Perspectives
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...
Licensed Lay Worship Leader (LLWL) Training
Would you like to deepen your understanding of the Bible and how it relates to life today? Are you looking to discuss issues of faith and spirituality with like-minded individuals? Have you ever had to fill in for the minister at a Sunday service and wished you were...
United Spirit Camp 2022: Caring for Creation
Join us for a week-long, volunteer-led, sleep-away camp for kids aged 8 to 15. We welcome campers of all backgrounds from Quebec, Ontario and beyond! Although the camp operates primarily in English, we welcome Francophone campers. Our theme for 2022 is "Caring for...
Anti-Polus: a presentation by young ecologists (in French)
On Earth Day, April 22, 2022, members of the Environment Network were privileged to attend a live online presentation (in French) by the Anti-Polus team, a group of dedicated fifth-grade students in Natacha Sanson's ESL class. The enthusiastic and articulate...
“Sprouting” new interest in the environment (by Natacha Sanson)
Recently, in February, Grade 5 students began their « Delicious » unit about food. From my vantage point, that represents repetition over 5 groups of a unit I’ve done at least 4 times with the same book. Bluntly, the topic of food, restaurants and role play has been...