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A group of singers that don't particularly have formal music training...just love to sing!

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A group of singers that don't particularly have formal music training...just love to sing!

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We share space and commitment to Scouts/Guides.

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We share space and commitment to Scouts/Guides.

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We share space for Community Groups i.e. AAA, Tai Chi, Spinning Group.

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Click the + under any of the three columns to the right. Use words (no photos or files) to title your Talent, Passion or Aspiration and then say a few words about it.  The ideas is to "harvest" insights about who we are as a community of faith ... what we can do well, what we really care about and the resources we share together.
- Please add your first name and last name initial at the end of your post.
- You can scroll down the list to see what others have said and click the heart on posts you would like to "second"

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beyond the acknowledgement of territory each week, how else is SPUC involved in indigenous matters?

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Field behind the church - used to contain the dog run - what if St. Peter's pitched to the city that SPUC would run and manage a community vegetable garden in this space 1) where people could have plots to grown their own vegetables Or 2) church could give away food they grow to those who need it.

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We have been designated an affirming congregation, now what?

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We have been designated an affirming congregation, now what?

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Paid building, people who are willing and able to "do"

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Paid building, people who are willing and able to "do"

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A quiet space for those who want to come to church, but not be in church

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A quiet space for those who want to come to church, but not be in church

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An alternate to the regular Sunday service

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An alternate to the regular Sunday service

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Do we have a skills directory at St. Peter's?

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Do we have a skills directory at St. Peter's?

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As many churches have few children we have a many families with children and their spirt and energy are welcomed.

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Helping young students in practical ways when they need it most

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Who’d like to be part of a writing group?

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Use our big kitchen to share monthly food prep/nutrition classes for students, singles, or busy households

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Healthy, active, willing volunteers who have valuable time and expertise to contribute

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Like all skills and talents, to be shared! Also maybe to make things in community...

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St. Peter’s as a community space to be used by more outside groups... not just a place of worship. Recitals, workshops, seminars, fitness, that can be attended in person but also “attended” via live stream.

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lots of varied experience and talent among our people, alot that we could all benefit from.
Also though, Covid and virtual services means that what defines "our people" has changed and enlarged - broader more diverse tent

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lots of possibilities, many spaces are under-utilized, even pre-Covid. Vision them as "community spaces".

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earlier mornings, maybe just Wednesdays. Connection point for our people and beyond

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Cooking - CA

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kitchen is used to prep food for homeless shelters; also used for inside events.
Could do more food prep for those in need in the community... also prep food for shut-ins, those in need in congregation.

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As an alternative to Sunday am

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Regional learning hub for northern Ontario

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Regional learning hub for northern Ontario

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UCC workshops, MILC events, 3rd party groups

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hold recitals and smaller concerts in the sanctuary space with both people in person and watching live on internet

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Hold summer events in Bell Park to make the community more aware of who we are--include concerts by St Peter's amazing musicians

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Have special social events to keep 10-13 year olds engaged--not just activities on Sunday mornings!

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During a worship service at St-Peter’s in April 2018, Reverend Dawn gave time and space to two 10 and 11 year old Anishinaabe brothers to recognize their rites of passage. Earlier that year, they had received their Spirit Names from  elder Gloria Oshkabewisens. The elder spoke and educated the congregation about the importance of Spirit Names and rites of passage. Gifts were also bestowed onto the boys from caring Native Parishioners and the church. During fellowship, the boys offered food that they enjoy such as elk, bannock and strawberries.
Lynda L.

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Earlier service on Sundays at 10 or 930

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Fellowship and coffee time before the service

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United Church Service in French and/or Anishinaabemowin

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United Church Service in French and/or Anishinaabemowin

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This monthly service could be bilingual and/or trilingual for all Francophone, Ojibway and Anglophone speakers and listeners.

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We have many accomplished bakers at St. Peter’s... and also many who appreciate the results, and others who would like to learn how. Skills are to be shared! Baking mentoring?

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We have many people who have talents in and passion for music and who are passionate about music in worship.

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Besides Scouts and Guides, the church building has been used by other community groups from AA to senior's groups, to ethnic groups, to Tai Chi. Plus concerts and recitals.

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Good listener, quilting, crocheting, baking. Experience with interacting with older aged population

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Previous small business owner/operator. Photography skills include: archiving, camera scanning of photos, slides, negatives etc. Have equipment for indoor studio.

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I get great joy out of working with children and youth. I have attended many events outside of Sudbury with our youth as an adult supervisor, taught various Spirit Quest Groups and would like to be part of engaging our children and youth in worship ,outreach and Spiritual guidance.
Susan F.

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I would love to have more opportunities to learn more about the history of Christianity, the history of the United Church of Canada and to have deep discussions about what direction the UCC is moving in. I would love if we could have Vesper services and alternate services in addition to Sunday Morning worship.
Susan F.

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We not only have congregants who attend services and do the work of our church ,we also have many people who don't attend church much, or not at all, who step up to help with outreach projects, lend a hand at events and care about the work our church does. We need to celebrate all the ways people give through our church and acknowledge the service people help us provide. If we recognize that service we can see these 'people on the fringe' of our congregation as a valuable resource, acknowledge their work and ask for their help more often. People need to feel needed .We have room for all in our family of faith. Also, these folk who don't necessarily attend our services often contribute financially to our work .
Susan F.

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I know that the faith of many of our congregants is deep and wide and inclusive . God grows our faith when we come together .
Susan F.

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As above -vesper services, quieter prayer services, services with different music that uses guitars and is more relaxed music . The short services Rev. Dawn Vaneyk did before our tree trimming, Good Friday, etc were well attended and tremendously meaningful .I would hope this tradition would be upheld and perhaps expanded.
Joint services more regularly with other Christian churches and perhaps to be part of some ecumenical interfaith services that would bring different faith traditions together to pray for our world and each other.

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I would hope we will make sure to support and encourage our youth to be involved in the various youth events that are targeted at this age group including church camps. These experiences are life altering for many youth. I would hope our future vision includes youth ministry.