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A Life-Shaping Decision

Rev. Roger Janes writes about the wise stewardship decision to "pay God first."
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After Black History Month, What Now?

How one United Church community of faith is responding to Black Lives Matter.

A Healthy Lent

Rev. Melody Duncanson Hales writes on the importance of being intentional about our spiritual practices during the season of Lent.
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Racing toward that Goal

Preparing to run a 5k run taught Rev. Brenna Baker lessons about building a step-by-step congregational stewardship plan.
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The Sunflower Man

The story of “The Sunflower Man,” a healing, community-based dance performance based on the regenerating life and work of migrant farmworkers in the Niagara Region.
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Advent Unwrapped: Belén Sa Toronto

The Holy is known in the birth of every child, the Rev. Maria Christina Conlon reminds us, in this Advent Unwrapped microblog.
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The Womb that Bore You

In an Advent Unwrapped microblog, the Rev. Maria Christina Conlon reminds us of the importance of compassion.
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Deep Spirituality Is for Regular People like Us

Reflecting on the United Church Call and Vision, theologian Rob Fennell writes that spirituality is the way we seek and receive God’s love and grace in everyday life.
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Bold Discipleship Turns Water Into Wine

Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa writes that Bold Discipleship is how our lives become avenues of God’s love and presence in the world.
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Emancipated, But Still Not Free

Rev. Dr. Paul Douglas Walfall celebrates Emancipation Day, while acknowledging Black people's fight for freedom continues to this day.
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