News and Blogs
Currents – May 2021
Celebration of Ministries service, Grants and Funding, Pastoral Relations, Call for Nominations
Currents – April 2021
Executive, Equity Committee, GC 44, Pastoral Relations Commission
Currents – March 2021
Intercultural Diversity Commission, Affirming Service, Regional Meetings, General Council Commissioners
The Trees of the Field will Clap Their Hands: Sanctuary in the Pines at Northlea United Church
We have been out of our buildings for some time now, much longer than we first expected. Many of us are growing into the experience of meeting virtually with online opportunities for worship. Northlea United Church, in Toronto’s north Leaside neighbourhood is meeting online and they are experimenting with meeting their community in a previously unexplored place – their own front yard.
A haven of hospitality
A French-speaking faith community in Toronto is a place of welcome for francophones wanting to gather and pray in the “language of the heart” Like many newcomers to Canada, Stephen Keleko felt unmoored when he first arrived in Toronto three years ago. Originally from...
Christmas, Choral Music, and COVID-19
This year’s season of song will be remote but relevant. Choirs across the region are offering the gift of gorgeous music—virtual and pre-recorded—as a healing balm in these hurting times.
Sowing Seeds, sorry birds I misjudged you –introducing our new digital media and ministry blog
In this blog in the coming year, we will set out on a journey to learn from others on this path of sowing seeds of digital media and ministry.
United Church of Canada News
- National Indigenous Council Art Contest April 30, 2021Indigenous young people between the ages of 15 and 25 are invited to enter an art contest for Messenger, the newsletter for the National Indigenous Council.
- Mental Health Awareness Week May 2–8 April 27, 2021Pastoral message from the Moderator and resources for Mental Health Awareness Week.
- More Consultation Needed in Bill C-15 Implementation April 16, 2021The National Indigenous Council calls for more consultation on Bill C-15
- Death of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh April 9, 2021The United Church of Canada joins with others around the world in mourning the death of Prince Philip.
- Add your input on the church’s strategic direction April 7, 2021United Church leaders and members are invited to register for the Moderator’s Town Halls to give input into the strategic plan.