This workshop will be led by Martin Dawson and Peter Chynoweth – who understand most things “Tech”, but especially saving the rural church money – in legal ways.
The 2024 Northern Spirit Regional Council Meeting will be held on the evenings of May 9 and October 24, online, via Zoom, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Some details, in addition to the information that will be posted on the main meeting page: We invite you to join us on Thursday May 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 […]
The 2024 Northern Spirit Regional Council Meeting will be held on the evenings of May 9 and October 24, online, via Zoom, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Some details, in addition to the information that will be posted on the main meeting page: We invite you to join us on Thursday May 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 […]
Join the Centre for Christian Studies (CCS) on Friday, March 15 (noon Central, 1pm Eastern, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific, 2pm Atlantic) for an online conversation about the eco-system of faith formation in congregations. Our special guest will be UCC Growth Animator Greg Smith-Young. Within creation, ecosystems form as different and diverse creatures (living and non-living) […]
On Friday, February 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 CST join an online conversation about creating “harmonious space” rather than “safe space”. Harmonious space is the condition in which diversity and inclusion truly grow. Guided by author and educator bell hooks, who said, “ Learning takes place in harmonious space” and “Community that allows for risk, […]
Time for dessert! Regional prep for Affirming PIE Day, Jan 9, 2024, 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain. All Affirming, curious, and supportive ministries and people are invited to join Living Skies and Northern Spirit Regional Councils in the first of a series of get togethers to check in for the new year, and to […]
This summer, 15 youth from across the church participated in the United Church of Canada’s first ever Climate Motivators program. Each student was sponsored by, and in partnership with, a local community of faith where they worked together on local climate justice or environmental needs. The motivators connected online and in-person to learn how to […]
Diane Strickland, a Community and Workplace Traumatologist, will be giving a presentation on June 20, at 7 p.m., open to Communities of Faith, Lay Representatives & Leaders, and anyone interested. Topic: Why is it so hard and what can I do? 1. Describing what’s making our ministry context complex—A reality check. 2. Identifying how it’s affecting you […]
The Reverend Susan Lukey, B.Ed., M.Div., Th.M., is a mother, educator, editor, and an ordained minister in The United Church of Canada. Currently, she serves in full-time ministry with her husband and colleague, The Reverend David Robertson, at High River United Church, High River, Alberta. She is also the editor of Gathering, the United Church […]
Memorial Service for Omega Chilufya Bula: Monday February 6th 2023 at 8 AM EST (6 AM Mountain Time). A great Tree has fallen - (African proverb) It is with broken hearts that people of The United Church of Canada mourn the passing of Omega Chilufya Bula, Beloved Justice Leader, Sister, Elder, Pioneer, Mentor, Friend […]
