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Southeast-Don Projects
The fledgling Toronto Southeast Presbytery is continuing outreach efforts through two projects that have been under discussion for a number of years as the area undergoes massive change.
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President's Message
Many people I speak with today say they find community in their own congregation.  We often speak about being part of a "church family" in which we find support, encouragement and social life.
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Living Waters and Toronto Southeast prepare
Patti Rodgers, administrative assistant for Living Waters Presbytery in the north east jokes that this summer might be similar to the experience of the Israelites wandering in the desert.
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UCW Presbyterials
In preparation for the upcoming meeting of General Council (GC), The United Church of Canada’s national decision-making body or court, Toronto Conference Annual Meeting members chose 38 people as Commissioners.  Read more

UCW 40th Anniversary Scholarship
An update on recent recipients...
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Emmanuel College Continuing Education

For further information look on line at www.vicu.utoronto.ca/emmanuel/coned.htm or contact Betsy Anderson 416-813-4096 betsy.anderson@utoronto.ca. There is a 15% congregational discount for two or more participating members.

Between Being and Doing: Care of Body, Mind and Spirit for Ministry
with John Buttars
A flexible program of one hour to all-day workshop offered to Presbyteries.  If interested or for further details contact Betsy Anderson

Facilitating Deep Listening: Structures and Leadership for Interfaith Dialogue
With Susan Kennel Harrison
Saturday September 26 and October 31 from 10:00-5:00
at Emmanuel College
Workshop Fee $150 includes lunch. 
Deadline for registration: September 18

Multi-Media in Worship
With Mary Joseph
October 23-24 and November 6&7 from 11:00-5:00
at Emmanuel College
Workshop Fee: $300, includes lunch. 
Deadline for registration: September 30

Discovering the Dead Sea Scrolls
With Judith Newman and Carmen Palmer
Saturday October 17 from 10:00-4:00
at Victoria University
Workshop Fee: $100, includes lunch and ROM admission
Deadline for registration: October 1

Parish Nursing Ministry Education Program
Levels I, II & III and Continuing Education
October 17-November 21 from 9:30-3:00
at Emmanuel College
Program Fee: $350 for nurses and $101 for clergy and others
Contact InterChurch Health Ministries to register: 905-841-7619

Children and Youth Ministry Workshops
This is Not Sunday School: Transforming Your Children’s Ministry
With Andrea Wheaton
Chiclets, Snickers and the Kin-dom of God
With Kerrie Perry
Monday November 2 from 10:00-4:00
at Burton Ave. United in Barrie
Workshop Fee: $80:00 includes lunch. 
Deadline for registration: October 26

The Waiting Heart: A Pre-Advent Retreat for Ministers
With Anne Simmonds
Monday November 16 from 10:00-4:00
at Emmanuel College
Workshop Fee: $80.00 includes lunch. 
Deadline for registration: November 9

Making the Most of Retirement
With Mary Helen Garvin and Peter Scott
November 4-6 at Crieff Hills Community
Workshop Fee: $370.
Deadline for registration October 20
Contact Centre for Clergy Care for registration: 416-978-7799

Doing Theology in a World Church: Thinking About Faith amidst Diversity and Plurality – The Cousland Lecture with Peter C. Phan
Wednesday November 18, 1:00 and 7:30
at Emmanuel College
Admission Free, please RSVP Betsy Anderson 416-813-4096

Sunday Mondays: Preaching for the Seasons
With Paul Wilson
Mondays November 23, January 11, and February 22 from 9:30-3:30
At Emmanuel College
Workshop Fee: $240, includes lunch. 
Deadline for registration: November 9

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Editor: Vivian Harrower
Layout and Design: Carol J. Anderson

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