\, sharing the beauty of Rice Lake and the spirit of true Canadian hospitality. \n\n \n \n 2026 - Women's Retreat at Elmhirst's Resort\n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please begin registration hereWomen's Retreat at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene\, Ontario on Rice Lake on October 27-29\, 2026. Please note anything with a * is required information and will not submit without it. Information will only be shared with Kathleen Whyte and Elmhirst's Resort Staff.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n PronounsPlease share what pronouns you use (if you feel comfortable doing so)Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Home and/or Cell Phone*Address*Emergency Contact*This is an ECORC sponsored event that is being shared to our Regional Councils\, Ontario wide event and we would love to know where you are joining us from!Regional Council\n \n \n East Central Ontario\n \n \n \n Eastern Ontario Outaouais\n \n \n \n Antler River Watershed\n \n \n \n Canadian Shield\n \n \n \n Shining Waters\n \n \n \n Western Ontario Waterways\n \n \n \n Horseshoe Falls\n Name and location of Community of Faith*Example: Trinity United Church\, UxbridgePrivacy information and consentThe East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) protects your personal information by adhering to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. The collection of information on this registration form is for the purposes of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) only.\n\nConsent* I agree to the privacy policy and the collection of personal information.Personal Requests\, Dietary Information and/or Health ConcernsAccomodation Request*Please choose your option below:\n \n \n I am happy to room with anyone\n \n \n \n I would like a fully accessible room with a ramp\n \n \n \n Please put me in a room with (use space below)\n \n \n \n I would like a semi-accessible room with minimal stairs\n If you would like to share with a specific person\, please use this space to notify usDietary Requests and/or AllergiesPlease use this space to list any allergies or any dietary requests you may have - please also notify us if you use an epi penHealth ConcernsPlease use this space to list any health concerns you have\, if you are comfortable doing so - this just helps us with awarenessAccessibilityEquity and AccessibilityPlease let us know if there is anything we need to be aware of to make this gathering a better experience for you. Thank you.End of registration - click Submit to completeFees – Cost is $525 per person and a $125 deposit is required on or before May 31st\, 2026 to reserve your spot with final payment due on June 15th\, 2026.\n\nPlease send funds by e-transfer to kwhyte53@gmail.com – please include “Women’s Retreat” in the notes of your e-transfer. If you are unable to make it\, refunds will be issued only if someone fills your spot. Please contact Kathleen Whyte for questions or help 705-768-3555 or by email kwhyte53@gmail.com URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/radical-flourishing-radical-joy-womens-retreat/ LOCATION:Elmhirst’s Resort\, 1045 Settlers Line\, Keene\, Ontario\, K0L 2G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ECORC Events,Educational,Other Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Radical-Joy-Womens-Retreat-MAY-31.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kathleen Whyte":MAILTO:kwhyte53@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315 DTSTAMP:20260426T150307 CREATED:20251110T151807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T172051Z UID:132642-1804377600-1805068799@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to El Salvador - March Break\, 2027 DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining a partnership that has blessed people across North America since the 1980s? Is the Spirit urging you to discover Christ’s work in communities that look dramatically different from your own? \nDuring March break 2027\, 20-30 people and leaders from the East Central Ontario Regional Council together with the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council and the Pacific Mountain Regional Council will travel to San Salvador to be guests of our global partners at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Through this week together you will learn about Salvadoran history\, perhaps help build a school\, community centre or church in rural El Salvador\, learn about peace making initiatives in a country with a violent history. In short\, your life will change. \nAdults who have visited El Salvador before will also have an opportunity to visit United Church global partner ADES\, the Santa Marta community advocacy and agriculture support group. \nAre you ready for this? \nThen please consider joining us (actual dates to be confirmed) but before you complete this application\, please consider some important\, practical facts: \n\nEl Salvador has a tropical climate\, with especially high levels of pollution in the urban areas\nMuch of the terrain is volcanic and very steep. We will walk a fair bit on this trip.\nWe sleep in dorm rooms with 8 to 10 people.\n\nWhile our hosts are well connected and make our safety and health their priority\, it is important to understand the political situation in El Salvador: \n\nEl Salvador remains under a state of “Special Emergency”\, whereby some legal rights remain suspended.\nThis has resulted in mass incarceration\, which many believe has reduced the activities of the gangs and significantly reduced the murder rate.