Please reach out to Dana Ducette at DDucette@united-church.ca if you are able to attend any of these events or if you have questions.
We invite you to share this newsletter with youth, young adults and leaders in your community of faith.
Confirmation Booster Weekend |
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This event is for all youth aged 13+ interested in confirmation.
Along with an overview of Christian and UCC history, and practical skills such as how to use the Bible, we’ll be playing games, eating homemade snacks, and exploring who we are through our stories of belonging and meaning within the United Church of Canada.
6:30pm Friday, Jan. 16th to 7pm Sat. Jan. 17th at Bells Corners United Church
The cost is $60pp, however contact Dana if financial support is needed.
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/NBG1FWU8j9 The registration deadline is Thursday January 15th. If you are registering after this point, please be in touch with Dana Ducette (DDucette@united-church.ca).
Program Focus
- Group Covenants
- Christian History 101
- The Trinity
- UCC History
- UCC Creed, Song of Faith and social justice
- Living out the Gospel: Belonging, Being and Sharing our faith.
Special thanks to our weekend leaders and host church
- Bells Corners UC
- Rev. Lorrie Lowes – Bells Corners UC
- Rev. Kim Vidal – Bells Corners UC
- Rev. Tamara Connors – Bells Corners UC
- Rev. Frank Emanuel – Britannia UC
- Rev. Eric Pagé & Sebastian– Trinity St. Andrews UC
- Emily Gardiner – LLWL
- Joshua Riddoch – Kanta UC
- Kael Fowler – Bells Corners UC
Worshiplude |
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Moderator + MacKay UC+ Winterlude = Worshiplude 2026!!!
So far over 100 youth, young adults, and leaders have registered to gather in celebration of faith and winter in Ottawa Sat. Jan, 31st.
This year, MacKay United Church is graciously hosting Worshiplude and sharing their special music ministry through the Jazz ensemble – Fieldnotes.
Fieldnotes will be taking us on a journey exploring how we live a Lush Life in Faith through music and mediations offered by the Regional youth and young adults.
This year’s very special guest, the Moderator, Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath will also join us to share a reflection and lead communion.
Sat. Jan, 31st at MacKay United Church for Worshiplude 2026.
4:30 to 6:30pm – Pizza Dinner and snacks – $20pp (etransfer to treasurer.eoorc@gmail.com , memo: WORSHIPLUDE 2026)
6:30pm to 8:30pm – Worship
Planning on joining us for dinner? Please email Dana by Wednesday Jan. 28. We’ll need to know, how many are coming and please include any group dietary restrictions for the pizza order (GF, dairy free, vegan etc)
Ontario Youth Parliament 2026 |
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Last chance- registration is open until January 16, 2026. Join youth (age 14 to 21) from across Ontario for 4 exciting days of speaking your mind, knowing your heart, and meeting new friends. OYP 2026 will be in Belleville at Eastminster United Church from Feb 13th – 16th, 2026. Register by visiting Ontario Youth Parliament – Register Now.
Cahoots 2026 – For all ages! |
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This year Cahoots is back at Pearce Williams Camp from May 21-24, 2026. This is a great intergenerational event. We hope that some folks from our regional council are able to participate this year. Here is some more information: Cahoots Festival – An Annual Festival of Faith, Social Justice & DIY in Ontario
Collective 2026 |
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A national gathering for Youth, Young Adults, and their leaders, presented jointly by The United Church of Canada and the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Collective is an opportunity to grow in faith, build community, and reflect on shared experiences—together.
August 12–15, 2026
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
Registration opens January 15, 2026!
Collective 2026 will include large-group gatherings, along with dedicated sessions designed to inspire, challenge, and equip the diverse streams of young people attending. Each day will be filled with worship, recreation, discipleship groups, interactive workshops—and of course, delicious meals!
To learn more, visit Collective-Gathering.ca.
