Perspectives
Acting Executive Minister, Rev. Dan Hayward
Please note that Rev. Dan Hayward will be serving as acting Executive Minister for Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council from the time of Rev. Rosemary Lambie’s retirement (October 31, 2022) until a new Executive Minister is hired. Thanks to Dan for shepherding...
What is Youth Forum?
What is Youth Forum? YoFo is a weekend retreat for high school and CEGEP youth organized by folks from the United Church of Canada. It is planned by youth and young adults, for the youth! It has been going on in this region for more than 40 years! What will we do...
Job Opportunity: Executive Minister (Nakonha:ka, ECORC, EOORC)
The Regional Executive Minister (REM) provides leadership, council, and support to three Regional Councils in the fulfilment of their respective mission. The REM ensures that each Regional Council is able to navigate the responsibilities of the denominational council....
Deep Spirituality: Reflections on Le Petit Prince by Richard Guay
In his book La philosophie du Petit Prince (ou le retour à l'essentiel), Paul Meunier, philosopher and theologian, takes us on a long meditation on this well-known tale, highlighting the many evangelical attitudes that Saint-Exupéry wanted to promote. Let us first...
Sundae Sunday 2022
On Sunday 21 August, Mount Bruno - Richelieu Valley United Churches hosted a gathering for part of the South Shore and Valleys Cluster. The summer afternoon service, Sundae Sunday, was attended by 50 people, and focused on the theme of “Call” to Ministry; both that of...
News from our Executive Minister, Rev. Rosemary Lambie
Rev. Rosemary Lambie, Executive MinisterDear friends, From the wisdom of Philippians 2: 1-5, “Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,...
Meet our new President!
A conversation with Marc Grenon A recent recording of a one-on-one conversation with our new regional council president, Marc Grenon, offers an opportunity to learn more about his background, where he sees both hope and challenge ahead, his vision on how we might move...
Pride Community Day 2022
Pride Community Day Here are some photos from the Pride Community Day on August 5, 2022. It was a great time and witness to many folks who walked by - many of whom took away a colourful pinwheel as a souvenir (and sign of the Spirit). Special thanks to Trinity Anjou...
Beautiful Diversity
On Sunday, July 31, 2022, members of Beaconsfield UC, and specifically the Beaconsfield United Church Refugee Integration Support Programme (BUCRISP), took part in the Summer Combined Worship for the West Island & Riverside Cluster, held at Roxboro that week. ...
Emmanuel Welcome Project – Projet Bienvenue
(article by Vicky Duke) I used to struggle getting up in public but learned that when you find something you have a passion for, it becomes much easier. I am reminded of Moses at the burning bush when God sent him out to lead the Israelites out of captivity. Psalm...