Discerning a Call to Lead

God calls each of us into community to discover ways to use our gifts, faith and life to help others and to care for the world. Within community, we are nurtured, supported, and even challenged to discover our particular “yes” to the call on our lives—our vocation. 

Some people live out their vocations through paid work. Others do it by volunteering in their communities, churches, or other groups. The United Church encourages all people to discern their vocation in community with others. You might begin that discernment by contacting candidacypathway@united-church.ca to request a conversation about discernment opportunities.

You will discover that the word “ministry” is used for a shared activity in community to which all baptized Christians are called. It can also refer to the way the church calls, equips, supports, and holds accountable the people gifted and willing to serve the church as its ordered ministers.

Part of your discernment may include learning the steps it takes to equip yourself for serving the ordered ministry of the United Church of Canada. You can learn about this process in the the Candidacy Pathway: Roadmap.