Worship Blog
How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Ignore the Budget
Vicki Nelson challenges us to see the discipleship building that happens through stewardship, which is its own spiritual practice.
“Because This Place Exists, Lives Are Changed”
Rev. Brenna Baker writes about the importance of understanding stewardship as a spiritual discipline, not a just a financial discipline.
To Boldly Welcome Young People
Growth Animator Tori Mullin has some frank conversations with youth and young adults at Audacious Hope about their experience of going to church, especially as a new person.
Moderator’s Sermon for the 99th Anniversary Service
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne was the preacher for the 99th Anniversary Service on June 9, kicking off commemoration of the United Church’s Centennial year.
Not as Young as I Used to Be!
The Rev. Dave Jagger writes that this is a unique time for many older church members to make a greater impact than ever before.
Antisemitism and Lent
Lent can be a powerful time to repent of Christian anti-Judaism and actively commit to countering antisemitism.
Cherishing Creation
Rev. Melody Duncanson Hales writes about Creation Time as a time of heightened awareness, stewardship, and action for the gifts God has given us.
A Revolution of Generosity and Simplicity
Vicki Nelson writes about creating space to learn about simplicity, generosity, and stewardship.
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.
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.