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Moderator Jordan Cantwell in Sudbury
On November 8th, 2017, United Church Moderator Jordan Cantwell will be in Sudbury to speak at MILC’s annual general meeting.
Read More →Memory Project
In the Fall of 2017, watch for the release of the documentary on the United Church apology that was made to the First Nations People of Canada.
Read More →Watch out for these events, coming soon!
Watch for information about: Lunch and Learn sessions for clergy and licensed lay leaders beginning in September Book Study – Damned Nations by Samantha Nutt
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Children of the Broken Treaty
MILC welcomes Charlie Angus to Sudbury, ON on Thursday, May 25th, 2017. Charlie Angus will read from his book Children of the Broken Treaty and will be available for questions. Quill and Quire describes Charlie Angus’s book Children of the Broken Treaty Children of the Broken Treaty as “A book with a worthy subject that should be […]
Read More →Supporting Those Who Support
“The sad irony is that so many people are too preoccupied with worries to spare time for that which could help them better bear their worries…” –Paul Brunton On Saturday March 3, a hardy group of Sudbury caregivers, palliative care workers, and pastoral care visitors struggled through 37cm of snow to participate in Rev. Dr. […]
Read More →Watch out for these events, coming soon!
Watch for information about: Lunch and Learn sessions for clergy and licensed lay leaders beginning in September Book Study – Damned Nations by Samantha Nutt
Read More →Theme 4 — Right Relations (Saturday, May 4, 2013)
Theme 4. Right Relations: Saturday, May 11th. Susan Lindquist, Resource Relations Specialist, exploring the history of relationships with aboriginal people and visioning ways to move forward.
Read More →Theme 3 — Ministry with Children and Youth (Saturday, March 2, 2013)
Theme 3. Ministry with Children and Youth: Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 Amy Crawford, Program Minister for Children and Youth, United Church of Canada, Ministry with Children and Young People in a twenty first century context.
Read More →Theme 2 — Emerging Church (Wednesday, November 14, 2012)
Theme 2. Emerging Church: Wednesday, November 14th, Rob Dalgleish, National Program Co-ordinator, United Church of Canada will address our Annual General Meeting.
Read More →Theme 1 : Nurturing Pastoral Care Ministry in your Church (Series of Workshops)
Theme 1. Nurturing Pastoral Care Ministry in your Church: a series of three workshops. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions, but participation in a single event will be possible if space is available. Session 1: Saturday, October 27th, 9:00 – 3:30. Developing Listening and Communication Skills with Rev. Catherine Somerville and Madeleine Sauve […]
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Sil Selects Book Club (May 2008)
Several years ago a friend invited me to help her start a book club. This group of women has become an important feature in my life. Every June, at a catered pot luck lunch we choose the books we will read for the next year. Belonging to a book club has stimulated my interest in […]
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About the Manitou Intentional Learning Community Logo
Our logo was created by Katie Pile, a recent Grade Twelve graduate of LaSalle Secondary School. Katie is an active member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Sudbury. She has participated in the Youth Group, the Choir and annually paints faces on the pumpkins that are sold at the St. Andrew’s Fall Fair. Katie will be […]
Read More →How to become a member
Learning Community Membership is by nominal annual membership fee, set initially at $5.00, and subsequently set by the Executive Team and approved by Learning Community as it determines appropriate, and – or — by intentional and accountable participation in at least one on-going Learning Community group. Any person may join and be in good standing […]
Read More →Why “Intentional”?
The Manitou Learning Community calls itself “intentional” because we are a community of adult learners motivated to learn things that will increase our competence in the areas of common concern to us. There is a clear cut and pragmatic learning goal in sight in each of our various learning opportunities. Is there something you believe […]
Read More →MILC’s Charter
Manitou Intentional Learning Community charters to: Seek to discern what God is saying Learn together Adopt a holistic approach to learning (engaging heart, mind, body, and soul) Strive to develop leadership and a love of learning in its members Be transformative for individuals and the community Draw generally, but not exclusively, upon local learning resources […]
Read More →Who are we?
