Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.

Rev. Dr. Alan Lai writes about how Asian Heritage Month challenges us to grow deeper into intercultural awareness and understanding.

Expanding the Circle of Understanding" href="/blogs/round-table/expanding-circle-understanding"> A photograph portrait of Rev. Dr. Alan Lai.

In his online worship service, Moderator Richard Bott shares a reflection about the followers of the risen Christ finding power and joy in the breaking of bread…

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For Vocation Sunday, Rev. Bronwyn Corlett writes about how others helped her develop leadership skills after she was first ordained. 

Testing the Call: Vocation Sunday 2020" href="/blogs/round-table/testing-call-vocation-sunday-2020"> The author’s portrait from her first pastoral charge. She is a young woman with long blonde hair and is wearing a dark green jacket and white stole.

Moderator Richard Bott reflects on the road to Emmaus story, and asks who are you walking with in this time of shock and tragedy?

Ruth Noble shares her memories of Lisa McCully, one of those killed in the Nova Scotia shootings. In the hours after learning of her death, the Berwick…

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After Tragedy, Candles Keep the Light Alive" href="/blogs/round-table/after-tragedy-candles-keep-light-alive"> A candle sits upon a black cloth memento, which says "Jesus is my Forcefield, Berwick Camp, 2015.

Moderator Richard Bott shares a worship service for Sunday, April 19, 2020 and reflects on the role of doubt in our faith and how it can lead us to experience…

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For Sunday, April 5, 2020, Moderator Richard Bott shares reflection on Matthew 21:1-11, the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and urges us to keep our eyes on hope…

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General Secretary Nora Sanders writes that we might find our faith deepening as we experience church in new ways during the COVID-19 crisis.

Note from Nora: In these Strange Times" href="/blogs/round-table/note-nora-these-strange-times"> A church sign outside Royal York United Church says "Church Suspended, with Prayers for Mending of the World."

Pam Rocker writes about ending the practice of conversion therapy, saying "The way we treat LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people will not change dramatically…

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Beyond the Ban" href="/blogs/round-table/beyond-ban"> A photo of writer, speaker, musician, and atypical activist Pam Rocker, a person with a black leather jacket, pink shirt, and pompadour hair-do smiling brightly on the steps of church.

Katherine Brittain writes about Camp Pringle's experiment of "Gender Inclusion Week" and how its success provides a model for welcoming children and families of…

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Gender Inclusion Week at Camp Pringle" href="/blogs/round-table/gender-inclusion-week-camp-pringle"> A small sailboat being piloted by two children in lifejackets in a lovely lake surrounded by forest. In the background are a number of similar boats piloted by camp kids.