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. Brenna Baker writes that scenario church budgeting can help us respond with calm and grace to any situation that comes up.
"What If?"" href="/blogs/round-table/what-if"> A planner, open and ready to be written in.
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
As a virtual COP delegate during this Advent season, Lori Neale shares impressions of the climate change conference in Dubai. Who is preparing a path for a new…
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Preparing the Way in the Wilderness: COP28 and Climate Change" href="/blogs/round-table/preparing-way-wilderness-cop28-and-climate-change"> A large group of people walk through an outdoor arch that has Unite. Act. Deliver. printed on it.
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
Jane Thirikwa writes that dialogue among communities affirms diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.
Inclusion and Pluralism Are Possible" href="/blogs/round-table/inclusion-and-pluralism-are-possible"> Four participants of the Navigating Queer Identities and Faith panel event.
The Rev. Roger Janes writes that changing a community of faith’s culture is required to deepen generosity and stewardship.
The First Step to Success" href="/blogs/round-table/first-step-success"> A view from the street level, showing the legs of a person in shorts jogging down a long road.
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
Gary Kenny writes about the work of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a partnership of 15 Canadian churches and church-based agencies working to end global hunger.
Marking 40 Years of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank" href="/blogs/round-table/marking-40-years-canadian-foodgrains-bank"> A person holds two handfuls of grain together in the shape of a heart.
Vicki Nelson writes that stewardship is sharing what we have, focusing on ministry and meaning-making and letting go of competition and fear.
We Are All Trustees" href="/blogs/round-table/we-are-all-trustees"> A model of a neighbourhood with a church building. Made of wooden blocks