Genealogical Research At The United Church Archives records of the united church of canada and its antecedent denominations Methodist,Presbyterian, Congregational and Evangelical United Brethren Churches. http://vicu.utoronto.ca/archives/genealogy.html
Extractions: Genealogical Research is frequently conducted at the United Church Archives. The primary sources of information are the local church records of the United Church of Canada and its antecedent denominations: Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational and Evangelical United Brethren Churches. Descriptions of all pre-1925 local church records are now available on our Local Church Records Index Page The United Church/Victoria University Archives holds the local church records for most of Ontario (Bay of Quinte, Toronto, Hamilton, London and Manitou Conferences). The records outside of Ontario are housed in regional locations - see the United Church of Canada Archives Network Sources for genealogical research include: personal papers denominational newspapers ; and other sources including our vertical file collection (local church history files, biographical files, photographs and published directories). Selected pre-1925 local church records are now available to researchers on microfilm through the public library interlibrary loan system. Also available through interlibrary loan are copies of our
The United Church Observer Magazine The magazine that explores faithful living today.Category Society Religion and Spirituality united church of canada United Church marchers were out in force as millions of people took to the streetsthis winter to protest the looming war against Iraq. John Bird reports. http://www.ucobserver.org/
Extractions: An estimated 300,000 children are fighting in wars around the world today. But as the international community awakens to the scourge of child soldiers, growing numbers are laying down their guns. Calgary writer Gordon Legge reports on efforts to speed up the process, and to help demobilized child soldiers be children again. Read the story For further details on the stories in this month's Observer, check out the related website links listed at the end of selected stories. PROFILE: Marie Claude Manga - A long journey toward the call Marie Claude Mangas life began in Zaire, and has had many twists and turns since. But as Donna Sinclair writes, its direction now is certain. Read the story CONGREGATIONS: Understanding their Native neighbours In places like Burnt Church, N.B., local churches and Native populations are working hard to get to know each other better. Mike Milne reports on some innovative efforts. Read the story FAMILY: When your kids go veggie
The United Church Observer > About Us & Contact Info When Canadian Methodists, Congregationalists and most Presbyterians merged intoThe united church of canada in 1925, the three denominational newspapers also http://www.ucobserver.org/about.htm
Extractions: The Print Issue Subscribe Contact Information Who We Were, Who We Are The United Church Observer is one of the oldest and most respected church publications in Canada. Its origins date back to the first half of the 19th century, when Canadian Methodists decided to found a weekly newspaper. They called it The Christian Guardian and named Rev. Egerton Ryerson editor. Ryerson earned a reputation as a "doughty controversialist who, by his facile pen, fought the battle of civil and religious liberty." His passion and determination were his greatest strengths and often his worst enemies: in his first 11 years as editor he was voted in and out of office three times by the Methodist Conference. Starting out with the barest of resources, Ryerson guided The Christian Guardian to a circulation of 3,000 in its first three years. It came to be regarded as the leading newspaper of Upper Canada, a tireless defender of religious freedom, democracy and education. Ryerson went on to serve in government, and is credited with founding the public school system in Upper Canada.
United Church B.C. Conference Archives The united church of canada British Columbia Conference Archives. Build a WebSite and the people will come! Baloney! Well, at least, we shall see http://www.interchange.ubc.ca/bstewart/
The United Church Of Canada Camping Resource Site Camping resource site.Category Society Religion and Spirituality united church of canadaThis is the official website for Camps andCamping in the united church of canada. http://www.uccancamping.org/
United Church Of Canada Educational And Native Training Centres united church of canada Educational Centres provide a variety of residential andshortterm educational events for lay people and for those in paid accountable http://www.uccancamping.org/CMPLST/centres.html
Extractions: and Native Training Centres Accredited Education Centres: A number of Educational Centres across the country are accredited and supported by grants from the Division of Mission in Canada of The United Church of Canada. Each provides a variety of residential and short-term educational events for lay people of all ages and for those in paid accountable ministry. Most were created because of a desire among lay people for education and networking. The following are the five United Church of Canada accredited Education Centres: British Columbia Director: Derek Evans Naramata Centre is located on a beautiful campus in the heart of Naramata village on the shores of Lake Okanagan. The centre's work focuses on four main areas: leadership development and empowerment, spiritual nurture, healing and wholeness, and justice and reconciliation. Naramata offers a rich and varied program, a depth of experience, and a commitment to excellence through cutting-edge continuing education courses, an exciting and innovative intergenerational summer program, complete retreat and conference facilities, a host of special events and celebrations throughout the year. Naramata Centre invites you to come to learn, sing, heal, rest, create, and celebrate to renew yourself for your journey. For more information on Naramata please see their website at
ForMinistry.com An English speaking congregation of the united church of canada in Montreal http://www.forministry.com/church/Home.asp?SiteId=h4x2b8mwuc
Lectionary-Based Hymn Listing Scripture indexes from readings of the Revised Common Lectionary, to The Book of Praise , Common Praise , and hymnals of the united church of canada; includes hymn titles (for use with other hymnbooks.) http://home.istar.ca/~m_oconf/hymns
Redirect The official website of London Conference, the united church of canadaCategory Society Religion and Spirituality London ConferenceWelcome to the Website of London Conference The united church of canada. http://www.execulink.com/~lonconf/
Shawbridge United Church Of Canada Includes location, list of programs, and contact information.Category Regional North America Quebec Localities P Prévost church. Shawbridge Pastoral Charge Main Page Morin Heights UnitedChurch Click here to listen to the hymn Faith of Our Father . http://www3.sympatico.ca/michel.girard20/shuc.htm
