Worship Blog
Seek Peace and Pursue It
At the Minority Youth Forum, Sophie Fitzgerald could feel God moving through her and the other participants in order to understand the minority issues happening in Miyakojima, Japan.
Pursuing Peace from the Atlantic to the Pacific
For Ashley Keeping, the Minority Youth Forum in Miyakojima, Japan, proved how powerful it is to bring youth together to share their culture, their faith, and their stories.
Faith Groups Working to Welcome LGBTQ+ Refugees in BC
An interview about the work of United Churches and other groups to welcome LGBTQ+ refugees in British Columbia.
School Days in Jerusalem
Bill Chambre, who was an Ecumenical Accompanier in the West Bank, describes what daily life can be like for Palestinian youth.
Talking about the “I” in 2SLGBTQIA+
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu shares the story of Small Luk and her advocacy for intersex people.
Land is Life for Indigenous People in the Philippines
Japhet Ndhlovu and Moderator Carmen Lansdowne visit United Church partners in the Philippines struggling for justice against mining corporations.
Home Demolitions in Palestine
Three Palestinian families try to recover after their homes were demolished near Bethlehem.
“My Soul Is Fed” by Supporting Refugees
Norma McCord, a long-time United Church refugee program supporter, says the work is in her blood.
Refugee Sponsorship Profile: Islington United Church
For World Refugee Day, we share the story of Islington United Church's Refugee Support Ministry, which has been creating relationships for over 40 years.
A Mission to Welcome
The Rev. Dr. Alan Lai urges the United Church to prepare for a new wave of immigrants from Hong Kong.