Image: A smiling Palestinian woman works beside the chute of a steel machine.

A Step toward Peace

Published On: October 21, 2021

M4M 2021: November 7. Every step we take to support Palestinian families like Leila’s brings us a step closer to peace and justice.

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A picture of the renovated sanctuary at St. Paul's United Church Orillia.

A Church’s “Green” Vision Takes Root and Grows

Published On: February 23, 2021

St. Paul’s United Church in Orillia, Ont. turn their church “inside out” for the benefit of the community and the environment.

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Narlene Britton-Walfall

My Story: Marlene Britton-Walfall, Diaconal Minister

Published On: May 15, 2017

Marlene shares the story of her call to leadership: “The opportunity to share with people in various spheres of life has been the greatest part of ministry.”

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Adam Kilner

My Story: Adam Kilner, Ordained Minister

Published On: December 10, 2015

Adam shares the story of his call to leadership: "If you're in it to make a difference, make sure you believe in the resurrection…. The church…requires ministers of great courage."

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Hewitt T. Holmes

My Story: Hewitt T. Holmes, Ordained Minister

Published On: December 10, 2015

Hewitt shares the story of his call to leadership: "From an earlier age of 9, I knew that ministry was my calling and vocation. I [was] always…willing to have deep conversations with people about God."

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Carolyn Wilson Wynne

My Story: Carolyn Wilson Wynne, Diaconal Minister

Published On: December 10, 2015

Carolyn shares the story of her call to leadership: "The greatest part of ministry is the people with whom I celebrate and lament."

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The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea

My Story: The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea, Ordained Minister

Published On: December 10, 2015

John shares the story of his call to leadership: "My minister ... suggested that I enter ministry. At first glance I thought he was out of his mind. After much prayer and reflection ministry called me with the holy sledge hammer."

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Melanie Kirk

My Story: Melanie Kirk, Ordained Minister

Published On: December 10, 2015

Melanie shares the story of her call to leadership: "It is an exciting and challenging time to be part of the church… I rejoice for all the various ways that the United Church is wrestling with what it means to be church in this time."

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Adam Hall

My Story: Adam Hall, Ordained Minister

Published On: December 10, 2015

Adam shares the story of his call to leadership: "So often we all get caught up in the bottom line... When we do that, we forget that we are ... children of God, and God is constantly speaking to us through a variety of means."

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Matthew Fillier

My Story: Matthew Fillier, Ordained Minister

Published On: December 10, 2015

Matthew shares the story of his call to leadership: "The Spirit will not relent in the pursuit of abundant life. My greatest hope is that leaders…will rise up in response to the times."

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