Moderator's Easter Message 2025
March 31, 2025
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne connects the transformative power of Easter with the prophetic vision of Isaiah 65:17.
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Moderator’s PIE Day Message 2025
March 05, 2025
In her National Affirming/PIE Day message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne highlights the incredible affirming work happening across the United Church.
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Not in My Name, and Not in the Name of Our God
January 23, 2025
The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne sends a note of gratitude to the Episcopalian Bishop who encouraged the new American president to be merciful.
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Moderator’s Centennial Events Message
January 10, 2025
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne invites communities of faith to bring the vision of the United Church to life in their communities in 2025.
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Moderator’s Christmas Message 2024
December 09, 2024
The birth of the Christ Child among us changed our world forever. So, this Christmas, the Moderator invites us to look around at the signs of change and new life.
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Moderator’s Advent Message 2024
November 21, 2024
In her Advent message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reflects on how the Christ child was not born in luxury, but had loving parents and God’s grace. This love is what we hope for with all of those in our care.
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Moderator Writes Pastoral Letter to Support General Council’s Decision
October 21, 2024
Local congregations empowered to adopt advocacy strategies regarding Palestine and Israel, as General Council affirms applying justice principles to the conflict.
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Moderator's Thanksgiving Message 2024
October 07, 2024
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we have good reason to give thanks—and to share the gifts in our lives with those who are in need. May God bless you and those around you this Thanksgiving.
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Moderator’s Orange Shirt Day Message 2024
September 23, 2024
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to reflect, pray, and learn, and to honour survivors, their families, and the communities affected by Indian Residential Schools and those who operated them. On September 30, and every day, we must remember that every child matters.
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Moderator’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Message 2024
June 17, 2024
In her National Indigenous Peoples Day message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we can all take specific actions to celebrate or recognize this day and National Indigenous Peoples Month.
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