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, June 23, 2026
E-ssentials: Climate Motivators Call for Leadership, Reimagining Theological Education, and more!
Climate Motivators Call for Leadership, Communities Across the Country Respond
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Now in its fourth year, the Climate Motivator program is a United Church climate initiative for youth and young adults, delivered in partnership with The GO Project. The program equips young leaders to respond to the climate crisis through faith-based action, advocacy, and community engagement.
In May, 18 Climate Motivators and Climate Motivator coordinators travelled to Ottawa to meet with parliamentarians and advocate for climate justice. The group met with several MPs and a senator before delivering a signed Call for Climate Leadership to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office, urging stronger action on climate change, Indigenous rights, renewable energy, human rights, and support for communities most affected by the climate crisis.
Following their time on Parliament Hill, the Climate Motivators have returned to their home communities to lead local climate projects and continue promoting the call for climate leadership. People of faith are invited to add their voice through the Dear Member of Parliament campaign and by signing the call to action and joining the online padlet.
Innovation and Collaboration Ignite “Reimagining Theological Education” Project
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The Reimagining Theological Education project is moving forward with new initiatives to strengthen ministry formation, support pastoral leaders, and expand collaboration among the United Church’s theological schools. Funded through a Lilly Endowment grant, the project aims to equip leaders and communities of faith for the future. Read the full story.
A new Round the Table blog by Rev. Dr. David Kim-Cragg celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Marion Pope, a United Church diaconal minister whose decades of service in South Korea left a lasting impact. A nurse, educator, musician, and advocate for democracy, Marion courageously supported the Korean democratization movement and helped document human rights abuses during a turbulent period in the country's history.
The tribute explores her remarkable ministry, her commitment to justice, and the enduring legacy she leaves in both Canada and Korea.
Becoming an Intercultural Church: Encountering God Across Cultures
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This fall The United Church of Canada invites you to deepen your engagement with anti-racism, cultural diversity, and faithful intercultural ministry through our upcoming online course Becoming An Intercultural Church.
Led by Rev. Dr. Hyuk Cho, participants will reflect on intercultural theology, examine questions of power and diversity, and learn practical approaches for fostering intercultural ministry within their congregations.
Wednesdays, October 14–November 25, 2026 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET
Individuals and congregational teams are welcome. We encourage groups to participate together to support shared learning and local application.
Mission and Service Stories: Caring for Caregivers
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Across Northern communities, Indigenous ministers often carry the weight of grief, trauma, and loss while supporting others through difficult times. Supported by Mission and Service, the Northern Indigenous Ministers Retreat provides a space for rest, healing, cultural connection, and peer support.
Now entering its third year, the retreat continues to offer much-needed care for ministers serving communities facing ongoing challenges, including the impacts of suicide, wildfires, and other crises.
The United Church Bookstore: Our Picks for Indigenous Learning!
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Continue your Indigenous History Month learning with works by Indigenous authors that explore history, culture, faith, and reconciliation.
From the language preservation work of The Holy Bible in Mohawk to the personal narratives of Indigenous people in Christian ministry by Stan McKay, Alf Dumont, and Carmen Lansdowne, these resources invite deeper understanding and reflection.
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