Perspectives
The Process of Developing a Land Acknowledgment
A presentation by Lisa Byer-de Wever at the November Regional Council meeting offered a brief insight into the process of developing a land acknowledgement for communities of faith. A video of the bilingual presentation will be made available shortly on the LIRR web...
A Greener Christmas
Members of our regional council recently shared an inspiring article with me (linked below) about finding meaningful ways to reduce consumption in our Christmas shopping. For me, this New York Times article by Anneliese Griffin brought back memories of a favourite...
Update from COVID-19 Response Task Group (2021-11-15)
Please note that there are changes coming to the measures in force in Quebec effective November 15, 2021. Download the PDF update from COVID-19 Response Task Group: COVID19 Task Group Nov 15, 2021 Learn more:...
PRESS RELEASE: West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre Opposition to Bill 2
The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre stands with the Trans, Intersex, and Two-Spirit communities in denouncing and condemning Bill #2 (projet de loi no. 2), proposed by Minister Simon Jolin-Barette. This Bill includes many dangerous and damaging articles that will directly...
In Remembrance of Mary Hatfield (by Vivienne Galanis)
Mary Hatfield was the face of Quebec-Sherbrooke Presbytery youth ministry for almost 20 years. Youth ministry in the Townships began as an initiative of the Rev. Ron Coughlin and Professor Ken Johns. Not long after it was decided to hire a youth worker to carry on...
Solid Rock Men and Interfaith Ministry – Beaconsfield United Church
I am Lekan Kayode Ajifowobaje, the coordinator of Solid Rock Men and Interfaith ministry (‘Solid Rock’) of Beaconsfield United Church. This group was formed from the Beaconsfield United Church Refugee Integration Support Programme (BUC-RISP) out of the perception of a...
West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre Celebrates 10th Anniversary (by David-Roger Gagnon)
The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre marked the 10th anniversary of its opening with an outdoor reception on September 26, 2021, including a tour of the Centre, a BBQ, rainbow cupcakes, and speeches by Director David Hawkins, Rev. Shaun Fryday, community leaders, community...
October is Clergy Appreciation Month
From THE BOARD OF VOCATION of The United Church of Canada: Romans 10:15 How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of Peace and bring glad tidings of good things. The Board of Vocation feels tremendous gratitude for the dedication and commitment of the...
Vaccination Expectations for Ministry Personnel – United Church of Canada
The United Church of Canada’s Office of Vocation is releasing its expectations that ministry personnel will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect the vulnerable in their churches and communities. Learn more at...
Spirit Children’s Walk (shared by Steve Britton)
Good morning all. I am with St. Lambert United and I would like to share a story of determination with you. Friends of ours from Kanesatake are walking to Sault Saint Marie to honour the missing children from Shingwauk Residential School. They left Sept. 8 on the 1000...