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, December 10, 2024
E-ssentials: Start the New Year with Hope and Inspiration, Support Peace Efforts in the Philippines, and more!
Visions and Dreams: Start the New Year with Hope and Inspiration!
On January 13, 2025, 6:00‒8:00 p.m. ET, join Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a bilingual New Year's address and town hall centred around the theme of visions and dreams.
Featuring the Growth team leadership, new church plant leads, and a pastoral welcome to the new and Centennial year, this session will serve as a national introduction to growth and emerging communities of faith.
A half-hour Q&A will conclude the evening.
Dream on. Share in the Vision. Start the new year with hope and inspiration!
Visit Strengthens Ties with Canadian Members of World Council of Churches
On Friday, December 6, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne, and General Council Office staff hosted the Rev. Dr. Prof. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC); Nathan Wilson, Church and Ecumenical Relations for the WCC, and Angelique Walker Smith, North American President for the WCC, for breakfast at the national office in Toronto.
During the two hour visit, the Rev. Dr. Prof. Pillay and his colleagues heard a short presentation by the Rev. Jennifer Henry, Executive Minister for Organizational Development and Strategy, on the United Church’s growth strategy, focusing on Renew, Create, and Invite. Read the full news story.
publicly support restarting peace talks between the Philippine government and rebels
review government military and financial aid to the Philippines to ensure it's not used for human rights abuses
stop talks on a military agreement and halt military cooperation until the Philippines improves its human rights record
We invite you to sign the petition to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling for an end to Canada’s military support for the Marcos régime. By signing, you join a growing interfaith and global movement calling for accountability, the repeal of harmful policies, and the protection of human rights defenders.
Join the movement for peace and justice. Read the full news story to learn more and take action together.
[Image credit: International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines]
Hey Toronto! Discover Your Purpose, Drive Your Career with Afdhel Aziz
As part of a national Flourishing Project, and related to events in other parts of the country, the Moderator will host a special event in Toronto on Thursday, February 13, 2025. If you are nearby, join Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a dynamic evening with Afdhel Aziz, author of the ground-breaking book Good Is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose.
Discover how to:
unleash your inner intrapreneur
find your GPS to purpose
enhance your well-being
If you are in or around Toronto on February 13, don't miss this chance to connect with a leading expert on personal purpose and learn how to make a lasting impact on your life. Reserve your spot today! And consider encouraging others to attend.
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada/ Afdhel Aziz]
Mission and Service: Support Programs that Keep Children Safe, Healthy, and Cared For!
Do you love Nativity scenes as much as we do? As we admire our Nativity sets, it’s easy to forget that Jesus’ birth wasn’t as serene as we imagine. Born in a barn and fleeing danger soon after, his story mirrors the struggles of many children today.
Every day, 1,000 children are born as refugees.
In Canada, 1.8 million children go to school hungry. This Christmas, you can help. Your gift to Mission and Service supports programs that keep children safe, healthy, and cared for—here in Canada and around the world.
The United Church Bookstore: Bootstraps Need Boots
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6:30‒8:00 p.m. ET, discover the inspiring story of Hugh Segal's journey towards advocating for a basic annual income for all Canadians. Join Moderator Carmen Lansdowne and special guests Marion Pardy and Hal Llewellyn as they discuss Segal's thought-provoking memoir, Bootstraps Need Boots.
Enroll now onCHURCHx to gain access to the entire Mod's Book Squad series.
Plus, registrants will receive a promo code for 15% off your purchase of two or more books featured in The Mod’s Book Squad at the United Church Bookstore. View the full collection to see all available featured books.
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