Sep 29, 2026 | FSLDW Growth and Stewardship Ideas
As I’ve stepped into this role as Growth and Stewardship Animator in a new context here in UCC East, where very few people in the pews know who I am, I’ve had the joy of being a bit of a ‘mystery worshipper’ at some United Church congregations. I’m generally a pretty...
Sep 23, 2026 | FSLDW Growth and Stewardship Ideas
Fall Stewardship Course Extravaganza – Fall Events! Now is the time to plan to grow the ministry of generosity in your community of faith. This fall, ALL of our Called to be the Church: The Journey courses are offered on CHURCHx.ca led by Growth and Stewardship...
Sep 23, 2026 | FSLDW Growth and Stewardship Ideas
Fostering a life-giving mindset This is a guest post from Growth Animator for Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council Tori Mullin (they/them) – if you’d like to chat more, reach out to FSLDW Growth and Stewardship Animator Rob – rshearer@united-church.ca As...
Sep 23, 2026 | FSLDW Growth and Stewardship Ideas
Bob Marley once famously sang “If you know your history / then you would know where you’re coming from.”[1] As your Growth and Stewardship Animator, I’d like to use my soapbox to look into our rich history, to see what ‘jewels of our faith’ (latent or...
Sep 2, 2026 | FSLDW Growth and Stewardship Ideas
Hello Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters! Grace and peace in Christ Jesus. It’s Rob Shearer, your Growth and Stewardship Animator. I introduced myself a bit back in June when I started – and wanted to let you know that as of today, I’m finally ready to take over the...
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