A Journey Through Faith
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 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 – a recap of the days proceedings (General Council; United Church of Canada), in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
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 …
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
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.
And The Journey Begins Read More »
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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Christopher Bowman and Valerie Peyton Kingsbury join forces in a new venture, Tidal Bore Music, creating liturgical resources ~ music and songs, prayers, litanies and services.
A New Venture – Tidal Bore Music Read More »
90th annual meeting of the Maritime Conference … As we entered the arena it quickly became a sacred space as the Spirit moved in and through and among us. There was something different as we gathered this year. An air of engagement, of hope and promise filled the space! An amazing experience … how blessed I am to be part of this church.
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The Sunday of Pentecost … The walls we have built will be lowered and our voices will unite! At this event 10 – 12 congregations, representing 5 different denominations will sing and eat and offer our gifts in support of the Truro Homeless Outreach Society.
The People Say… AMEN Read More »