99th Anniversary Service — “Seeds for Our Future”— Kicks Off Centennial Year

Moderator Carmen Lansdowne and Rev. Michael Blair cutting a cake for the 99th Worship Service

On Sunday, June 9, The United Church of Canada kicked off its Centennial celebrations with a special service at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto. Hundreds attended in person and online. The service featured diverse music, a reading in Mohawk, and a special message from the Moderator. The full service is available to watch on our YouTube channel, and you can read more about the joyful day in the recent news post.

The 100th anniversary is June 10, 2025. Stay up to date on plans and celebrations by signing up for the Centennial Newsletter and checking the Centennial webpage. If your community of faith is planning a special 100th event, please share it with us!

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The Mod's Book Squad with Alf Dumont

The Mod's Book Squad: The Other Sie of the River

Join Moderator Carmen Lansdowne and her guest, Alf Dumont, on June 27 for the next Mod's Book Squad featuring Dumont's memoir The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge.

Alf Dumont served in The United Church of Canada as a minister for over 40 years. In his book he challenges the church to re-examine the theology behind its past decisions around residential schools and Canada's responsibilities and relationship with Indigenous people.

Enroll once and gain access to the entire Mod’s Book Squad series at CHURCHx.

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Registration Extended! Rendez-vous 2024: Audacious Hope

This is the final call to secure your spot to Audacious Hope. June 15 is the registration deadline for the Audacious Hope National Youth Gathering 2024, July 3–6 at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON. This is your opportunity to be part of an amazing gathering filled with inspiring worship, powerful keynote speakers, and uplifting stories of audacious hope.

Register now and don't miss out!

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United Church Bookstore: Celebrate Our Call and Vision

Did you enjoy our recent Union Sunday celebrations? We sure did! The United Church of Canada is a community of hope, a vibrant and vital church with both purpose and vision.

Called by God, as disciples of Jesus, The United Church of Canada seeks to be a bold, connected, evolving church of diverse, courageous, hope-filled communities united in deep spirituality, inspiring worship, and daring justice.

Celebrate our Call and Vision with the Deep, Bold, and Daring collection available at the United Church Bookstore.

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Mission and Service: Introducing “Ask Glenn and Dave”

Do you have questions about Mission and Service or congregational stewardship? Glenn Waterman and the Rev. Dave Jagger can help!

Now you can get your questions answered faster! “Ask Glenn and Dave” is available every day of the year. Just send in your questions on our handy form, and you’ll get an answer by email or in the next issue of God’s Mission, Our Gifts.

Glenn Waterman will be answering your questions about Mission and Service, and the Rev. Dave Jagger will handle everything related to congregational stewardship. If your question stumps them, they may even collaborate!

[Photo credit: courtesy of Glenn Waterman and Dave Jagger]