Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
In her Easter message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne’s hope for the church is that we will know that even in our deepest grief the risen Christ will show up, call us by…
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The Rev. Roger Janes writes that a congregation with a stewardship team has significantly higher giving than a congregation without such a team.
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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Lent can be a powerful time to repent of Christian anti-Judaism and actively commit to countering antisemitism.
Zimbabwean-Canadian Takudzwa Lavin Nyariri shares about the joys and challenges of keeping one’s culture of birth while making their own space within…
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Mandimby Rakotondramboa writes that being an Afro-descendant student in Canada means cultural shock with an incredible amount of adaptation.
Whitehorse United Church in Yukon Territory began private refugee sponsorship in the 1980s, supporting Vietnamese boat people. Today, the congregation and dedicated…
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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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The Rev. Brenna Baker writes that scenario church budgeting can help us respond with calm and grace to any situation that comes up.
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.
