Minutes for Mission 2017 God is creative and self-giving, generously moving in all the near and distant corners of the universe. Nothing exists that does not find its source in God. Our first response to God’s providence is gratitude. We sing thanksgiving. —From A Song of Faith: A Statement of Faith of The United Church of Canada We Sing Thanksgiving The United Church of Canada | L’Église Unie du Canada Minutes for Mission 2017 Copyright © 2016 The United Church of Canada L’Église Unie du Canada 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4 CANADA www.united-church.ca Minutes for Mission is published every year as a resource for the people of The United Church of Canada to connect with the work their gifts for Mission & Service enable. MISSION AND MinutesSERVICE FUND for Mission is available online at www.UCRDstore.ca/m4m. Extra copies of this booklet can be ordered while supplies last. Phone UCRD: 1-800-288-7365 or 416-253-5456 www.UCRDstore.ca/m4m CH11029 (Booklet) D11029 (Download). A companion DVD can be requested at
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