Perspectives
In Memoriam-Marc Grenon
It is with a heavy heart that I am sharing the news of the passing of Marc Grenon on Friday, May 29, 2026, known for his bright coloured shirts and wonderful smile. He radiated warmth and light. Matthew 25:23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!...
Response from Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council (covering the province of Quebec) of the United Church of Canada to the consultation on compliance with the principles of the law on state secularism and religious influences (translated from the original submission in French)
In the constitution of a democratic state, for us, the fundamental principle is the guarantee of freedom of conscience and freedom of expression for all citizens. The concept of secularism is a means of ensuring these freedoms. It should not limit them more than...
The Cross on the Camino Lebaniego-A Message from Rev. Éric-Hébert-Daly
As I walked the Camino del Norte about three weeks into my journey, I was a little ahead of my projected schedule. I had previously read about the Camino Lebaniego which split off from the del Norte and traveled four days south through the Picos de Europa and takes...
A message from Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly
Friends in Christ, We are currently in the midst of a Federal Election Campaign. As we all discern the future of Canada through the decisions we will be making, it is important for us to find a way to be prophetic and pastoral in this time. There are some who would...
“We are Pilgrims on a Journey: A Lenten Message from Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly”
As the church looks back on 100 years and looks forward at the next ten, there are some stark realities we are facing. There is grief and frustration, anxiety and a feeling of helplessness. I am reminded of when Mary and Martha bemoan Jesus’ delay at the bedside of...
Elizabeth and Steve Britton Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal for Their Work with Montreal’s Unhoused Population
Elizabeth and Steve Britton have been recognized with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Montreal's growing Indigenous and unhoused populations. For years, they have dedicated their time to...
Stewardship Update, February 2025 (Rev. Roger Janes)
Our Latest Stewardship Blog Rev. Brenna Baker celebrates the small acts of giving that surround us, and shares how to inspire and capture the spark of generosity in your community in this month’s blog: What I Learned About Generosity From Holiday Shopping. ...
F&E Connexion – Blog entry 3
F&E Connexion So let’s talk money… Managing the legacy funds of the Region is a major responsibility of the Finance and Extension Board. It may be the only thing you know about F&E – that we look after the money that has been entrusted to the United Church in our...
F&E Connexion – Blog entry 2
The Finance and Extension Board (F&E) of the Conseil regional Nakonha:ka Regional Council (CrNRC) is almost as old as the United Church of Canada itself with roots in the Methodist and Presbyterian mission boards that supported ministry for generations before...
F&E Connexion – Blog entry 1
We’re launching a new column talking about our region’s Finance and Extension Board (“F&E” to most of you who know us), giving you news about our work and sharing how what we do at F&E connects with the life of your community of faith in the CrNRC territory.
Let’s start with a bit of history: F&E was established as an independent corporate body by federal law in 1926 soon after the creation of the United Church of Canada. It merged the much older Presbyterian Board of Trustees of the Presbytery of Montreal and the Methodist Union of the City and Suburbs of Montreal and was designed to provide financial and organizational support to the mission of the new United Church.