United Church Publishing House The United Church Of Canada: 29 books
by Bill Blaikie
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Bill Blaikie has a unique insider's perspective on political life in Canada. As a United Church minister reflecting on three decades in the House of Commons, he tells the too-often-overlooked story of Canada's Christian left and, in particular, of the New Democratic Party's roots in the social gospel...
Bullseye: Aiming to Follow Jesus
Practical Ideas for Individuals & Groups
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Once you decide to follow Jesus, what does it look like? Many people who come to church aren’t really sure. Bullseye maps out six markers that are signs of a Christian life. In practical, inviting, and clear ways, Bullseye examines: Using Spiritual Practices; Worshipping Together Weekly; Discovering...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2012
What new visions of church are emerging in the United Church today? Diverse voices, each taking a line from A New Creed, explore the interplay between our call to be the church and our commitment to become intercultural. As Rob Fennell writes in the Preface, "Sometimes these voices challenge...
Messy Church
Fresh ideas for building a Christ-centred community
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Messy Church is a fun way for people of all ages to frame a church community outside regular Sunday worship. There are stories, prayers, and singing, but there are also crafts using unusual materials—and they can be messy! And there’s food—a meal to share with your whole family—and it can...
Starting Your Messy Church
A beginner's guide for churches
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
This short, quick-to-read Canadian edition is structured in bite-sized sections covering the essentials of starting a Messy Church. It includes checklists, milestones, questions to ask a Messy Church you’re visiting, and “things we wish we’d known.”
by Noelle Broughton
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2012
Pays tribute to the scores of UCW women who have volunteered over the last 50 years. Using stories and personal reflections to tell the story of this powerful women's group who live their faith guided by faith and service.
by Christopher White
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Amid the rapid changes shaking North American society, how can church leaders respond? Is this a time of crisis, or of opportunity and renewal? What skills will be required to lead effectively in the 21st century? Seismic Shifts offers an invitation to journey toward an authentic leadership for our...
Bullseye
Aiming to Follow Jesus
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Once you decide to follow Jesus, what does it look like? Many people who come to church aren’t really sure. Bullseye maps out six markers that are signs of a Christian life. In practical, inviting, and clear ways, Bullseye examines • Using Spiritual Practices • Worshipping Together Weekly •...
Off to a Good Start
Openers & Prayers for Church Meetings
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
“Will you give the devotion at the beginning of the meeting?” With Off to a Good Start, you can confidently answer, “Yes!” Inside are 24 openers with a scripture, prayer, reflection, questions, and a simple activity. There are openers for specific small groups, as well as for Advent, Easter,...
by Sharon Moon
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Returning to the Healing Oasis offers 24 new meditations in the style of The Healing Oasis for individuals and groups, to be used in both church and non-church settings
Loonie
Crazy Talk about Faith and Finances
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
The relentless pull to buy more stuff, our love/hate relationship with money, and the disconnect between how we spend our time and money and what makes life meaningful—LOONIE covers these topics and more using humour and a chatty style
Why I Believe
Daily Devotions on Faith & Discipleship
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2017
In this devotional, a variety of members and friends of the church told us about their personal faith journeys. We are excited to share their candid, thoughtful reflections. What does it mean to follow Jesus, remain faithful, and choose hope, especially during times of uncertainty and doubt? Daily...
Longing for Home
Daily Reflections for Lent
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2014
This Lent, join the many biblical characters who wrestle with a longing for home. These devotions—one for each of the 40 days in Lent, plus Sundays—include a Bible verse, a reflection, a prayer, questions to ponder, and suggested hymns, all exploring aspects of the theme of displacement; a study guide follows.
Beside Still Waters
Called to Be the More Meditations For Private And Group Worship
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2013
An important collection of meditations and worship elements for individual or group use. Themes range from peace to prayer, and include seasonal topics. Hymn, scripture, and topic indexes are included.