Sharing stories of life, faith, and ministry in the United Church and beyond.

Jennifer Janzen-Ball and Julie Graham share their experience of celebrating love of the soil, of God, and of humanity with Mission & Service partners in Japan.…

Food, Food, Local Wonderful Food" href="/blogs/round-table/food-food-local-wonderful-food"> A field with a variety of low lying crops at the Seminary for Rural Mission (Noden) in Japan.

During Asian Heritage Month, Noel A. Suministrado, a United Church minister from the Philippines, sees great opportunities for the church as it opens itself to…

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Mind-Boggling Intercultural Change and Potential" href="/blogs/round-table/mind-boggling-intercultural-change-and-potential"> The author, Noel A. Suministrado, a Filipino man with short dark hair with streaks of grey. Wearing glasses and a scarf.

As a recent immigrant from Asia, Rev. SunDo Hyun finds that opening oneself to intercultural opportunities — despite the challenges — can be transforming and life-…

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Working toward Wholeness" href="/blogs/round-table/working-toward-wholeness"> The author, SunDo Hyun, and family
Rev. Dr. Alan Lai writes about how Asian Heritage Month challenges us to grow deeper into intercultural awareness and understanding.
Expanding the Circle of Understanding" href="/blogs/round-table/expanding-circle-understanding"> A photograph portrait of Rev. Dr. Alan Lai.

In his online worship service, Moderator Richard Bott shares a reflection about the followers of the risen Christ finding power and joy in the breaking of bread…

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For Vocation Sunday, Rev. Bronwyn Corlett writes about how others helped her develop leadership skills after she was first ordained. 

Testing the Call: Vocation Sunday 2020" href="/blogs/round-table/testing-call-vocation-sunday-2020"> The author’s portrait from her first pastoral charge. She is a young woman with long blonde hair and is wearing a dark green jacket and white stole.

Moderator Richard Bott reflects on the road to Emmaus story, and asks who are you walking with in this time of shock and tragedy?

Ruth Noble shares her memories of Lisa McCully, one of those killed in the Nova Scotia shootings. In the hours after learning of her death, the Berwick…

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After Tragedy, Candles Keep the Light Alive" href="/blogs/round-table/after-tragedy-candles-keep-light-alive"> A candle sits upon a black cloth memento, which says "Jesus is my Forcefield, Berwick Camp, 2015.

Moderator Richard Bott shares a worship service for Sunday, April 19, 2020 and reflects on the role of doubt in our faith and how it can lead us to experience…

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For Sunday, April 5, 2020, Moderator Richard Bott shares reflection on Matthew 21:1-11, the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and urges us to keep our eyes on hope…

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