Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
Technology can be a great way to expand your ministry and stay connected to your congregation, especially for rural communities of faith. Be sure to reflect on your…
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Six Questions for Your Church to Ask Before You Invest in Tech" href="/blogs/round-table/six-questions-your-church-ask-you-invest-tech"> three laptops with people videoconferencing
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu on the Inclusive and Affirming Ministries’ 30th anniversary in Cape Town, where he saw a hopeful celebration of the continued journey towards…
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Reflections from IAM’s 30th Anniversary: A Personal Journey During Pride Month" href="/blogs/round-table/reflections-iams-30th-anniversary-personal-journey-during-pride-month"> Kakay Pamaran with Japhet Ndhlovu in Cape Town
Jane Thirikwa shares her experience at the “Faith Beyond Borders” regional workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa, where church leaders and LGBTQIA+ persons of faith…
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A Workshop for a Transformative, Inclusive Church Rooted in Justice" href="/blogs/round-table/workshop-transformative-inclusive-church-rooted-justice"> Participants in the Faith Beyond Borders workshop speaking together
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…
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Being a Disciple Today" href="/blogs/round-table/being-disciple-today"> "A Place at the Table" - an iconic image of 12 diverse disciples at a long table, positioned on a dock in a mountain lake.
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