How do we build stronger communities when our experiences of poverty and privilege can be so different? What if the key to addressing poverty begins with changing how we relate to one another? Poverty and privilege shape how we move through the world, what we expect from one another, and how we understand our place in community. Yet conversations about social-economic class are often missing from our efforts to build more equitable, connected communities. Bridging Poverty & Privilege is a...
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The Rev. Wayne Hilliker is making available sermons of his that are enriched by the writings of Frederick Buechner, Barbara Brown Taylor, Fred Craddock, Marcus Borg, etc. If interested, please contact Wayne at whilliker@cogeco.ca. He will then be able to email them to you using a program that takes up little space on your computer. For several years in the early 2000s, I attended the annual five-day Festival of Homiletics in various American cities, including Atlanta and Minneapolis. Each...
Are you passionate about supporting migrant justice issues concerning better living conditions and adapting to life in Canada? We invite you to be a strong voice in our collective efforts with The United Church of Canada Migrant Justice Network. Upcoming session: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 1:00-2:30 p.m. and 7:00-8:30 p.m. You have two options to choose from to suit your schedule. To learn more and register, visit CHURCHx.
The Annual Theology Conference is being held on October 19-20, 2026, at Bells Corners United Church in Ottawa, ON. Registration is now open for both in-person and online participation. Please log in to CHURCHx for updates and enrollment. For more details, you can check out https://annualconference.ca/
My name is Stephen Ficalora, and I work at Victoria University as a liaison between the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Alumni Affairs & Advancement. Currently, in my role, I am assisting with the preparations for Emmanuel College’s exciting centenary celebrations upcoming in 2028! In preparation for this very special year in Emmanuel’s history, we are working to update our Emmanuel College alumni contact lists. With this in mind, I am reaching out to ask for your assistance in...
A national gathering for Youth, Young Adults, and their leaders, presented jointly by The United Church of Canada and the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Collective is an opportunity to grow in faith, build community, and reflect on shared experiences—together. Join us on August 12–15, 2026 at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON. The East Central Ontario Regional Council is hoping that we will have a group attend this great event. We are offering support to make this possible. We will provide...