Ministry personnel only with Marg Janick-Grayston The advent season takes us on a journey towards Christmas, the ultimate symbol of hope, love and giving. For many of us it has become a time for family gatherings, big feasts around the table, and the exchange of gifts and hugs. But, with COVID, and distancing, and tiny bubbles […]
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders only – with Marg Janick-Grayston The advent season takes us on a journey towards Christmas, the ultimate symbol of hope, love and giving. For many of us it has become a time for family gatherings, big feasts around the table, and the exchange of gifts and hugs. But, with COVID, and […]
Interest has been raised in having some focussed time during the Ministry Personnel Gatherings (Tuesdays, at 1:00pm). So, for the next few weeks, these gatherings will be 90 minutes, beginning with general announcements, small group check-in (10 mins), and a focussed topic. Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any part of the gathering that […]
Together using the story of Lot’s Wife and the videos of Diane Strickland we will explore the experience of living in a pandemic as well as what it means to “be church” in these times.
A zoom based retreat that offers time to reflect on advent themes around the light of a candle, express the themes creatively at a contemplative pace, and harvest deeper awareness about hope, peace, joy and love through sharing together. We will spend the first hour on zoom sharing and reflecting on stories , poems, songs, […]
Today we will be returning to the regular 60 minute length. We will also be joined by Shawn Sandford Beck, new Recruitment Officer from St. Andrew's College. For the Advent season, we will spend time together working through the themes of hope (today), peace (Dec.1), joy (Dec. 8) and love (Dec. 15). Ministry Personnel are […]
In response to concerns raised about the significant increase in the premiums for the UCC Benefit Plan the Ministry Personnel Support Committee has set up a zoom conversation with GCO reps Alan Hall (Executive Officer for Ministry and Employment) and Kira Tarasevici (Manager of Pension & Benefits). Anyone who would like to be part of […]
A zoom based retreat that offers time to reflect on advent themes around the light of a candle, express the themes creatively at a contemplative pace, and harvest deeper awareness about hope, peace, joy and love through sharing together. We will spend the first hour on zoom sharing and reflecting on stories , poems, songs, […]
For the Advent season, we will spend time together working through the themes of hope, peace (today), joy (Dec. 8) and love (Dec. 15). Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; be sure to have a candle nearby to light together. Join Zoom Meeting https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=SVAyLyt1YmUxRktVYnJibVpiR2h4QT09
A theological exploration of what the apocalypse might have to do with Christmas in a pandemic. Join the Centre for Christian Studies for this lunch-time Zoom workshop with guest Nancy Sanders. We’ll discuss the biblical and theological traditions of apocalypse, their connection to the Christmas story, and their relevance for the particularly weird season we’re […]
