Amid the Unpredictability
Regardless of how it manifests, spirit is always there connecting with our spirit. This spirit enables us to live through, learn, grow and even flourish amid the unpredictability.
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Dare To Be
The parable speaks to today’s church … I am excited about where this journey might take us. There are endless possibilities!! May we step out and dare to be the people we are created to be!
GC42 – Day 7
GC42 – Day 7 We begin our final day as a Council. The work before us seems almost insurmountable! We are reminded of the intercultural lens that we have
GC42 – Day 6
GC42 – Day 6 recap of proceedings … I look around the room as we make our way into our space and there are smiles and conversations and a real sense of community. The waters of life call us and refreshes the journey. Worship sets the stage …
GC42 – Day 5
GC42 – Day 5 This morning we gathered with the residue of yesterday’s commissions resting in our hearts. There are threads of frustration … Doing the business of the court has been an exercise in patience for many of us.
GC42 – Day 4
GC42 – Day 4 – a recap of the days proceedings (General Council; United Church of Canada), in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
GC42 – Day 3
GC42 – Day 3 … WOW!! This really is something that I seem to be saying a lot these last three days and I imagine that it will come from my lips many more times. Whenever we gather in plenary our time is grounded in worship. As has been the case from the beginning, our worship reflects the multi-cultural nature …
GC42 – Day 2
Simply Amazing Called together by the songs that energize us, we enter into this space that is indeed sacred. We take a few moments to connect with the members of our table group. This is an experience that is simply amazing!! As we go around the table responding to the question “How do you feel
And The Journey Begins
Some of you will be following the deliberations of General Council as they are live streamed. Others will not have the time or the technology. I thought that, as part of my journey, I would take a moment each day to write some of my reflections on what is happening and share them with you.
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Join The Journey and Be Part
Not everyone who is United Church can be present at the General Council. There will be 356 commissioners and some 200 more staff and guests onsite. As commissioners the wider church has entrusted us with the honour of discerning the Spirit and making decisions that will move us into the next three years. However, while you may not be physically present there are ways for you to join the journey and be part of this experience… several ways online …
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