YAT Forum 2022YAT ForumCommunity Retreat Ages 19 and Up Long walks to the dining hall… Gracefully launching yourself down the rolling hills…Desperately trying to shake that catchy worship tune… Running into the arms of people you haven't seen in years...or ever...or yesterday! ...Sounds awe-inspiring, fairytale- esque, a utopian dream! But hold up!!! This is not a drill! YAT Forum (Young Adults Together) is coming to a Pearce Williams Christian Center near you (actually its located in Iona...
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The Tri-Region Affirm Network has created a resource to help! With gratitude for the work of Network member, Anne Moore, the tri-region Affirming Network is pleased to provide a resource to communities of faith that are discerning and/or have entered into the Affirming Ministries process. Meant to augment the tools made available through Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble, this resource is full of wisdom gleaned by United Church ministries across the country that are living into the call to be...
The Islington United Church Anti-Racism Working Group is pleased to present a free speaker series in January 2022 on Racism in the Church, designed to educate ourselves and help us take action on racism within our church, the community, and the wider Canadian context. We hope you will join us. For more information and to register: islingtonunited.org
The Manual of The United Church of Canada, 2022 edition, comes into effect on January 1, 2022. There are only three editorial, not content, changes to this edition (indicated by the year 2022 in parentheses in the right-hand margin in the PDF): H.6.1: “men and women” has changed to “people” I.2.4: now includes a definition of ordained supply J.10.4: “executive” has changed to “Judicial Committee” The French edition, Le Manuel 2022, is available on the French-language website(opens in a new...
Thank you for the care and attention you have given to an ever-evolving situation. It is difficult to face another round of uncertainty with the increase in Covid cases and the spread of the Omicron variant. Some communities of faith are re-examining their policies and re-considering their plans for Advent and Christmas. As a starting point, check with your local health unit. Each health unit sets regulations based on transmission rates in their jurisdiction. Many health units have specific...
