A prayer inspired by John 17:21 and based on The United Church of Canada’s “A New Creed” and the United Church of Christ’s “Statement of Faith (in the Form of a Doxology).”
continue readingInspired by Psalm 23 and A Moment of Truth
continue readingAdam 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."
continue readingHewitt 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."
continue readingCarolyn shares the story of her call to leadership: "The greatest part of ministry is the people with whom I celebrate and lament."
continue readingJohn 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."
continue readingMelanie 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."
continue readingAdam 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."
continue readingMatthew 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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