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News from China – Farewell to Beijing
“A Bridge Towards Friendship” by Patti Talbot: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/a-bridge-towards-friendship/ “Farewell to Beijing” by Betsy Anderson https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/farewell-to-beijing/
Continue ReadingThe United Church Delegation to China – More Experiences to Share
“300 km/hr to Beijing” by David Jones: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/300kmhr-to-beijing/ “Experiences of the Church in China” by Nora Sanders: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/467/ “Advent 2: Beijing” by Janet Gear: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/advent-two-beijing/ “Visit to Haidian Church, Beijing” by Vilvan Gunasingham https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/visit-to-haidian-church-beijing/ “Cooperation in Partnership” by by Dr. LIN Manhong, Associate General Secretary, CCC and Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics […]
Continue ReadingMore from the China Delegation
“Historical Overviews Ground the Theological Consultation” by Craig Perry: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/05/historical-overviews-ground-the-theological-consultation/ “Our China Visit as Ecumenical Pilgrimage” by Gail Allan: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/06/our-china-visit-as-ecumenical-pilgrimage/ “If You are Planning for a Lifetime, Educate People” by Maylanne Maybee: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/06/if-you-are-planning-for-a-lifetime-educate-people/
Continue ReadingSharon’s China Adventure Part 6
Hi all, It was yet another very early start. The sky was a hazy brown when our group headed to church, Haidan Christian Church in NW Beijing. We attended one of the seven services they have each Sunday. That is only the tip of this church’s reach: they have 58 meeting places in other parts of […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s China Adventure Part 5
Hi all!Today started before 6 am as we had an trip on the bullet train to Beijing. The Nanjing north train station looks like it is a set for a Star Trek episode. It is ultra modern . As we had been warned, the train doors open for only a short time so we had to […]
Continue ReadingCGIT 100th Anniversary Vesper Service this weekend
A special 100th CGIT Anniversary Vesper Service is being planned for Sunday, December 6th at Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Avenue. CGIT alumni, families and friends are all welcome to attend the Vesper Service at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served after the service.
Continue ReadingWinter 2015 Southwinds
Please click on the following link to open the Southwinds in your browser: Winter SouthWinds – December 2015
Continue ReadingChina Update
Here are the latest posts on the blog for the United Church delegation to China: “Greetings from Nanjing” by Sarah Harrington https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/03/greetings-from-nanjing/ “Upon further Reflection” by Sharon https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/03/upon-further-reflection/ “The Centerpiece of the Visit – Consultation at Nanjing Union Theological Seminary” by Dan Hayward https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/04/centerpiece-of-visit-consultation-at-nanjing-union-theological-seminary/ To go directly to the site, go to the bottom of […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s China Adventure Part 4
Now…..today was the first day of the conference at Nanjing Union Theological Seminary. My presentation on church and society was paired with a presentation on feminist theology in the Chinese church which was very interesting. The professor began with looking at Mary as the traditional model for religious women. In China 70% of new members are […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s China Adventure Part 3
I will not say too much about our full day in Suzhou since I’ve made two blogposts on the UCC delegation page. Today we were up early and off on the bus to Nanjing. I don’t know if I have mentioned already but I have been surprised at the extent of English signage on the highways, streets […]
Continue ReadingMore from China
The United Church delegation has their own blog site. Here are some of the latest posts. To see the post: Conversations with Church Leaders by Justin McNeill: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/conversations-with-church-leaders/ To see the post: Getting Lost is Suzhou by Gail Thornhill: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/02/getting-lost-in-suzhou/ To see Sharon’s post: Tuesday in Suzhou with the China Delegation https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/02/tuesday-in-suzhou-with-the-china-delegation/ To go directly […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s China Adventure Part 2
t’s been a couple of days since I last wrote. The jet lag is finally retreating and the smog is getting more dense. Monday we spent the morning in conversation with the executive members of the China Christian Council. Several of them have multiple roles. One is the President of Nanjing Seminary, another is the Dean. We […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s China Adventure
We arrived on time in Shanghai on Saturday afternoon. After eighteen hours in transit it was good to be here. We have been hosted by staff from the China Christian Council. Tony met us at the airport and has been a great guide. He got us settled at our hotel, The Baron Business Hotel, right near the […]
Continue ReadingCommunity Event – Climate Change March
In the lead-up to the United Nations’ Climate Conference in Paris (COP21), join the growing call by people of faith for climate action. Where: 190 Cathedrale Ave. (St. Boniface Basilica ruins) When: Sunday, November 29 @ 1 p.m. What: A Global Event prior to the Climate Summit. Starting the weekend of November 28th, people everywhere […]
Continue ReadingSave the date – Quizmaster event on January 29th, 2016!
Back by popular demand!!! Start thinking about getting a team organized for this year’s Windsor Park United Quiz Night evening that is fun for all ages. Build your 8 person multi-generational team for your best shot at the cheese cake prizes. Friday, January 29th @ 7PM. Tickets will go on sale after church […]
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