The videos from this important gathering are now online! Were you there and want to listen to some of the presentations again? They are so rich with much to reflect on! Or perhaps you’d like to share these with a friend, or even a group, a discussion circle, a prayer group or a book club.…
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Indigenous ministry in the United Church has been shaped by many caring and courageous individuals. On the passing of Honoured Elder Rev.J. Douglas McMurtry in December 2016, we’ve gathered stories and photos from his life that help tell the history of the ministry we carry out today as the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. Have a read!…
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Today friends and family are gathering to mark the passing and celebrate the life of Rev. Doug McMurtry, a dear friend of the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. Doug was an elder at many classes here and spent a lot of time with our students over the years. He was always at the graduations to celebrate with our students.…
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We’re just (re)discovering the song “Jessie of the Morning Star” that songwriter Chuck Kroeker composed about Jessie Saulteaux. He visited the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Resource Centre (one of the founding Centres of SSSC) in the 90s and was inspired to write this song by Dr. Jessie’s personal example of spirituality and respect for Creation.…
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Our latest newsletter tells the story of why Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre is a special place. Students, staff and supporters write about their answer to the question “WHY?” Why does SSSC exist? Why is it important to you? Why are you here? Have a read!
GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. After the sales of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday, on November 29, is a time to celebrate and encourage activities that support charities and non profits. Whether it’s making a donation, volunteering time, helping a neighbour or spreading the word, GivingTuesday is a movement for everyone who…
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Our Learning Circles are a great continuing education opportunity. Join us for one of the upcoming topics: October 17-21, 2016 CE3 Diaconal Ministry October 24-28, 2016 H/CD4 Cultural History (Treaties, mission, fur trade) January 16-20, 2017 BS4 Daniel and Revelations January 23-27, 2017 CE4 Healthy Growth and…
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Read about some of the different groups that gather under the roof of the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre – and out under the beautiful sky on our land – in this latest edition of our newsletter.
We are delighted to welcome Deanna Zantingh as our new Keeper of the Learning Circle and Rob Smith as our new Keeper of the Centre. Deanna and Rob join our Keeper of the Circle Adrian Jacobs, our Administrative Assistant Gail Larson, our Bookkeeper Sandy MacGean and our Business Assistant Erica Young. As Keeper of the Learning Circle, Deanna…
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Grace United Church is a multigenerational, musical, caring congregation located on the Grand River where it meets Lake Erie. We are looking for a minister that has a passion for preaching while blending traditional and contemporary approaches in our worship service. We welcome a mister who values and is comfortable with pastoral care alongside our…
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