Church Life

Unwrapping "The 'Huron' Carol"

We have received many comments and questions about whether or not to incorporate the “’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” into Christmas carol services. Thanks to Dana Lynn Seaborn, of seabornsong.com, who offered us a helpful response to start the… Read more

Freezies, Games, Prayer, (and More Freezies)

In the summer of 2018, our church decided to try Vacation Bible School camp (VBS).

The last time the United Church had organized a Vacations Bible School in the Gatineau Hills was circa 1955. Unsure of whether we could do this alone, Église Grace United Church asked our Anglican… Read more

A Trip Full of Teachings and Right Relations

During their visit to Saskatchewan Conference, the GC43 Pilgrims learned more about the First Nations groups in the area and more.

Life-long Lessons at the Crossroads

The GC43 Pilgrims learn about human rights movements, Métis culture, and community in Winnipeg.

Encountering the Indigenous Church

The GC43 Pilgrims learn from Creation and community, during their visit with the All Native Circle Conference.

A Pilgrim’s Experience of History and Culture

The GC43 youth pilgrims experience the rich history and culture of Canada during their visit to Montreal and Ottawa Conference.

Pilgrimage to Maritime Conference 

Throughout our time in the Maritime Conference we had many insightful talks that were helpful leading into our time at General Council 43. 

Sharing the Pilgrim Spirit

We started this wonderful journey together separately, working in our home Conferences to understand the work our Conference does. When that week was over we traveled to Newfoundland to covenant  and to learn from the wisdom of the place.

Planting Seeds of Connection: Clusters and Networks

With the remits likely moving us toward a three-council model in The United Church of Canada, Living Waters Presbytery (Toronto Conference) wanted to ensure that local communities of faith will receive the… Read more