The United Church has spent 100 years establishing patterns and ways of doing ministry. Many of us are still doing what the church was doing a generation or two earlier. We want to try new things but don’t know where to start. We’ve created a narrative that doesn’t always match reality. It’s time to talk about it and unpack the things we’ve been telling ourselves.

Working towards the future oriented vision of the United Church of Canada:

Towards 2035 Vision Statement

This ten-week series of learning sessions and workshops will give participants the chance to see new opportunities, engage with new ideas, meet other lay church leaders reimagining the church of the future and start building it now.

Instructors each bring their own expertise and ability to facilitate conversation. Some sessions will have panels for questions and engagement, others will offer small group discussion and planning time. Materials will be available before and after each session to allow participants to go deeper into the subject matter if they wish.

Participation in all sessions is not mandatory, but for each session in which a registrant is actively involved, an entry into a draw for a special gift will be made. Three winners will be drawn from the entries. Prizes drawn will be

1. Vinyl floor labyrinth for use in your church or home
2. $200 gift certificate to the United Church Bookstore (UCRD)
3. A copy of Celebrate God’s Presence book of worship services

 A certificate of completion will be provided to all participants who participate in all sessions (present in Zoom or in online discussion chat for each session).

While this program is organized by the Nakonha:ka, East Central Ontario and Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Councils, it is open to United Church members and adherents from other parts of Canada.