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  • Jazz and Technology Meet Up to Spark Innovation: M4M 2021: July 25. By supporting learning, creativity, and innovation, your gifts help the whole church discern a path for the future.
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A Life-Shaping Decision

Rev. Roger Janes writes about the wise stewardship decision to "pay God first."
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A Healthy Lent

Rev. Melody Duncanson Hales writes on the importance of being intentional about our spiritual practices during the season of Lent.
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Racing toward that Goal

Preparing to run a 5k run taught Rev. Brenna Baker lessons about building a step-by-step congregational stewardship plan.
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The Struggle for Sanctuary

A plea for sanctuary is answered by Plymouth-Trinity United Church for the Rodriguez-Flores family, but more help is still needed for the journey ahead.
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The Student Christian Movement Is Building Community With a Cause

The Student Christian Movement of Canada offers students community with a cause, as SCMers work for change globally and locally.
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Discipleship that Is Bold

Rev. Dr. Paul Douglas Walfall shares thoughts on "Bold Discipleship," which is part of the United Church Call and Vision.
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Deep Spirituality Is for Regular People like Us

Reflecting on the United Church Call and Vision, theologian Rob Fennell writes that spirituality is the way we seek and receive God’s love and grace in everyday life.
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Bold Discipleship Turns Water Into Wine

Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa writes that Bold Discipleship is how our lives become avenues of God’s love and presence in the world.
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Don’t Stop Before the Miracle Happens

Looking back after 12 years of leading the EDGE Network, Rob Dalgleish shares reflections on ministry innovation, the power of failing boldly, and living faithfully into a new reality — even if others don't yet understand.
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Deep Spirituality Is Drawing Close to God

Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa writes that our Call and Vision identifies “Deep Spirituality” as the cornerstone of our identity, not just as a church but also as individuals.
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