Sunday was a great send off for my sabbatical. Westworth United Church covenanted with worship and pastoral care leaders who will keep the home fires burning. My partner and I were commissioned to travel across Canada and visit thriving United Churches. I felt loved and sad to leave my Westworth family for 4 months. But we tucked gifts of chocolate bars, Timmie’s gift cards, maps and stories, prayers and well-wishes into our bags. We know that we will not journey alone.
First stop: Bedford United Church, Nova Scotia on May 5: http://bedfordunited.com
We plan to post a blog every Monday, internet willing! So come, join us in our discoveries!
Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd
Thriving United Churches 