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 29, 2026 | BNS Growth and Stewardship Ideas
At a recent gathering, the Moderator was encouraging people to share their story, to speak of faith and to help others be curious and interested to learn. They won’t know if we don’t tell them and we need to invite people, to plant the seeds, to trust in the...
Sep 23, 2026 | FSLDW Growth and Stewardship Ideas
This resources page will be updated from time-to-time with new Toward 2035 resources pertaining to growth and stewardship and tailored to UCC East! Recent updates (below): November 3, 2026 – 3 “Tip Sheets”, “Culture of Invitation” and “Practices to Nurture...
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 23, 2026 | BNS Growth and Stewardship Ideas
How intentional are you and ready for every new person who comes through your door, for an event, like a concert, connecting with community using building, those who join for worship? Set up a newcomers’ table, that ensures people are at it. Have a couple of people or...
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