Book Club
The Book Club will meet on Monday, January 21 at 7:00 pm to discuss Tell by Frances Itani.
The Southminster Book Club meets several times a year in someone’s home, to discuss a selected, non-scripture work with a spiritual theme or message. All are welcome! If you are new to the group, please contact the church office for the location.
Parenting, Attachment, and the Collaborative Problem Solving Method
A free four-week training series for parents and guardians of children and youth in Old Ottawa South.
February, 2019. Full details here.
Work Party
Every Tuesday from 9:30 am 12 noon a group meets and tackles odd jobs around the building. They do anything from painting, laying tile, refinishing wooden surfaces, repairing concrete, to hanging pictures and running errands. They can always use another helping hand or two. For more information, contact the church office.
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Southminster United Church
Ottawa, Ontario
Since 1932... "a caring community that brings people together to explore faith and express it in action."
SEEKING RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS
Striving to learn, engage and make connections with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples
As part of the United Church’s commitment to building just and respectful relationships with Canada’s First Peoples, Southminster United wants to share on this page information about ways we can connect with our Aboriginal neighbours and learn more about their experiences of life in Canada today and in the past.
United Church of Canada - Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice
www.united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/reconciliation-and-indigenous-justice
The United Church of Canada continues its thirty-year journey with Indigenous peoples towards mutuality, respect and equity. Under many of the topics on this page you will find videos describing the United Church’s past relations with our Indigenous neighbours and the commitment to work towards reconciliation.
United Church of Canada Remit 1: Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization
Information on this remit can be found at https://eoorc.ca/resources/remit1/
Southminster's Banner for Right Relationship
Southminster's Banner for Right Relationship with Indigenous Peoples, displayed in our chancel and pictured here, was created in recognition of the United Church of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation and right relations. For more information about the meaning behind the banner and its design please refer to this document.
Helpful Links with Opportunities for Learning and Connecting
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Minwaashin Aboriginal Women Support Centre www.minlodge.com/
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Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health www.wabano.com/
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Odawa Native Friendship Centre www.odawa.on.ca/home.html
Volunteer opportunities at Shawenjeagamik house drop-in centre for at-risk, street involved, homeless population (510 Rideau St). Contact: Joyce Hardman at jhardman@rogers.com
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Ecumenical list serve on local activity
To join contact: Manuela at amanuelap@gmail.com
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First Nations Child and Family Caring Society www.fncaringsociety.com/home
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KAIROS Canada – faithful action for justice
www.kairoscanada.org/dignity-rights/indigenous-rights/
KAIROS Canada, with offices in Ottawa, provides ongoing information and support in the area of Indigenous rights in Canada and abroad. On their website is both background and current information about initiatives relevant to the pursuit of right relations with the First Peoples of Canada.
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
After six years of study and hearings the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presented its complete six-volume report on December 15, 2015. The full report and more can be found at https://nctr.ca/records/reports/