We have heard that those in the far north have many word sfor snow.

Well, Canadians have many many different ways to say "sorry", which often have nothign to do with apologies.

This is a place to share social media items that you have found.

Some of them may spawn threads to discuss them;however, it would be awesome if this thread was really focussed on the information that you feel is worth passing on to others.

Suggestion:  Pull the links, and put a short description of why you think it is awesome.

Consider it a library.,

Why? 

Under 40? In ministry or theological studies? Interested in global justice and theology? Apply for the September Theological Institute in Santo Domingo, with the theme "Who Is My Neighbour?

Visit the Caribbean and North American Area Council (of which the UCC is a member) for the info sheet and application form--apply directly to CANAAC.

www.canaac.org/events/joint-canacom-canaac-meeting-santo-domingo-dominican-republic 

News news!  JGER has unveiled its swanky new facebook page - United Action for Justice.  I highly recommend checking it regularly for dialogue and news on international and justice subjects, all hot off the desks of the United Church.

"I'll believe it when I see it."

I've heard that worldly scepticism many times when cynics are told about good works, about a growing spirit of hope and things getting better.  And in today's doom and gloom times, near apocalyptic warnings are so common you can't keep track of them all.

Just over a week ago, I started a job at the United Church head office, in the JGER unit.  That's the Justice, Global and Ecumenical Relations unit, for the uninitiated.  And I was blown away at the breadth and depth of what goes on here.

This past Monday, I had my first day at UCC Head Office.  I was offered a job in the JGER - Justice, Global and Ecumenical Relations - unit.  My head is still spinning, but I know I can say something I've never said before:  I love my job.

I was thrown into things straight off the starting block - conference calls, staff meetings, M&S awareness week, etc.  I don't think I've had much time to process everything yet!  But I have learned a handful of things.  Here they are:

I would like to discuss the Uganada bill and focus on actions, question, status related to same.

Some wish to discuss whether it is appropriate for us to judge another country or intercede.

Given that, I am posting this thread, so I can use it in my links.

I will post comments from the thread here later, or others may wish to.

Thought of the day: