“Walk your own Camino” was a refrain I heard from many folks before I left for Spain. It didn’t take long for me to realize the importance of that. Some people naturally walked faster or slower than my natural pace. Sometimes I would adjust my speed in the interests of engaging with them, but walking at a pace that is not your own is uncomfortable, regardless of whether it is faster or slower. On the first day, I encountered two people walking together – Hans from Germany and José from Peru....
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Something to ponder The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is a significant global accord designed to safeguard the dignity, survival, and welfare of Indigenous populations across the globe. UNDRIP, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 2007, provides a comprehensive set of minimum standards to safeguard the rights of Indigenous peoples. These rights encompass land ownership, cultural preservation, self-governance, and...
On October 1st, Éric Hébert-Daly attended the special ceremony to raise the flag of Residential School Survivors on Parliament Hill. He was there representing the United Church of Canada at the invitation of the Minister of Indigenous Affairs. It was a powerful ceremony with 8 survivors sharing their story and their hope for healing. Learn more: https://nctr.ca/exhibits/survivors-flag/
Registration is now open for 2 exciting stewardship courses. Both of these courses are offered on the CHURCHx platform. If you are new to CHURCHx and have questions, please get in touch with Roger Janes (rjanes@united-church.ca ). Getting Started in Stewardship – October 8th - two options – 4 pm or 6:30 pm start (Eastern Time). This webinar will be offered again on November 20th. Come on your own, or come with a team and join United Church people from across the country to learn some...
Church Administrator (Cedar Park United Church) Due to retirement, Cedar Park United in Pointe-Claire is looking to fill the position of Church Administrator. For further information, please visit https://cedarparkunited.org/hiring. Administrative Assistant (Montreal West United Church) - 4 hours/day, 5 days per week Montreal West United Church is seeking an administrative assistant. Download job description: MWUC Admin Assistant 2024_ Job Description Camp Director (Camp Quin-Mo-Lac) Camp...
As many will have heard, my decision to walk the Camino was rooted in a need to strengthen my ‘solitude muscles’ and to find balance with my normal extraverted tendencies. During my process to becoming a minister, the psychologist who did my assessment qualified me as a ‘galloping extrovert’ beyond anyone he had met in his 40 years of service. He warned me of the importance to develop some resilience in times of solitude. The Camino seemed like the right place to hone these skills when it came...
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