Parish Learning Hub
Online Learning for Parishes
Online Learning for Parishes
The Parish Learning Hub is an online learning series provided by the the Synod Office.
Topics have been selected as per requested and are open to all interested.
These zoom sessions require registration.
Each will be 45 minutes long, with 15 minutes for Q & A.
Topic suggestions for next year are welcomed HERE.
Register HERE
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Date: Sep 29, 2025
Everything Microsoft Office 365
Instructor: Anna van der Hooft
This presentation is designed to teach the basics of MO 365.
Topics include
- multifactor authenticators
- creating and archiving emails
- the information security policy
- updating contacts
- updating passwords.
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Date: Oct 28, 2025
Canva, Word & Excel
Instructor: Shantal Hetlinger
Canva, a design tool to assist with the creation of PR materials for websites, posters, social media, and more.
This interactive session will cover the graphic design platform, basics of microsoft word and excel formatting.
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Date: Nov 25, 2025
Finance 'Q & A'
Instructor: Meghan Thonger
Basic parish bookkeeping can be part of the job description of the parish administrator.
This session will provide an overview of 'QuickBooks' and the 'Dos and Don’ts' of basic parish bookkeeping.
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Date: Jan 27, 2026
Using 'SharePoint'
Instructor: Anna van der Hooft
SharePoint, a Microsoft application allows the safe storing and sharing of content and information such as documents, photos, videos, and financial information.
An overview of SharePoint and file storage methods for the parish level and transfering information to SharePoint.
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Date: Feb 24, 2026
Safe Church & Youth Programs
Instructor: Karen Hill
'Safe Church' and Youth Programs are very important to parishes in providing safe spaces,due diligence to our insurance provider.
This session is of interest to the parish administrator, safe church liaison, or other volunteer/ employee supporing youth programming.
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Date: Mar 31, 2026
Connecting Apps & Cyber Security
Instructor: Anna van der Hooft & Dwayne Robinson
Learn how to connect your iPhone, android phone, or computer (laptop-windows, macs, desktops) to various apps. We will review basics of cyber security, and what to do if you suspect hacking.
Dwayne Robinson of 'The Private Network' will share his persective and answer questions.
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Date: Apr 28, 2026
Cemeteries & Insurance
Instructor: Mark Oldnall & Zena McCreary
Cover the basics of information knowledge needed re: Cemeteries & Insurance.
Topics will include licensing, reporting, and the common errors made.
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Date: May 26, 2026
Website Management & Copyright
Instructor: Anna van der Hooft
Cover basics of managing social media (parish websites, Facebook, Instagram, livestreaming services).
Topics covered will be basics of the Tithely website template, copyright for music and photos, questions and issues.