Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
Missing since 2005, the Bay of Quinte president’s engraved staff, a pre-Union church artifact from 1892, returns to the United Church Archives.
What Was Lost Is Now Found" href="/blogs/round-table/what-was-lost-now-found"> A group of men in 1892, in the formal dress of the time, pose as a group, with the front central figure holding an engraved wooden staff.
At ARI, your Mission and Service gifts are at work providing leadership training for participants from Sri Lanka, Zambia, Indonesia and more
Growing Leaders and Healing Communities with the Asian Rural Institute" href="/blogs/round-table/growing-leaders-and-healing-communities-asian-rural-institute"> A group of individuals of various ethnicities standing in front of planters.
The robust community of faith is a town hub, hosting a food bank, community lunches, and more for 3,500-resident Capreol, Ontario
How Trinity United Church Unites Its Rural Community" href="/blogs/round-table/how-trinity-united-church-unites-its-rural-community"> A small church with a large pine tree in the foreground and a sign reading "Trinity United Church Capreol"
For Vicki Nelson, honest conversations on equity at General Council opened minds and hearts to experiences from across the church.
Am I My Sibling’s Keeper?" href="/blogs/round-table/am-i-my-siblings-keeper"> A large group of participants indoors at GC45
Rev. Daniel Addai Fobi reflects on the urgent mission of justice and peace, and the countless victims of ongoing war and violence around the globe.
In Memory of Number 12" href="/blogs/round-table/memory-number-12"> silhouette of hands releasing a dove
Where grief moves, hope still blooms. These 100 Words of Hope reflections offer strength for the journey.
100 Words of Hope: More Peace in Us, More Peace in the World" href="/blogs/round-table/100-words-hope-more-peace-us-more-peace-world"> Light-dappled cherry blossoms in full bloom.
At General Council 45, Mónica Treviño Álvarez of the World Student Christian Federation saw a unified moment of hope and commitment to 2S and LGBTQIA+ justice.
The Power of Global Commitment to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Justice: GC45 and Beyond" href="/blogs/round-table/power-global-commitment-2s-and-lgbtqia-justice-gc45-and-beyond"> A young woman with dark hair wearing a lanyard.
Rev. Aurora Espenant shares what she’s learned after her church in a town of 2,000 doubled attendance by embracing hope and cultivating a culture of welcome.
Four Reasons Why My Rural Church Is Growing" href="/blogs/round-table/four-reasons-why-my-rural-church-growing"> A small white church in front of a snowy lawn.
A poem by Rev. Daniel Addai Fobi dedicated to The United Church of Canada as the church celebrates its Centennial.
A Century of Yes, Come In" href="/blogs/round-table/century-yes-come"> A dramatically colourful painting of hands reaching up and down to share hearts.
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu found deep spiritual inspiration from Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King and other speakers at the annual General Assembly of the Christian Church (…
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Worship Beyond Limits at the Disciples of Christ Assembly" href="/blogs/round-table/worship-beyond-limits-disciples-christ-assembly"> A photo of a woman speaking into a microphone projected onto a large screen