Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
For Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu, the Johannesburg Faith Beyond Borders consultation’s courageous discussions on faith, human sexuality, and gender diversity inspire the…
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Maputo to Johannesburg: A Story of Learning, Faith, and Change" href="/blogs/round-table/maputo-johannesburg-story-learning-faith-and-change"> A group of about 25 participants gathered outside in the morning sun.
People share their thoughts on the hope they find in being part of The United Church of Canada.
100 Words of Hope: Here Are People of God Who Love You" href="/blogs/round-table/100-words-hope-here-are-people-god-who-love-you"> A large white church, viewed from the front.
Jesus invites us to receive his words, “Peace! Be still” – to think beyond our fear and the uncertainty, to trust our faith to guide us.
100 Words of Hope: Peace, Be Still" href="/blogs/round-table/100-words-hope-peace-be-still"> 100 Words of Hope - an image of clouds after a storm.
A Zimbabwean United Methodist minister by ordination, Rev. Desire Tiriwepi shares his experience building a vibrant intercultural congregation at St. Paul’s United…
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Navigating the Difficult Terrain of Ministry in the West" href="/blogs/round-table/navigating-difficult-terrain-ministry-west"> The African Intergenerational Praise Choir performs at St. Paul’s United Church
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.…
Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope!" href="/blogs/round-table/looking-back-gratitude-looking-ahead-hope"> Members of Sackville United Church welcoming refugees at the airport
100 Words of Hope remind us of the comfort that we can rely on in each other and our communities of faith.
100 Words of Hope: The Power of a Hope-Filled Community" href="/blogs/round-table/100-words-hope-power-hope-filled-community"> Close up of a tree branch with budding leaves
Voices from across the United Church share 100 Words of Hope, reminding us that refuge is always around the corner.
100 Words of Hope: Towards God’s Kingdom" href="/blogs/round-table/100-words-hope-towards-gods-kingdom"> A robin with hatchlings in a nest
Rev. Sharon Ballantyne invites us to explore how we all have a place at the table.
Let’s Really Live “A Place at the Table”" href="/blogs/round-table/lets-really-live-place-table"> Open Bible lies on dock. The sun sets over a lake in the background.
This Easter may your community lean into grace-filled generosity. Let our giving rise not from duty, but from the desire to share Christ’s resurrection hope with the…
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Graceful Generosity" href="/blogs/round-table/graceful-generosity"> A butterfly rests on a lily
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…
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Upholding Love and Justice: My Experience at the ILGA Asia Conference" href="/blogs/round-table/upholding-love-and-justice-my-experience-ilga-asia-conference"> Rev. Reina Ueono and Daeun Seo in Kathmandu