Tag Archives: Mission & Service
We Become Family at Camp
What would you say to the whole United Church of Canada about Camp Lorrain? The question brings smiles to the faces of campers and counsellors sitting in Murphy’s Lodge. “When I was younger, I didn’t fit in at … Continue reading →
Mutuality in Ministry
“This is the church of William Scott,” the General Secretary of the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea reminded delegates to its General Assembly in 2015. The General Assembly approved an agreement of Mutual Recognition of Ministry with The … Continue reading →
M&S Heartfelt Thanks
God’s Mission Our Gifts. Heartfelt thanks for giving for Mission & Service.
Continue reading →Minute for Mission
A Safe Place: Western University United Church chaplain the Rev. Karen Low is passionate about what she does. At a recent London Conference annual meeting, Karen shared the story of a student named Nick who is transgender and has been … Continue reading →
Waiting for Hope to Be Born M&S
The Rev. Tiina Cote served as overseas personnel with the Christian Council of Tanzania as a chaplain at the University of Dodoma. Tiina reflects on hope for the Advent season: What happens when hope is born through the grace of … Continue reading →
Minute for Mission – The Power of Not Knowing
Hazel Arbon, Program Staff for Mission and Education at Saskatchewan Conference, recounts this story of changing the world through her gifts for Mission and Service: Several years ago, I was at a United Church workshop where one of the speakers … Continue reading →
Minute for Mission ~ Spirit Guides
Along the shores of northern Ontario’s Lake Temiskaming is 279-acre Camp Lorrain. Established in 1931, it offers quintessential camp fare, from swimming, canoeing, and campfires to arts and crafts, nature study, and hiking. Fourteen staff members care for 36 campers. … Continue reading →