Guest Blog: The Bridge – Breaking Cycles of Harm
The Bridge is a ministry in Hamilton, ON offering various supports to ex-offenders adjusting to reintegration into the community. The Bridge and its programs grew out of a church c
Guest Blog: We are Affirming, Now What?
When the Last Piece of Rainbow Cake has Been Eaten When a community of faith is working with an Affirm United Volunteer Coordinator to become an affirming ministry, there is a lot
Seeds of Hope in Bloom: Knox UCW Food Rescue Program
With the help of a Seeds of Hope grant from the Foundation, Knox United Church (Dorset, ON) undertook essential repairs and upgrades to bolster its mission of combating food insecu
Seeds of Hope in Bloom: Black Clergy Network Gathering
In May 2024, the Black Clergy Network hosted a remarkable event dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Black clergy within the United Church of Canada. Earlier this year, th
Seeds of Hope in Bloom: Affirming Ministry in Grande Prairie
The First of its Kind In 2020, St. Paul’s United Church in Grande Prairie, AB began its journey to become the first Affirming ministry north of Edmonton in Alberta. The Unite
Seeds of Hope in Bloom: Lateral Violence and Oppression Training
What is Lateral Violence? Last year, Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre (Beausejour, MB) received a United Church of Canada Foundation Seeds of Hope grant from the James Robertson M
Indigenous Garden to Bloom at Emmanuel College
Seeds of Hope in bloom… for real! As part of its commitment to face and address the church’s role in harm to Indigenous communities, one of the country’s leading theologi
Seeds of Hope in Bloom: Funding Urban Environmentalism
Foundation Funding Urban Environmentalism With funding from a United Church of Canada Foundation Seeds of Hope grant, Montreal City Mission (MCM)was able to grow their urban e
Seeds of Hope in Bloom: Training for a Safer Community
One Became Four Chalmers Community Services Centre, a United Church of Canada Outreach ministry in Guelph, ON, strives to provide a safe space to all who enter. Though primarily a
Seeds of Hope in Bloom: Camp (is) Awesome!
Making the Jump Among the rural community of Chelsea, QC, there was a desire to create an experience of church for local children, to provide youth with leadership opportunities, a
