Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
For Ashley Keeping, the Minority Youth Forum in Miyakojima, Japan, proved how powerful it is to bring youth together to share their culture, their faith, and their…
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Pursuing Peace from the Atlantic to the Pacific" href="/blogs/round-table/pursuing-peace-atlantic-pacific"> Ashley Keeping stands in front of a sign in Japanese
Martha Pedoniquotte writes that the integration of First Nations perspectives can foster a more comprehensive and effective response to climate change.
Prioritize Indigenous Approaches to Climate Action" href="/blogs/round-table/prioritize-indigenous-approaches-climate-action"> A Saugeen Ojibway Nation painting of four people sitting beside a bay.
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne was the preacher for the 99th Anniversary Service on June 9, kicking off commemoration of the United Church’s Centennial year.
Moderator’s Sermon for the 99th Anniversary Service" href="/blogs/round-table/moderators-sermon-99th-anniversary-service">
The Rev. Dave Jagger writes that this is a unique time for many older church members to make a greater impact than ever before.
Not as Young as I Used to Be!" href="/blogs/round-table/not-young-i-used-be"> The Rev. Dave Jagger at his university graduation many years ago.
The Rev. Roger Janes writes that a congregation with a stewardship team has significantly higher giving than a congregation without such a team.
Teamwork Makes the Stewardship Dream Work" href="/blogs/round-table/teamwork-makes-stewardship-dream-work"> A chalk board with the word "Teamwork" on it.
In November 2023, the Atlantic Christian Training Centre (Tatamagouche Centre) hosted a four-day gathering based on ceremony, food, talking circle sharing, deep respect…
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Gathering Nations in Peace and Friendship in Atlantic Canada" href="/blogs/round-table/gathering-nations-peace-and-friendship-atlantic-canada"> Campbell House at Tatamagouche Centre
Lent can be a powerful time to repent of Christian anti-Judaism and actively commit to countering antisemitism.
Antisemitism and Lent" href="/blogs/round-table/antisemitism-and-lent"> Grave of a Jewish soldier in World War military cemetery, France
Mandimby Rakotondramboa writes that being an Afro-descendant student in Canada means cultural shock with an incredible amount of adaptation.
Identity and Diversity between Two Realities" href="/blogs/round-table/identity-and-diversity-between-two-realities"> Mandimby, a young man from Madagascar, lifts his hands while sitting on a hill top.
For Black History Month, the Rev. Franklyn James celebrates this month as a commemoration of past achievements and a commitment to ongoing understanding, respect, and…
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Unity and Legacy: Celebrating Black History in Canada and the United Church " href="/blogs/round-table/unity-and-legacy-celebrating-black-history-canada-and-united-church"> A photo of the author, the Rev. Franklyn James.
The Rev. Stephen Milton talks about how the representation of the visit of the magi has changed over time… and how it might look in the future.
Advent Unwrapped: The Shape-Shifting Magi" href="/blogs/round-table/advent-unwrapped-shape-shifting-magi"> The shape shifting Magi