Advent of Generosity! An invitation to Explore Stewardship Resources For In Advent and Christmas

 

Hello Friends,

The great poet, writer and artist Jan Richardson writes,


“We all carry a cave, a hidden place within us, into which God longs to be born.  Advent is a season to enter that place, to turn inward and encounter Love’s presence who seeks to emerge through us.”


One of the many gifts of Christian community is offering a place, and practices, to allow Love to emerge, to be embodied in the world, through us and our ordinary lives.

Advent and Christmas can be a time to invite generosity or deeper participation in those who are already part of our community of faith. And, it’s an opportunity to tell seekers and visitors about our ministry, and invite their support.  

You are invited to join Vicki Nelson, Community of Faith Stewardship Support, and me to explore ways community of faith leaders might engage such practices in their settings.

Advent of Generosity
Tuesday November 21, 2023
1pm Pacific / 2pm Mountain
Online Webinar, via Zoom

This (free) 60-minute session will share different ways to bring conversations of stewardship into Advent, Christmas Eve, and beyond. Full event details are on the LeaderSHIFT website here, or you can click right to the Advent of Generosity online registration form: forms.office.com/r/Q6syQnngNX

Hope you can join us!
Blessings on your Advent preparation,

Michelle

 

*SPECIAL EVENT!* Navigating Landscapes of Faith - This Coming Monday!

 

Hello LeaderSHIFT Friends,

I would love you to join me in just a few days, if you're able to!

The Very Rev. Gary Paterson will be in conversation with 2018 McGeachy scholar and author Janet Gear this coming Monday - and this remarkable event could not come at a better time, when so many of us are asking the very question: what are we called to do?

I think you've done some work with Janet in the past, or engaged with her book or research. For me, revisiting familiar topics and sitting in community do so offers something new and different and remarkable every time I say yes to the opportunity. I know that if you can make it, listening to and talking with Gary and Janet will be rich with blessings for you! I'm excited for our LeaderSHIFT network to be connected with the United Church of Canada Foundation with this event, too. 

If you're not able to attend yourself, would you please share this post today (because, Monday) to a colleague who you feel may be interested? The event is free, and the invitation is warm and wide.

Let me know if you decide to come so that I can look for you on Monday night! Register here.

Blessings,
Michelle

Navigating Landscapes of Faith: Diving Deep with Rev. Janet Gear
Hosted by The Very Rev. Dr. Gary Paterson


Monday November 6, 2023
6:30 - 8:00pm
Oakridge United Church Sanctuary
305 41 AVE W, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2S5

 

all Ye Attending Leading Through Conflict this Weekend … Important Intel To Know

Hello dear all who are coming to keep learning about Leading Through Conflict, this coming weekend!

Here are some important details about our time together.

  1. This event is held from the Mountain Time Zone for Online and In-Person Attendees alike.

  2. Our times together are Friday, October 27 from 7-9pm Mountain (6–9pm Pacific), and Saturday, October 28th from 9am to 5pm Mountain (8am to 4pm Pacific).

  3. The full agenda is on our event page (click).

  4. For those onsite in Calgary, snacks throughout and lunch on Saturday will be provided. For those Zooming in from your home or office, we invite you to prepare your favourite snacks and meals before the workshop begins.

 

Attending In-Person?

  1. The Check In table opens at 6:15pm Friday, October 27. The workshop sessions will take place in the Sanctuary, and lunch will be served in the Lower Hall.

  2. If you are an in-person participant who comes to feel at all unwell, please take advantage of the Zoom option. The latest variant of COVID-19 is circulating well, as well as the seasonal flu – so if you are not 100% well, please do not attend in person, and please do join the online offering!

Attending or JOining Online?

  1. Please take note of the relationship between your own time zone and Mountain Time Zone. The workshop is observing Mountain time.

  2. The Zoom link for all workshops sessions is the same (there is just one link). It was sent to all participants (In-Person and Online) in today’s Orientation Email from LeaderSHIFT. If you haven’t received the email, check your Junk or Other folder first, then get in touch with us to get a fresh email sent along.

  3. I am pleased to be your online host, to deliver your questions and comments as they arise during the workshop. I will open the Zoom meeting open at 6:30pm Mountain Time.   

Again, Please take note of the relationship between your own time zone and Mountain Time Zone. The workshop is observing Mountain time.

Please be in touch by email or phone (my cell phone number is also in today’s Orientation Email) with any questions. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

 

Blessings,

Michelle 

 

Rev. Michelle Slater
Regional Minister: LeaderSHIFT