Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The United Church of Canada Launches Its Own YouTube Channel
Toronto: While it may not be a traditional pulpit, for The United Church of Canada, it is a communication platform like no other.
This week, the church is launching its own YouTube channel, featuring a playlist of more than 20 videos with more to be added in the weeks ahead.
“Many people think the church is just a collection of buildings with steeples, but by using YouTube, we can show how active the church is, whether in a downtown mission like First United in Vancouver or through overseas partners working on water issues in Kenya,” says Catherine Rodd, the church’s Multi-Media Producer. “Our audience is the world and we want to add our faces and voices to the tapestry of people working for just change, wherever they are.”
The United Church’s YouTube playlist includes videos of some of the United Church’s hundreds of community projects, both in Canada and overseas, as well as video messages from the church’s current spiritual leader, Moderator David Giuliano.
Rodd explains that while this YouTube venture is a first for the church as a national body, many local congregations and youth groups have been posting videos independently for some time. She hopes to integrate the best of those videos into the channel in the coming months.
“For 20 years the United Church had a weekly television show on VisionTV. When it ended, we needed a new window. YouTube offers us that,” says Rodd.
“YouTube also gives us a chance to showcase videos produced by our overseas partners that people wouldn’t normally get a chance to see,” adds Rodd. “We are very excited about the possibilities to show local, regional, and international stories that make people think about the world from new and different points of view.”
Our YouTube channel can be found by clicking here on The United Church of Canada.
For more information, please contact:
Mary-Frances Denis
Communications Officer
The United Church of Canada
416-231-7680 ext. 2016 (office)
1-800-268-3781 ext. 2016 (toll-free)
mdenis@united-church.ca
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This week, the church is launching its own YouTube channel, featuring a playlist of more than 20 videos with more to be added in the weeks ahead.
“Many people think the church is just a collection of buildings with steeples, but by using YouTube, we can show how active the church is, whether in a downtown mission like First United in Vancouver or through overseas partners working on water issues in Kenya,” says Catherine Rodd, the church’s Multi-Media Producer. “Our audience is the world and we want to add our faces and voices to the tapestry of people working for just change, wherever they are.”
The United Church’s YouTube playlist includes videos of some of the United Church’s hundreds of community projects, both in Canada and overseas, as well as video messages from the church’s current spiritual leader, Moderator David Giuliano.
Rodd explains that while this YouTube venture is a first for the church as a national body, many local congregations and youth groups have been posting videos independently for some time. She hopes to integrate the best of those videos into the channel in the coming months.
“For 20 years the United Church had a weekly television show on VisionTV. When it ended, we needed a new window. YouTube offers us that,” says Rodd.
“YouTube also gives us a chance to showcase videos produced by our overseas partners that people wouldn’t normally get a chance to see,” adds Rodd. “We are very excited about the possibilities to show local, regional, and international stories that make people think about the world from new and different points of view.”
Our YouTube channel can be found by clicking here on The United Church of Canada.
For more information, please contact:
Mary-Frances Denis
Communications Officer
The United Church of Canada
416-231-7680 ext. 2016 (office)
1-800-268-3781 ext. 2016 (toll-free)
mdenis@united-church.ca
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Friday, October 24, 2008
JACKSON (MacIvor) (Bannister), Ruth Ann
PICTOU - JACKSON (MacIvor) (Bannister), Ruth Ann
86, of Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, and formerly of Sydney and Moncton, passed away October 22, 2008, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Little Narrows, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Jessie (MacLeod) MacIvor.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne (Sylvia) Bannister, Moncton; Kevin (Margaret) Bannister, Prince Edward Island; David (Arlene) Bannister, Pictou; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Jamie Gillis, Inverness. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Bannister; second husband, Noel Jackson; and brother, Ivor "Buddy" MacIvor.
Funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Saturday from Little Narrows Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Adam Lees officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 10 - 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to Little Narrows Presbyterian Church, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of McLaren Funeral Service, Pictou.
86, of Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, and formerly of Sydney and Moncton, passed away October 22, 2008, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Little Narrows, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Jessie (MacLeod) MacIvor.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne (Sylvia) Bannister, Moncton; Kevin (Margaret) Bannister, Prince Edward Island; David (Arlene) Bannister, Pictou; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Jamie Gillis, Inverness. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Bannister; second husband, Noel Jackson; and brother, Ivor "Buddy" MacIvor.
Funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Saturday from Little Narrows Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Adam Lees officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 10 - 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to Little Narrows Presbyterian Church, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of McLaren Funeral Service, Pictou.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Pictou United marks World Food Day & dedicates new hymn books
by Angie Burrell
Pictou - Greeting the congregation were Ruby, Jade and Lena Roberts. Steward was Harris MacKenzie. Lay Leaders were Josh Young, Donna Weaver and Brenda Parker.
This week’s bulletin was dedicated in celebration of the choir from a grateful congregation.
The congregation also welcomed Lennie Burris to Pictou United having transferred his membership from Sharon United in Tatamagouche. Welcome Lennie!
Pictou United marked World Food Day and dedicated the More Voices hymn books. The congregation was reminded of the millions of people suffering from hunger and malnutrition - that 16,000 children die from hunger related causes daily and that people using the food banks in Nova Scotia is 12% higher than ten years ago. A quote from Bono (of U2) “You can’t fix every problem, but what you can fix, you must.” was included in our bulletin.