Extractions: A warm and friendly atmosphere that is reflected between the many generations, from young families with children to our older and wiser members. We frequently hold community meals which are funded through donations and staffed by volunteers, and also have an active food basket program. Other activities include: We serve mainly the English-speaking members of our area, and our doors are always open to receive week-end or seasonal visitors to the Laurentians. Service hours are from 8:45 to 9:45 AM every Sunday, and there are always coffee and snacks after the service. We would love to see you! Directions: Shawbridge Pastoral Charge Main Page Morin Heights United Church Click here to listen to the hymn "Faith of Our Father"
Norfolk Street United Church Of Canada - Guelph, Ontario Norfolk Street united church of canada. Links. Other resources United Churchof Canada; United Church Observer; Mandate; Five Oaks Retreat Centre; http://www.norfolkchurch.on.ca/links.htm
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA AND HOMOSEXUALITY united church of canada AND HOMOSEXUALITY. Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. About3.1 million Canadians identify themselves with the united church of canada. http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_ucc.htm
Extractions: UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA AND HOMOSEXUALITY Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. document.writeln(""); Depending on how church size is defined, the United Church of Canada is either the largest or next to largest Protestant denomination: About 3.1 million Canadians identify themselves with the United Church of Canada The church reports 684,000 confirmed members. Fewer (about 2.2 million) Canadians identify themselves as Anglicans, However, the church reports 737,000 confirmed members more than the United Church. This is the most liberal of the larger Protestant denominations in Canada. It is exceeded in size only by the Roman Catholic church . It was formed in 1925 by a merger of most congregations of the Association of Congregational Churches in Canada , the Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church in Canada . Some Presbyterian congregations remained part of a separate mainline religious organization; some Methodists split off to form the very conservative Free Methodist church. From its birth, it has had to accommodate a diversity of theological beliefs. It has had a history of tackling publicly the really tough social issues. Some cynics might say that they have a continual urge to shoot themselves in the foot, or to form a circular firing squad. It can be argued that they lose membership whenever they enter into one of these debates. But they have also gained members, partly because of the respect that Canadians have for the Church's courage, openness, and inclusiveness. Less courageous liberal and mainline denominations often follow where the United Church has led.
UCC Critique Documents which critique the policies of the united church of canada which run counter to the Christian Category Society Religion and Spirituality Renewal MovementsDocuments which critique the policies of the United Churchof Canada which run counter to the Christian faith. http://www.victorshepherd.on.ca/UCC Critique/United Church of Canada Critique.ht
Extractions: "Do you also wish to go away?" NEW ZEALAND TRIAL ... Extras [ UCC Critique ] Books Audiotapes Search Victor Shepherd is best know within the United Church of Canada for vigorously upholding "the faith once for all delivered to the saints." Below are papers and sermons addressing the policies and pronouncements of The United Church of Canada which run counter to the Christian faith. The Origins of the Operative Theology of The United Church of Canada Which has had the greater influence in the theological formation of The United Church of Canada: the Calvinist tradition or the Wesleyan? . . . . Neither. The United Church and Ordination of Active Homosexuals: A Critique "The central thrusts of the report include . . . A view of the Bible which uses the word 'authority' but which deprives the Bible of any authority . . . .The elevation of an ideology which denatures the gospel . . . . An insistence that the quality of a relationship is sufficient to legitimize sexual intimacy . . . . A devaluation of the Fall so thoroughgoing as virtually to deny the Fall." A Code of Ethics?
Community Of Concern Within The United Church Of Canada Virtually every strand of church tradition which is woven into the historic fabric of the United Church Category Society Religion and Spirituality Renewal Movements of faithful and responsible dissent that Community of Concern seeks to make a positivecontribution to the life and wellbeing of the united church of canada. http://www.communityofconcern.org/
Extractions: Within the United Church of Canada At the 9th annual meeting of the Community of Concern held April 19th,1997 at Ryerson United Church, Hamilton there was a good amount of discussion on establishing a presence on the world wide web. Community of Concern directors, David MacKenzie and Peter Cade, lead in discussions and support of a web site to serve Community of Concern members and the people of the United Church of Canada. In early September of 1997 the Community of Concern executive approved this site as the official website. An addition, added mid October, is a new section, the Newsletter Archive . We are starting with Concern newsletters from 1997 and if you would like to see more let us know. If you have any questions or comments, please fill in the
United Church, Nfld & Lab Click here to get in touch with The Newfoundland and Labrador Conferenceor the national office of the united church of canada. http://www.newlabconf.com/
Extractions: We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. (From the United Church Creed) Sunday, March 30, 2003, The Fourth Sunday of Lent ENGLISH HARBOUR FIRE UPDATE West Haven Camp, West District, is circulating its 2003 camping brochure, camper application forms, and volunteer application forms. Young people interested in summer camping, and young people and adults willing to volunteer their time and energy are invited to log on to the West Haven Camp page. Please click here.
The United Church Of Canada Newfoundland And Labrador Click here to go to some of those sites. united church of canada LAUNCHING A NEWWEBSITE IN 2003! The united church of canada is launching a new website! http://www.newlabconf.com/christmasholiday.htm
St. Paul's | University Of Waterloo St. Paul's is a teaching and residential college, established by the united church of canada in 1962, and is affiliated with the University of Waterloo. http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infostp/
St. Matthew's United Church Of Canada On location since 1749 at Hollis and Prince streets, the church has a long and colourful history .Category Regional North America Religion ChristianitySt. Matthew's united church of canada. home. http://www.stmatts.ns.ca/
Extractions: Municipality we seek to influence the community for social justice and peace in alliance with individuals and organizations around us; and an open hand - expending our resources and our talents for the betterment of lives locally, nationally, and around the globe. We invite you to explore our life and
Home Page Affiliated with the united church of canada, Queen's Theological College is federated with Queen's University and is located at Kingston, Ontario. http://info.queensu.ca/theology/