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  • A Church’s “Green” Vision Takes Root and Grows: St. Paul’s United Church in Orillia, Ont. turn their church “inside out” for the benefit of the community and the environment.

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100 Words of Hope: Moments of Grace

Reflections on 100 Words of Hope invite you to listen for grace, trust the seasons, and find hope in the sacred ordinary.
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Everything Old is New Again

Rev. Brenna Baker on how a century of inspiring community members to acts of generosity has underpinned the church’s Call to Deep Spirituality, Bold Discipleship, and Daring Justice
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100 Words of Hope: Resilient by Grace

The Spirit moves us through change, offering a glimpse into how we live out our faith in real and grounded ways. Together, they tell a story of God's community.
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Six Questions for Your Church to Ask Before You Invest in Tech

Technology can be a great way to expand your ministry and stay connected to your congregation, especially for rural communities of faith. Be sure to reflect on your needs before you jump in.
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Being a Disciple Today

What is a disciple of Jesus today? What does a disciple look like in the 21st century? A reflection on the topic caused Stéphane Vermette to question some of his earlier assumptions.
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Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope!

Hear from the countless volunteers and groups devoting their time—and opening their doors—to welcome refugees into United Church communities over the past 49 years.
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100 Words of Hope: The Power of a Hope-Filled Community

100 Words of Hope remind us of the comfort that we can rely on in each other and our communities of faith.
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Let’s Really Live “A Place at the Table”

Rev. Sharon Ballantyne invites us to explore how we all have a place at the table.
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How to Make Rural Youth Ministry Work? Listen to Youth.

Baz Skinner, First Third Ministry Animator, shares what she’s learned about how to truly welcome youth within our communities of faith by recognizing the radical new world they live in.
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Make This Easter a Time of Invitation in Your Community of Faith

It’s time to start thinking about Easter invitation planning. These steps can help develop your culture of invitation and invite friends and neighbours to join you this Easter Sunday.
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