As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission holds its closing event and releases its Final Report and recommendations, United Church congregations are encouraged to reflect, pray, and worship on the journey of reconciliation on four Sundays, May 31 to June 21 … Continue reading →
A Lutheran, an Anglican, and a United walk into a church… This article by André Forget posted to The Anglican Journal on May 13, 2015 is a wonderful way to celebrate the approval of the Shared Ministry Agreement and By-laws by all … Continue reading →
Be A Verb! The Rt. Rev. Gary Paterson, Moderator of The United Church of Canada, urges people to be energetic and passionate in their faith journeys and rejoice in the message of Easter in this video message.
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United In God’s Work After two years of intensive study and consultation, the Comprehensive Review Task Group is recommending major changes to The United Church of Canada that would revitalize and nurture a range of ministries, simplify governance and administration, … Continue reading →
The Moderator of the United Church, The Right Rev. Gary Paterson, has written to His Grace Bishop Anba Mina, Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Mississauga, Vancouver, and Western Canada, to express the church’s sorrow and outrage at the … Continue reading →
In Canada, February is Black History or African Heritage Month. The United Church intentionally honours and celebrates Black History Month. The Very Rev. Dr. Wilbur Howard was the first Black Moderator of The United Church of Canada, serving from 1974 … Continue reading →
All Things New The Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Rev. Gary Paterson, writes a regular blog. Today, he has published a bit of a teaser and an introduction to the 42nd General Council Meeting. 2015… and the countdown … Continue reading →
Prayer Shared by the United Church of Canada on January 7th As news of the shootings at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical publication, in Paris, France, continues to unfold, the United Church offers the following prayer as we … Continue reading →
Bringing God Into the World In his Advent message, Moderator Gary Paterson invites us to think about whether Mary is the invitation for each one of us to bring forth new life and to be open to the Spirit. Watch … Continue reading →
The Comprehensive Review Task Group first gathered two years ago “to examine the comprehensive vision and circumstances of The United Church of Canada and develop a report and recommendations for the 42nd General Council 2015 that will best enable the … Continue reading →