Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

Member church of the Lutheran World Federation

Delton Glebe Counselling Centre’s Annual Breakfast

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Have you registered yet?

October 3rd is fast approaching for the Delton Glebe Counselling Centre’s Annual Breakfast event, and if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, there’s still time!

As always, the event will feature a delicious breakfast with all the fixings, lovingly prepared by the venerable Mrs. Bell. Her cooking is legendary and guaranteed to delight! After breakfast, we’ll take a moment to stroll through our We Care Auction display before moving to the Sanctuary for our keynote presentation.

This year, we are thrilled to introduce Cheryl Vanderveen, A.R.C.T., BSE, MSW, RSW as our keynote speaker. Cheryl will present on the timely topic:
“Changing the Narrative, Start a Conversation: Considerations for Silent Strokes and the Suicide Risk Assessment Inventory.”

This discussion is critical and relevant for all. In cases of stroke—or other acquired brain injuries—cognitive/emotional/behavioral and personality functions, especially executive functions, can be severely impacted. This compromises decision-making abilities, impulse control, and self-regulation, which can lead to an increased risk of suicidality, demanding a specialized approach to risk assessment and management. With an aging population, growing awareness of brain injuries, and recent findings that people as young as their 30s may experience “silent strokes,” Cheryl will guide us on what to look for, how to seek support, and how to move forward. Her personal story, combined with her professional expertise, makes for an engaging, educational, and highly relevant presentation.

To purchase your tickets, please visit our website at https://glebecounselling.ca/breakfast/. Doors open at 7:00 AM, breakfast begins at 7:30 AM, and our keynote presentation starts at 8:00 AM, so you can start your day with us and still get to work on time.  Our We Care Auction is also live on Facebook and has some fabulous items up for bid.  Check it out – bidding closes at 12 pm sharp on October 3rd.  

Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1023047766486957&set=a.1023082376483496

Additionally, please consider attending our Clinical Workshop later the same day (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM), where Cheryl will dive deeper into the clinical aspects of stroke education, brain injuries, and suicide risk assessment. She will look at the cognitive, behavioral, emotional and personality changes that may be impacted and effects on thinking, problem solving, anger, depression, emotional regulation, irritability.  This session offers 2 continuing education credits and can be attended in person or online. If you attend the breakfast as well, you’ll save $20 on your workshop registration!

Feel free to download the attached flyers for both events. If you have any questions, please call us at 226-898-4016 or email us.

We hope to see you there!

Neta Deonarain-Gear, HBA, BSW, MAed., FM, PhD cand. RSW #810740

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Executive Director

Delton Glebe Counselling Centre

Canadian Churches and Criminal Justice: Renewing the Prophetic Voice

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On October 1, from 7:00-8:30 pm EDT, join us for a free online event, organized by the Corrections and Restorative Justice Working Group of The Canadian Council of Churches, to hear stories of experience, capture the vison and challenges of today, and discern the next steps for the future of faith, restorative justice, and corrections in Canada!

This event will celebrate and reflect on the history and accomplishments of The Church Council on Justice and Corrections (CCJC). Since 1972, the CCJC brought together Canadian church leaders for public engagement on restorative justice, corrections, capital punishment, domestic violence, and many other related issues. This year, the CCJC is merging with The Canadian Council of Churches and will continue its mission and vision as the new Corrections and Restorative Justice Working Group of the Council. 

Be inspired by the stories and reflections from leading voices in criminal justice, restorative justice, and corrections in Canada. Share your own experiences and help us discern how the churches in Canada and their partners can build healthier and safer communities through theological reflection, educational opportunities, shared initiatives, and public dialogue. Join us as we renew our prophetic voice and shape our future work. 

Register: https://churches-criminal-justice.eventbrite.ca/

Keynote speaker: Donald Nicholls, Director of Justice and Correctional Services, Cree Nation Government 

Theological Reflection: Dr. Vern Neufeld Redekop, Professor Emeritus of Conflict Studies, Saint Paul University 

Reflections by: 

  • Lorraine Berzins, former Coordinator: Research and Analysis and Community Chair of Justice of The Church Council on Justice and Corrections; co-founding director of the Smart Justice Network of Canada; co-founding member of Mothers Offering Mutual Support 
  • Kathryn Bliss, Associate Director of the Restorative Lab, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University; former Executive Director of Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) Canada 
  • Laurent Champagne, former Coordinator for Quebec and past President of The Church Council on Justice and Corrections; Executive Director of l’Aumônerie communautaire de Montréal, Aumônier Établissement Archambault 
  • Rick Prashaw, Canadian author, storyteller, and public speaker whose diverse career has thrived in journalism, the priesthood, The Church Council on Justice and Corrections as its former Executive Director, and political staff to Members of Parliament 
  • Rev. Dr. James (Jamie) Scott, former Project Director for The Church Council on Justice and Corrections; founding Coordinator of the Collaborative Justice Project at the Ottawa Courthouse; former General Council Officer for Residential Schools for The United Church of Canada 

Register: https://churches-criminal-justice.eventbrite.ca/

Everyone who registers will receive a Zoom link the day before the event. 

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Questions? Email Maria Simakova – simakova@councilofchurches.ca