I saw this link on a friends page. These are the kinds of things I always consider giving up for lent. As we plant hope in this season consider what keeps you from fullness of life.
http://gs4nj.org/20-things-to-give-up-for-lent/
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Friday, May 31, 2013
Celebrating the Decision
This post reminded me of one of the reasons I am proud to call myself United Church. Of course friends and family from other Christian traditions and denominations do not agree, but I hope and pray that this United Church of ours will continue to be a place where everyone feels safe to practice their faith and live out of who God has truly created them to be. This is one of the places we get it right! http://www.garypaterson.ca/2013/05/31/celebrating-the-decision/
Thursday, May 23, 2013
New Wineskins
http://www.garypaterson.ca/2013/05/23/comprehensive-review-part-1-new-wine-and-new-wineskins/
Moderator Gary Paterson shares some of the dreams and visions coming out of the comprehensive review.
Moderator Gary Paterson shares some of the dreams and visions coming out of the comprehensive review.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Freedom
This Sunday we are going to be talking about Freedom from those things that enslave us. Let this article be a warm-up for our Sunday service.
15-things-you-should-give-up-to-be-happy/
15-things-you-should-give-up-to-be-happy/
Saturday, April 27, 2013
The Garden Remains
Moderator Gary Paterson lost his mother this week. He posted this last week. Good words for Squamish United Church.
http://www.garypaterson.ca/2013/04/22/the-garden-remains/
http://www.garypaterson.ca/2013/04/22/the-garden-remains/
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Loss of Part-time Prison Chaplains
For Immediate Release
Monday, October 15, 2012
Loss of Part-Time Prison Chaplains Not Just, Not Right, says United Church Moderator
Toronto: In a letter to the Minister of Public Safety, Vic Toews, the Moderator of The United Church of Canada has asked the minister to rescind the decision to eliminate part-time chaplaincy positions in Canada's prisons.
"Your decision to not renew part-time contracts with faith communities for the provision of chaplaincy services with Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will essentially eliminate chaplaincy services for non-Christians," writes the Right Rev. Gary Paterson in his letter to Toews. "This is not just; this is not right."
Paterson's letter notes that while it is true that volunteers are an essential part of chaplaincy services in CSC, the spiritual care and guidance provided by trained and dedicated chaplains is work that cannot simply be handed over to "volunteers." He explains that chaplains' activities include providing a "visible presence" to those within the institution, including times of crisis intervention; leading worship services and officiating at sacraments; offering religious education and pastoral care; developing community involvement; and facilitating the activities offered by volunteers.
"Spiritual care is a basic human need and can be an important part of the healing and rehabilitation process for offenders-this is true for Christians, and for those of other faiths," writes Paterson.
The full text of the Moderator's letter is available on The United Church of Canada's website:
http://www.united-church.ca/files/communications/news/releases/121015_letter.pdf
Monday, October 15, 2012
Loss of Part-Time Prison Chaplains Not Just, Not Right, says United Church Moderator
Toronto: In a letter to the Minister of Public Safety, Vic Toews, the Moderator of The United Church of Canada has asked the minister to rescind the decision to eliminate part-time chaplaincy positions in Canada's prisons.
"Your decision to not renew part-time contracts with faith communities for the provision of chaplaincy services with Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will essentially eliminate chaplaincy services for non-Christians," writes the Right Rev. Gary Paterson in his letter to Toews. "This is not just; this is not right."
Paterson's letter notes that while it is true that volunteers are an essential part of chaplaincy services in CSC, the spiritual care and guidance provided by trained and dedicated chaplains is work that cannot simply be handed over to "volunteers." He explains that chaplains' activities include providing a "visible presence" to those within the institution, including times of crisis intervention; leading worship services and officiating at sacraments; offering religious education and pastoral care; developing community involvement; and facilitating the activities offered by volunteers.
"Spiritual care is a basic human need and can be an important part of the healing and rehabilitation process for offenders-this is true for Christians, and for those of other faiths," writes Paterson.
The full text of the Moderator's letter is available on The United Church of Canada's website:
http://www.united-church.ca/files/communications/news/releases/121015_letter.pdf
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