Community Celebrations: Every Ramadan since 2016, our Muslim community has been warmly welcomed at St. James United to celebrate this sacred month. And this year was no exception. Approximately 30 families comprising 70 individuals gathered for a ‘potluck iftar’ in March, bringing their delectable dishes, prepared with love and care. Au coucher du soleil, les familles se sont réunies autour de la table afin de rompre le pain de l’amitié, de renouer avec leurs voisins et de faire de nouvelles...
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The Living into Right Relations Leadership Circle has developed some ideas to help communities of faith dedicate their copies of the Mohawk Bible with respect and gratitude, including liturgical resources, video clips of Harvey Satewas Gabriel reading from the Mohawk Bible and other resources about the significance of this translation. Ohiatonhseratokénti, The Holy Bible in Mohawk
Dear members of our cherished Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council communities of faith. As we gather to celebrate the joyous occasion of Easter, let us reflect on the profound significance of renewal and hope that this sacred season brings. In the spirit of unity and solidarity, may the blessings of Easter inspire us to embrace compassion, forgiveness, and love for one another as disciples of Christ. As we embark on this journey of spiritual renewal, let us take solace in the words of...
This Easter season, why not explore how you share the Good News? As this season of Lent comes to a close, as you reflect on the Holy Mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection, I invite you to think of your own resurrection story. Our stories of God at work in our lives are the Pentecost flame that keeps our faith alive, not just for ourselves but also within community. I have been reflecting on evangelism as an activity we must engage in as a whole community. Not just to drawn newcomers to...
My Latest Stewardship Blog – “Teamwork Makes the Stewardship Dream Work” Upcoming Stewardship Events – Spring 2024. See here: Called to Be the Church: The Journey Getting Started in Stewardship–The place to begin! Communities of faith that start here have better success on their stewardship journey. The 90-minute session and 3 follow-up assignments get you ready to proceed to other stewardship programs. April 10, 2024 Bequests and Estate Giving Spring 2024– Join Jess Smith (United Church...
For International Women's Rights Day on March 8th, we highlighted a reality that is often overlooked: the challenges faced by migrant women in Quebec: double discrimination: those linked to their gender and those linked to their migratory status, which is often precarious and dependent on their family or marital situation. Dependent status, such as sponsorship, make migrant women more vulnerable to abuse and domestic and gender violence. Unfortunately, this is a reality we witness on a daily...
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