Isaiah 43: 1-21 I have called you by your name, you are mine.
Do not remember the things of old for I am about to do something new. The United Church of Canada will be holding General Council 42 from Aug 8-15 in Corner Brook Newfoundland. This is our national gathering where one of the major proposals is the consideration of a new structure for our church. Isaiah can provide us with comfort today as we reflect on story of God’s people and their exile. We know that exile has raised some important questions: Where was God in the midst of disaster? What kind of a future did the chosen people of God have now? These questions resonate with us today as we seek to discern where God is leading us as a church.