Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
Norma McCord, a long-time United Church refugee program supporter, says the work is in her blood.
“My Soul Is Fed” by Supporting Refugees" href="/blogs/round-table/my-soul-fed-supporting-refugees"> Norma, a long-time refugee program supporter (right), with a friend.
For World Refugee Day, we share the story of Islington United Church's Refugee Support Ministry, which has been creating relationships for over 40 years.
Refugee Sponsorship Profile: Islington United Church" href="/blogs/round-table/refugee-sponsorship-profile-islington-united-church">
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.
Ariel Siagan raises awareness about the situation of Filipino migrant workers in Canada and calls on the church to respond.
Fresh Off the Boat" href="/blogs/round-table/fresh-boat">
 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.
For Asian Heritage Month, Rev. Sun-Young “Sunny” Kim writes about the unique challenges of being queer, Asian, and Christian.
Beautifully Made" href="/blogs/round-table/beautifully-made"> A branch of pink-white cherry blossoms against a subtle blue sky and light clouds.
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Rev. David Boyd talks about his personal journey with depression.
The Desert Gives Life" href="/blogs/round-table/desert-gives-life"> A desert scene with rugged yellow rock outcrops in the foreground, and a purple mountain range in the distance. Lots of blue sky.
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.