During the days Nov. 3 to 7, the Church in Mission Unit of the United Church of Canada invited members to celebrate and learn about many love and justice ministries of our church, in an online gathering. There were worship times, workshops and ‘booths’ of partners to share work of the church. One of thoseContinue reading “The Asian Rural Institute”
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Chaplaincy at Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph
The history of Ridgetown Campus begins in 1922 when the Western Ontario Experimental Farm was established on land purchased by the Ontario government. This farm was operated under the Ontario Department of Agriculture as a research facility for variety testing, production trials, and fertility studies of corn, beans, sugar beets and tobacco. Potato and horticultureContinue reading “Chaplaincy at Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph”
Somewhere
In the place I know the lines of boats still head out like a silent prayer on the first day of lobster fishing. The old store that supported and supplied this community through generations was closed last year. The church building stands right next door. With no land, other than that it stands on, peopleContinue reading “Somewhere”
GRIEF FOR THE CHILDREN
By Laura Latimer of Wilkie, SK Last night , June 10th, 2021, I attended a vigil in Wilkie, SK to remember and memorialize the 215 dead children from the Kamloops Residential School and it was one of the most moving events of my life. The first speaker was a Metis woman, Helen Urlacher, who spoke ofContinue reading “GRIEF FOR THE CHILDREN”
Getting into Music: Music in Rural Communities
By: Erin Pajunen Jones This article is written by Erin Pajunen Jones, who lives on a farm just outside the small Saskatchewan community of Lucky Lake. Last year, as the local minister created online resources for their congregation, he asked the Jones boys to participate, and they did. The Lord of the Dance starts atContinue reading “Getting into Music: Music in Rural Communities”
The Cup of Kindness Project: An Idea for Congregations from Erin United Church
By: Felicia Urbanski This beautiful teacup and saucer, called “Pansies”, is the symbol of a special program for our congregation here at Erin United Church! Most of us already do more than we brag about to help others… all this important project does is put a name or a focus on our kindnesses. For oneContinue reading “The Cup of Kindness Project: An Idea for Congregations from Erin United Church”
How are you handling Church and Technology?
For many of the churches across Canada, COVID has changed how we do “Church”. Technology has allowed many of us to meet online, using video and written content. We have realized, “We, the people, are the “Church” – not the building. Yet many of us are wondering, “What’s next”? In the last few months, workshopsContinue reading “How are you handling Church and Technology?”
Studying How the Sacred Touches Our Lives – by Joyce Sasse
When colleagues and friends honoured me recently and helped me celebrate the granting of a Doctor of Divinity Degree from St. Andrew’s Theological College (University of Saskatchewan), others asked “What does a Doctor of Divinity University Degree mean?” Furthermore, when a very astute newspaper reporter questioned my explanation that “Divinity” was one of the basicContinue reading “Studying How the Sacred Touches Our Lives – by Joyce Sasse”
Seasoned writer Joyce Sasse publishes new book: “Gleanings from a Prairie Pastor”
“Gleanings from a Prairie Pastor” is an e-book collection of rural community memories and writings penned by Joyce Sasse. Through storytelling, the publication reflects on the deep spiritual hunger and rich cultural heritage of our rural communities. Hot off the press, this e-book is available through CiRCLE M, an organization dedicated to rural ministry leadershipContinue reading “Seasoned writer Joyce Sasse publishes new book: “Gleanings from a Prairie Pastor””
Ecclesiastes and Old Time Radio: by an Old Time Radio Enthusiast
By: Rev. Martin Dawson (retired and living in Cornwall PEI) Recently, Prince Edward Island celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first international radio broadcast on the island. Yes, on March 11, 1921, Keith Rogers set up some rather strange looking equipment, and a group of enthusiasts eventually picked up a broadcast from Schenectady New York.Continue reading “Ecclesiastes and Old Time Radio: by an Old Time Radio Enthusiast”