On a lighter note, Rev. Moriarity reminded us that there is music in all of us as we dedicated More Voices and sang the following hymns from it : This is the Day; Let Us Build a House; Spirit Open My Heart; Take O Take Me As I Am; Deep in Our Hearts, It’s A Song of Praise to the Maker; Spirit Good, Be Our Breath; I Am the Dream; and the sung blessing was May God’s Sheltering Wings, and the congregation celebrated the Ministry of Music.
Rev. Moriarity shared with the congregation that we now experience music from a global village, noting that many of our hymns are now translated from other languages, and that we are becoming more in tune to the world in which we live. Rev. Moriarity pointed out to the congregation that the life span of a hymn book is 10 to 15 years and that all the old favourite hymns were new at one time.
The Hebrew Scriptures today were Psalm 8 - A Song of Praise and Psalm 100 – Make a Joyful Noise.
Next Sunday, Pictou United welcomes from Trinity United in Charlottetown the musical group “Step By Step”. Refreshments to follow.
Pictou - Greeting the congregation were Ruby, Jade and Lena Roberts. Steward was Harris MacKenzie. Lay Leaders were Josh Young, Donna Weaver and Brenda Parker.
This week’s bulletin was dedicated in celebration of the choir from a grateful congregation.
The congregation also welcomed Lennie Burris to Pictou United having transferred his membership from Sharon United in Tatamagouche. Welcome Lennie!
Pictou United marked World Food Day and dedicated the More Voices hymn books. The congregation was reminded of the millions of people suffering from hunger and malnutrition - that 16,000 children die from hunger related causes daily and that people using the food banks in Nova Scotia is 12% higher than ten years ago. A quote from Bono (of U2) “You can’t fix every problem, but what you can fix, you must.” was included in our bulletin.
On a lighter note, Rev. Moriarity reminded us that there is music in all of us as we dedicated More Voices and sang the following hymns from it : This is the Day; Let Us Build a House; Spirit Open My Heart; Take O Take Me As I Am; Deep in Our Hearts, It’s A Song of Praise to the Maker; Spirit Good, Be Our Breath; I Am the Dream; and the sung blessing was May God’s Sheltering Wings, and the congregation celebrated the Ministry of Music.
Rev. Moriarity shared with the congregation that we now experience music from a global village, noting that many of our hymns are now translated from other languages, and that we are becoming more in tune to the world in which we live. Rev. Moriarity pointed out to the congregation that the life span of a hymn book is 10 to 15 years and that all the old favourite hymns were new at one time.
The Hebrew Scriptures today were Psalm 8 - A Song of Praise and Psalm 100 – Make a Joyful Noise.
Next Sunday, Pictou United welcomes from Trinity United in Charlottetown the musical group “Step By Step”. Refreshments to follow.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Thanking God for all things....
by Sharon Cheverie
Pictou - As we gathered Sunday for our Thanksgiving Service, we were greeted by Mary and Brad MacCallum, steward was Harris MacKenzie.
Brian Burris and Murray McLaren gave a brief financial overview of the past and upcoming year.
Lay leader Emily Cyr lit the Christ Candle and gave the Call to Worship. Words of Wisdom were read by Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity.
Rev. Moriarity asked the children what they are thankful for. She told them it was important for them to take a moment to say thank you to God, and that this can be done by saying grace at a meal. She taught the children a grace to say with the “enthusiasm“ of superman.
Hebrew Scripture Deuteronomy 8:7-18 and Gospel Lesson Luke 17: 11-19 were read by Granville Miller.
As we prepared for communion to share in the gifts of God's love, Rev. Moriarity spoke of thanking God for all our blessings, all of our gifts all of our life. To be thankful, not only for good things but for all things, as in times of struggle, they teach us to grow. Also, be thankful for our limitations as they give us strength, and be thankful for our mistakes as these teach us valuable lessons. And that, if the only prayer we say is “THANK-YOU”, it will be enough.
Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner will be Sat., Oct 18th 4:30-6:30 in the church hall. All are welcome.
Pictou - As we gathered Sunday for our Thanksgiving Service, we were greeted by Mary and Brad MacCallum, steward was Harris MacKenzie.
Brian Burris and Murray McLaren gave a brief financial overview of the past and upcoming year.
Lay leader Emily Cyr lit the Christ Candle and gave the Call to Worship. Words of Wisdom were read by Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity.
Rev. Moriarity asked the children what they are thankful for. She told them it was important for them to take a moment to say thank you to God, and that this can be done by saying grace at a meal. She taught the children a grace to say with the “enthusiasm“ of superman.
Hebrew Scripture Deuteronomy 8:7-18 and Gospel Lesson Luke 17: 11-19 were read by Granville Miller.
As we prepared for communion to share in the gifts of God's love, Rev. Moriarity spoke of thanking God for all our blessings, all of our gifts all of our life. To be thankful, not only for good things but for all things, as in times of struggle, they teach us to grow. Also, be thankful for our limitations as they give us strength, and be thankful for our mistakes as these teach us valuable lessons. And that, if the only prayer we say is “THANK-YOU”, it will be enough.
Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner will be Sat., Oct 18th 4:30-6:30 in the church hall. All are welcome.
