Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
Reflecting on the United Church Call and Vision, theologian Rob Fennell writes that spirituality is the way we seek and receive God’s love and grace in everyday life…
Deep Spirituality Is for Regular People like Us" href="/blogs/round-table/deep-spirituality-regular-people-us"> A silhouette of a person touching their lips in prayer, as light pours between their fingers.
Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa writes that Bold Discipleship is how our lives become avenues of God’s love and presence in the world.
Bold Discipleship Turns Water Into Wine" href="/blogs/round-table/bold-discipleship-turns-water-wine"> an illustration of chains transforming into free birds in a sunrise
Rev. Shelley Pick asks, “What is neurodiversity, how is it related to brain injury, and what should communities of faith know about it?” 
In the Twinkling of an Eye " href="/blogs/round-table/twinkling-eye"> The author, Rev. Shelley Pick, a woman with light brown hair, twinkling eyes, smiles while holding a book from Brain Injury Nova Scotia.
For International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Adele Halliday shares difficult experiences of racism her child faces even in the playground.
Hard Lessons of Racism Begin at a Young Age" href="/blogs/round-table/hard-lessons-racism-begin-young-age"> A diverse group of kids smile together while laying in a circle at a playground.
The Rev. Dr. Alan Lai urges the United Church to prepare for a new wave of immigrants from Hong Kong.
A Mission to Welcome" href="/blogs/round-table/mission-welcome"> A busy night street scene in Hong Kong, with large groups of people crossing an intersection, backed by well-lit buildings covered with advertisements and signs.
 Kenji Marui asks if we have confused “unity” with “uniformity”? All may be one, yes! But not that all may be one-and-the-sa
Unsettling Thoughts on Church Union" href="/blogs/round-table/unsettling-thoughts-church-union"> A collage of the same cover from the United Church Basis of Union, but cropped and organized in different ways.
Dr. Katharina Manassis discusses how a faith community and pastoral care can support those living with mental health challenges. 
Faith, Support, and Inclusion" href="/blogs/round-table/faith-support-and-inclusion"> An illustration of two hands reaching out for each other.
Karlene Cameron writes about how a Guaranteed Livable Income would change the lives of low-income people in Canada.
The Guaranteed Livable Income Is Always a Good Idea" href="/blogs/round-table/guaranteed-livable-income-always-good-idea"> A painted banner proclaims "Bread and Bricks"
Executive Minister Shannon McCarthy writes about the ways she is learning to confront White supremacy in the structures of the church and paving the way for others.…
Dismantling White Privilege in the Church" href="/blogs/round-table/dismantling-white-privilege-church"> Open hands mural
The author recommends a 12-step treatment process for White people to end the violence of White supremacy.
Twelve Steps toward Ending White Supremacy" href="/blogs/round-table/twelve-steps-toward-ending-white-supremacy"> A hand print indicating ENOUGH on red background.