Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
Jane Thirikwa reflects on the seeds of hope for LGBTQIA+ people of faith shared at East Africa’s “Faith Beyond Borders” interfaith workshop
Faith that Welcomes, Remembers, and Restores: Reflections from Nairobi" href="/blogs/round-table/faith-welcomes-remembers-and-restores-reflections-nairobi"> A group of African clergy and lay people outside of a building
Table Church’s worship kits of songs, prayers, and reflections are the result of Rev. Dr. Catherine Smith's long-held faith in the power and gifts of the small and…
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Table Church: A Small and Nimble Possibility" href="/blogs/round-table/table-church-small-and-nimble-possibility"> A table set up for a casual worship service on a grassy lawn.
As Advent approaches, Rev. Scott Reynolds invites you to consider the new ways you might extend an invitation to your community of faith this season
Preparing for Advent, the Season of Invitation" href="/blogs/round-table/preparing-advent-season-invitation"> The statues of a Nativity scene are silhouetted by a background of candles.
A visit to United Church Global Partners in Kenya left Rev. Christopher Fraser deeply inspired by organizations empowering women and youth to provide for their families…
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A Pilgrimage of Learning: Reflections from Kenya" href="/blogs/round-table/pilgrimage-learning-reflections-kenya"> A row of short trees and plants growing in a field
Rev. Tori Mullin on how truly welcoming youth in ministry begins with opening our hearts to them
Posture over Programs" href="/blogs/round-table/posture-over-programs"> An artwork made of many handprints in rainbows on a wall
Stéphane Godbout on finding God, at the worst of times, between silence and hope
God Amid Atrocity" href="/blogs/round-table/god-amid-atrocity"> A small sprout comes out of a mound of soil
At World Communion of Reformed Churches’ 27th General Council, Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu witnessed a path towards peace, healing, and justice for churches worldwide
Persevere in Your Witness: Dispatches from Chiang Mai, Thailand (Part Two)" href="/blogs/round-table/persevere-your-witness-dispatches-chiang-mai-thailand-part-two"> A man in a short-sleeved dress shirt stands smiling in a Buddhist temple.
For United Church members in Drayton Valley, Alberta, welcoming a Syrian refugee family into the community brought immeasurable rewards well worth the dedication and…
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What Our Rural Community of Faith Learned from Sponsoring Refugees" href="/blogs/round-table/what-our-rural-community-faith-learned-sponsoring-refugees"> A family of two parents and three young girls holding up a laptop during an online citizenship ceremony.
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu reports days of deep justice engagement at World Communion of Reformed Churches’ 27th General Council
Persevere in Your Witness: Dispatches from Chiang Mai, Thailand (Part One)" href="/blogs/round-table/persevere-your-witness-dispatches-chiang-mai-thailand-part-one"> A large group photo in a conference room with several subject wearing religious garments.
Rev. Melody Duncanson Hales on how understandings of generosity can grow richer when diverse cultures meet and faith is shared at a common table
A Generous Table" href="/blogs/round-table/generous-table"> A poster filled with pink hearts, each with a name written on them