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100 Words of Hope: The Other Side of the Boat In John 21, the disciples are fishing, with little success. A voice from shore says, “Try casting your nets on the other side of the boat!” Success! Only when the disciples had success did they understand that the voice on the shore was Jesus. As a disciple, Jesus stands on the shore as we fish, offering support and love in our life. The spirits around us. Let us look to the shore in hope and rejoice as Peter and the disciples did when they saw the light! Our hope is in the voice inviting us to fish on the other side! —Rev. Peter Hartmans, Dublin Street United Church, Guleph, ON We are inviting people to share "100 Words of Hope" that draw from deep spirituality to speak to these moments of high anxiety and change in the church, Canada, and the world. We invite you to share your own 100-word reflection, poem, or prayer that conveys hope and faith in these times, add yours to the comments below, or submit a reflection: https://ow.ly/4lqn50VsQSP Together, we can inspire each other to live out the call of the church to deep spirituality, bold discipleship, and daring justice. We are not alone.  #UCCan #100WordsofHope #DeepBoldDaring #TheOtherSideoftheBoat #WeAreNotAlone

The Mod's Book Squad - Next Discussion: Thursday, April 24, 2025 On Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. ET, join The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada, and her guest, Lori Ransom as they discuss Jodi Wilson Raybould's book, "True Reconciliation." There is one question Canadians have asked Jody Wilson-Raybould more than any other: What can I do to help advance reconciliation? It is clear that people from all over the country want to take concrete and tan­gible action that will make real change. We just need to know how to get started. This book provides that next step. Enroll now on CHURCHx to gain access to the entire series: https://lnkd.in/gvVr6J9B Grab your copy of True Reconciliation! https://lnkd.in/gvTgFr7R Registrants will receive a promo code for 15% off their purchase of two or more books featured in The Mod’s Book Squad at the United Church Bookstore. Visit the collection to see all available featured books. https://lnkd.in/gkMmUHmi #UCCan #DeepBoldDaring #ModBookSquad @ModeratorCarmenLansdowne @Faith_in_our_Books

The grey weather on Saturday, March 29 didn’t dampen the spirits of about 30 students, alumni, and chaplaincy supporters from the Ecumenical Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto (ECUT) who undertook a Lenten pilgrimage. The one-day walking pilgrimage visited United Church congregations in downtown Toronto, in commemoration of the United Church of Canada’s centennial. The pilgrimage was a prayerful, embodied experience of faith, helping us celebrate the rich history of United Church congregations in downtown Toronto while also exploring how these churches continue to be places of spiritual life and community engagement today. At the end of the walk, one student participant shared that seeing and hearing from the various congregations about being church in their unique ways gave them a real sense of “hope and unity.” In this photo, the group poses at the past and future home of Bloor Street United (and the future home of the United Church national office), where they learned about the rich history of the congregation, the current context, and shared in prayer. (Photo credit: ECUT) #UCCan #DeepBoldDaring #Chaplaincy

The United Church of Canada joins with partners around the world in a call for justice, healing, and reunification in Korea. Read more and find ways to add your voice to the prayer for peace: https://lnkd.in/gNQRidPm 🌏🕊️ [Photo: Members of Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea attend a prayer gathering outside of the National Assembly in South Korea in December 2024. Credit: PROK] #UCCan #DeepBoldDaring #PeaceinKorea #Korea

The United Church of Canada is leaving X.com (formerly Twitter). This decision was made after prayer and discernment and reflects our deep commitment to inclusive, respectful, and compassionate spaces—both online and in the world. Read the full statement and find out where else you can connect with us on social media. https://lnkd.in/gMb-mkSf #UCCan #DeepBoldDaring

If you missed the Cross-Country Check-in with General Secretary Michael Blair and members of the General Council Executive on April 2, you can check out the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gfjRMvbA #UCCan #DeepBoldDaring #UCCanGCE

🌍 This Earth Month, discover how The United Church of Canada is caring for people and the planet in our 2023–2024 Sustainability Report: Deep Roots, Bold Action, Daring Decisions. Aligned with the theme Our Power, Our Planet, the report highlights the inspiring steps our communities are taking for a fairer, greener world. 📖 Read the full story and download the report: https://lnkd.in/g3JBVWNV [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] #UCCan #DeepBoldDaring #EarthMonth #OurPowerOurPlanet

🌸 Like the snowdrops and crocuses, The United Church of Canada's Mission and Service is the first on the scene, responding quickly to emergencies and crises through programs supported by your donations. And like the multicoloured tulips, our support takes different shapes: fitting the needs of different communities so that our help can be most effective. 🌷 Mission and Service needs you. That is why it is critical to make a gift this Easter to support our dozens of partners and programs that fight injustice, poverty, and inequality across Canada and around the world. This Easter, we invite you to be personal embodiments of the first flowers of spring: vibrant, alive, and bringing joy to all that see you! 💛 Make your donation to Mission and Service today: https://lnkd.in/gHNXZBBQ #UCCan #Easter2025 #MissionandService #Renewal

100 Words of Hope: Healing through Mourning Without hope for the coming world after this world, how we could endure this world! Without love in this world before the next world, how we could transform this world! Without faith beyond this world, how we could walk in the darkness moving forward to the world inside of us! All healings come from good mournings as all the nights will be filled with peace. —Sung Ran Kim, Alpha Korean United Church, Toronto, ON -------------------- We are inviting people to share "100 Words of Hope" that draw from deep spirituality to speak to these moments of high anxiety and change in the church, Canada, and the world. We invite you to share your own 100-word reflection, poem, or prayer that conveys hope and faith in these times, add yours to the comments below, or submit a reflection: https://ow.ly/4lqn50VsQSP Together, we can inspire each other to live out the call of the church to deep spirituality, bold discipleship, and daring justice. We are not alone. #UCCan #100WordsofHope #DeepBoldDaring #WeAreNotAlone

As the country goes to the polls on April 28, The United Church of Canada urges you to vote with your values. General Secretary, the Rev. Michael Blair, emphasizes the importance of advocating for equity, inclusion, diversity, and care for vulnerable communities, particularly the marginalized and those displaced or suffering due to global crises like escalating wars. This election, we encourage voting with compassion, equity, and the pursuit of justice. Let's foster bold belonging and contribute to God's dream of justice and peace. Read the full news story and statement: https://ow.ly/Uhwv50VsRNb #UCCan #DeepBoldDaring #VoteYourFaith #VoteYourValues