Manitou Intentional Learning Community creates and sustains opportunities in learning for people of the United Church of Canada and for people who make common cause with people of the United Church of Canada. The Community has its physical and administrative home at St. Andrew’s United Church in Sudbury Ontario. It recognizes and lives a broadly […]
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Supporting Those Who Support
“The sad irony is that so many people are too preoccupied with worries to spare time for that which could help them better bear their worries…” –Paul Brunton On Saturday March 3, a hardy group of Sudbury caregivers, palliative care workers, and pastoral care visitors struggled through 37cm of snow to participate in Rev. Dr. […]
Read More →Spiritual Practice: Beginning with the Body (February 3, 2010)
Are you seeking nourishment for your spiritual life? Join the Manitou Intentional Learning Community for an evening with John Buttars to explore Spiritual Practice: Beginning with the Body Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 St. Andrew’s Place, 4th floor 111 Larch Street, Sudbury 7p.m. to 9p.m. John Buttars retired in 2006 from the ministerial staff at Harcourt […]
Read More →Frontrunners/Niigaanibatowaad (September 2009)
Manitou Intentional Learning Community Presents Frontrunners/Niigaanibatowaad This movie raises awareness about residential schools and how churches are responding and encouraging the building of right relations. Friday, September 18th 2009 at 7pm St. Peter’s United Church, York St. Sudbury Please join us. For more information contact info@manitoulearningcommunity.com. Frontrunners (Niigaanibatowaad) is a powerful drama based on true […]
Read More →MILC at the Movies: WALL-E (March 2009)
After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL-E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet’s future . […]
Read More →Palestine and Israel: Persistent Hope & Audacious Possibility (2009)
When we asked Rev David LeGrand to speak at MILC’s AGM in November 2008 about his experiences working with an ecumenical peace organization in Palestine and Israel, we had no idea how timely this presentation would prove to be. David provided unique insights available only to those who have lived and worked with those involved […]
Read More →Worship Matters Sudbury (October 17 & 18, 2008)
Choirs! Worship Committees and Leaders! Come Celebrate! Come Learn! Worship Matters 2008 comes to Manitou Conference October 17-18, 2008 Register online for this event! Worship_Matters_Sudbury_2008_flyer Why you should register now for Worship Matters 2008 Sudbury? This time of expanding technologies and a shrinking global village calls for the church to be relevant and stimulating to […]
Read More →Dr. David Pearson – Green Ideas (September 26, 2008)
With a federal election fast approaching, it is timely that our first event will be a presentation by Dr. David Pearson of the Earth Sciences Department at Laurentian University. His presentation “They’re off and Running, But They Can’t Hide from Green Ideas This Time!” will explore the environmental issues about which we need to be […]
Read More →Sil Selects Book Club (May 2008)
Several years ago a friend invited me to help her start a book club. This group of women has become an important feature in my life. Every June, at a catered pot luck lunch we choose the books we will read for the next year. Belonging to a book club has stimulated my interest in […]
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World Labyrinth Day 2017
The cold temperatures and strong winds did not stop a resolute group from gathering at the Lourdes Grotto on May 6th, 2017 for the annual celebration of World Labyrinth Day. St. Peter’s along with MILC organize the annual event to coincide with World Labyrinth Day in order to encourage and examine the spiritual practice of […]
Read More →Medical Assistance in Dying : Legal, Ethical and Spiritual Responses
The Manitou Intentional Learning Community hosted a discussion panel on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) on March 30th, 2017 at St. Stephen’s on the Hill United Church. The panel examined MAID in light of the law, medical ethics and our faith. Panelists included Rev. Dr. Bill Steadman (St. Andrew’s United Church, United Church of Canada […]
Read More →End of Life Choices with Rev. John Buttars
MILC hosted Rev. John Buttars on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 at St. Peter’s United Church in Sudbury. Weaving his own encounters with the reality of death with insights from other thinkers, Buttars encourage the audience to confront a certainty which is challenging for all to face. “Life is an unbelievable gift with amazing abundance . […]
Read More →World Labyrinth Day 2016
Celebrate World Labyrinth Day on Saturday, May 7th! At St. Peter’s United Church, 203 York Street, Sudbury. 11:00 – 11:30 Introduction to labyrinths and labyrinth walking with Rev. Dr. Gailand MacQueen and a children’s program. 11:30 – 12:00 Family mindfulness activities 12:00 – 12:30 Refreshments and fellowship At St. Peter’s Labyrinth, Lourdes Grotto, 271 Van […]
Read More →Welcome: Extending Hospitality to Refugees
On Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at St. Andrew’s United Church approximately 60 people gathered for dinner and presentations. Presentations and workshops during the evening included cross- cultural communication, lessons learned from previous sponsorship experiences, and understanding Islam with a representative from the Sudbury Mosque.
Read More →Annual General Meeting 2015
MILC’s Annual General Meeting was held on November 18, 2015 at St. Luke’s United Church. “Moving Forward with Hope” was the theme this year. The event included two workshops facilitated by Barbara Lloyd, the AGM and a dinner. The focus of her workshops was “Finding Purpose, Energy and Joy in Living out God’s Mission.” Thank […]
Read More →Coming to Advent with Anticipation
Rev. Dr. Bill Steadman lead a workshop to explore Advent scriptures and music, and provide opportunities to write stories, reflections, plays, prayers, and liturgy. The session took place at St Luke’s United Church in Sudbury on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015.
Read More →Coming to Advent with Anticipation
Coming to Advent with Anticipation with the Rev. Dr. Bill Steadman. This workshop explored Advent scriptures and music, and provide opportunities to write stories, reflections, plays, prayers, and liturgy. The workshop was of interest to ministers, lay leaders, children and youth leaders and anyone taking responsibility for worship during Advent. The session took place at […]
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