Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
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
Why do we get days off at Christmas?
The Fight for Christmas Vacations" href="/blogs/round-table/fight-christmas-vacations"> The fight for Christmas Vacations
The Rev. Stephen Milton explores how a simple layer of colourful paper adds to the mystery and wonder of Christmas.
Why do we wrap Christmas presents?" href="/blogs/round-table/why-do-we-wrap-christmas-presents"> why do we wrap presents
In a game of volleyball with a group of youth from Madagascar, Cameron Fraser finds that church growth is all about about building trust and friendships.
This is What Growth Looks Like" href="/blogs/round-table/what-growth-looks"> A group of young people from Madagascar playing volleyball in an indoor gym. Cameron Fraser is in the left corner, preparing to hit the ball
Rev. Melody Duncanson Hales writes about Creation Time as a time of heightened awareness, stewardship, and action for the gifts God has given us.
Cherishing Creation" href="/blogs/round-table/cherishing-creation"> An adult woman crouches down next to a young child as they observe a flowing river, surrounded by autumn trees.
Vicki Nelson writes about creating space to learn about simplicity, generosity, and stewardship.
A Revolution of Generosity and Simplicity" href="/blogs/round-table/revolution-generosity-and-simplicity"> Infant hand
For International Migrants Day, Demanya Kofi Akoussah shares his difficult experience as a minister working to immigrate to Canada.
My Immigration Challenges" href="/blogs/round-table/my-immigration-challenges"> Overlooking the locks on the Ottawa Canal, with the Alexandra Bridge in the background.
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