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Posts and reflections from General Secretary Nora Sanders

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Letter of Prayer for Michael Blair from the Black Clergy Network

The Black Clergy Network in The United Church of Canada has offered a prayer of support for the Rev. Michael Blair, as he begins his new role as the General Secretary, General Council.

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Note from Nora: A Time for Listening

General Secretary Nora Sanders writes that, when we fail to recognize that our acceptance of inequality is a form of racism, we fail to live up to our basic Christian commitments.

A Black woman seen from behind while holding a large Black Lives Matter flag during a march in downtown Toronto.

Note from Nora: What Are You Doing for Lent?

General Secretary Nora Sanders writes about the vast array of Lenten practices available and hopes we each found something to deepen our connection to God.

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Note from Nora: Our Prayers Can Mean So Much

General Secretary Nora Sanders checks in with our Christian partners in China who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Note from Nora: Surely God Is in this Place

General Secretary Nora Sanders writes about experiencing a profound reminder of the presence of God in an everyday setting.

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Note from Nora: Honouring What Must Never Be Forgotten

On the 75th anniversary of the liberation Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, General Secretary Nora Sanders writes that some anniversaries need to be marked, not as celebrations, but as reminders of the inhumanity that humankind is capable of.

A photo of the brick buildings of Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, surrounded by high barbed wire fencing.

Note from Nora: Waiting for God

General Secretary Nora Sanders writes that waiting for God does not mean doing nothing, rather it means trusting in God's steadfast love in the face of fear.

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Note from Nora: A Different Kind of Ministry

General Secretary Nora Sanders shares the inspiration she discovered in Fred Rogers and the faithful ministry and witness he offered as "Mr. Rogers."

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Note from Nora: How Open Are We to Transformation?

General Secretary Nora Sanders wonders how much the church is willingly to waive in order to welcome new generations.

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Looking Forward to New Beginnings

A couple of weeks ago as I was waiting at an intersection to cross the street, I noticed a car edging cautiously forward towards a right hand turn. I glanced in the car and saw a teenager in the driver’s seat and a nervous looking adult on the passenger’s side. It happened to be the same day… Read more

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