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Our
Approach to Faith |
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"This church is a place where I can ask questions, where I
can explore my own spirituality, where I can do so safely in
dialogue with others, and where I can live out my life as a
Christian who believes in a just world for all."
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St. John's
United Church has provided places of welcome and spiritual
renewal to the people of Halton Hills for over 170 years.
We have been and continue to be a progressive congregation
whose spiritual life engages both heart and mind. We
express our faith through intelligent dialogue, a strong
worship tradition and music program, and leadership within
the wider community. While respecting relevant parts of our
history and heritage, we are open to sharing new
interpretations of theology and service in an ever-changing
world.
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St. John's
United Church of Georgetown and Glen Williams is part of the
United Church of Canada (UCC). The United Church is the
largest Protestant denomination in Canada with close to
3,500 congregations across the country. Known for its
inclusive nature and strong commitment to social justice,
the United Church focuses on those often overlooked in
society.
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The
attributes of our approach to faith include:
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Achieving Personal Faith |
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builds deep
personal relationships |
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offers the
possibility of personal transformation |
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engages both emotion and intellect |
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offers a new way of looking at faith |
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values all ages |
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reaches out to the needy |
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translates faith into action |
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Connecting and Reaching Out |
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is welcoming to everyone |
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works with the poor to improve their situation |
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emphasizes helping people |
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respects all people |
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works for justice in the world |
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respects the earth and environment |
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Questing and Embracing |
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encourages questioning |
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respects personal freedom and choice |
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builds relationships with other traditions |
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is open to change |
