Hello Siblings in Christ! Advent greetings to you. It seems we only just started the year and already we are into Advent and Christmas preparations. The time seems to be on steroids. Perhaps a reminder that in this Season of Renewal and Transformation whether we remain the ash or become the phoenix is up to us. And as we are people of the Way we know what it means to invite the presence of God on our journey. As the seasons unfold and the hustle and bustle of the preparation heightens it can...
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Clarity on 100th anniversary package sent to communities of faith Nov 20, 2024 | News, UCC Centenary In October, many communities of faith or pastoral charges received communication from Brian Arthur Brown, chair of Friends of the United Church Foundation and author of two recent books that were widely distributed to communities of faith, Keys to the Kindom and The Untied Church. The letter speaks about inviting specified Communities of Faith to come together and participate in events for...
Regional Councils of ARW, HF and WOW in partnership with The Hub and Trinity UC Kitchener- Thursday November 28th, 2024, 6:30-8:30 (all participants are asked to arrive at 6:40). Background: Post-pandemic, Youth leaders struggle to put together groups. A message often heard from youth in the church is that what’s being offered doesn’t work for them. Being an intercultural church includes finding ways to bridge communication between different age groups/generations. Goal– To offer a forum that...
Ask An Expert - Answer Session: ❓❓❓ Join us on Wednesday evening for a special one hour Zoom event. Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 from 7-8pm We've been asked some great questions over the summer, come and hear the answers! 👂👂👂 Some of the experts include Mark Laird, Executive Minister, Brenna Baker, Community of Faith Stewarship Support and hosted by Rev. Michelle Owens. All welcome to attend on Zoom at this link...
Greetings Siblings in Christ, It has come to our attention that across-Canada anti-2S-LGBTQIA+ protest marches are to be held on Friday, September 20, 2024. The organization responsible, Hands Off Our Kids (https://handsoffourkids.ca/) states their mission is to:“safeguard children from gender ideology teachings, sexual indoctrination, exposure to explicit sexual content, ensuring that parental consent remains paramount.” They also aim to “protect our children from thought control and will...
Registration Now Open for Horseshoe Falls Regional Council Fall Meeting! Horseshoe Falls Regional Council Renewal and Transformation … A Season of Hope! Welcomes you to the 2024 Fall Gathering! Online via Zoom Friday October 4th: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Saturday October 5th: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Celebration of Ministry will be In-person and Livestreamed on YouTube Horseshoe Falls Regional Council Fall Online Meeting Information Celebration of Ministry Service Sunday, October 6th, 3...
