The Body of Christ is made of many parts, and people experience their understanding of God in many different ways. On this blog, we'll consider the beliefs and activities of congregations, denominations and different religions.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
E-ssentials: Audacious Hope Wrap Up, Centennial Event Map, and more!
That's a Wrap for Rendez-vous 2024: Audacious Hope!
Audacious Hope, the national youth and young adult event, brought together over 450 energetic young people and passionate youth leaders from July 3-6, 2024 for an unforgettable experience at Brock University in St. Catharines, ON. With the combined efforts of The United Church of Canada Rendez-vous team and the Presbyterian Church in Canada's Uplift team, this landmark event marked the first-ever collaborative youth event by the two denominations.
Each day included inspiring and vibrant worship led by the incredible Adele Halliday and Mitchell Anderson. Attendees were captivated by a lineup of phenomenal speakers and workshop leaders, including the Moderator, The Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne.
This compilation from Audacious Hope celebrates the rejuvenated spirit and boundless optimism these young people bring to the church. With such audacious hope, nothing can hold us back!
Watch all of the Audacious Hope videos and more on our YouTube channel.
[Video still: The United Church of Canada]
World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism Meeting in Kenya
General Secretary Michael Blair is taking part in the World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism meeting in Kenya.
As moderator of the Commission, the Rev. Michael Blair reflected on the importance of grounding the work of the Commission in the life and reality of member churches. “This is an essential aspect of co-creating in partnership with God in God’s yearning to mend and heal the world,” he said. “Working in partnership means that we will not need to do everything or initiate everything on our agenda, but we can connect, convene, and curate.”
Not only will your event be showcased on the Events page of the United Church website, but it will also be shared with your Regional Council staff. We can't wait to see the amazing ways you'll be celebrating 100 years of faith.
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada]
New Blog! Together in Partnership—Sumdol Hyanglin Church and The United Church of Canada
During Pride Month, Emily Dwyer, The United Church of Canada's Government Relations Officer, reflects on her visit to a small but mighty congregation in Seoul, Sumdol Hyanglin PROK Church. This church has become a sanctuary for LGBTQIA+ people in South Korea, offering a place of love and acceptance for over a decade.
Dwyer's heartwarming account details her connection with Reverend Kim Susanna, the new minister, and the vibrant, inclusive community.
Read the full blog about Sumdol Hyanglin Church's inspiring work and The United Church of Canada's commitment to building bridges with global partners.
[Photo credit: Emily Dwyer]
Mission and Service Stories: Climate Justice through Cultural Movement
In October 2023, Mission and Service partner the World Student Christian Federation Asia-Pacific, worked with the Bangladesh Student Christian Movement to bring together 50 passionate students from various regions of Bangladesh to address the critical issue of climate change.
Your generous support of Mission and Service helps make workshops like this possible.
[Photo Credit: Yowanda Yonggara]
The United Church Bookstore: Plan Your Fall Worship!
July is here but we understand how quickly the summer can pass us by. To help hit the ground running this fall, we have a series of worship service packages from Together We Worship for the six Sundays of Creation Time as well as individual service packages available every Sunday for your worship needs.
Running low on supplies? Stock up on bulletins, candles, offering envelopes, and more! Visit the United Church Bookstore today!
[Image credit: Together We Worship]
Worship Resources
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