Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
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 rainbow coloured thumbprint in the shape of Africa
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
Moderator Kimberly Heath on how as hate and fear loom, the Christian path of love and peace remains as crucial as ever
Words of Hope, in the Face of Fear" href="/blogs/round-table/words-hope-face-fear"> A drawing of doves in flight
Moderator Kimberly Heath on the power of making the choice to answer God's call
100 Words of Hope: Saying "Yes" to the Call" href="/blogs/round-table/100-words-hope-saying-yes-call"> A ray of light in a forest, with a banner over top reading "100 words of hope"
International Migrants Day is December 18th, and the need to support migrant workers' rights in Canada is as pressing as ever
Peeling the Layers of Oppression: Solidarity from the Ground Up" href="/blogs/round-table/peeling-layers-oppression-solidarity-ground"> A group of people with fists raised and a sign that reads "Migrante Canada"