\nHowever\, there are reports of false arrests and difficulty extracting young men from prison once arrested\, including citizens of other South and Central American countries.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rev. Wanda Stride at minister@trinitystandrews.ca or Ryan McNally at ryanm@centralokanaganunitedchurch.com \nFollow us on Facebook at Facebook (www.facebook.com/2026IBE) \nPlease fill out the application below if you are interested in joining us! \n\n \n \n 2026 ECORC/ IBE Partnership Program\n El Salvador Pilgrimage \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please begin registration hereName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n PronounsWhich pronoun(s) do you prefer? Please use the space below if you are comfortable sharing. Address*Phone Number & Extension\, if any*Cell Phone Number*Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Community of Faith*For Applicants under the age of 18Name and relationship of Legal Guardian who we may contact:Guardian Home Phone:Guardian Mobile Phone:Guardian Email Address:Privacy information and consentThe East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) protects your personal information by adhering to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. The collection of information on this registration form is for the purposes of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) only.\n\nConsent* I agree to the privacy policy and the collection of personal information.About Me:As of today\, I am 14 years old or older.*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n As of March 6\, 2026 I will be 18 years of age or older\, but under the age of 30.*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n As of March 6\, 2026\, I will be age 30 or older.*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n I participated in a previous Bay of Quinte or ECORC trip to El Salvador*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n I am in possession of a valid passport that is valid through September 30\, 2026. (If not\, you will need to apply for or renew your passport)*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n I have health conditions that may impact my ability to participate in certain activities. (If yes\, the leadership will be in contact with you to discuss accessibility options.)*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Due to medical needs\, a companion will need to travel with me.*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Due to medical needs\, a service animal will need to travel with me.*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Sleeping accommodation is generally in “camp” style rooms with bunk beds\, and shared toilet and shower facilities. I am comfortable sharing a room with other persons on the trip (e.g. 8-10)*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Getting Ready to GoVisiting a partner takes preparation\, and the following activities are planned: Tuesday\, November 25 at 7:00 EST by Zoom (information meeting)\, Friday\, December 5th at 11:59pm deadline for applications\, Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by Zoom\, Saturday February 21\, 2026 from 10:00am-4:00pm in person\, locations to be announced. You will also need to spend some of your own time learning about El Salvador and what it means to be in partnership.I commit to participating in the preparation activities.*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Travelling ExpensesTraveling to El Salvador is expensive. At the time of writing\, the cost of the trip is estimated to be approximately $2\,000/person. In addition\, we will be raising funds and collecting various school and medical supplies to bring with us as gifts for our partner and its many ministries. To help with budgeting\, at this time I estimate that I am able to contribute towards reserving my place.(If you are unable to contribute\, the leadership will contact you with other options. A contribution is not required in order participate. ) \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Estimated Contribution: $_______Recognizing that different persons and communities of faith have differing abilities to pay and to fundraise\, and in recognition that this is a shared venture of the ECORC all fundraising will be coordinated and pooled.*I commit to participating in the pooled fundraising activities and to promoting our partnership in my Community of Faith.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n For All Applicants:Electronic Signature*Please consider this my electronic signature\, confirming my request to participate in the 2026 ECORC/IBE Partnership Program. I understand that spaces are limited. For persons under the age of 18\, please print the confirmation email after submission\, and have it signed and dated by your legal guardian. Then scan or take a photo of the pages and email it to kwilson@united-church.ca\nDate\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name of Legal Guardian if under 18\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n End of registration - click Submit to completePlease make sure you receive a confirmation email after submitting your application. If you do not receive one\, your application has not been submitted - contact Karen Wilson at kwilson@united-church.ca URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/pilgrimage-to-el-salvador-march-break-2026/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:ECORC Events,Educational,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ES.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR