The first report of the General Council Office’s 2023‒2025 strategic plan is now available. ~ from a post dated July 9, 2024 on The United Church of Canada’s website The United Church of Canada has released the 2023 Strategic Plan Report, the first report of the General Council Office’s 2023‒2025 strategic plan. Chock full of engaging stories that identify the six pillars of the plan and offer a glimpse into how the strategic plan is unfolding, the report illustrates a very ambitious first year. It connects overall progress and snapshots of strategic objectives with financial information, so t ..read more

Read about the work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, its connection to their partners, and how together they are Living out God’s grace and unconditional love! Download the report here or from the ELCIC’s website.  The following images give a snapshot of some of the 36 page report that is filled with pictures. The post ELCIC 2023 Annual Report is Available first appeared on North Thompson Ecumenical Shared Ministry ..read more

The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe Elected Bishop Sean Rowe addresses the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, after his election and confirmation as the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. Photo: Scott Gunn ~ adapted from the ELCIC News emailed on July 3, 2024 The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of Northwest Pennsylvania and bishop provisional of Western New York, was elected and confirmed June 26th at the 81st General Convention to serve as the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.  The House of Bishops elected Rowe on the first ballot with a unanimous majority.  R ..read more

The Service of Thanksgiving and Deconsecration A service to celebrate and honour the legacy of St. George’s Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:00 am – 11:00 pm 308 Royal Avenue, Kamloops Presider:  Rt. Rev. Clara Plamondon   The post St. George’s Anglican Church, Kamloops first appeared on North Thompson Ecumenical Shared Ministry ..read more

Gilbert Baker’s legacy, the rainbow flag Gilbert Baker (June 2, 1951 – March 31, 2017), the proud designer of the rainbow Pride flag. Photo: Getty Images, Arun Nevader Throughout the month of June, there will be many different flags flying as communities celebrate Pride Month.  Check out the Canadian Museum of Human Rights’ guide that describes the many Pride flags along with the history of the iconic rainbow Pride flag which was first flown in 1978.   The post The symbol of Pride first appeared on North Thompson Ecumenical Shared Ministry ..read more

We can all take actions to celebrate or recognize this day. National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21, and June is National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada.  It is a time to recognize Indigenous Peoples, languages, contributions, and cultures that have been here since time immemorial.  We can all take specific actions to celebrate or recognize these occasions. In her National Indigenous Peoples Day message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we can all take specific actions to celebrate or recognize this day and National Indigenous Peoples Month. Read the full news sto ..read more

June 20th World Refugee Day is commemorated every year on June 20th.  It is an occasion to honour forcibly displaced people around the globe; celebrate their strength, courage, and resilience; and build empathy and understanding of their plight.  Canadian Lutheran World Federation encourages prayer for those who have had to flee their homes and those working for justice and peace for refugees and displaced families around the world. “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25: 35   ..read more

June 21st ~ from a post on the Anglican Church of Canada’s Facebook page For generations, the summer solstice has held special significance for many Indigenous communities.  In 1971, the Anglican Church of Canada honoured this tradition by designating June 21 as “National Indian Day of Prayer”, a day to celebrate the gifts of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.  This day, now called the National Indigenous Day of Prayer, was officially added to the Church’s liturgical calendar in 2010. Collect of the Day Creator God, from you every family in heaven and earth takes i ..read more

Spring Meeting Held May 31st to June 1st The Council of General Synod (CoGS) serves as the governing and executive body of the Anglican Church of Canada, between national meetings of General Synod.  The Spring 2024 meeting of CoGs took place at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ontario from May 31st to June 2nd.  Highlights are now available online. May 31, 2024 Archbishop Linda Nicholls, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, shares reflections on her primacy with Canon (lay) Ian Alexander at Council of General Synod. Photo: Matthew Puddister View a PDF versi ..read more

Sunday, June 9th at 1:00 pm PDT Celebrating 100 Years of Deep, Bold, Daring Join a worship service to kick-off a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of The United Church of Canada. The 100th Anniversary kick-off service will be held at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto.  It will also be livestreamed on The United Church of Canada’s YouTube channel. General Secretary, the Rev. Michael Blair, will be the preacher for the service. The theme for the Centennial is Deep, Bold, Daring.  One of the first “united” churches in the world, from its formation the United Church has ..read more