Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.
A refugee family's journey from war-torn Syria to the welcoming shores of Nova Scotia
From Desperation to Belonging" href="/blogs/round-table/desperation-belonging"> Mahmoud and family
If The United Church of Canada is to have a future, we must begin, as Abraham did in Genesis 18:1-15, with hospitality.
Standing on the Foundation of Divine Hospitality" href="/blogs/round-table/standing-foundation-divine-hospitality"> A multicoloured wooden sign spells out welcome
Ariel Siagan shares his experiences from an interfaith learning tour to the Philippines, where the situation in the communities they met resembled an ongoing war.
The Truth That Sets Us Free" href="/blogs/round-table/truth-sets-us-free"> A woman stands in front of a group speaking into a microphone. Behind her a screen displays a PowerPoint slide saying Human rights situations in the Philippines.
Vicki Nelson writes about sharing life’s lessons of generosity with children this summer.
Spice Up Summer with Kindness and Generosity" href="/blogs/round-table/spice-summer-kindness-and-generosity"> Children selling lemonade at a homemade stand outside in the summer.
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu shares the story of Small Luk and her advocacy for intersex people.
Talking about the “I” in 2SLGBTQIA+" href="/blogs/round-table/talking-about-i-2slgbtqia"> Three participants in the consultation hold a large pink sign saying "Do No Harm for Intersex Child"
The Rev. Dave Jagger dares to use the “E” word and challenges us to make the season of Pentecost a new beginning of discovery, energy, and discipleship.
We All Need a Little Pentecost" href="/blogs/round-table/we-all-need-little-pentecost"> May 2023 Blog
Japhet Ndhlovu and Moderator Carmen Lansdowne visit United Church partners in the Philippines struggling for justice against mining corporations.
Land is Life for Indigenous People in the Philippines" href="/blogs/round-table/land-life-indigenous-people-philippines"> A large group of village residents stand with Moderator Carmen Lansdowne and Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu in a Filipino mountain village.
Conor Russell shares his recent experience attending Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Hunger on the Hill, in Ottawa.
Acting for Climate Justice" href="/blogs/round-table/acting-climate-justice"> Hannah, Conor and Skylar acting for Climate Justice
In celebration of Together for the Love of Creation Earth Week 2023, The United Church of Canada is sharing stories of how people are Praying, Learning and Acting for…
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Travelling Lighter on the Planet " href="/blogs/round-table/travelling-lighter-planet"> Rail tracks
For Earth Week, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne writes about actions and choices for climate justice that may preserve our future.
The End of the World as We Know It" href="/blogs/round-table/end-world-we-know-it"> A diverse group of children, outside in green shirts, work together to hold up a ball decorated to look like Earth.