2018 Festival of Faith

The United Church of Canada’s 43rd General Council

The 43rd General Council of The United Church of Canada ran from July 21 ~ 27th, 2018 at DurhamCollege / University of Ontario Institute of Technology, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The theme was “Risking Faith, Daring Hope.”

It kicked of with the Festival of Faith ~ July 21 & 22.

Both Eldad and Hampton United Churches attended the Opening Worship Service on Sunday, July 22. Our own Rev Ned was honoured to be asked to assist with communion, below photo shows Rev Ned (he’s in the grey stripped shirt) heading off to his assigned area.

Rev Ned assisting with Communion at GC43 July 22, 2018

If you were unable to attend the Opening Worship Service and would like to view it, you can watch it below.

Join us …

… as we commit to seeking Jesus, serving Jesus, and following his example of love, forgiveness, and inclusion.

… as we commit to building on the past, not being stuck in it.

… as we commit to reaching out to our community, reaching over barriers, and holding on to each other as we seek to live out our faith day by day.

…as we commit to new life, not the status quo. We want to grow in the grace of God, so that together, we might become a family of light and love, healing and strength.