03 COVID-19 Check-in

03/24/20 • 58 min

In this special episode recorded during the first week of COVID-19 responses in eastern Canada, host, Laura Hunter talks to people in a variety of ministry sites to hear the steps being taken and how people are responding. She speaks with Peter and Melissa Elliot from the Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland as they prepare to keep food flowing safely to patrons. Laura offers reflections from a conversation with Liz Dawson, from North West River, Labrador. Then she talks with team ministers, Andrew O’Neill and Steve Berube at St. Paul’s a larger church located in Riverview, NB, about changes in worship, pastoral care, family life, and international friendships in the midst of a global pandemic. Later in the episode, Rev. Faith March-MacCuish, the Executive Minister of the 3 Atlantic Regions of the United Church of Canada, offers detailed descriptions of the supports, encouragements, and directions given to ministries in these troubling times.

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You can also stay in touch through the Facebook group – Justice and Mission – UCC Atlantic.

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Making Hope Visible- Introduction

A bi-weekly podcast where we talk to people who inspire action for justice, love, and peace in their neighbourhoods and around the world.

It’s a space for making sense, and making meaning of what we do in and through and around communities of faith.

This podcast is created primarily for and with those interested in the Justice, Mission and Outreach networks of the Atlantic Regions of the United Church of Canada. It is created as a way to connect people, community, good works, and good ideas. If these things are important to you too we are glad you are here!
In this introductory episode host, Laura Hunter, introduces herself, describes the "why" of this project, and what to expect in future episodes.
For more ways to get connected with the work of the Justice, Mission, and Outreach networks of the Atlantic Regions, go to ucceast.ca and join the email list. You can also find check out what is happening with the network on the Facebook Group called "Justice and Mission - UCC Atlantic".
Feedback and ideas can be sent to [email protected].

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04 Kathryn Anderson - A Persistent Heart for Social Justice

In this, our 4th episode, host Laura Hunter shares a conversation with Kathryn Anderson, a wise leader, an educator, author, a change-maker, and dedicated practitioner of justice and faith. A retired Diaconal Minister in the United Church of Canada, Kathryn has been a long time activist raising awareness about human rights atrocities in Guatemala. Her passion and concern led to establishment of Breaking the Silence – a Maritimes-Guatemala Solidarity Network. She has led advocacy and action for protection of land, waters, and communities. She is a lover of nature, a wonderful friend and mentor to many.
To find out more about the work of the Justice and Mission network of the Atlantic Regions of the United Church of Canada go to ucceast.ca.
Stay connected by joining the Facebook Group "Justice and Mission - UCC Atlantic".

Music
Morrisson's Jig - Leslie's March by Aislinn is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.