Belonging, Believing, Becoming

A Six-Week Introduction to Jesus, The United Church of Canada and Your Local Community of Faith

What does it mean to follow Jesus? What makes The United Church of Canada distinctive? And is there room in the church for your questions, experiences and evolving beliefs?

Belonging, Believing, Becoming is a welcoming six-week journey for people who are new to the United Church, returning after time away, arriving from another tradition or exploring faith for the first time. It is also a meaningful refresher for those who have been part of the church for years and would like to understand it more deeply.

The journey begins with Jesus—his stories, teachings, relationships, death and resurrection—and asks why people continue to follow his way. You do not need to arrive with settled beliefs or the “right” answers. This is a place to learn, wonder, speak honestly and listen to the experiences of others.

Each gathering centres on a story of Jesus and a simple symbol—an open table, a loaf of bread, a Bible and lamp, water, a candle, a towel and basin, or a woven cord. Together, these symbols connect the Christian story with United Church faith and the realities of everyday life.

Over six weeks, we will explore welcome and belonging, different ways of believing, Scripture, worship, justice, service and life in a community of faith. A New Creed will accompany us throughout the journey, gradually unfolding its vision of a God who is with us and a church called to love, serve and seek justice.

Come as you are—with your faith, your doubts, your curiosity and your story. Belonging can begin before believing is settled, and becoming is the journey we share.

To register, email Michelle: mslater@united-church.ca

Co-led by Rev. Michelle, in partnership between AbbeyChurch and All Souls Fairfild United.