Pentecost is Sunday, June 5. In his last Pentecost video message as Moderator, the Right Rev. Dr. Richard Bott reminds us that The United Church of Canada is part of the 2000-year community of Christ’s disciples ― a worldwide communion … Continue reading →
Moderator Richard Bott Reflects on the Work and Experiences of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis During the Last Year ~ posted on The United Church of Canada’s website on May 24, 2022 As the month of May comes to a … Continue reading →
Christ is Risen, Indeed In his Easter video message, Moderator Richard Bott asks: Who are the messengers of the resurrected Christ today? What, if anything, is making it hard for us believe them ― and to act on those beliefs? … Continue reading →
Moderator Richard Bott Shares This Statement ~ from a post dated March 2, 2022 on The United Church of Canada’s Website The United Church of Canada condemns the invasion of Ukraine by President Putin of Russia. This act of aggression … Continue reading →
A Day Celebrated with a Pancake Supper Traditionally, the Church of St Paul has held a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, the day before the beginning of Lent. In keeping with public health guidelines, this event will unfortunately not be … Continue reading →
The world sits below a precipice, waiting, after the first stone has been pushed to the edge and started to roll. And we wonder, where will it stop. We wonder, what lives will be lost – who will die on … Continue reading →
Will Be Meeting Virtually from February 13th to August 7th Moderator Richard Bott has shared a reflection on his Facebook page that provides some understanding about the format of the 44th General Council of the United Church of Canada. A … Continue reading →
Our Advent preparations might help the light of Christ’s love to shine in the night’s sky. This year’s Advent message is available on The United Church of Canada’s YouTube channel.
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Moderator Richard Bott of the United Church of Canada Offers A Prayer ~ posted to Moderator Richard Bott’s Facebook page on November 17, 2021 There is so much beauty from sea to sky, on roads that twist and turn along … Continue reading →
A Reflection by Moderator Richard Bott When I wear an orange shirt, that can’t be all that I do – I need to understand what happened when Phyllis Webstad went to the Mission school and her new orange shirt was … Continue reading →