“It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God's work. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying that the Kingdom always lies beyond us.” - Fr. Ken Untener Something I’ve been hearing a lot is that we are living in unprecedented times. Whether it’s politics, the climate, the Church, or trends in society I’m...
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Uncertain Times: Developing the Theological and Ministry Skills We Need. Join us in person or via Zoom as we think about these challenging topics. Once again this year, our conference will take place over two days in the Ottawa area for those wishing to join us in person. We will hear from theme speakers Rev. Dr. Catherine Faith MacLean and Rev. Dr. Jesse Zink, with workshops led by Rev. Doug Throop, Rev. Stéphane Vermette, Rev. Jenni Leslie and Rev. Daniel Addai Fobi, and Becca Whitla. The...
HELP NEEDED Almost weekly it seems we get requests from congregations who are wishing to do pulpit supply. I often send them the names of the Licensed Lay Worship Leaders, Retired Ministers, and the names of other ministers who might be available. However I thought a more detailed list might make things easier for congregations looking to fill their pulpits on Sunday morning. Could you please fill in the form below. Any questions, please contact Darren at dliepold@united-church.ca [gravityform...
CONNECTING First Third Ministry Leaders (leaders of children, youth and young adults) I am hoping to connect leaders into smaller geographical areas so that we can support each other. Please pass this information on to anyone who is offering leadership in your communities of faith. Please use the link below to sign up for the 2023/2024 Leaders e-news sign up. Any questions please email Sharon Hull @ shull@united-church.ca Also please join the zoom check in on the Third Tuesday of the month...