Perspectives
COVID Christmas – A Call for Compassion and Creativity
RELIGIOUS LEADERS HOLD FIRST MEETING WITH PREMIER FRANÇOIS LEGAULT Since its creation last spring, the Table interreligieuse de concertation du Québec has worked to establish a dialogue with the authorities to serve the common good. In the context of the Covid-19...
read morePrayerful Vigil on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
A group of women from the three theology schools in collaboration with the McGill Office of Religious and Spiritual Life—including students, teachers and staff—have organized a "31st Prayerful Vigil on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against...
read moreNovember Updates from COVID-19 Response Team
“NO ROOM AT THE INN” – ADVANCE PLANNING FOR CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES In order to respect the maximum number of participants as laid out by the government of Quebec, particularly on Christmas Eve when non-members often drop in unexpectedly, communities of faith offering...
read moreJob Opportunity: Pastoral Relations Minister
Job Number: 20-39 Opening/Closing Date: November 5, 2020 to November 23, 2020 Description Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council, as part of the wider United Church of Canada, is seeking an individual to fill the role of Pastoral Relations Minister on a...
read moreRemembrance Day Resources
A brief meditative video incorporating music, bilingual words to the famous poem “In Flanders Fields” and scenes of Vimy Ridge photographed by David-Roger Gagnon is available as a worship resource. Download video:...
read moreResponse to death of Joyce Echaquan
A letter to Premier François Legault signed by Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council's Executive Minister, Rev. Rosemary Lambie and representatives of the Living in Right Relations Circle and Justice and Community Leadership team, has been sent to express...
read morePRESS RELEASE: Parliamentary Petition on Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in the Philippines, Mining and the Role of Canada
Ottawa, September 22, 2020 – MiningWatch Canada and the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP-Canada) have launched an electronic Parliamentary Petition in response to increasing extrajudicial attacks on civilians and human...
read moreUPDATE: Stricter safety regulations and reduced capacity for gatherings across Quebec
Due to an increasing number of cases, the provincial government has re-instituted stricter safety regulations in Montreal, Quebec City and the Chaudière-Appalaches region, designating them as Orange Zones. The size of organized gatherings — in rented rooms and places...
read moreZoom for Hybrid Worship (Rev. Kent Chown)
Many of you have been using Zoom for your worship. But you may be going back into your sanctuary soon, and wondering how to keep the Zoom aspect of worship going - which includes having people at a distance participating in leadership. If you have a large...
read moreCreation Time Children’s Church Resources
This guide is meant to be a companion for families as they celebrate Creation Time with their faith community. It is a list of discussion questions and activities to help worshippers of all-ages engage from their homes. The theme for each week follows a part of...
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