Worship Blog
A Workshop for a Transformative, Inclusive Church Rooted in Justice
Jane Thirikwa shares her experience at the “Faith Beyond Borders” regional workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa, where church leaders and LGBTQIA+ persons of faith envisioned a church inclusive and affirming of sexual and gender diversity.
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.
Navigating the Difficult Terrain of Ministry in the West
A Zimbabwean United Methodist minister by ordination, Rev. Desire Tiriwepi shares his experience building a vibrant intercultural congregation at St. Paul’s United Church in Thunder Bay.
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.
Upholding Love and Justice: My Experience at the ILGA Asia Conference
For Daeun Seo of the Korean Methodist Church, connecting across faiths and borders at the ILGA Asia Conference in Kathmandu brought a sense of renewed hope and courage for the future of Korean LGBTQIA+ communities.
There Are No “Righteousness Olympics”
Sandra Beardsall, United Church representative on the World Council of Churches Faith and Order Commission, believes embracing ecumenism is crucial to a thriving future Christian community.
Finding My People, Finding Home at ILGA Asia: My Experience in Kathmandu
At the ILGA Asia Conference on LGBTQIA+ issues in Kathmandu, Rev. Reina Ueno of Japan’s United Church of Christ was welcomed warmly by a community devoted to justice and hope, the likes of which she had never before seen.
Lois Wilson’s Fearless Global Partnership
The Very Rev. Dr. Lois Wilson bore courageous witness following violence in South Korea. Rev. Won Hur tells how her actions modelled mutual radical partnership and strengthened a decades-long bond with our partners in faith.
The Seoul Diaspora Church
Rev. Won Hur shares the story of a church in Korea providing ministry to Filipino migrant workers, who are among the most vulnerable in the country.
Together in Partnership—Sumdol Hyanglin Church and The United Church of Canada
Finding hope in the kindness, generosity, and community spirit of the Sumdol Hyanglin church in South Korea.