Here it is September all ready.... what happened to you this summer? I travelled places, saw things, met people, and became part of history! Sounds exciting doesn't it? Well my biggest and most exciting thing this summer was attending GC 40 - that is General Council 40. This was the 40th national gathering of the United Church of Canada and this year it was in Kelowna, BC. I was able to go as a commissioner which meant I was one of the hundreds of people who came to do the work of the church including deciding who would be the next moderator (leader) of the United Church of Canada. There were also children, young teens and youth who participated in GC 40 and two of them were from our youth group! Maia went as a young teen and Sean went as a child at council. They both had memorable experiences and I am sure you will hear more about them through out fall! One of the impacts being at GC40 has had on me is seeing how incredibly diverse our church is and how many young people - from children to young adults - who are involved in our church. It is so great to see how decisions can be shaped, informed and created as a result of the unique culture that those under 30 have. It is so great to know - to really see that culture valued. You are the church - we are the church and together we can impact one another and our world.
See more GC 40 Stuff:
On the web - http://gc40.united-church.ca/
On Flicker - http://www.flickr.com/photos/31483287@N05/sets/72157618003059304/
On Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/uccgc40?gl=CA&hl=en
Monday, September 7, 2009
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Here it is September all ready.... what happened to you this summer? I travelled places, saw things, met people, and became part of history! Sounds exciting doesn't it? Well my biggest and most exciting thing this summer was attending GC 40 - that is General Council 40. This was the 40th national gathering of the United Church of Canada and this year it was in Kelowna, BC. I was able to go as a commissioner which meant I was one of the hundreds of people who came to do the work of the church including deciding who would be the next moderator (leader) of the United Church of Canada. There were also children, young teens and youth who participated in GC 40 and two of them were from our youth group! Maia went as a young teen and Sean went as a child at council. They both had memorable experiences and I am sure you will hear more about them through out fall! One of the impacts being at GC40 has had on me is seeing how incredibly diverse our church is and how many young people - from children to young adults - who are involved in our church. It is so great to see how decisions can be shaped, informed and created as a result of the unique culture that those under 30 have. It is so great to know - to really see that culture valued. You are the church - we are the church and together we can impact one another and our world.
See more GC 40 Stuff:
On the web - http://gc40.united-church.ca/
On Flicker - http://www.flickr.com/photos/31483287@N05/sets/72157618003059304/
On Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/uccgc40?gl=CA&hl=en
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