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-WR-CALNAME:East Central Ontario Regional Council of the United Church of Canada 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084746 CREATED:20241121T144241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T144241Z UID:115281-1733074200-1733077800@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:Old-Fashioned Christmas Craft Party and Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:Mark Street United Church at 90 Hunter Street E. in Peterborough is hosting and old-fashioned Christmas Craft Party and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday\, December 1st from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to young and old. Dress in old-fashioned clothing if you wish. Sing along while you make 2 to 3 crafts. All materials will be supplied. Some stations will be popcorn and cranberry garlands\, newspaper garlands\, create a Christmas Card for a loved one\, and more. Have a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy some Tim Bits. If you plan to attend\, please leave your name and the number of family members at markstreetunitedchurch@cogeco.net or call 705-742-2682. Welcome one and all. URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/old-fashioned-christmas-craft-party-and-tree-lighting/ LOCATION:Mark St. United Church\, Peterborough\, 90 Hunter Street East\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9H 1G5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Other Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled-design-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084746 CREATED:20250123T144827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T144827Z UID:120350-1739788200-1739799000@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:Family Day Event DESCRIPTION:All ages from 1 to 100 years are welcome to come to this free event. Donations to our Outreach Projects are accepted but not necessary. Family Chair Yoga begins at 10:30 a.m. A Hot Dog Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. At Noon\, Board Games\, Card Games\, Making Slime\, Storytime for Little Ones are followed by Curious George Cartoons. Running Tag Games inside or outside depends on the weather. End Time is 1:30 p.m. We ask that parents and/or caregivers stay with their children. URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/family-day-event/ LOCATION:Mark St. United Church\, Peterborough\, 90 Hunter Street East\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9H 1G5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Other Events,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/family-7257182_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084746 CREATED:20250210T151752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T151752Z UID:121147-1743879600-1743886800@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:Newburg UC presents Jonathan Maracle DESCRIPTION:Jonathan is a Mohawk-European Christian musician from Tyendinaga  Mohawk territory who performs concerts all over the US and Canada mostly in Indigenous Communities. His events bring a powerful Christian message to those who attend with lots of stories from Jonathan’s life experiences and contacts with people from all walks of life. You will be uplifted and enchanted by his music! URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/newburg-uc-presents-jonathan-maracle/ LOCATION:Newburgh Centreville Pastoral Charge CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Other Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-10-101209.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084746 CREATED:20250428T164646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T164646Z UID:126477-1746871200-1746878400@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:Practical Ideas for Housing Searches DESCRIPTION:Register at events@refugeesponsornet.ca URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/practical-ideas-for-housing-searches/ LOCATION:ZOOM (online) CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Other Events,Private Refugee Sponsorship Network,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Flyer_May2025.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Private Refugee Sponsor Network":MAILTO:events@refugeesponsornet.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260429T084746 CREATED:20250512T143248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T143248Z UID:126707-1747440000-1747526399@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:Visit Old Hay Bay Church DESCRIPTION:Opening day is Saturday\, May 17th\, 2025! The renovations are done on the cottage and the reference library is set up inside the church. We hope to see you soon! URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/visit-old-hay-bay-church/ CATEGORIES:Other Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSCF0315-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Hay Bay Church":MAILTO:johnsonue@bell.net, elaine.fairley@sympatico.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTSTAMP:20260429T084746 CREATED:20240619T132351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T174311Z UID:97862-1756771200-1757030399@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:Just Dance into 2035! Women's Retreat DESCRIPTION:Fee – $100 deposit is required on or before June 27th and it is first come\, first serve\, to reserve your spot. Cost is $450 per person to share a room. Please note that participants from ECORC can apply for a grant to reduce your cost called Investment in Leaders Fund. Final payment is due on August 15th. \nPlease send funds by e-transfer to bjames@united-church.ca – 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 \nKingfisher Bay Retreat is located on picturesque Stony Lake north of Burleigh Falls just 30 minutes north of Peterborough on Highway 28. Please note that Kingfisher Bay is not accessible to those in wheelchairs and difficult for walkers. \nPlease contact Kathleen Whyte if you would like to be added to a waiting list 705-768-3555 or by email kwhyte53@gmail.com URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/rejuvenation-rejoycing-reparation/ LOCATION:Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre\, 150 Fraser Estates Lane\, North Kawartha\, Ontario\, K0L 2H0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ECORC Events,Educational,Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre,Other Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Just-Dance-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084746 CREATED:20251124T150218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T150218Z UID:133057-1765134000-1765137600@ecorcuccan.ca SUMMARY:The Promise of Christmas Cantata DESCRIPTION:Join the Trenton United Church choir and friends for a wonderful evening of music celebrating the gift of the manger. The Promise of Christmas – Sunday December 7th\, 7:00 PM – Trenton United Church with singers from area churches and the greater Quinte West community. A free-will offering will be collected with all of the proceeds to be donated to the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation’s “Have You Heard?” Campaign – a project to place a hearing assistance sound field in every JK-3 classroom. Make us part of your Advent journey. URL:https://ecorcuccan.ca/event/the-promise-of-christmas-cantata/ LOCATION:Trenton United Church\, 85 Dundas Street East\, Trenton\, Ontario\, K8V-1K8\, Canada CATEGORIES:ECORC Events,Fundraiser,Musicians,Other Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecorcuccan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Candle-lit-Church-Choir-Concert-Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20260429T084746 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 \n 2026 - Women's Retreat at Elmhirst's Resort\n \n \n CompanyThis 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 END:VCALENDAR