Perspectives
Important information about manses and UHT reporting
Manses are subject to UHT (Under Utilized Housing Tax) reporting The United Church of Canada has submitted a formal appeal to the CRA on this topic and has been denied. A broadcast email will go out in early February to Treasurers and ChurchHub primary contacts....
News from Montreal City Mission (2024-01-31)
Solutions Justes Solutions This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our legal clinic Just Solutions. And to underline that important milestone, we will be hosting a celebration in April - stay tuned for the date! – and a communications campaign to raise...
Respect & Kanoronhkwátshera News – January 31, 2024
Something to ponder The importance of education in the continuous effort to create a just and equitable society cannot be understated. It acts as a potent force and catalyst for social change, especially in the area of social justice, which is the main focus of...
Stewardship News – January 2024
Called to Be the Church: The Journey When you are ready to make good stewardship a core part of your community of faith, we are here to help. Each course below has a specific focus, enabling you to set goals, create a plan, and be successful, including both...
Respect & Kanoronhkwátshera News – January 2024
The goal of Respect & Kanoronhkwátshera is to emphasise Indigenous justice activities while facilitating contact between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations. We will target urgent concerns including housing, food security, child welfare, healthcare, and...
Letter from Rev. Ian Smith: GriefRadio
I am (Rev.) Ian Smith, a retired, ordained United Church of Canada clergy person, living in a small town just east of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (within the bounds of the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Region Council. I am also a member of the Association for Death Education...
News from Montreal City Mission – January 2024 (bilingual)
Rencontres chaleureuses Nous avons été ravis d’accueillir Emmanuel Tehindrazanarivelo, responsable des ministères en français pour l’Église unie dans tout le Canada. Emmanuel was briefed on our legal work vulnerable migrants and Canadian Immigration law by MCM intern...
Greetings from Growth Animator, Rev. Tori Mullin
Peace and a very happy new year! My name is Rev. Tori Mullin, and I am the new Growth Animator for Eastern Ontario and Quebec, this includes the Regional Councils of Eastern Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario Outaouais, and Nakonha:ka. Our Growth Animators are focused...
Christmas message from Marc Grenon
As President of the Regional Council, I extend warm Christmas greetings to all. In this season of hope and reflection, let us remember the profound words of Matthew 1:23: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which...
REM Reflections: Transforming ministries to meet spiritual needs (bilingue)
Based on readings from Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8 Préparez le chemin pour le Seigneur… À chaque année on a l’occasion d’entendre Jean crier dans le désert… préparez le chemin! Rendez les sentiers droits! Et Ésaïe qui nous parle d’abaisser les montagnes et de lever...