“Our mission is to proclaim the good news, directing our entire lives toward that oneness for which Jesus Christ was sent.”
Some historians believe the 1st Thanksgiving was in Canada when Sir Martin Frobisher sailed from England to the Canadian territory in 1578, and celebrated with salt beef and mushy peas gaving thanks for making it across the ocean safely. Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian Sisters!
This month we recognize and celebrate the contributions and vital presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the U.S. and observe their native heritage and contributing culture.
The Oktoberfest raffle is a major fundraiser to benefit our sisters and the ministries of the Atlantic-Midwest Province. Our goal this year is to raise $112,000. The suggested donation for a 31-day ticket is still only $10. Increase your chances to win and help us reach our goal by purchasing multiple tickets — as many as you want!
Learn more about the past and present of our international congregation on the "Today in the Congregation" blog.
Discovering a call to a particular life commitment takes time. It requires honesty with ourselves about our gifts and talents, inclinations and deepest desires. The more we get to know ourselves, the better we are at detecting God’s movement within our hearts.
