Supporting Children and Youth Transcript of Message Season’s Greetings. I am the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada. As we enter into Advent and approach Christmas, my thoughts turn to children, to the Christ … Continue reading →
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we have good reason to give thanks — and to share the gifts in our lives with those who are in need. May God bless you and those around you this Thanksgiving. View the … Continue reading →
~ from a post on September 26, 2024 on The United Church of Canada’s Facebook page Moderator Carmen Lansdowne urges us to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. This … Continue reading →
We can all take actions to celebrate or recognize this day. National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21, and June is National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada. It is a time to recognize Indigenous Peoples, languages, contributions, and cultures … Continue reading →
From The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne’s video message: Our call is to fiercely celebrate the great diversity that God loved into being, and to centre the lived experience of those made marginal by cis-gendered hetero-normativity. This year that celebration … Continue reading →
May the flames of Pentecost bring us together in celebration and unity. ~ from a post published on May 6, 2024 on The United Church of Canada website In her Pentecost message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne shares how Spirit is interceding … Continue reading →
Change takes all of us. Each action brings hope. View Moderator Carmen Lansdowne’s message on YouTube. On this United Church webpage, read more about how The United Church of Canada is encouraging communities of faith, networks, and regions to initiate … Continue reading →
In her Easter message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne’s hope for the church is that we will know that even in our deepest grief the risen Christ will show up, call us by name, and remind us that this is not the … Continue reading →
View the Moderator’s Message PIE = Public, Intentional, and Explicit National Affirming Day/PIE Day is a time for Public, Intentional and Explicit inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. But what does this mean? It means showing up in solidarity, challenging hate, and … Continue reading →
The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada, shares her Advent message for 2023. Advent is a time of expectant waiting for the Christmas miracle — a story of hope, bravery, and the willingness to … Continue reading →