Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
As International Development Week 2026 comes to a close, we give thanks for the partners, volunteers, and communities who remind us that hope is not abstract, not…
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International Development Week 2026: Building an Economy of Life" href="/blogs/round-table/international-development-week-2026-building-economy-life"> A group of smiling people outdoors in Zimbabwe
At COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, Indigenous Peoples, youth, people of faith, members of social movements, and frontline communities called for climate action rooted in…
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Call to Honour Creation: An Indigenous Youth Voice in Belém" href="/blogs/round-table/call-honour-creation-indigenous-youth-voice-belem"> Samantha Miller at COP30
Watch a first-hand account from Silas Rugia, a farmer in Kenya, whose family became food secure after he learned climate-resilient farming practices with the help of…
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Restoring Land, Restoring Hope: Conservation Agriculture in Kenya" href="/blogs/round-table/restoring-land-restoring-hope-conservation-agriculture-kenya">
As Black History Month begins, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Tehindrazanarivelo reflects on what the legacy is of anti-African racism in historical Christian narratives, and in how…
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Anti-African Racism in the Story of the Christian Church" href="/blogs/round-table/anti-african-racism-story-christian-church"> A globe turned to show Africa to the viewer
How the Women’s Network of Maya Presbyterials in Guatemala is helping increase female representation in church leadership through theological education
“God Created Me Equal”: Indigenous Women Claiming Leadership Through Theology" href="/blogs/round-table/god-created-me-equal-indigenous-women-claiming-leadership-through-theology"> A group of smiling women outdoors in colourful clothing
Across the African continent, churches are walking alongside communities struggling with hunger, climate change, conflict, and injustice, and helping them respond…
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The Pastoral and the Prophetic: Churches Advancing Food Sovereignty and Justice" href="/blogs/round-table/pastoral-and-prophetic-churches-advancing-food-sovereignty-and-justice"> Two people planting a small plant in soil
A lay leader at United Church Plant Emmanuel Iranian Ministries, reflects on the enormous loss and injustice in Iran
Cry of the Innocent in Iran" href="/blogs/round-table/cry-innocent-iran"> A sign with the words "Help them" is held up at a street protest
Byron United Church in London, Ontario continues to explore strengthening its invitation into the way of Jesus. What can we all learn about invitation?
Good News for a Change" href="/blogs/round-table/good-news-change"> A photo of a church interior full of standing members
Rev. Won Hur writes of his visit to China, where the United Church of Canada took part in celebrating the Amity Foundation’s 40th Anniversary with gratitude and deep…
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“Love Is Eternal”: A Visit to Amity Foundation of China" href="/blogs/round-table/love-eternal-visit-amity-foundation-china"> A photo of a man and a woman in front of a red backdrop with yellow Chinese and English phrases written on it
Jordan MacDonald writes about the inspiration he found in Kenyan communities working with United Church partner organizations, where engaged people create lasting…
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In Kenya, Community Transformation through Public Participation" href="/blogs/round-table/kenya-community-transformation-through-public-participation"> A group of people sitting on plastic chairs and tables outdoors in Kenya