Under 40? In ministry or theological studies? Interested in global justice and theology? Apply for the September Theological Institute in Santo Domingo, with the theme "Who Is My Neighbour?
Visit the Caribbean and North American Area Council (of which the UCC is a member) for the info sheet and application form--apply directly to CANAAC.
It is with a deep sense of personal sadness and loss that I share the news of the death of the immediate past president of Toronto Conference, the Rev. Dr. Carol Gierak, on Friday, April 1, 2011. Carol was serving Asbury and West United Church in Toronto, having completed a two year term as president of Toronto Conference.
The Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity has just announced its upcoming conference in London ON, Oct 21-23, 2011. There's a great line-up of speakers including the LTQ folks and wondercafe's very own, iwonder!!
I ran into Carollus, SpiritBear, and aotn - it was great!! I know I saw RichardBott, but I never got around to introducing myself. Did I run into you and didn't know it? Let me know!!
As a small congregation church member, I was saddened when I found out that “conferences” are now responsible for church camps. The national church has put “camping” as a top priority but takes the local involvement away from the local congregations. Case in point – our local church camp was maintained by our local congregation for many users. Once Presbytery got involved – it added more complexity and local involvement dwindled. Due to the fact that many other congregations were now involved, things that needed to get done never did,