March, April, May 2024
Three
monthly ”live” Sessions, and forum discussion in between sessions. The
“live” sessions will run for 90 minutes each.
In
these sessions, we shall be engaging three Psalms that are in the
lectionary for Ordinary Time. We shall develop a pattern for using the
Psalms throughout the year in ways that engage the congregation more
fully through creative, image-rich worship that connects people more
deeply with God, with each other and with the world.
- Psalm 139
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Psalm 130
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Psalm 27
There will be two options for registration:
1. Taking the sessions for your own interest. There is no evaluation of your participation, or
2. More formally engaging the materials in order to receive a
‘certificate of completion’ so that you might show your Regional
Council Committee that you have done some continuing education.
Small Group Meeting Times
As soon as you get access to the curriculum page, you'll be invited
to Select your Group. These are the folks you'll interact with
throughout the Fall, and that you'll meet with during our live meetings
on Zoom. Here are the times and dates for the different Groups we're
offering this Fall. Please note that groups are limited to 15 persons,
and will fill up on a first come first served basis:
- Mondays at 4:00 p.m. ET with Christine Smaller -- March 11, April 15, May 13
- Mondays at 7:00 p.m. ET with Aaron Miller-- March 11, April 15, May 13
- Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. ET with Teresa Burnett-Cole -- March 12, April 16, May 14
- Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. ET with Sandra Litt-- March 13, April 17, May 15
Note that all times are shown in the EASTERN Time Zone (Toronto). Click HERE for
a time zone converter.
Leadership:
 Mondays with Christine Smaller
The Rev. Christine Smaller is an Ordained minister
in the United Church of Canada and is currently serving Birchcliff
Bluffs United Church in Scarborough. She is pursuing a PhD at Emmanuel
College in preaching and is looking at how the power of humour
facilitates the communication of theological and spiritual wisdom in the
pulpit and the public square. Christine is also a sessional lecturer at
Emmanuel College in Toronto.
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Mondays with Aaron Miller
The Rev. Aaron Miller is the lead minister of University Hill Congregation - a United Church of Canada congregation that meets on campus in the Chapel of the Epiphany
at 10:30am every Sunday. Born and raised in Southern Ontario, he moved
to Vancouver in 2016, with his wife and two boys, to pursue God's call
to UHill. Aaron studied English Language & Literature at Brock
University in St. Catharines, ON) and earned his Master of Divinity from
Emmanuel College in Toronto.
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 Tuesdays with Teresa Burnett-Cole
The Reverend Teresa Burnett-Cole is the Coordinating Minister at Glebe-St. James United Church. Her
area of expertise is intercultural liturgy. Teresa is also a musician and
enjoys playing percussion. Currently she serves on the General Council Executive,
the National Indigenous Council, and on the Advisory Board for Gathering
magazine.
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 Wednesdays with Sandra Litt
Sandra Litt is an
experienced small group facilitator and online instructor. She is a retired
educator, has served as a Staff Associate and chaired various church
committees. Sandra is involved in the local arts, including pottery, choral
music and clarinet. She has degrees in Religious Studies and Education, Masters
of Education in Curriculum, and is a Licensed Lay Worship Leader. Sandra has a
passion for lay leadership and creating integrative liturgy. |
